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Tak Kubota(1934-2024)

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  • Additional Crew
  • Stunts
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A trailer for a fascinating documentary short that demystifies the Eastern concept of energy known as Qi (chi). As a window into an intriguing world, this film identifies the various properties of Qi and its effects on human physiology. Most importantly, Qi reveals the untapped power of releasing our life force.
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Qi (2018)
Tak Kubota was born on 20 September 1934 in Japan. He was an actor, known for Pearl Harbor (2001), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) and Rising Sun (1993). He died on 14 August 2024 in Glendale, California, USA.
BornSeptember 20, 1934
DiedAugust 14, 2024(89)
BornSeptember 20, 1934
DiedAugust 14, 2024(89)
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Known for

Publicity Poster
Pearl Harbor
6.3
  • Japanese Aide #3
  • 2001
Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, Trula M. Marcus, and Damien Marzette in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
6.1
  • Yakuza Man
  • 2006
Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes in Rising Sun (1993)
Rising Sun
6.3
  • Nakamoto Yakuza
  • 1993
Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, and Robert Musgrave in Bottle Rocket (1996)
Bottle Rocket
6.9
  • Rowboat(as Takayuki Kubota)
  • 1996

Credits

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Actor

  • Glitch Techs (2020)
    Glitch Techs
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Karate Master (voice)
    • 2020
  • Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka, Noah Gray-Cabey, and James Kyson in Heroes (2006)
    Heroes
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Old Monk
    • 2007
  • Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, Trula M. Marcus, and Damien Marzette in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
    The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
    6.1
    • Yakuza Man
    • 2006
  • Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish (2001)
    Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish
    6.6
    Video
    • Elder Monk
    • 2001
  • Erin Cahill, Michael Copon, Jason Faunt, Kevin Kleinberg, and Deborah Estelle Philips in Power Rangers Time Force (2001)
    Power Rangers Time Force
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Elder Monk
    • 2001
  • Publicity Poster
    Pearl Harbor
    6.3
    • Japanese Aide #3
    • 2001
  • Pamela Anderson, Leah Lail, and Molly Culver in V.I.P. (1998)
    V.I.P.
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Fuji
    • 2000
  • Pacific Blue (1996)
    Pacific Blue
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Japanese Man
    • 1997
  • Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, and Robert Musgrave in Bottle Rocket (1996)
    Bottle Rocket
    6.9
    • Rowboat (as Takayuki Kubota)
    • 1996
  • The Hunted (1995)
    The Hunted
    5.9
    • Oshima
    • 1995
  • Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes in Rising Sun (1993)
    Rising Sun
    6.3
    • Nakamoto Yakuza
    • 1993
  • Michael Douglas in Black Rain (1989)
    Black Rain
    6.6
    • Old Oyabun (uncredited)
    • 1989
  • Martin Kove in Steele Justice (1987)
    Steele Justice
    4.9
    • Gold Tooth
    • 1987
  • Michael Keaton, George Wendt, Rodney Kageyama, and Gedde Watanabe in Gung Ho (1986)
    Gung Ho
    6.3
    • Failed Executive
    • 1986
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Guard
    • 1985

Additional Crew

  • Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
    Snow Falling on Cedars
    6.7
    • adr voice
    • 1999
  • Richard Pryor in The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
    The Richard Pryor Show
    7.7
    TV Series
    • samurai choreography
    • 1977
  • Shaft in Africa (1973)
    Shaft in Africa
    5.9
    • stick fight stager (as Takayuki Kubota)
    • 1973

Stunts

  • The Killer Elite (1975)
    The Killer Elite
    6.0
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975)
    Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
    5.4
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1975

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Qi Trailer
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Qi Trailer

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  • Alternative names
    • Soke-Tak Kubota
  • Height
    • 5′ 4¼″ (1.63 m)
  • Born
    • September 20, 1934
    • Japan
  • Died
    • August 14, 2024
    • Glendale, California, USA
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

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  • Trivia
    Creator and Grandmaster of Gosoku-Ryu Karate.
  • Nickname
    • Soke

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