As Arnold Schwarzenegger Mourns the Devastating Loss of a “Dear Friend,” He Once Again Refuses to Call Himself “Self-Made”

Arnold Schwarzenegger has delved into the existential reality while mourning the death of his instructor. One needs grooming, he reckons, to bloom into their best form. The demise has sparked this soul-searching which is now resonating with masses.

One of the greatest bodybuilders of all time is not just a title. It’s a journey, it’s an adventure, it’s a life on its own. In this expedition, Arnold had attained several boon companions who had helped him become the person he is. That’s why he wept upon learning the departure of his loved person who touched his life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his sympathetic solaces

In his latest Instagram post, Arnold posts four old photos taken way back in his peak days, when he was still young and ever-breathtaking.

All the photos featured his Sensei, Kiyoshi Yamazaki. The photos attest to the bond between both entities through the beautiful captures.

Arnold accompanies the post with a sorrowful note: “I just heard the news that my sensei, Kiyoshi Yamazaki, passed away. He was a wonderful man and a fantastic teacher who made me believable as Conan the Barbarian with his sword training.”

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He continues to explain how his life had been molded into something which intensely lead him into success. And Kiyoshi Yamazaki had a major role to play in it.

“When I say no one is self-made, this is what I mean,” he explains. “Who knows if Conan would have been a success if Sensei Yamazki didn’t make my swordplay realistic? He played an important role in my life, he was a dear friend, and my thoughts are with his family.”

The horrific news has stirred the whole community. As everyone is shedding tears, all can remember the golden days when Kiyoshi Yamazaki and Arnold spent hours together, creating a timeless movie with mind-blowing actions.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kiyoshi Yamazaki in Conan The Barbarian

The 1982 film “Conan the Barbarian” was made possible only because of the black-belt karate veteran and master swordsman, Kiyoshi Yamazaki. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred in the film, played the eponymous character Conan. To be able to pull off the role, Arnold had to train vigorously under Kiyoshi Sensei’s strict yet precise instructions. Allegedly told, they had to practice every single move featured in the film at least 15 times. The movie had also featured him as Conan’s on-screen instructor as well. The photos from the sets that Arnold has shared deeply move everyone’s heart as their pure friendly bonds ooze out of the photo.

The bodybuilding world is highly compassionate towards this sorrowful event. As soon as Arnold shared his mourning post, fans came in numbers to show him their support and condolences. The heavyweight of losing yet another miraculous man is intensely felt by everyone. However, his lifelong contribution to the whole community and his teachings are timeless and will be passed on to the coming generation.

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