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Show Schools Teach Karate Inner Peace By Ana Daraban man stands poised to attack the thiee men that surround him. Suddenly he yells, kicks one in the throat, punches another in the stomach, and punches the third in the neck All four men then stand and lww to each other. The si one described was a peaceful" martial arts demonstration m which none of the participants were injuied "Too often people think the martial arts are v tolent and meant to injure or kill a person, but they should lie considered a sport that builds inner character," said 1r Tosluo Osaka, head instructor at the Japan International Karate-dCenter, wdh schools in Sugar House and Granger . o 6th Degree Black Belt Mr Osaka, a sixth degree black belt, attributes the public's opinion to Hollywood. He said he enjoys the advertising that karate receives from a Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris Him, hut not the destructive light in which the art is portrayed Actual competitive karate involves a great deal of self discipline, physical conditioning and an alert mind. involves Karate, which means empty hand, kumite and kata contests. A kumite consists of a match between two persons A point is given when a move, such as a kick, block or punch, is executed well. It must be like an actual blow imt bodr contact is prohibited Individual Competition Kata consists of individual competition In the performance, the contestant must execute each movement accoidmg to a form dictated by the judges There are three fundamental facets of kata correct application of strength, muscular action and speed In addition to these, stance and position are imMrtant in Kata sequences. Also the mind the ve'or, attitude and self conttol. of (he performer is judged, said Mr Osaka i Should the contestant forget the form entireh m discontinue the form for any reason, l,e oi rt.e will .mtoinatu alh lose Potential Is Revealed these 1'hiough systematic tests, a person's potential is revealed Great effort and discipline is ivquued to obtain the power and mental control needed for the k i pei teet exeeut ion of these movements, sa id Mi Osa blocks or he when hi, kicks, contestant, punches opponent is not trying to harm him but is taking on 'ho ' deeper moaning of his moves and promoting the wav of poa e, ' at torJmg to Mr Osaka Members of advanced karate class in Nugjar House perform jkicks, punches In kata practice Jim Maurer, left, aod Iiumi Marsh display expertise during kata practice. Martial arts, . too often considered violent, .actually builds inner . character., , savs Tosltfo Osaka. ' |
