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AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINESBlack Belt VOLUME | = NUMBER 5 JANUARY 1962 CONTENTS a it (Lettre to Ce Eb it items The 1962 AAU Judo Championship. 10 1st National Collegiate Judo Tourrament 16 aE gD Sword Making 26 endo at Bolsa Grande na 32 Glassic Warrior Series by Kuniyoshi Utagatt..u37 Aikido: Basic Technique (Knife Attack) 40 Master Morihei Uyeshiba (Part U, 44 Karate: Los Angeles Sweeps. 48 Aikido: Basic Technique (Punch) 52 Roller Skating to a Championsbip. 34 Arizona Karate Tournament. 39 Tomemament NOt oonnsninnnssomiani STAFF ablisher, EDMUND JUNG ‘editor, M. UEHARA, azcstant editors, DICK DIMON, ART RENSE tanaging editor, LOU KIMZEY dstucate editors, GEORGE ASAWA, W. M. HAWLEY, WILLIAM eGift CORDON WARNER, ROBERT WELLS) RICHARD techn! adsizors, TORUJL HIRATA, TORAG MORI. HIDETAKA NISHIVAMA, EDMUND PARKER,’ H. E, SHARP, ISAO TAKA. HASHi, KOICHI TOHEL, BEN TSUJI i fosce lishiow officer, MAJOR JOHN GA advertising director, JAMES UYEHARA oto editor, SAM WU ploiography, CARL CHANG, RALPH POOLE, MARKO, FRANK SLATER intite, BOB KINZEY, HIDEO SEL, JOHN SNYDER ‘ontoat editor, D. F, ENSLOW Jie tit nifectetints, GEORGE YOSHINAGA RY BLACK BELT Is published bi-monthly by the BLACK BELT, INC, ‘ail at sacond class portage rates ponding at Los Angeles, Cal {ornia, and ae additonal mailing oMes, Copy ight 2062 by BLACK BEET, ING. SUBSCRIPTION Rates: $300 tor abc lneuey in the ‘Vnited States, $4.00 for six Issues in all foreign countries, Single copy price 80e, The publishers ad eators will not be responsible for unsolleted manuscripts and photographs and request al, ‘scripts and photographs to be accompanied by a stumped, sddreueed return envelope, Printed in U.S.A. MAGAZINE PRODUC. TION by mos. iiiPOM rn According to a recent newspaper report the ‘of Welfare, Research and Social Justice has ordered the closing ‘of all Juto clubs in that country and has outlawed the spart there, Reportedly, the immediate cause for this was a fight in a cafe in which three Judo men overcame partisans of @ gov: emment faction. This may give the impression that Haitian Judo men are streetbrawles, until one examines the credentials of the other parties involved. President Francois Duvalier of Haiti, who elected himself to office, is one of the most oppressive dictators in tropical ‘America. The leaders of his opposition have disappeared into the prisons and are presumed dead. He terrorizes the people of Haiti with a private army of 2.000 to 3,000 nistabpacking thugs ‘known as "Macautes,” and the island is full of tales of torture, beatings and death for thase who criticize the goverment For “partisans of government” in the news story, then, it is easy to read “official bullies immune from prosecution Judo ren are noted for their selfresteaint; i is no departure trom the spirit of Jude, nor does it make them streetbrawlers, to resist this sort of provocation, This és a tradition in the martial arts that goes back to the ancient days on Okinawa, ‘when the disarmed populace developed Karate to defend itself against an oppressive foreign occupation. ‘The government of the Dominican Republic, which shares the nd of Hispaniola with Haiti, does not regard these Judo men as brawlers. Infact the Dominicans, recently restored to free dom after enduring decades under 4 brutal dictator, broke an ‘old tradition to give them asylum in the Dominican embassy. The tradition, existing between the twa tyrannies, guaranteed that neither would give asylum fo the political enemies of the ‘other, Thus the newiyfree Dominicans regard the Judo men 2s political refugees. ven though the Haitian people have lost most af their basic rights, itis not frivolous for us to defend their right to tearm Judo, The right of the peonle to bear arms, guarenteed hare by the Constitution, is not merely 8 local custom — it is 4 basic privilege and safeguard of personal liberty We urge the Ministry of Welfare, Research and Social Jus: ‘tice, for the welfare of the people and for the sake of social justice, ta lift its ban on Judo and to re-open the elubs. And this merely as a first step in re-establishing freedom in Haiti ‘Then the government would have na reason to be afraid af the people an Ministry 4CANON OF JUDO by Kyuzo Mifune (10th Degree, Ju-den! A most comprehensive book by ‘one of the foremost Judo masters of the world. 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Its unforgettable, unsurpassed scenic beauty. 400 pages of art paper with more than 1000 pictures ineluding 150 lavirh color photographs. 10V/x13. $7.95 (cash, check or money order) for Books checked: Ande (Canen of Judo [This is Japan Address as ty, state ___zone.LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AUTHENTICITY QUESTIONED T would like to congratulate you on fine work in promoting the con: cept of Judo and Karate to the public However, I would Tike to sce less contradiction and squabbling over the so-called shame operators and the fuv+ orite implication that any Karate, Judo or Aikido school which hs opened recently is a phony. ‘You say that all these fake instruc: tors are bad for the martial art which they elaim they represent, T agree, But if You are going to criticize others, don't print misleading pictures and articles which are likely to put your Self in.a position to be criticized Tn the September (1962) issue of BLACK BELT, on the cover, you had pists of a amt, breaking 12 rics with a slap of the hand. ‘This is ridiculous. As chief Karate (shitor yu) instructor at the Bridgeport Dojo, Jet me assure you and your readers that this feat is impossible with standard American building bricks regardless of mental concentration and physical force. 1 challenge the authenticity of any Karatcka or magazine which prints such material to try to guin popularity by stooping to use fake props in their feats of tamesiewara, Doug Bartzam Bridgeport, Conn, © The picture in question was taken at least 30 years ago and Master Ku bar long since been dead. Since the picture war taken long before Karcle teas Aroun 10 the general public owt side the Orient, aid at a time when ‘moit of the Martial Arts were still jeclonsly gwarded secrets among the Pracitionecs, Fam assure you that the pieture was wot saben with the sole intention of impressing the general public bat 10, show what Beights one can reach with proper taining, 1 don't profess to know the true difference be itvgen an American Brick and a non- American brick, However, 1 wider stand that Bricks on the Great Wall sill are standing after some soars Epson MISCONCEPTIONS ROUTED Having studied Karste for shout cight years, I am very happy to see new and fresh magatine come oat dis- pelling the mysteries and Foolish mis Fonceptions that people have held since the end of the war Te is heartening to see so. many people actually are interested in study fing the true art of Karate Enclosed is a money order for the sum of $3.50 for a subscription to BLACK BELT. The extra 50 cents is for your second issue which 1 could fot ‘obtain. in France, I, as Grand Master of the Ian Tuvie Institute of Self Defense, wholeheartedly offer my congratulations to you. Ted V. Olthinsky Chisago, TH READER SUGGESTS ‘As my main interest in the Mactial Arts is Karate, T would like to offer 4 few suggestions on future articles AS most people know, there are many types of Karate styles at the pres ent and each ane maintains that its system is the best. I thinle it would be 2 good ides to have an article on each association as follows: ‘Training methods and techniques, organization of the association and its sanalities, conduct of examinations, Te peti ge ‘Also. you could possibly show the Kata and explain each move as it has all the aspects of Karate and that is self defense T think the above type articles would be interesting and instead of the Kae ate prastioners sighting among them selves as to who has the best system, this could be used as a basis for com ing together and forming a solid group. They would also have a Better understanding of each other. ‘The main point to establish is that rho system is superior and that the people who teach the art are sincere i their efforts to promote the art of Karate. ‘Meanwhile, 1 have found BLACK BELT to be interesting, informative practical in all respects. Tam glad to know that For the first time a mag azine has compiled all the Oriental Martial Acts under one cover and that cach is placed wt pte pene castillo Colorade Springs, Colo OLD FRIEND I have just completed reading BLACK BELT and T enjoyed the a ticles very much. I liked the one on Geesiak (April, 1962) world judo champ, az I'lenew him personally. 1 also fought against him in several tournaments while I was in Europe. He fee rest cha Fe ee lippe Wronski Se, Jerome, Quebec, Canada EARLY START ADVOCATED 1 first leaened Judo in x class con- ducted at the high school I attended and later at the YMCA, T suggest that you run an article on the classes which are being taught at some high schools in order that i€ may inspire more to stat. Nothing could be better than start ing intesscholastic matches between schools similar to those in the Strategic ‘Ait Command (BLACK BELT, April 1962) so that more high school stu- dents would become interested in the “gentle art ‘Meantime, 1 wish to congratulate you on BLACK BELT, which I find to be the most interesting: magazine deal- ing with the Martial Arts of Jado, Karate, Aikido and so forth John F. Quinn, Jr Agawam, Mass WARM WELCOME ‘The Jado Club of the new Univer sity of South Florida extends its con- agritulations on the advent of BLACK BELT. The members of this club Feel that such a publication will be of gen eral and specific interest to many such 25 ourselves throughout the county.‘The University of South Florida is only two years old and the Judo Club is oaly one year old, We and BLACK BELT are therefore growing together. This is another reason for our keen interest in your publication, If you feel that you would like addition:l infor ‘mation about our club we will be hap: Dy to-send it to you, USF Judo Club Tampa, Fla, EDUCATOR COMMENTS T want to congratulate you and your asiodates on the publication of BLACK BELT. Here he have a mag aaine which could provide an inval. able. medium of communication for broming &conan andentinig Of the philosophy and technique of the ancient Martial Acts, * 1A an educator a teicher of more thin 20 years experience, T cam per sonst tify to the moral and spt ual values implicit in the theory and practice of them ‘The purpose of these arts, to use the technical Language of philosophy, i oemane be cbedtely deen and to release whatever potentialities tmay lie ‘vithin For gaining an insight into one's own nature This is a problem which confronts not merely the individual ean of t0- day, bat the whole of humanity. When (ne comes from a good workout att dojo feeling “empty and marvelous as if one were walking on ai—about two feet off the ground — ane knows thete is only one true way (Tho), the way of Judo—"the gentle way.” (Judo is here used as & symbol far all the Martial Art Dr. Richard D, Mosier Piedmont, California lucy Discover 1 had the good luck of discovering your April ctoe of BLACK BELT. te superior to anything cle i the line of self defense and. wonderful for phil fitness traning Johny Rivers Middleton, 0 SPECIAL REQUEST I would like to sce a department in cach issue of BLACK BELT devoted to ticular technique giving details story. I feel that this would be, of st ‘Your magazine was greeted with enthusiasm in our club, the Indian- polis Judo Club It was long overdue, Dan Hopping Indianapolis, Ind JUDOKAS REGISTER 1 believe BLACK BELT can be helpful as well as informative if you ‘would make an appeal to all graded Black Bele Judokas to register their name, address and rank with your magazine. ou could Hist them accordingly for future reference should any schoo! of the Oriental Arts be in need of instruc tors oF last minute replacements, We Know of many schools in need of men to teach and willing to hite for teach CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE UNIFORMS 100% COTTON HIGHEST QUALITY- LOWEST PRICE ». 1es—O to 6 complete sets, extra pants, belt Karate Uniforms— 100% cotton, sizes 2 to 6 Books—Judo, Karate, Aikido. FREE CATALOG NOZAWA TRADING, INC. 232 EAST 2nd STREET, LOS ANGELES 12, CALIFORNIA KODOKAN AND J.B.B.F. APPROVEDBACK ISSUES OF BLACK BELT For those who missed our previ: ‘ous issues and who wish 19 com- plete their Block Belt Library, we cre pleased to announce thet Unfortunately, we ore out of the ‘2nd lasue. Send one dollar for 3. This sum will ing ond mailing tor each issue you may have missed, Please check the following: OM Ose 2 4h BLACK BELT, INC. 2604 South Hill Street Los Angeles 7, Colifornia WILSHIRE JIU JITSU DOJO [Shldore Yanagi Riu) 1992 West Seveth los Angeles 89. Cail Wu 36162 A soft style suited to all ages for defense and confidence ing purposes Having read your magazine thor- oughly, [wish to say that I have never before seen such a for the Matial Arts Bronx, New York CLARIFICATION ASKED I would like to compliment you on BLACK BELT by saying it is long foverduc and that at is the best effort T and my colleagues have seen any where T studied karate in Okinawa; the siyle was Shorineyw and after return ing tw the United States while still in the Ait Force I switched to Sho-tockan under the tutelage of Charles R: Col- Tinsworth, sho-din who was well fitted far teaching and was one of the major farces in Sho-torkan Karate in the sir Force ‘After being. discharged and retumn- ing to New York, 1, in order to con- Finwe teaining, found it necessary t© ‘hange again to another style—Korsan, ‘Now, the question T hive in. ménd is that if one were to study and Be- ‘some proficient in each of these meth- ‘als and then another method was de: ised, how can one possibly evaluate the best method? This is Keeping in mind that each method has its good and bad points in relation to the other styles. My points that thet ate too many methods of Karate available to the layman and what one can show, an- other can show differently. This norm: ally would confuse a prospective stu-’ dent of the ar. ‘Would it be possible for you in one ‘of the forthcoming issues to outline the different methods and the various differences 50. as to bring this con fasion to a halt? 1 believe this is going to become necessary in the neue ature with the advent of more schools and the increase of more students and ticipants. There ac a tremendous number of pseudo-experts now dominating the New York area. ‘The impression that they ave giving is not healthy for the art form’ nor is it good for relations with other sports and/or art forms This, I realize, cannot be stilled for awhile due to the fact that Karate is relatively new to the area, My thought on this is that possibly in an eventual time all Sho-dans or other teachers of the Martial Arts would have to register with the magazine and submit some sort of proof to the magazine and in this way it would enable & neophyte to write to BLACK BELT and get a list ing of the pure teachers in a given area ‘Your article om the historical roots of Karate (April,1962), is enfighten- ing. There is 2 group in New York beginning work on a historical evalu- atom of all the Martial At forms. fe hope eventually to have this woe pobtined Lansing that the artform was jeveloped primarily on Okinawa, twouldne it fe Better to stare the ere ing of the art From this point? There is the story of Karate being brought ‘9 Okinaya from Chin in either the form of Kung-fu or Kempo. It is From dhis dhe the belief arises that Karate ‘eas founded on Okinawa ‘As far as Zen being related to Kar- ate goes, an argument could be given, ‘The Zen aspect does not include med- itation for enlightenment. Ie would be better to say that the meditation is a mental exercise of petting to a cer- tain level that other forms do not sem to be of any avail in attaining. Through Karate one would not be able to reach a satori, or enlighten ‘ment, unless thorough Zen. training ‘was the case in point. However, for a pial at to be arcs at, there must "1 mental attitude change im a. per. son and this change can be realized only through Zen meditation for a physica reason. This does ot neces sarily mean that one who is adept at Karate is also Zen-mind enlightened Tt merely means that_one who has practiced Zen while training, physically At the art of Karate is i a Better por Sition to advance oneself ‘This dacs not only hold trae for Karate. All Martial Arts can be in- cluded and by this T do sot mean only the Eastern Martial Art forms, West frm arts such ay fencing, wrestin boxing and so forth are included tn cases where the participant eventually develops 2 Zen mind in onder to ad- Stephen F. Kaufman Brooklyn, New York KARATE FOLLOWER Tread your April issue of BLACK BELT and eajoyed it very much, As long 2s you Keep putting out a mag- azine of this type T hope to remain a lifetime subscriber. T studied Karate for about four months while serving & tour in Korea and 1 wanted to. keep up with it ere in the United States. believe your magazine offers that Pree dein Jordan Lapcaster, SC.COMPLETENESS REQUESTED jack Belt, I believe, was created to fil in gaps in the usualiy distorted ver- sions of the art. It is therefore smper- ative that you attempt to give a fair pictuce of the arts and not be satisied wih only, the sucace aspects a+ may be pointed out by 2 single source, May T point out that even in Karate, hate the GojpaRyu, Waderhyu, Sho. tokan, etc. types of schools in Japan? “While itis true that certain aits may find popularity with the public over Ger eevee the ceseoce of the diferent schools should be pointed out im the interest of fait plan. The same can be said of Aikido, You must Understand that if your consuleants have learned about Aikido and Karate in the US. and not in Japan, their ver- sions would be extremely limited, Ie rmay be that some of them have made shott visits to Japan for studies but subjects such as these cannot be learned merely by “visiting” Japan on a tour! ‘Thus you can readily see that you may be in danger of giving a rather one- sided view of these subjects. ‘As many of us have worked and studied under the different schools in Tapia, misinformation will cause 2 del- luge of letters to the Editors over a fiod of time, Asan example: [ fault with the statement in the article, “Aikido and Master Koichi Tobe," ‘he has writen the oaly complete book on Aikido in English—in reality, I was the first one to have done so, as can be verified with the copyright office. What Tohei Kyu-Dan has done was to have his version dranslated into English, the same as another renowned instructor, Tomiki-sensei in Japan. How can he write in English when his native ton is Japanese and his English limited to that of visiting Japanese from Japan? Twas already back in Hawaii when he was still working on the Japanese ver sion of his manuscript. Why was it not pointed out that there are several methods of teaching ‘Aikido and that there exists 2 like hhumber of instructors in the art in Japan? 1 am far from being an expert, however, I did actually spend over @ decade in Japan and Korea and have studied Judo, Aikido, Karate, Taiho- Jitsu, JuJitsu, and other lesser known martial ats. T returned to Hawaii, my hhome, a little over three and 2 half years ago, Teaching the arts was the farthest thing from my mind but when 1 found ou how the art wee ing exploited by “experts,” 1 immediately Sent on a one-nuin crside. The fst ‘was to introduce YOSHINKA AIKIDO, In a year and a half, my students, num. bering some 50.60, were able to call over three top men from Japan for the fint US. exhibition, The group was headed by Prof. Gozo Shioda, now 46 years old and one of the top disciples Of the Master. By the way, Prof. Shi- oda is a."Sempai” to Tohetsensei by at least five years in the art of Aikido, ‘He heads the YOskINKAN, a school in Japan which possesses over $,000 sta- ents at this writing and which cludes some well-known firms ‘Thomas A. Makiyama Honolulu, Hawaii OF ” wos SN 43 ( “7 REFEREE « \ "IPPON!"The 1962 AAU Judo Championships(000 SMALL MAN beats a good big man.” Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, must have stirred quietly, turned over, and gone back to sleep —content for another hundred years. or here in the field house of the Univesity of Chicago under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd, a 160-pound ‘weight division champion, Kazvo Shinohara, took on afl comers to win the Grand Jado Championship recently, He became the lightest man ever to hold this coveted title, Over 200 competitors From all parts of the contineatsl United States, Hawaii and special entries from Canada and Mexico took part ia the grutling and spirited two-day com tests, ‘The Olympic penalty point system was used this yest, ‘each man losing five points for elimination. Each con: testant was offered at least two opportunities on dhe mat Some of the finalists could contest as many as ten times; for winning a decision he gained 1 point, for losing a de- cision he lost 2 points, and for losing, outright » 3:point oss. OF the 204 entries, two were th Class (Yor-kyu), 10 were 3rd Class (San-kyu), 20 2nd Class (Ni-kyu), 36 Ist ‘Chass (ti-kyu), 73 1st Degree Black Belt (Sho-dan), 38 2nd Degree (Ni-din), 20 5ed Degree (Sandan), 9 4th Degree (Yodan), and 4 were Sth Degree (Gondan), ‘The statistics reveal that out of the 12 finalists, three wwere 2nd Degece (Nidan), twa were 3:d Degree (Sat dan), four were 4th Degree (Yo-dan), and thice Sth De ‘gree (Go-dan), The Ist place titles in each weight div ‘were captured by thece dtl Degsees and one Sth Degree. In comparison with previous national AAU Judo tourna sents, the 10th National revealed that Judo in the United States has made considerable progress and that the technical teil his vastly improved. However, the keynote now in Judo is — YOUTH, Franke Rackley, « 17-yeue old 2nd Degree (Nidan) from Fresno, California woo his fist national tite, a 2nd place in the heavyweight division, Rackley represents the “new ‘young blood” in Jud and constitutes asicong U.S, Olympic potential ‘The percaaial 140:pound division charapion, Sumiichi Nouaki, sth Degree (Godan) of Southern California was defeated by the younger Shintaro Yoshida, 4th Degree (Yo: dan). Nozaki had won the fist place tile in the 140-poand division for five consecutive national tournaments. Now in his late 30's, the cofocful and ever popular Judoist bowed ta the youthful Yoshida With the retiring of many “old timers” from active com> peltion and with the emergence of younger and more pow ‘erful Judokas, the National AAU Judo Championships has assumed the making of a true Olympic spor: ‘The tournament began at 11:30 Saturday morning, The contestants were narrowed down to approximately 20 in each weight division, True to form mest of the “imported (Judoka trained in Japan) sliminated their opponents ie the fist minute of exch match. ‘After the Saturday's elimination bouts, it was evident that the final matches would be among the seasoned cam ‘paigners: Harao Imamura, Ken Hatae, Toshiyuki Seino, Masayuki Yoshioka, Richard Fukuws, Ben Campbell, Sumi kichi Nocaki and this year's new comers Kazuo Shinohara, Frank Rackley, and Shintaro Yoshida, Conspicaously absent from this touraament was the US, representative to the ‘World Judo Tournament and four time Grand Champion, ‘S/Sgt. George Harris of the US. Air Force. The 140-pound weight division held a few surprises, in that Shintaro Yoshida (Southern California), for two years the second place man, came through to beat Suntikichi No- zaki, the perennial champion, on a decision, putting Nozaki in second place. ‘This match proved to be one of the highlights of the tournament as the audience wildly greeted the contestants. ‘The question in everyone's mind was whether the new young breed was going to dominate and be vietorious aver the older and more experienced competitor ‘At the onset Nozaki attempted his famous Thigh Throw (Uchi-mata) but Yoshida who has competed against his ‘opponent many times had developed a perfect defense. Both men circled each other looking for an opening. Two hholds by Nozaki were off the mat. A Uchimata by Yoshida ‘was countered by the sime technique by Nozaki, Both men failed to throw cach other; at the sound of the bell, it was a draw. In the two minutes overtime period both men fought for grips. Nozaki, an oldiime competitor is sill colorful and a master of the Thigh Throw (Uchimata), but his timing. was not as sharp as before. Yoshide was given the decision, He is the first man to defeat the great Sumikichi Nozaki in a long time. Can anyone remember when Nozaki was beaten with a good clean throw? Elsewhere in the division, A/2c James Jarvis of Westover ‘Air Force Base fought it out with Joseph Miley, 2nd De- agree (Nidan) of Denver for the third place. Jarvis, just promoted to 1st Degeee (Sho-dan), showed plenty of fight- ing spirit. But Miley, who has been a national caliber com. petitor For years, had to much contest experience for Jarvis. Miley, while’ he didn’t throw Jarvis for a Full point, countered Jarvis" Leg Sweep (Ouchi-gari, Major Inner Reaping) several times, and clearly dominated, taking the decison and third place. This is the thid year in 2 sow that a 2nd Degree has placed thied in the 140-pound division, showing that we arestil very weak in 8 division. Two men, Nozaki, sth De ida, 4th Degree (Y: jominate this division | third this year, the three Miley, sho p year 10 have most potential are Eu cof the Detroit Wudanshikai, Seaman Willie Jo Naval Air Station, andl Jarvis, already it. IF they en OF His di Key W Techniques used in the 140's were pr avily Left Thigh Throw (Lichiniata) which is i 4 Yoshi ‘ozaki, Shoulder Th n. Miley used Leg Swee ) and Shoulder Theew in com got § shi-haeai) ound division was spectaculae Front Row, left to right; Shintaro Yashida, Kazuo Shinohara, Harua Imamura, and Ben Campb Center Row, left to right: Sumikichi Nozaki, Masayuki Yorh 4th Degree (Yordan), the really brilliant technique, Top man was Kazuo Shin the big boys pounds. Of hen Geesink of Holland beat the Japanese ints ia the World Tournament last De s howled in glee when it was tinally proven that The good big mun always beats the good small man” in Judo toa, One wonders if they'll shout as loud now that th » has thrown the 00 At any rate, Shinohara has d moths. With the Thigh Throw (Unio ever tak n being able to li thigh, all the while icka, Kenichi Hatae, and Frank Rackley Lest Rew, lef te right: Joseph Miley. Toshiyuki Seino, Roy, mond Hemandez, and Richard Fukuwa,cone foot. Shinohara, on the other hand, uses the Lifting Hip Throw (Tourikomi-goshi) for his favorite, keeping both feet planted solidly on the floor and using the strength and lifting power of his whole body to twist the opponent aver. He also has excellent minor foot techniques and uses them to unsettle his opponents ‘Most of Shinohana's contests were won quickly with the right Tsurikomi-goshi, His method for catching this is very complex. It would seem that he uses the left foot techniques while holding left side. Then fakes left and comes in on the right, deiving under his opponent’s guard by forcing the left arm straight up. Like all of the good contest men, he also has fast throws to the reat, Kouchigari is the ong he showed best in Uhis tournament; this is what he used in a pinch against Seino in the overtime, and it won him the decision. ‘In his match with Masayuki Yoshioka, sth Degree (Go- dan), from Souther California, Shinohara demonstrated his Lighting throw. The match was an example of youth versus an oldtimer. ‘Shinohara, the youngster from Meiji attacked with a Foot Sweep (Ashicharai). A Lifting Hip Throw (Tsuri- komi-goshi) by Shinohara was unsuccessful. As the photog- raphers rushed to change theic flash bulbs, a repeat of the sume throw in such a beautiful style made one wonder if it had been performed purposely For the many photograph= ers who had missed the first attempt. Yoshioka smiled at his teammate from Los Angeles and acknowledged the superior force respectfully, knowing that he had felt the blow of Shinohara's famous trademark, ‘Yoshioka lost only to Shinohara, thereby placing second He used a powerful leg pick up counter, and his first three ‘opponents fell to it in record time Yoshioka and Toshiyuki Seino, 31d Degree (San -dan) met in the finals to determine the second and third places of the 160:pound division, These contests were now being refereed by Takshiko. Ishikawa, Tth Degree (Shichi-din) and former All Japan Champion, assisted by Mits Kimurs th Degzee (Rokardan) of San Francisco, and Tooru Tale matsu, Sth Degree (Go-dan) of Denver as judges The match was an cxample of experience versus youth. Both participants were very cautious, A backward throw (Temocnage) by Yoshioks was unsuccessful. Seino coun- tered with leg sweep (Osoto-gari, Major Outer Reaping) followed by a quick Thigh Theow (Uchimata). A Hip ‘Sweep (Harai-goshi) by Seine also proved unsuccessful; this was beautifully countered by a leg sweep (Osoto-gari) by Yoshioka, The audience was silent as cach man probed for the other's weaknesses. Yoko-sutemi by Yoshioka and a leg sweep (Osoto-gari) and hip sweep (Harai-goshi) by Seino proved unsuccessful. The match ss evenly Fought; two minute overtime was calle. In the overtime Yoshioka took the ofiense, leading off with am attempted backward throw (Tomoe-nage) against the alert Seino. He closed the bout with an attempted Yoko-sutemi and was awarded the decision for his final two minutes of action. Both men displayed tremendous techniques and sportsmanship in all of this contests and received wellleserved applause from the spectators Haruo Imamura, 5th Degree (Go-dan), of Fresno, Cali fornia and who has the cleanest and most beautiful techs nique of all, the Right Thigh Throw (Uchimata), easily won the 180-pound championship. He was never in danger except with Kenichi Hatac, 4th Degree (Yo-dan), of San Jose, California, who placed second and whom he beat on a decision. Hatae did dump him off the mat a couple of times with a hip throw (Harai-goshi, Sweeping Lion) and a leg sweep (Ouchi-gari, Major Inner Reiping) but Imamura nearly scored a half-point (Waza-ari) in the overtime and a“ ‘won the match in one of the closest and toughest decisions of the entice tournament The Last time Imamura contested in the Nationals he ‘won the Grand Championship (1960), and has never failed to win his divisional title when he has competed. Ken Hitae looked good, as always, He won several, including ‘one against the Canadian Don McClelland, 2nd Degree \(Ni-dan), with a fine Uchimata attack. ‘The surprise in this division was Raymond Hernander, 2nd Degree, of Washington, D.C. Hernandez who placed second had an easy draw and also has a very good defense managed to get into the finals without having a spectacular offense. He shows great promise For future tournaments. Paul Maruyama, a 19-year old 3rd Degree from Los Angeles, tie into some tough competition and did not get into the top three, If he can continue to practice, he'll be cone of the best men in the country ina few years... def nitely an Olympic potential. Bernard Bush, 2 2nd Degree from the Rocky Mountain, and Rett Summerville, 2nd Degree, Chicago, both have good potential. Bush uses a Springing Hip Throw (Hane roshi) om Both sides, and possesses a gond Thigh Throw technique (Uchimsta), Summerville, «tall and agile Tudo. ist, has a good lefting hip throw (Tsurikomi- goshi), In the heavyweight division the winner was Ben Camp- bell, th Deneee (Yodan), representing the Sacramento Judo) Club. Ben came back from a years tesining at Kodo. kan to participate in the tournament Campbell used a Thigh Throw (Cichimsts) and leg sweeps (Osoto-gari, Major Outer Reaping and Kouchi-gari, ‘Minor Inside Reaping) to win his contests. He was injured during the whole two-day period (as were several other Contestants) bat came through, never permitting. his stam: or fighting spirit to lag Hic draw was ahout the hardest possible, starting, out with the third place man, Richard Faluwa, Sed Degeee, Southern California. Campbell threw Fukuwa off the mat twice to take the decision, His next match was against Bill Paul of Norther California, 2nd Degree, where a beauti- Ful Kouch-gari technique gave Campbell a half-point (Wazar-ari) and the match Tn the succeeding matches Campbell beat most of the ‘ther main contenders for the heavyweight title, including Fred Matt, 3rd Degree (Sandan) from Canada and who is the reigning Pan-American Judo Champion. Matt lasted nly about a minute succumbing to two fast Kouchigar throws, Matt is a good erappler, but his throwing tech niques are slow and he sits on his heels in defense, tlying fon power rather than movement, Still, he was onc of the top eight men and deserves credit for his fighting sptt In the contest to decide the first place champion in the heavyweight division, Campbell met a young newcomer, Frank Rackley, 2nd Degree (Nidan) of Fresno, Califor nia, Rackley, who possesses a fine competitive records, tips the scale at 242 pounds, stands 6 feet 2 inches, wears size 15 shoes, and is still growing at the age of 17, He is quite Tight on hhis fect, very fast and strong, and counters very well against his opponents. Hampered in this by a knee in jurys Rackley still_ made some good throws, and Tost to Campbell by a half point only in the overtime.Several times during the contest Rackley picked Camp: Bell off the mat as 4 countes technique. The crowd howled wwith delight. Rackley with his powerful arms and legs aught his opposent off balance with a foot sweep (Ashi- harai). As Campbell stepped to avoid the sweep, he coun tered with a Foot sweep that caused Rackley to ask for time because the old injury to is knee gave him trouble, Campbell atempted 4 leg sweep (Osoto-gari, Major Out st Reaping) as the match ended in a deaw, However, with in a few seconds of the overtime period mighty twisting throw (Osotomakikomi, Major Outer Winding Throw) by ‘Campbell sent Rackley crashing to the mat for a half-point (Waza-ari) and 4 heavyweight title to the vietor. The entire Heavyweight division showed great improve ment this yeae. More attacking, more fast movement, and more aggressiveness were shown by mast of the contestants, The time is past when 4 260-280 pounder, merely by vieture of his bulk and strength, can get into the top six or eight i the nation, ‘The champions and finalists in cach weight division were1" NATIONA L COLLEGIATE JUDO TOURNAMENT AN JOSE STATE COLLEGE, San Jose, California, can away with the team champ: ionship of the First National lnvita tional Judo Tournament held at the USAF ‘Academ}, Colorado. this year Amassing a total of 66 points, San Jose scored more than double its neat est competitor, the second place USAF ‘Academy team. Competition was held in sin weight classes: 135, 150, 165, 180, 198 and heavyweight, San Jose Stat, incidentally, placed champions in four of these six weight divisions ‘The oustanding Judo man of the tournament was Baul Maruyama, San. dan, Loyola University of Los Angeles. Maruyama won high individual hon: ors, including the 165 pound division and then beating all comers to take the grand championship among all con testants. The first collegiate tournament ever held at the national level, the touena: ment featured 57 players from eleven schools. Team standings were: San Jose, first; USAF Academy, second; Colorado University, thied; with Loy. ola of Las Angeles and Mankato State College, Minnesota, in a tie for fourth place. Sixth was University of Southern Galifornia. A modification of the new ‘Olympic weight class system was used ‘with exch Olympic weight class being livided into two weight classes, mak- ing a total of six In the 135 pound division, the out standing players were Tom Crone of ‘Mankato (third place), Eugene Mc- Hugh of the Air Force Acidemy (sec ‘ond place), Dave Yoshida of San Jose State (Champion) and Bryan Carey of the Air Force Academy (4th place), ‘Crone used good foot sweep techniques throughout the tournament as well as shoulder theow which was a favorite in this division, Yoshida, the Champion, used seoisnage (shoulder throw) andesotorpari (major outside reaping) very effectively. Yoshida holds. the Judo rank of Nikyu (Second Class Brown Bel. ce Parr, Nidan (Second Degree Black Belt), San Jose State Team Cap- tain, won ‘the 150 pound division championship with very little trouble. He used uchi-mata (inner thigh throw) and seoi-nage. Pare won all of his contests by a full point, Richard Gibson, Nikyu, San Jose State, was the runnerp, beating Brice Wilkinson, Nidan, of Colorado University, on a choke in the semifinals and losing to Pare in the finals. George Lyddine, Tkkyu, (First Class Brown Belt) took thied In the 165 pound division, the champion was Paul Maruyanna, Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt), Maruyama won all of his contests with full point throw ot hold down, and fooked like {8 champion throughout. His favorite techniques are right side tai-toshi (body drop) and ouchi-pari (major i nes reaping), He also uses seoi-nage, cosoto-gari, and minor foot techniques. ‘The runner-up in this division was ‘Warren Minami, Nidan, of Sin Jose State. Paul Sheehan, Nikyu, of Man- kato State, showed reat potential as he held Minami toa decision win in the semi-finals and placed third by beating Gary Coleman, White Belt, of Colorado University Harry Fokuwa, Sandan, Univesity of Southern California, was the 180 pound champion and next to Marue yama the most outstanding player in the tournament. Fakuwa won most of his contests with a full point and was never in trouble, Rett Summerville, 18 year old Nidan, of the University of Mlinois, did very well, beating Sawyer of San Jose State and Smith of the Lee Parr, San Jose State, hraws George Lydeane of the USAFA, University of Minnesota (both Black Belts) to get into the finals, Fukuwa, however, has a tremendous amount of contest experience and caught Summer ville with a beautiful se0i-nage after one minute and seventeen seconds of the final contest. Dave Sawyer, Nidan, San Jose State, took thied by beating Stuart McCurdy, Sankyu, of the Ait Force Aeidemy on an arm bar. Both McCurdy and Truman Young, White Belt, of the Air Force Aetdemy, have ‘great potential as they are both sopho- mores Tn the 193 pound division, Ron Hoffman, Nidan, University of South. cen Illinois, although he weighs only 170 pounds, got into the finals and placed second. Larry Stuefloten, Sho- dan, of San Jose State, beat Hoffman with osoto-gati in the finals to take the championship. Third was Gary New: gquist, Nikyu, of San Jose State, who beat John Straub, Ikkyu, of the Univer sity of Minnesota with 2 half point throw and half point hold down, put ting Steaub in fousth place, ‘The heavyweight division was won by Sanford Alcorn, Shodan, of San Jose State, who beat John Fader, White Belt, Colorsdo University, with left foot sweep in the finals, Robin Tellor (White Belt), University. of Minne- sota, placed third by beating Paul Van Sickle (White Belt), Air Force Acad- ‘my, with a hold down, The most exciting feature of fist national collegiate level tourna- ment was the competition for the grind championship. To. pick the grand champion, the six weight divi- sion champions were put into two round-robin pools. These consisted of the 135, 150 and 165. pound’ cham: pions (Pool 1); and the 180, 195 pound, and heavyweight champions (Pool 2). The winners of these two pools then fought it out for the grand Championship. The contests for the grand champion were very dramatic First Yoshida of San Jose State, the 135 pound champion, met Pare of San Jose State, 150 pound champion, and ‘went down before a smashing shoulderthrow in eighteen seconds. Then Parr met Maruyama of Loyola, This was 2 tremendous match, as Parr was the only man in the whole tournament that Maruyama. could not score on with at least a half point throw, They went sever) minutes and then five minutes more in the overtime, both attacking: hard without a point being scored Maruyama won the decision. In this pool the final contest was between Maruyama and Yoshida, the 135 pound champion. Maruyama threw the seni-nage in Forty-two seconds. His two wins made Maruyama the winner of Pool 1 and put hien in the finals For the grand championship, In Pool 2, Fukuwa of the University ‘of Southeen Cafifornia threw Stucfloten of San Jose State, the 195 pound chim pion in eight seconds with a beautiful seei-nage. Stuefloten th. Al comm of San Jose Stat sd and shen he was inju tire, The final match of Pool 2 wa between South: California and Alcorn of San Colonel Howard J. Withycombe, Chiet tomy, prosonts Paul Maruyama (3rd D Grand Championship. trophy Moruyeme: 20 yeots old Jove, Pikuwa wen the. decion afer iRroring Alcorn vith alll pict ih fie Seo seniange ‘As wo he xe ‘ith Manyara, Baku had vo wins and went into the finals for the and Aaapendip du femtoanal athe as The instant he took hold, Fukuwa doe & vi «laa whew cick thew Macau igh te ai 2g both popes sper ough te ie Neco ited oat, ito tide and preventing any soe by Te ie Maeyama hen bapa altcing fsiosly wih bis ata and ou 2 ung thet as single attacks ad dn doable combinations, Altough nes er effecive in scoring against Fuk, her suis bed bie coaiauty diaperand sapped Bs seg. ACs marci te 3 i, USAF Acad: fan) with his rmotches in one do Champianship ti stop Maruyama’s inside reaping attacks, Maruyama knocked Fukuwa down about thrce times with osoto-gari and cane of these was successful in getting half point. At the end of ten minutes the decision went to Maruyama who was clearly the champion, ‘A set of beautiful trophies was pre: sented to the fist five players in all weight divisions and to the grand and team champions by Colonel Howard J Withycombe, USAF Academy Chief of Staff, and the First National Invitation al Judo Tournament came to a elose Officials. for the tournament were Kaname Kuniyuki, 6th Degece Black Belt, president of the Southern Califor nia Black Belt Association; Yosh Uchi a, Chairman of the US. Olympic Judo Committer, 5th Degree Blsek Belt; and Toor Takamatou, 3th De Black Belt, Chief Instructor of th Denver School of Judo, All of the Tournament awards were donated by he Judo Black Belt Fed f the United St Los Angeles, fought seven fa win both the 165 Ib. ond the Grond" When honorable Black Belt is through his MEDITATION... .| would like to use theby Hidetaka Nishiyama Chief, Instructions Department, Japan Karate Association Hidetaka Nishiyama, who holds the highest rank in Karate. is a corauthor of one of the most comprehensive book on Karate: KARATE, The Ar¢ of “Empty Hand" Fighting. Nishiyaoea, who is on leave from Japan, is now the chief instructor at California Ka- rate Association. The association, an afjtiate of the Japan Kasate Association. is located at 920 West Olympic Bled. Los Angeles Chapter One: THE HAND AND ITS USES w Karate (Empty Hands) all possible areas of ‘the hand and foot are used in the most efficient and effective way. Through proper conditioning and concentrated training, these striking areas can become powerful weapons. The hand can be used cither opened or closed. The basic strik- ing points of the hand and their most effective uses are discussed as follows: 1, SEIKEN (Fore-fist) The area between the two knuckles and the second joints of the forefinger and the middle finger forms the striking area of the Sciken. Fold the forefinger, middle fingers, and the little fing- er in toward the base of the fing- ers. Grip tightly and press inward with the little finger, Overlap the fore and middle fingers. firmly with the thumb, ‘When striking, the forearm and knuckles must form a straight line. Aa imagénaey straight line can be drawn between the knuck- les of the forefinger and the mid- dle finger. All the power of the arm must be concentrated straight through without bending the wrist, To do otherwise one will not only impede the effectiveness .of his blow but he is in danger of sprain- ing his wrist. 2. RIKEN (Back Fist) The area of a closed fist span- ning the knuckles of the fore- finger and the middle finger Riken is very effective for attacks to the ribs or face, It is also used for blocking opponent's blows. 3. _TETTSUI (Bottom Fist) The sight side (little finger side) of a closed fist. Tettsui is used primacily for attacking the head, elbow, joints, ribs, and other hard surfaces, It is effective for blocks. 4, IPPON-KEN (One-knuckle Fist) “This grip is similar to the Fore. fist. Extend the forefinger bending at the first and second joints from a regular fist. Hold the forefinger down with the thumb and grip Lightly with the middle finger Ippon-Ken is used in attacking the temple, between the eyes, and other minute, vulnerable points,HOW TO MAKE A FORE FIST 1 1 Se \ 1 ‘ ee cee ee al FIG. 2 RIKEN i. ee FIG, 3 TETTSUI te = S é Oe, GA) 4 IPPON-KEN5. NAKADATE IPPON-KEN (Middle Finger Onesknuckle Fist) Its use is identical with that of the One-knuckle Fist. The knuckle of the middle finger is extended out instead of the forefinger. 6, SHUTO (Knife Hand) Extend all fingers; bend the thumb inwardly and tightly against the palm of the hand. Apply strength to the wrist. Con- centrate the power on right side (little finger side) of the open hand, Shutto is used similarily as when attacking with a sword. [tis effective for blocking as well 2s an offensive weapon for attack to the temple, neck, ribs, etc 7. TATE SHUTO (Upright Knife Hand) This is identical to the Knife Hand; however, the hand is bent at 2 90 degree angle at the wrist. 8. HAITO (Ridge Hand) Haito is also similar tothe Knife Hand. The thumb is folded in firmly and the striking area is the inside ridge of the hand, the side adjacent to the forefinger. 9. HAISHU (Back Hand) ‘This is similar to the Knife Hand. The back of the hand is used as the striking area, Haishu is used primarily for defensive maneuver but can also be effective as attack to the ribs. FIG. 9 HAISHU 10, NUKITE (Spear Hand) Extend all fingers. Bend the fingers so that they are flush with one another. The Spear Hand is used to strike the solar plexus, ribs, or chest. By extending the forefinger and the middle finger while keeping the remairiing fing. es bent, a Two-finger Spear Hand (Nihon-Kukite) is formed for use in attack to the eyes. 11, TEISHO. (Palm Heel) The striking area is the heel of the palm after the wrist is bent up. Teisho is used as a defense against a punch or a kick, It may be used sideways or downward, depending on the method of at-tack. AS an offensive weapon, it is most effective as a strike to the jaw. 12, EMPI (Elbow) “The elbow is used as a weapon of attack. Bend the arm and use the elbow as a thrusting weapon to attack the jaw, chest, throat, ribs, or the solar plexus. Empi can also be used in defense, es: pecially in close combat. The side of the bent elbow is used in wide to ward off attacks, ie, ing the opponent's punch- ing arm, etc. 13. UDE (Forearm) The upper part of the foream is used primarily for blocking the opponent's attacks. Though it is used defensively, the proper appli- cation of the forearm blocks can break the opponent's atm or leg iE struck with force ‘There are three areas used in the forearm block, The inner fore arm, the outer forearm, and the back forearm are shown in the illustration, Chapter Two; THE FOOT AND ITS USES The feet, like the hands, can become powerful weaponsthrough proper usage. 1. KOSHI (Ball of foot) The tocs are curled upward; thus, the ball of the foot becomes the striking area. By frontal or FIG. 12 EMPI FIG, 13 UDE FIG. 10 NUKITE FIG. 11 TEISHOroundhouse kicking one can at- tack his opponent's face, groin, ribs, ete. 2, SOKUTO (Foot Ridge) ‘The outer ridge of the foot becomes the striking area. It is used in the side kicks and stamp: ing. Itis one of the most Frequent- ly used weapon in Karate, It is ‘one of the most powerful weap- ons with a great variety of uses 3. KAKATO (Heel) The heel is used for back kicks id stamping. It is effective when attacked from behind. 4, HAISORU (Iestep) The toes are beat downward and the upper part of the foot is used as the striking area. It is used mainly to kick to the groin 5. HITTSUI (Knec) The knee, fully bent, is used to attack at close range to the groin or solar plexus. By grabbing and pullingyour opponent'shead down with both hands while simultane. ously raising the knee, one can strike your opponent's face. In Karate one should not limit the use of st nts to. arms and legs only. ‘The head and shoulders can also be used. With practice these parts of the body Can become effective weapons. SHIZENTAL Chapter Three: STANCE In any striking technique if ‘one’s body position or stance is ‘weak, the attack is ineffective A weak stance encourages attacks by your opponent. Each situation re- ‘quires a different stance. Stance, an important factor in Karate, pertains mainly to the lower part of the body (hip down). It is important to keep the upper part of the body straight and perpendicular to the floor, A strong stance results in a strong HEISOKU DACHI and effective attack. A wrong or weak stance restricts the freedom of movement. Your stance must be flexible; it must change with the direction or type of attack ‘After much experimenting cer tain stances have become accepted as the basic form in Karate. They are as follows: SHIZENTAL (Natural Stance) HEISOKU DACHI (Informal Attention Stance) ZENKUTSU DACHT (Forward Stance) ar ONS HACHIJI DACHI HACHIJI DACHI (Open Leg Stance) KIBA DACHI (Straddle Leg Stance) NEKO-ASHI DACHI (Cat Stance) SANCHIN DACHI (Hour. slass Stance) SOCHIN’ DACHI (Diagonal Straddle Leg Stance) HANGETSU DACHI (Wide Hourglass Stance) ‘With the exception of the first three stances, all are stances whichcan be used during sparring. 1, SHIZENTAI (Natural Stance) ‘Without any unnatural move- ment, stand comfortably with legs spread slightly, From this relaxed position one can move quickly into any stance For attack or de- fens 2. HACHIJI DACHI (Open Leg Stance) Stand with your legs spread apart to the width of your should- ers. Point the toes slightly out- ward. 3. HEISOKU DACHI (Informal ‘Attention Stance) Stand at attention with legs to- gether, The heels and the toes must lightly touch each other. This is the fisst im the series of actual arate lessons as taughe By the Japan Karate Asrociatioa. Sud sequent issues will discuss panch= ing, steiking and kicking tech nigues LEFT: SOCHIN DACHI RIGHT: HANGETSU DACHI KIBA DACHI LEFT: NEKO-ASHI DACHI RIGHT: SANCHIN DACHIHE WEARING of swords in public by the T Samurai class was a universal custom in Japan for many centuries until 1871 when is was abolished by law. A man who had some experience in making swords was one of my father’s friends. 1 frequently listened to their conversation and could not help but remem- ber many terms related to swords. I recollect his ask- ing me “Why does a man put some white paper in his mouth when he examines 2 sword?” I did not know the answer. ‘Then he told me it was to avoid soiling the sacred sword with his foul breath. (Actually to prevent SWORD MAKING BY P.M. SUSKI moisture from the breith condensing on the blade and causing rust.) For years I used to see him and hear stories about swords and many other things of the past. I was al- ways interested in fine atts. Swords were works of art but I was kept away from all dangerous weapons. Twas bom in the home of a Samurai, and if it had not been for the Meiji Restoration of,a few years be- fore, I would have been wearing swords and training, myself in fencing, riding and archery. But my life was free from all sorts of weapons, and yet, thanks to this friend of my father, I had a chance to learn something about sword making.Mining of the iron cond, Now, as T go through some books on swords, I find many things quite familiar to me, just like mect- ing old acquaintances. It makes me attempt to de sctibe the steps to be taken in making a sword, Several decades after swords were banned in 1871, swordsmiths were nearly gone, A society was formed by men trying to prevent the art of sword making from becoming extinct, ‘A plant was established in the Province of Uushn SEN where the Japanese steel, wak® #11384 or tam. ahagane E94 was produced from iron sand_ore, shatetsu BIE processed in Taraca Forges BSR and the raw steel, namahagane 4 {9 was de-carbon ized into ordinary knife iton, hochotetsu Ji TPA . It has often been suggested to use western steel, yok E99] produced by modern improved methods, for making swords. But the Japanese sword steel was produced by a low heat charcoal fire, mokutan J BE on the sand iron ore, resulting in a far smaller con- tent of impurities as compared to western steel, which is prepared by melting the iron ore in the much high et temperature of a coke fire under a very high air pressure, It seems that the impurities in the latter are in far stronger chemical combinations, impossible to be released through forging. Impurities in the Japanese sword steel seem to be in a very Tose combination, and are gradually re- moved by repeated forging. Impure elements com- ‘An ancient process of pauring steel bars which was then forged into sword. bined with metallic residues come off during the pro- cess, according to the explanation of the experts “There are many steps in preparing the cutting ed steel, hak3 399] and the wrapping steel, hikd BEB . Japanese steel is first treated to a medium heat, around 1000 degrees Far. Japanese swordsmiths are not known to use thermometers. They judge the hat by the color of the steel at the moment. The heated steel is hammered flat. A larger piece 5 or 6 inches square is fused toa handle iron, teko: $F The rest is cut into smaller pieces and piled up on the large piece now called the base, dai ER which is attached to the handle. It is then sprinkled with straw ash, aku BER , clay water, doromizu JRA . and borax, hosha then heated and lightly hammered. The seme is repeated until all pieces are welded together. Next, with a chisel, tagane 3 is cut into two pieces, not necessarily separated, but folded back to weld together. This step is called ori- kaeshigitae ST BR AG. This kind of fold-back forging is repeated ten to twenty times for the wrapping steel. Repeated fold- ing will naturally produce a number of fine layers, which, if seen From the side, will show various sur- face grains called jihada S4MH)L . Forging for the edge steel, hako 3.94 the fold- back forging is repeated fewer times, as the fine grain is not desired here. For the wrapping steel there aremany other ways of forging. Instead of simple fold- ing back, the piece is hammered thinner, cut up into smaller but lang pieces, which are piled up in vari- ous ways to create fancy grains. Here are a few names of the methods of cutting and piling the dif- ferent shaped pieces to produce fancy grain, Jumoji- gitae-3¢ 24% cloth pattern piling; Konoha-gitae FEB tree leaves; Tanjaku-gitae TMB poctry slip (long narrow shape): Hyoshigi-gitaethy Fgh gong beating stick shape The grain will show only after the final grinding, ‘on the ground surface, hira 9 or Jihada HAIL, as various wood grains; such as Itamehada if EBL» Masame hada Hi fJl,, Mokume-hadazfs Ff JL. etc. The central or heart iron, shintetsu o[jgi and the back-ridge iron, mune-tetsu. AEG are made of steel and knife ion forged together to retain the utmost tenacity, Jinsei il Az The process of making Japanese swords is a unique one, The repeated forging done to steel or iron by heating, folding and hammering over and over, seems to remove impurities. When the required forg- ing of the separate kinds of steel is done, the cutting edge stec! is welded to the center iron, which is then joined to the back-ridge iron. The wrapping steel then covers them on both sides and the whole is welded and hammered into shape. “The above manner of enclosing the center iron with other steel or iron on four sides is called four- way forging, shiho-gitaeDY Jy gt. If the center iron is extended to. take the place of the back-ridge iron, itis known as hon-san-mai AS = AK. The simplest method of sword making is called roll-in, makuei #8 I) in which the center iron is first welded into the center of the wider wrapping steel It is hammered flat and then on a curved anvil, mak- uridai $4} which starts the rolling. The rest is done on the anvil. The other method called shell- cover, kObuse FA{X is to half roll the flattened wrap- ping steel firs, into which the center iron is inserted and then forged together. By repeated heating and hammering, the metal rod is elongated roughly to the desired length, width and thickness for the sword. This is known as sunobe HE . The next step is to make the stick assume a shape more like a sword by heating and hammering, which is called kitaenobe $8KE. The next is called hizakuri JX3H , in which the shape of the point, kissaki Qf, the ridge line, shinogi fh, the back ridge, mune if, and the curve, sori 5X are made to come to the proper shape. Working af the steel preparation foe making of o sword Forging @ dagger.Up to this point, the wark is done mostly by heat- ing and hammering, Now comes the rouge finishing, arashiage jt@4E_L. . This is done by using files, yasuri Gb, grindstone, acato PERE and emerystone, kongS- shato Billb . fastened on a zelkova wood base, keyakidai HEE? or an anvil, kanatoko SK . ‘The blade at this stage is often found ta be twist- ed, or bent, requiring special tool or corrector, kojibo #448 . Next the blade is amped on a shav- ing base, kezuridai f}# and shaved with a draw- shave, kezuriba ffl]. on the ground and the shinogi “After shaving and grinding with stones of various grades of fineness is done, the next step will be the bake design, yakiba HEL . The blade is coated first with mud, tsuchitori TER. The mud used here is composed of a certain kind of eatth, tsuchi +f , pow: dered charcoal, mokutanmatsu BEAK and grind. stone powder, aratomatsu32EAE mixed with water to form a paste. The best and proper sort of earth is Working of the bellows. obtainable in only four localities in Japan. The mud paste is spread evenly and thinly on the blade and dried thoroughly, The mud coat is then removed or scraped thinner along the edge to pro- vide the yakiba design when the edge is hardened and tempered. ‘Various designs of bake marks, hamon WW are produced through different ways in which the mud is removed, Names of the most common bake marks are: Straight line, suguha {3 , wavy, midarce HLL , clove pattern, choji “P=f: , alternate eyes, gunome OFA, avalanche, nadare S$ Nd, flames, hond KH, all over, hitatsura PRY , billows, Scan FEM. Most of the designs are recorded as mixtures of ‘two or more forms. It is said that a design that comes under one simple name is rare, Various names are often given by different persons to the pattem on an individual sword. For the straight bake mark, a ruler is used in re- moving the mud coating. For wavy or fancy marks, various tools are in use. Before baking, the edges of the mud coating are sometimes built up extra thick with mud to make the design more pronounced. It is called extra mod, okitsuchi Ht-b The baking, yaki-ire #29 is done by heating the blade in a furnace of extra ine charcoal fire to: the Proper degree, and plunging into a water trough, mizubune Jkt, which is long enough to take the. entire length of the sword, The temperature to which the sword is heated and that of the water are jeal- Forging of @ sword. ously guarded secrets of each smith ‘The highly tempered stce! blade is often Liable to form cracks soon after it is finished, as it is very sensitive to slight changes in surrounding tempera- ture. In order to prevent such a mishap, the blade is subjected to a very mild heat and allowed to cool naturally. This method of neutralizing, aitori PHL, must be done as soon as the tempering is finished. Tempering tends to give the sword more curve and waviness called baking curve, yakizori HBR. If the curve is greater then desired it may be reduced, sor! »buse BRK by hammering on the shinogi. If more curve is desired, a piece of copper in the form of a 2” of 3” cube with a groave to fit the back of the sword, is heated, and the back of the sword is placed in the groove, and hammered from the front with a wooden mallet. To finish the tang, nakago EPril} . the notches, machi ADU), BAe) front and back are formed, the hole for the peg, mekugi ana A SJ4L is punched, the file marks, yasurime MA) which can be secret marks of the maker, and the signature mei $% are added, T remember my father's friend explaining that when you see a finished work of some noted smith, you are seeing the concentration of efforts of his mind and body. You must pay respect to him through his work in front of you. If you think of this you will understand why people bow to salute the swords of famous smiths, Etiquette and tong established custom lay down strict rules for handling swords, some based on cour- tesy and some on safety, If you wish to examine the sword of a friend, you must ask to see it, receive it from his hand in the proper manner, then ask again The swords being straightened and filed, 30 for permission to draw the blade from the scabbard. ‘But even when permission is granted, deaw it only a few inches and examine that much, then ask again or look at the owner and await his urging to draw it further, This is repeated little by little until the sword is out all the way. At every step, great courtesy and rules for safety should be observed. Thus is re- spect shown, A story comes to mind, of a great smith who in- vited a visiting smith from another province to watch hhim temper @ blade. During the process, at the crit: ical point when the blade was to be plunged into the water, the visitor's curiosity overcame his prudence and he stuck his hand into the water to determine the temperature which, of course, was a secret. Quick as a flash, the smith struck off the hand of the offending ‘sitar, for such a gross breach af etiquette, The story continues to say that, although he lost his hand, the visitor, on his return home was able to- make better swords because of the knowledge gained of the tens- peratuee of the tempering water Many such stories have grown up around the sword making art which is over a thousand years old fij ges ye Swords being straightened and ground.KIAL theKENDO ae OMETHING NEW... something old! Bolsa Grande possess- es both. Not only is Bolsa Grande one of the newest high schools in the fastest growing community of USA... Garden Grove, Califor- nia, but it possesses the unique dis- tinction of being the first to adopt one of the oldest of the Japanese martial art...Kendo . ..38 an in« tegral part of its vigorous physical education program. Kendo, the ancient art of Jap- sanese fencing, has not only been cheartily accepted by the students ‘of Bolsa Grande, but it has been fully endorsed by its progeessive principal, Robert Wisgerhof. "The existence of Kendo on our campus,” disclosed Wisgerhof, "is providing us with another Link in the chain of relationship between the US and Japan ...a link of un- derstanding at the student level. “Not only is Kendo stimulating bolisa grande interests in the Oriental culture,” added Wisgechof, "but it is offer- ing the students a means of ac- quiring physical and mental fitness through vigorous and exhilarating techniques.” Kendo was first introduced at Bolsa Grande during 2 half-time activities of one of the school's basketball games, Two members of the Long Beach State College Kendo Team, Gene Stormer and Roger Endert, demonstrated this Japanese sport. The demonstration conducted under the direction of Dr. Gordan Warner, Sth Degree (Go-dan) aroused considerable in- terest among the spectators. In September of 1961 when Stormer reported to Bolsa Grande as its English instructor, Principal ‘Wisgerhof who had been impress- ed with the half-time demonstra- tion inquired about the possibility of starting a Kendo program. Stormer, who holds a Ist De. geee (Shodan) in Kendo, re- sponded. He assumed the respon. sibility of initiating the sport of Kendo into the school’s physical education program. ‘Armed with the principal's sup- port, a Few sets of Kendo protec tive equipment (dogu), and ten fencing staves (shinai), Stormer set out with task. When call for junior students interested in learn- ing the ancient sport of Kendo was made, fifteen students, three of them girls, responded. A team was formed. Next, Tsugio Kawaguchi of the Chuo School in Los Angeles,Stormer's Kendo instructor, was notified of the formation of the Bolsa Grande’s Kendo team as an cages pga, A sition of the newly formed pragram was obtained from Torao Mori, presi- dent of the American Kendo Fed- eration. First, the members were expos- ed to the history and the pilos ophy of Kendo, This was follow- ‘ed with the history of Feudal Jap- an, the direct influence of the war- rior (samurai) class on this sys- tem, and the moral ethics or code (Bushido) of the samurai In November the physical con- ditioning required of a Kendoist began. By January the actual Ken- do training began in earnest. The Principal Robert Wisgerhot ccries of “kote” (wrist), "men" (head), “do” (chest) rang throughout the gym and have be- come a Familiar sound to the stu- dents of Bolsa Grande “Kendo to me is more than just a sport.” explained Stormer, who ‘has made Kendo a reality at Bolsa Grande, “it is a way of life. It introduces the Japanese culture to its participants. It offers a means of evaluating oneself from totally dlifferent viewpoints. "Kendo also through its vigor- ‘ous and disciplined training sharp- ‘ens and revitalizes one’s mental at- titude as well as develops the de- sired stamina “This evaluation and develop- ment of oneself is essential in our daily living to overcome the many problems which arises. The samu- i of Feudal Japan had a maxim, "To be master of one’s enemies, ‘one must first be a master of one- self.” Stormer known to the Kendo world as Tsugizi Sudoma also studied the martial art of using the live blade (Iai). He holds the distinction of the first Cau- easian collegiate student inthe USA to receive the rank of Ist Degree (Sho-dan) in Kendo, The ex-Marine Stormer together with wife Rette, also a Kendoist, Ph.D. degree in Japanese Litera- ture. CONTINUED OM PAGE 50 Insiructer Gene Stormer«eeeVEN THOUGH 40,000 enemy troops had be seiged and were storm- ing his Tozan Fort, the vastly outnumbered forces of Daikuro Masatada Inauye refused to accept defeat. He counterattacked, Inauye and his garrison fought back with such ferocity that the enemy's at- tack faltered. Tnauye order the gate of the fortress opened. Three hundred selected horsemen were thrown into the ranks of the once-proud but now retreating enemy soldiess. The enemy under the command of General Houshun Lee of the Ming Dynasty were slaughtered and in the insuing confusion they began to kill one another in their frantic haste to retreat ‘The place was Korea. The time was in the year of 1593. Inauye was reported to have killed a thousand enemies himself. The story of Daikuro Inauye had its beginning on an obscure Nagahama Beach in Ohmi Prov- ince, ‘As Lord Masakiyo (Torano- suke) was making a tour of his province, he witnessed a duel be- tween two swordsmen, He order- ed the fighting stopped and pe suaded the swordsmen to join his dan. One of the swordsmen was Daikuro Inauye the other Masa- {goro Shimura. Daikuro, who was to win an unbelievable victory in Korea and also to become one of the most heralded warrior in the Sato Clan, followed his lord to the various war fronts. He distinguished him- self in the wars in Shikoku and Kyushu Islands. paintings by Kuniyoshi Uta- gawa c. 1850 Abbseviated History of The Family (Taw ehaow Ryubatei) CENTERSPREAD cross THE Freshly fallen snow rushed the 47 0- nins of the Ako Clan, In the darkness of the early morning, they stormed the stronghold of their enemy, Kozukenosuke Kira. ‘The long wait was over. The time of the vendetta was at hand. The long-endured humiliation, hardship, and harassment was for- gotten as the warriors of the for- mer Lord Asano fought and searched the rooms for their enemy. ‘Anguish cries of ...""Has Kira been found?” echoed throughout the battlescanred corridors. “Has Kira been found?” The greedy Lord Kozukenosuke Kira had subjected Takumi-no- Kami Asano to repeated insults and hardships. Driven to a point of desperation the young lord of the Ako Clan drew his sword in the Pine Tree Room of the Edo Castle and attacked Kira, The Shogunate’s judgment on this incident was far from just. The equally guilty Kira was not even reprimanded. Severe sentence was dealt to Lord Asano. His do- mains were confiscated and his clan abolished. Asano was sen- tenced to death (harakari). Some 40 of the most loyal Ako retainers led by their chief coun- cillor, Kuranosuke Oishi secretly pledged to carry out a vendetta against Kira in order to avenge their late lord. To allay Kira’s suspicions, Kuranosuke found it necessary to deceive even his own confederates. He apparently gave in to debauchery by frequenting the geisha houses of Kyoto, |AS the time for the vendetta approached, Kuranosuke and the other faithful ronins made their respective ways to Edo. Upon reaching the outskirts of Edo, Kuranosuke secretly visited Yo: ven-in, Lord Asano's widow, with the intention of bidding her a last farewell. Yozen-in reviled him for his cowardice. All this Kurano- sake endured silently. The 47 ronins attacked the villa, The vendetta was accom- plished. In an era of peace when the moral code of the samui (Bushido) —loyalty, honor, pride, and moderation had degraded and were cast aside for materialistic gains and pleasures, the 47 ronins demonstrated that the virtues of the samurai still existed. These loyal retainers were to. sacrifice their security, their family, and even their life for a cause. Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861) ‘One of the most famous Uki- yore masters in the early 19th century Japan, Kuniyoshi was ver- satile and particularly famous for his warrior paintings. This picture is one of his favorite subjects — 47 Ronins or Chushingura (A Matter of the Loyal Ronins). He made several versions of 47 Ro- nins. €.1830 Tryptics ‘The central figure, command ing with spear in his left hand and a baton in his right hand, is Yuranosuke Oboshi (Kuranosuke Oishi). This picture may have been based on the story of Kana- ‘Tehon Chushinguea which was adapted for a_play and in which names were slightly changed. ‘The old man, who sits on the ground and is clutched by the collar, is Kozukenosuke Kira. The armed Samurais (warriors) are Kuranosuke’s men; men in satin sleeping robes are Kira’s retainers. Kira fled and hid in the char- coal and firewood storage shed during the fighting. He was dis- covered and dragged out by Jutaro Yazawa. The Ako warriors are convinced that this man is Koza keaosuke KieaA.A.U, CHAMPIONSHIPS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 decided and recorded. The final standing before the overall championship matches by the divisional champs were as follows: 140 POUND DIVISION Ist Place Shintaro Yoshida, th Degree (Yodan) Nanlka Yudanshale, Southern California 2nd Place —~ Sumikichi Nazaki, 5th Degree (Godan), Nanka Yudanshalesi, Southern California 3rd Place — Joseph Miley, 2nd Degree (Nidan), Rocky Mt. Yadunshskai 160 POUND DIVISION 1st Place Kamo Shinohata, 4th Degree (Yodan) ‘Nanka Yudanshakai, Southern California. ‘nd Place — Masayuki Yoshioka, sth Degeee (Godan). Nanka Yudanshakai, Southern California. 3rd Place —Teshiyaki Seino, 3nd Degree (Sandan), Armed Forces Jado Assocation 180 POUND DIVISION tse Place —Haruo Imamura, sth Degree (Godan), (Chuka Yudanshakai, Central California 2nd Place — Kenichi Hatac, 4th Degree (Yodan), Hok ka Yudanshakai, Northern California. 3rd Place — Raymond Hernandez, 2nd Degree (Nidan), Shafu Yudanshakai, Capital HEAVYWEIGHT. DIVISION 1st Place — Ben Campbell ath Degree (Yodan), Hakka Yudanshalti, Northern California 2nd Place — Frank Rackley, 2nd Degree Chua Vudanshakai, Central California rd Place Richard Fukuwa, 3rd Degree (Sandan), Nanka ¥udanshakai, Southern Califernia ‘The excitement rose to a high pitch a5 the spectators looked forward to the climax of the 10th National Judo Championships, The verill title would be detcemined by the four first-place winners in each division Shintaro Yoshida, a strong young 4th Degrec, would defend his 140 pound title agniast the pre-toarnament fav ofite, Kazuo Shinohara, the 160 pound division champ. ‘Although both contestants came from the Nanka Yudan shakai (Southem California}, they are school sivals: Yo: Shida attended Tenti University and Shinohara, Meiji Uni wert Shinohara possessed! an air of confidence which was evident From his firm grip and stance against Yosbicla, In 2 flash the contest was over. A dynamic Thigh Throw (Uchimats) by Shinohara sent his lighter opponent fying and as he bit the mat, Referee Nakabayashi sounded “one- point” (Ippon), The 180 pound division champion, Hare Imamura of Chaka Yudanshalsi, was pitted aguinst Ben Campbell of Hiokka “Yudanshakai, the heavyweight champion, Both men were familiar with each other's favorite techniques How much Campbell had lesened or improved from hit yeur's studies at Kodokan still remained an unknown facs Both men were troubled with injuries to their knees and legs. However, Imamurn had very litle difficulty in all of is matches thus far, Campbell, who was last year's (Nidan), 180 pound division champion found the competition = tle tougher in the heavyweight division, Because of his concentrated training at Kodokan Camp- bell held an edge, A quick ‘Thigh Throw (Uchimata) by Imamuca was neatly blocked. Campbell countered with series of left and right techniques; however, the experienced Imamura eluded these attacks. Attacks by the overly aggressive Imamura Aeove Campbell off the mat, The crowd roared with approv- al at the action and spirit of these two experts ‘As time was slowly running out Imamura applied pres- sure with two successive but unsuccessful Uchimatas. Camp: bell, equally determined to win, replied with many attempts during the remaining seconds of the bout. Te became a contest of Uchimatas. As the bell rang, the fieldiouse was silent, The judges Mas Tamura and’ Kenneth Kuniyuki raised their two. flags, indicating a deaw. The audience roared io appeaval Even before the applause of the crowd had a chance to dic, the overtime period began, With 2 quick advan ‘tageous grip Campbell went in for a beautiful left leg sweep (Oroto-gari, Major Ouier Reaping). However, sens ing the move and with an unbelievable counter, Imamura aught the surprised Campbell for a decisive throw: and won a hard fought atl. Tn the final contest of the tournament Shinohara met the victorious Imanura for the Overall National AAU Judo Championship Crows. Roth contestants have such ia ‘common, Both were captains af their university Juco teams, Imamura hails from Tenei. Both came to this countey to study. Both are experienced competitors and won their ranks under tough competition. The 25 pound difference in weight could be « very major factor to these two skilled technicians As the crowd went wild, the arena was illuminated with ‘ashes of hundreds of Bulbs. The aew overall champ Shieo- bara bowed and assisted the vanquished as the spectators applauded. The contest had lasted less than 30 seconds the traditional quick finish which has become the trade snark of Shinohars’s syle Before the A.A.U, medals and trophies were awarded, the Board of Examiners of the Judo Black Belt Federa- tion voted on the recipient of the HSK. Judo Sportsenan ship Trophy. A huge silver cup vas awarded to Masayuki Yoshioks of Los Angeles, Sth Degece, in tribute to his inspirational attitude and spirit for many yeass in the sport of Judo. Yoshioka, an active competitor and in his early foriies, i respected for his skill and sportsmanship as a Judoist ‘The Kedokan team banner won last years by U.S. Air Force team was presented to Southera California Team (Nanka Yudanshakai}, Nanka won with a total of 19 points, Chuka Yudinshaksi with only too entries, Harw Imamura and Frank Rackley, placed second with 9 points ‘They were followed by Hokkka Yudanshakai with 8 points The success of this year’s National AAU Judo Champion: ships was largely due to the efforts of the Chicago Yudan. shakai. Chairman of the tournament, Hikara Nago, co tournament directors William Kaufman and James Colgan, and theie committees are to be commended for a work well done.SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE! 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The right foot is half step to the rear and turned approximately 45 degrees from the line of attack. ‘The defender must concentrate at “'seika-no-itten’’ and extend his through both hands.Fig. 2 As the attacker lunges forward with his knife toward the defend. er’s mid-section, the defender Blocks the thrust with his left forearm — simultaneously, pivot ing clockwise on his toes, Do not attempt to grab the attacker's wrist. After blocking the thrust the left hand is placed on the at- Fig. 3 With his left hand the defender bends his opponent's right wrist to the rear, The right hand is placed over the left thumb. ‘The additional pressure applied on the attacker's wrist usually causes the attacker to drop his knife as well as causing him to flip aver. If only physical Force is used, the defend- er will encounter difficulty in bending his attacker's: wrist. ‘The defender must lead his opponent's i” and apply the throw. “1Fig. 4 After the attacker is thrown the defender places his right hand be- low his attacker's right elbow. Holding his downed opponent's arm extended, the defender walks directly forward. By changing his direction abruptly and walking around the attacker, the defender causes his opponent to roll over an his stomach, If the attacker still possesses his knife, the de- Fender can easily force the release ‘of this weapon by pressing the attacker's bent wrist down. a Fig. 5 The defender drops to his knees beside his attacker. He éradles his opponent's right hand in his left Forearm and bicep; the | then placed accoss his chest. ‘The right hand with the palm facing up is positioned below: the at- tackers’ elhow. The defender then turns his body slowly toward the attacker's headORIENTAL CULTURE CHARTS ar ewes Seas Ont A seties of charts each 27 x 35 inches, folded in a wrapper. Price $ 1.00 each. W. M. HAWLEY, 8200 GOULD AVE, HOLLYWOOD 46, CALIF. Coupon - Enclosed is $ (Check or MO) for the charts circled below - Chats 1 234 5 67 8 9 10 IL 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 All Send toMASTER MORIHEI UYESHIBA, PART II recent visit te Howell Master Uyeshi INCE THE year 1919, the City of Tokyo has chang. ed in many ways and hhas remained the same in many ways. Instead of today’s steel sky: scrapers, frame two-story build ings sprawled along the busy streets then, Instead of speed razed taxi drivers, ricksha boys trampled the kimono-clad pedes- trians. Instead of gaudy neon signs, Oriental lanterns flickered in the dimly lit streets. But even then the City, like today, was the Mecca for curious tourists and weary travelers, During the day businessmen sipped tea and talked business in the flourishing tea houses. In the evening they were joined by the weary workers who never went directly to their homes without first quenching their thirst with sake, ‘When Morihei Uyeshiba stag. gered into the City at midnight, the shops and stores were closed, and the streets were quiet and vac- ant. But he detected a distant sound of laughter and the sweet strumming of the samisens (Jap: nese string instruments). He stopped at the first lighted build ing. He could sce moving shadows and glimmering lights through the transparent’ sliding, door. Once inside, the teahouse -was like any other teahouse. From the low ceiling hung dozens of red, blue, white, and yellow cho- chins (Oriental paper lanterns)~ Founder of Aikido ‘The ascended floor was covered with tatamis (straw mats). The walls were made of thick paper supported by bamboo strips. The ‘men customers, sitting on the floor with their legs crossed, ate and drank from a low table. A couple of the Geishas (women entertain- ers) sat with them but the others, strumming the samisens and hum- ming a melancholy tune, sat at one corner of the room. ‘As Morihei waited at the door- way he noted an unusual odor in the room. The pleasant smell of tatamis was overwhelmed by the ingent whifl of cheap tobaccos and bitter smell of sake, One of the Geishas, who was sitting with the customers, stood up gracefully and greeted him with a smile, But as she approached him and real- ized that the heavy-set. stranger was dirty, unshaven, his haic rof- fled, and his clothes wrinkled, her dimpled face contorted into 2 scowl, "What do you want?" Morihei answered, “Pardon me for my intrusion and appearance, but I need a bath and 2 place to sleep.” “The bath is cold,” she said custly as she led him through an- other sliding door. ‘The first few days in the City were pleasant and restful. But by the fifth day, the old feeling of restlessness that had kept him traveling and away from his fam- ily all these years, began to disturb hhim; and he knew it would not be long before he would be on his way again. ISLAND OF HOKKAIDO One afternoon, Morihei learned that the Japanese Government was hiring volunteers to develop Hok- kaido, the Northern Island of Jap- an, The Island had promising nat- ural resources: farming and dairy lands, timbers, iron ore, coal, ete. It was mostly inhabited by the strange natives, the Ainus, who worshipped bears, and women who glamorized themselves by tatooing mustaches on their Faces. In April Morihei and the other volunteers boarded a ship, which was destined for Shirotake, a small settlement located on the northeastem part of Hokkaido. From the outset the trip was rough. Some of the men who nev- et sailed before became alarmed as the old ship squeaked and roll- ed with the waves, Many became sick and remained in their ham- mocks. Morihei, who felt sozry for the “landiubbers,” played nursemaid. But on the fourth day asthe ship crossed Tsuruga Straits, all stood on the deck and mar- veled at the beauty of their new home. The high and rugged mountains were clear of snow except for the summits. where patches of white glimmered in the sunlight. As the ship moved closer to the shore, they could easily see the silver linings of lengthy waterfalls emptying upon the vast untouched land of pine trees, Morihiei stood alone on the bow of the ship. He liked the smell of the sea and felt a tingling ectasy whenever the spray of the ocean dampened his face, He felt strong. But he still recalled that it was only 2 few months after he had left the Army, he had been strick- en in bed for six months, “What ‘was wrong with me?” he mattered to himself, “Was my illness due to overexertion?” After givin, some thought to his problem, he left the bow — still puzzled. When the ship finally landed, the settlers were led to a long log cabin, {¢ was & single room build- ing with three fire pits constructed in the center of the area. There was no ceiling, merely a roof with round holes directly over the pit The walls were crudely built with a few small windows, Each man was assigned a floor space and handed a 5x8 foot goza (thin straw mat) and also a block of wood with smooth surface, to be used as a pillow. NIGHT WAS A NIGHTMARE ‘The first night was a nightmare. As soon as the lanterns were turn- ed off, a swarm of giant mosq toes with 2-inch wing spans dived upon the men. Their bites stang like ‘bees. Immediately the lan- teons were ignited and the men be-‘gan an unsuccessful fight with the ood suckers" throughout the night. Although hundreds of mos- quitoes were squashed, more al- ways kept humming through the cracks and windows, THE PLAN The sleepy homesteaders were met by a radiant sunshine and a soft, shivering breeze which kept them from failing asleep on their feet, as they assembled in the open the next morning. Each man Was marked by numerous welts. Some of them developed swelling on their faces and arms and had to be treated for infections, Before them stood a government official of the settlement, a stocky, be- spectacled man in his late fifties who spoke in a high monotone wish to apologize about last ight, I completely forgot to pass ‘out the insect repellents and sen- kos (incenses), We are meeting here this morning to go over our plan.” Pointing his finger to the land before them, he said: "You men will work as a team to trans- form all this area into suitable farms. As soon as the first unit of five acres is clear, a cabin will be built on that property, and title will be granted to one of you. You will continue to clear the land until each one of you will have 2 piece of farm property.” PROGRESS WAS SLOW Progress during the first few days was almost at a standstill. ‘As the men began to chop the trees, giant mosquitos attacked them, and blisters kept erupting ‘on their hands. The log bearers had theie problems, too. They kept slipping on the muddy ground. It took them a whole month to clear the first unit — too slow according tothe plan, Immediately Moret ‘was appointed supervisor for the settles” As Monier coordinated the work, as the men developed callouses ‘on their hands, as the ground became dry, and as they became immune to the mosquitoes bites, the next unit was ready for the cabin in less than three weeks. Plowing the earth was another problem. Because of the long and severe winters in Hokkaido, the ground beneath the surface always remained frozen, Digging the land was like pounding rocks. Never: theless the men worked from ten to twelve hours a day during the summer, taking advantage of the lengthy days offered by the never setting sun. In their spare time most of the weary workers slept or sat indoors, but restless Uyeshiba sought other activities, especially horsemanship, He devoted hours riding 2 horse up the hills and down the valleys, Akido technique ond the use of bokken (wooden sward) by Master Uyeshibo, “a but his love for Budo (martial arts) training apparently over- shadowed any other activity. TASTE OF DAITO-RYU JUJUTSU In 1911 he heard that a master of Daito-Ryu Jujutsu lived on the Island, a few iniles away from the settlement, Immediately he set out to see Master Sokaku Takeda. After many inquiries as to his whereabout he finally found the hotel where the Master resided. He knocked on the door. A slen- der man in his late fifties greeted him with a formal bow. Morihei introduced himself and_gave his reason for seeing him. The elder man quickly invited bim in, Morihei quickly removed his sgetta (sandals) and crawled to ‘he center of the room facing the Master "So you want to lear Daito Ryu,” commented Master Takeda, Morihei nodded. Then there was a pause as the elder man kept sizing up the youth. Moribei felt uneasy as neither said a word for a long moment. Gradually Morihei raised his eyes to the Master's and real- ized that Takeda was not really looking at him. His vision was ex tending far beyond the room, as if he were in deep thought Finally the Master spoke. “Forerations Daito-Ryu was kept within the Takeda’s family. But now it seemed like it would per ish when T die because T am the sole survivor of the Takeda’s fam- ily ... Unless I teach it to an out- sider, like you... You will begin your training of Daito-Ryu Jujutsu tomorrow. Bring your belongings and stay with me.” For a full month Uyeshiba lived with his master at the hotel, but his direct training of the physical techniques of Daito-Ryu was al most nil. Instead he had to under- go the disciplinary training of that period: he cooked, laundered, .and did other chores to comfort his master, ‘At the end of the first_ month Morihei convinced Master Takeda to move to his homestead so he could serve him better. For five years Morihei studied under his master before he was granted a certificate of mastery. During the five years ninety per cent of his training was on his awn because the course was very expensive. It cost between 300 to 500 yens just to leam one technique. But Mori hei was fortunate that his father, a well-to-do farmer. supported him KENPO KARATE ASC. OF AMERICA PRESIDENT, €D PARKER RECEIVED A SHOCKING TELEGRAM ‘One night in early 1918 Moriheit received a shocking telegram: “Father is dying, come home im- a mediately." Morihei was stunned. _- “Seq intricote techniques revealed by the slow mo- “Tears filled his eyes and flowed fen magi of 8 sm firm. Leorn to moke the natal down his cheeks, but he controlled "weapons of your body work fer yeu with devostat- his emotion by clinching his teeth = ing effect! together. He squashed the tele- eee ere ae Peer i his dat Ged led ano a eo $599 ball. He then knelt down and asked God to save his father. ‘mm Viewer obo evailable Stop, forward & rever A LONELY JOURNEY —— Karly next morning Morihei bid | KARATE PRODUCTIONS farewell to his master. The youth Giants ainee ee sui expressed his appreciation by leav- sangre ink his cabin, Ine and belongings [Peis yo 8m i on the bes edges of RAE to his teacher, As he boarded the AME . Reece a : train he took a long look at Hok- [avons ._ CONTINUED ON PAGE 64 onL. A. SWEEPS James Yabe of Los Angeles tri umphed in both Kumite and Kata in the first All-California Karate Tournament which was held in conjuction with the Oxnard Sports Festival this summer at Oxnard. Calif. Representatives from: San Frav- isco, Oakland, Oxnard, Los An- geles, Santa Ana and Lang Beach attended the meet The first match to be held was the team elisnination contest in which Los Angeles. Santa Ana, San Francisco. Oxnard. Long Beach and a university team participated. Favored were Los Angeles and University The first two squads to meet were University and Long Beach, and University swept all three natches. Yabe, Ingher and Sharn- pine of Univeruity defeated Webb, Barher and Stinson of Long Beach. In the second match between Santa Ana and Oxnard, Evans of Santa Ana was defeated by Ham- ana of Oxnard. However. Detbe and Espinoza of Santa Ana de- feated Crawford and Magallanes of Oxnard i go intn the second rotnd. The third match saw Las Angeles. with Takahashi, Nelson and Aoki. defeat Streeter. Yoko yaa and Christopher of Sart Fran. ‘isco. 4In the second round, Los An- geles defeated Santa Ana to gain ihe finals against the very strong University ream. Vahe of Univer: sity edjeated Takahashi of L.A. in a closely fought match. But then Nelson and Aoki easily defeated their University opponents to take the Al-California Team Kumite ‘Championship. The Form (Kata) cantest drew 20 participanis and James Yabe of Los Angeles ran away with first place, Yabe scored 36 points with the exisemely fast and beautiful Kangusho form. tn second place with 31 points was Gene Taba hasbi (131 degree) with the Gan- Baku form, Third place was won by Paul Harasaka (4th class). He totaled 297 points with the pow: erful Hangetsu form, The Freestyle fighting ([yx Ku- mite) saw Malloy pitted against Vabe, both from Los Angeles Though Malloy put up @ game battle, Yabe was clearly superior in the three-minute match. Yabe scored first with # punch 10 the midsection which gave him ane Poin. In this two-oxtof-three point match, ¥abe again scored Yo point with a midsection punch, For the final point, Yabe scored a clean 1 point again with a punch to the midsection. Victory thus made Yabe the first AtlCalifornia champion in Kumite as well as in Kata. Ray Malloy was second. Third place was taken by Larey Foglino (41h class) also of Los Angeles. RESULTS INDIVIDUAL KUMITE (Freestyle sparring) 1st, James Yabeon..(Los Angeles) 2nd. Ray Malloy...(Los Angeles) 3rd, Larry Foglino..(Los Angeles) TEAM KUMITE (Freestyle sparring) Los Angeles (winner) Byron Nelson Gene Takahashi ‘Takashi Aoki INDIVIDUAL KATA (Form) 1st. James Yabe....(Los Angeles) 2nd. Gene Takahashi (Los Angeles) 3rd. Pau! Hamasaka (Los Angeles) BOLSA GRANDE sue as Bolsa Grande in its brief ex istence has compiled one of the most impressive records in the ae- ademic and athletic fields. Its basketball team advanced to the state finals, its football team won the city championship, and it fields outstanding teams in baseball, track, wrestling, golf, and tennis. ‘With this enthusiasm it is hoped that Bolsa Grande’s Kendo team will be sufficiently ready for competition by 1962-63 school year. ‘The ultimate aim of promoting an international inter-scholastie ‘meet with Japan is in the offering. A meet where students of both countries can get together and gain greater understanding by friendly competition through the ancient sport... Kendo. \NOW you can get private lessons from the experts wonderful new 12"LP ® HEAR HOW records... only COOOL] 10 BEA HEAR HOW 10 24 BETTER BOWLER IMPROVE YOUR GOLF a — | = aati COATT oucen) pea woe ‘ALL DAY Ayvh nh KHAY TEE orcs Oo ETTOn % PT ae HEAR HOW is 0 group of 20 instucion olbums in the spoken word. 1 complete instruction course on one 12" UP. 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Not only did his performance win bine the title ard the adwiva- ion of the spectators, bus it dem- onstrated Judo at its finest. It proved that a saller san atte indeed, compete against « larger opponent and win. Shinohara be- canre the lightest san (160 fbx.) ever to hotd this title. Shinobera was born in Seout on January 1, 1938. His father, Liao Shinohara, now holding @ rank of 8th Degree (Hachi-dur), was a fude instencior for the Jap anese Army in Korea. However, i was uot until 17 years later that Kazwo began his Jiedo training. “When T was ald enough 1 asked my father for permission to take up Judo, disclosed Shino- ant, "He was adantant. He seait- tained that ¥ should complete my prep schooling before beginning Judo. Therefare it teas wot wail my dast year at high school ia the Province of Ehime, Shikokw and after I had taker aud passed my entrance examination to Meiji University thar father relented and gave me bis approval.” Hit mastery of techwriques: and his rise in the Judo world was rapid. Within « year Shinobara won dit first Black Belt and a sank of It Degree (Shodan). Theve was now no bolding back of the enthusiacoe and drive which he had supressed for so many years, The following year be was awarded the 2rd Degree (Ni dan), Ur 1939 the 3rd Degree (Sandan). I 1960 and at the age of 20 Shinohara became a 4th Degree (Yo-Dan). At Meiji University where Be nuajored in Japanese Literature, Shinohara stepped up bis partici. futtion in Judo, He compiled ax impressive collegiate record by winning numerous sitles as well as captaining the school's power- fud Judo team during his fourth year, Meiji car: boast of many ont standing Jadnists, eg., Akio Ka- ninaga. AlLJapan Judo Chany (1960-61 ), Shinohara, and many others. Is July of 1959 wonder the au- spices of Kodokan, a Juda team from Japan roared South America on a mission of goodwill inser- national meets. Jude matches were Ibeld ins various cities of the South- evn hemisphere ... San Pablo, Rio de Janerio, etc. On this tour Shinohara won the fost overall South American Judo Chavapionship title. “Juda én South Aneerica is wide ly practiced and highly competi tive,” said Shinohara. “IY is com parable to the USA, However, 1 hate noticed that Judo training here in she USA is much noore lax “In Japan a fuedoit musi take his training sevionsly: in order to he competitive be mast train bard ane must make it a habit 10 cou stantly improve his lechnigaes. I is shit persenverance which is re- quired in Judo or in any ether sports that pays dividends when the ‘chips’ are down. “A Judoist cannot bope to se mein competitive if be ondy trains hhard just prior 10 « contest. Even foe minttes of intense practice duily is more effectite then work= ing amt twice a week i improving one's skill, Being a good Judvist it an everyday job. Thove it 10 suubstituse for practice.” Ou its return from the South American tons, the Judo t0arn spent twa weeks sightseeing in the ssUnited States. It was then that Shinohara got bis frst glimpse of the Amesican way of life. New York, Chicago, and San Francisco were visited, Upon bis graduation from Mei: ji, Shinohara went to work for ‘Maruzen Oil. A year later he ap- plied for position in the company's Los Angeles branch; be wanted ro study English as well as to visit the United States again. He was also sponsored by the Southern California Yudanshakai (Judo Black Belt Federation) as 4 roving instructor. Since bit ar rival in Los Angeles Sbinobara bas been busily engaged in pro: moting Judo. He visits different Judo schools each night of the week to help instruct and practice At the moment he is working out of the Seinan Dojo, which #1 lo cated at 1442 36th Place, Los Angeles Kenneth Kuriyuki, 6th Degree (Rokudan) and the head insiruc- tor at Seinam, was instrumental én bringing Shivohara to Los An- geles. When asked what he thought a beginner Indoist should strive to accomplish, Shinohara advised that 4 good sound knowledge of the fundamentals of Jado was es- sential before getting into the techniques "For the first six months of my maining F was taught how to fall (ukemi), bow to stand, how to maintain good balance, and more falls ...in general, the fundamen tals of the sport “L was not permitted £0 Hearn any techniques or to throw any opponents. My desire to throw and thereby test my strength was 50 restricted that, at that time, 1 came very close to quitting Judo. "A Judoist rnst be versatile, ln Sumo (Japanese wrestling) one must master the art of pushing. Champ Shinohora (| efter an exciting victory at the recent AAW Tournament stends with fellow-contestant, Ken Hatoe.In baseball... t's swinging. Orig. inally, Juda movements were that of pulling, However, | believe that 4 Judoist must be able to push as well as pull: this to be done in- stantaneously while maintaining a strong babance. "Now, looking back ...1 can be geateful 10 my father for bis strict adherence to mastery of the fundamentals. by new students, This, I believe, is the hey to mas- sory of techniques themselves’ Shinohara whose favorite tech niques are Lifting Hip Throw ( Tsurikomi-goshi and FootSweep (Ashi-barai) disclosed that roller skating played an important part inchis success as a Judois. The development of stromg bip move. ments, strong degs, and unbeliew. «able sense of balance he attributes Jo skating. "Before Judo and white attend ing high schol,” disclosed Shino- ‘para, "I learned t0 roller shat. Tn order to Beep in shape while attending Chicago for the Nation- aAAU, Judo Tournament this jeer, Shinohara, besides: practices tan at least one mile each morn. ing. it is with this type of dedica. tion that he looks forward to the 1964 Olympics. Even with bis tight schedule this dedicated student of Judo finds time for other interests. He likes jazz. He plays the piano. Somelines he reminisces about his past ambition... that is, to be. come a newspaper reporter The winning of titles is secon- dary... exen though gratifying. The aims of many have been set igh, But, in the end perserver- ance, constant and hard training and... maybe roller shating Bave been the factors to tip the balance din one's favor. It has been so... with Kazuo Shinohara, a great and dedicated Judoist Shinohara, sfter © successful South American tour, visits New York with S. Kotani ‘Chief of Kedokans' Foreign Section, The champ relaxes at home olter@ fight Hisao Shinohara, fether of the charpy possesses an 8th degree (Hachidan) in Jude,"THAT SETTLES IT! THERE WILL BE NO MORE STRIKING POSTS IN THE CELLAR,” : b.ARIZONA KARATE TOURNAMENT Rai W. Finch, Presenting winners trophies to Keith Patterson (right) and Janice Gillespie (center). Janice is also winner of formal kata contest. N ENTHUSIASTIC crowd of several hundred fans attended the ARIZONA STATE KA: RATE TOURNAMENT at the Phoenix YMCA recently. The program was presented by the Kuro Tora Ka. rate Association and sponsored by the YMCA of Phoenix, Arizona. Tournament Chairman was Reggie Price, instructor of the Camelback High School Dojo of Phoenix. ‘Twenty-three entrants from five Arizona dojos en- gaged in the double elimination tourney in white and brown belt divisions. For many of the white belt players it was the first time they had enjoyed open Karate competition. Gil Monti of Kuro Tora fought back gamely from the loser's bracket to cop’ fist place in the White Belt Division with five wins and only one loss. The Luke Air Force Base entrant, Roy Self, lost a heart breaker in overtime of the final play-off round and placed second with four wins and two losses. Bill Newton of the Camelback High School Dojo was the third place winner. In the Brown Belt Division Keith (Pat) Patterson of the Luke A-F.B, Dojo was unbeatable in his three ‘matches. The final contest against the second place winner, Reggie Price, was especially hard-fought and well played. Price, after having a roundhouse kick(mawashigeri) blocked by a lowerbody defense (gedan-uke), was unbalanced and slipped to the floor. Patterson, accepting the advantage and work. ing to his fallen. opponent's right side, used a lower. body side defense (yoko gedan-berai) to sweep an offending leg, blocked Price's right fist punch to the groin (gedan-tsuki) with a left leg-block (ashi-uke), followed instantly by a hand-blade block (left tega tana-uke) to sweep aside Price's extended right arm, Patterson then applied a right hand-blade strike (shutouchi) to the breastbone for the score. This successful combination received the Best Technique Award. Richard Graves, representing Midori Taka Dojo, placed thied. ‘The Kuro Tora team of Monti, George Dumond, and Ed Nicosia took top honors by not losing a sin- gle one of their six matches in the White Belt Team ‘Championships while the scrappy Luke A.F.B. team, represented by Self, Ernest Huey and Daniel Kauf man, were runners-up. The Chiisai Tatsu team from Scottsdale, Arizona, with Jake Winsor, Burk Jarvis and Willie Green, held the thied position Janice Gillespie, one of the gitls from Camelback High School won the Kata contest of prearranged formal exercises by gaining 46 out of a possible 50 points. The white belt contestants were required to perform Heian (Pinan) Nidan while the brown belts ‘were to compete in the more difficult Heian Godan. Miss Gillespie's kata was superb and could best be described as poetry in motion. Self took second place with a very close 444 points and Patterson, with a score of 39% points, placed third, The gic!’s contests saw Miss Gillespie win her sec cond trophy by being the victor in the closing seconds of an exceptionally well-played match ‘with Darlene Sturdivan of Kuro Tora. Miss Sturdivan, coming From behind ia the crucial best 2 out of 3 point match with a very decisive roundhouse kick (mawa- shigeri) which knotted the score, was controlling the action, She appeared to have the contest well in hand when Miss Gillespie, working in the left-side cat stance (nekoashi-dachi), created an opening with leg technique feint (ashi-waza) and moved in quick~ ly with a double chest punch (nibai chudan-tsuki) for point, match and championship, Connie Mitehell, representing Camelback, was the third place winner. The Grand Championship Matches pitted the white belt winner, Monti, against the experience of Patterson, the brawn belt trophy winner, The Grand Champion would be decided in a best two out of three series of one point (ippon), three-minute bouts, ‘Monti, in deko-pon, scored in six seconds of the first match with a round-house kick (mawashigeri) to the stomach. Monti’s 18 years of age against his opponent's 31 was a contest of youth versus experi- ence, In the second match and down by one, Patter son played a careful game seeking a flaw in Monti's defense. At the two-minute mark working out of right-side kokutsudachi position he feinted @ right back-fist strike t0 the groin (gedan urakenauchi) Roi W. Finch, presenting Hophies to winners of white belt men’s division °followed immediately with a feint of a right back fist strike to the right temple (jodan uraken-uchi), then instantly stepped into the right forward stance (zenkutsudachi) and performed a left groin-grab (gyaku sekuite) to get the all-important "ippon. The final championship bout was electric with exciting strategy and counter-strategy, plays and counter-plays, feints and blocks. Patterson repeatedly tried his tokui waza (favorite technique) of snap- Ping side kick (yokogeri). Monti countered with several flying side kicks (yoko Tobiegeri) and as- sorted hand techniques (te-waza). In the waning seconds of this exciting match Monti, once bumed twice shy, dropped a double guard to ward off another apparent attempt at sekuite attack; however, Patterson was bluffing with this primary move and shifted instantly into a technique he had kept in reserve all evening, a right ridge-hand steike (jodan hhaito uchi) against Monti’s right temple which s norge Dumond af Kuro Tora Dojo successtully blocks @ roundhouse kick being attempled by Airman Ernest Huey of the Luke A.F.B. Team. brought the crowd and all the Karate players to their Feet in wild applause, Keith R, (Pat) Patter a Nikyu student of Kuro Tora and, also, the structor of the Luke A.F.B, Dojo was the first State Karate Champion of Arizona, During the presentations Miss Gillespie, Monti, Self and Newton were awarded their brown belts and the rank of Sankyu. In the closing ceremonies the brown belt Karate students of Kuro Tora Karate Kai, as a token of their esteem, presented to their Sensi, Rai W. Finch, Nidan, a sword ofthe ancent ‘The Phoenix YMCA and Kuro Tora Karate Kai are already planning an even larger second annual State Karate Championships for next year, Interested Karate dojos may write to Rai W. Finch, 3546 East Earll Drive, Phoenix 18, Arizona, for further in- formation.JUDO BLACK BELT FEDERATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOURNAMENT NOTICE THE FOLLOWING |S THE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE JBRF Notional Office AS ENDORSED BY THE NEUBER YUDANSHACAL. 4967 Bishop = Dewalt 24, ich ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY 8, By Fete, 1 Ue CONTACTING THE LOCAL TOU®NAMENT DIRECTOR, 8 Anns We. re saa z =|z sift Z| z i aE lsat] [ala z 5 =f ali ale a) 8] | 4 aelg [| to aan, coon x/ x| x x x x 2 Vn Detroit, Michigan x x a 11-16 | Canton, Ohio x ee x ’ 12.21 | canton, Obie RTE i ‘ 2.5.63 | Seattle, Washington x x 7 3-26-63 | Spokane, We x x | era | orn aiisen xT [x x mi 2 avon ide Cah 62 To, con oo 7 chic ae, 1000 36h Ane Sou, Sete, Wonton 4 chink 1000 34h Avenve South, Se weit Judo Civb, A444 Joy 8a, Ontrst 4, Michigan A the recent premiere of Akira Kure sawo's SANJURO held at the Toho Le Brea Theatre, Toreo Mori, flonked by two of Toho's leading actrees, Reiko Den ond Yuko Homa, poses with his family—wife Janice, daughter Jeannie, tand_son Chris, Mori, technical advisor for BLACK BELT, is one of the top fenc ing end Kendo mastersMORE LETTERS NO TRASH My congratulations to you on the first worthwhile magazine on Orisntal Martial Arts that I have seen. As 2 student of Judo at Texas Lutheran College, T ajpreciate someone writing about Judo other than the “Take my course and fear no man," type of trash, T certainly hope that you will push the sport of Judo in BLACK BELT. Harry A. Jones, Secretary, TLC Judo Club THE PAST BOOSTED T think the new stars of today have ‘much to learn from the stars of yester- year. Back in the 1930s, the world of ‘Oriental Combat was in the hands of such masters as Richer Thornberry, John Digati, Sit. lezy Cantor of the New York Police Dept, Sam Link, ‘Tony Russo and John O'Brien ‘The above men were dedicated to the arts and I believe they had a cee tain something today's stars dan’t have, Black belts are given eut too fast and te people who don't deserve them, 1 know several who received Black belts in five months time. Being an old Judo man, perhaps 1 am partial to the stirs of yesteryear, but [can’t help but reminisce about those who did) much to further the advance of Judo and Ju-Jutsu, In closing, I must saj that ia BLACK BELT you havea wonderful magazine We surely can use it now that the Martial Arts has taken a sudden jump in popularity Tom Freniee Boston, Mass, THE PEACEFUL BYDOKA+ by Kenji Youbida phe teers a oct ‘Yet, God forbid I should lose my life For fear of facing the five. Yer, t peacefat man, silt ¥ must fight For those things which peace demands: Honor and faith, justice aud right I defend with bus empty hands But there ave other budo-ka (And many ave for bire) These are ferce and fata men Selfish in desire Yes, these are mean, ungodly men, (Their forms Vd dvead to bow) They hart the one applying thers Assicell as harm the foe Thank beaven we are buda-ba With love inside our heats ‘Oar lore is peace, we never will Praite wrong in whole or part So, ow my last and finel day Of me T pray they'll say “Atinly peaceful budo-ka Today to rest we lay.” Submitted by Dow Angier Wiltbire fin-Jinm Dojo, 1932 W. 70h Streer, Lar Angeles, Calf. *Brdoka—One who trains in the feld of the Martial Arts. ‘ACADEMY OF KARATE KUNGFU R g ses iting ai Gian. 3 Stile ee Bo. to viet alae exit JUDO SUITS + KARATE SUITS st Outty — Leet Pree Honda Associates, OF BLACK BELT For those who missed our previ ut issues and who with to eom- pet ore pleased to announce that back copies are now available. Unfortunately, we are out of the 2nd issue, Send one dollar for each copy desired, Thi cover handling and m: each issue you may have missed. 9 for Please check the following: Oi Osa Oo 4h BLACK BELT, INC. 2604 South Hill Street Los Angeles 7, CaliforniaMORIHEI ‘SONTIMUED FA0M PAGE 47 kaido, knowing that he would never see it again, ‘The trip to his home was lonely: and slow. The train seemed to crawl, Despondent Uyeshiba, use: ally aware of his surroundings, paid no attention to the passengers nor to the passing scenes outside. Dejectedly he lowered his head and buried his face in his hands. In solitude he recalled how won derful his father was to him, He still cemembered how his father used to philosophize when he was still a mere child: "My son, you are physically weak and sickly, but you arc compensated by a good head and a strong, will-power. Whatever you undertake, T1l be glad to help you “To this day father has kept his words,” he murmured to himself “It's time for me to return and help him, But first I must pray for SPORT - DEFENSE ‘The FIRST book onthe sor of Jide especialy writen fer brs. Every by wil be asciate by the ey tft, saps stp ection From the interesting intradction on the sport Jodo through choptors on fling coutsy. games, and on to sll-efonse for bora he book fied ‘nth cre toe iutratons aed desert photograph ote actly practicing BOYS! JUDO, Both store sui ths Kodotan Judo Intute in Tokyo where bath resid ther Bch Bat anor Mr. Sharp was 1954 Foreigner Jude Champion of Sapa. He also co-authored No books, "Sport of Judo ane Techniques of Juda” Mr. Hay was 1955 Foreigner Jude Champion of ‘Southern Japan Both are nom Giecors of Jucokan, uso Institute of Los Ange. This author tata book wil make 2 wonderful introction to one of Amara’. athe 1964 Ohmic Games, ewe, ost heel spat. Every boy wit want to lean more about BOYS’ JU00. 96 pages 82x11" 171 iMustrations- 116 photographs LN ‘nly $1.20 (20d 255 for portage and handling). Send cash, check or money order ta: ‘BURTON PUBLISHING CO.,158 West Adams Bivd...Los Angeles 7, Calif oa his tecovery.”” Just then the smell of food—es pecially that of cooked fish—be- came apparent to him, But Mori- hei did not feel like eating—even after passing up breakfast and lunch. As he was about to refuse food again, he felt someone clasp- ing his right shoulder. A gentle voice commanded, “Eat your sup- per, son, and you'll feel better.” Morihei raised his head slowly and was pleased to see a priest. Unhesitantly, he motioned the clergyman to take the seat next to his. “You seem to be in distress,” he whispered, “Could I do anything for you?” ‘Morihei answered, “My father is dying and I really need someone like you to pray for him.” ll. do what I.can for him,” re- plied the priest. This accidental meeting with Bishop Deguchi of the Omotokyo sect initiated a new life for Mori- hei—religion, Instead of return- ing to Wakayama, he changed his destination to Ayabe (now Kyoto) where Bishop Deguchi had his chureh. For days both men prayed but, in spite of this, his father suc- cumbed. During the crisis both men became closely acquainted. Bishop Deguchi became deeply im- pressed by the youth's philosophy of life, and Morihei was equally taken by religion For the next six years (1919 to 1925) Morihei dedicated his life to religion. Fach morning he med- itated for hours. Sometimes he did it underneath a waterfall, other times he went into the woods. In February 1922, he was selected to go to Mongolia with Bishop De- uchi to consolidate three religious sects: Omotokyo, Futenkyo (Ko- rean origin), and Komanji (Chi- nese origin). MISSION FATLED Both men traveled from one vil- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 66~ at Fied: "Why didn't you TAP? * “ AW THAT DIGEST IS OKAY, BUT GIVE ME BLACK BELT WHEN IT COMES TC ALL ARCUND COVERAGE." JUDO-KARATE ENTHUSIASTS Regardless Affiliations ae ese Masa as sits “ind other Jade Seua + ERE seat are ives t cota et for weet ain SEND ONLY $5.00 twtsroiheteces [IAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL-» 1 JUDO-KARKTE ASSOCIATION Pom ean a ee OS ee 11 Ghee" cr money order fr 800 1 genvemer pease nish me my member: tnaMe: | xooRessJUDO MOVIE AN INSTRUCTION MOVIE SLOW MOTION FOUR THROWS MUGGER, KNIFER, CLUBBER & PUNCHER Gmm 180 ft. $10. PEERLESS SALES Box 171, Cenal St. Sia, New York 13, N.Y. Now Fon THe first ime || MORIHEI écotute "" ‘SPECIALIZED CHRISTMAS 1S “ud ee naa e We leaders andl members o! ; GREETING CARDS ligions to jain theirs. But it soon tnggai forthe OEYOFEES ef UP, | | ecame apparent their mission Was KARATE, ond AIKIDO. PP: failing: they were also arousing suspicion. Six months later both men were jailed as radicals and och card is inscribed with JUDO, sentenced to dic. KARATE, ond IIB ‘in Joponcte ‘One of the prison guards de- oer oe ee scribed them as follows: “I have Wee in fer brochure been a prison guard for many years and have seen men act in strange ways when they are about to die, Some have eried like ba- bies. Others went berserk. A few committed suicide. But these two z men expressed no Fear. They acted as if nothing were going to hap- 80 TI es self, thought they were nobilities.” On July 25, a day before their hanging, Morihei and Bishop De- ‘guchi were set free. The Japanese Government intervened at the last minute and prevented their hang- ing. (Part three will appear in a sub sequent issue of Black Belt.)CIRCLE THROW BOYS’ JUDO SPORT + DEFENSE 1. 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