A Karate group in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo has held this year's first practice on large rocks at a scenic river spot.
The group in the town of Nagatoro held the annual New Year's event on Monday. About 50 people aged four to 72 gathered.
Children sat upright on the rock surface to concentrate their minds. They then practiced karate movements, including thrusting and kicking.
After moving to the riverside, the children formed pairs to practice sparring.
To wrap up the training, junior high school students and other participants went into the river, and performed thrusting moves in waist-deep water.
A second grader said her feet hurt on the gravel, but she did her best. She added she wants to upgrade her belt ranking with her friends this year.
A six-year-old girl said the stones felt like ice, and that she will continue to practice karate hard.
The group in the town of Nagatoro held the annual New Year's event on Monday. About 50 people aged four to 72 gathered.
Children sat upright on the rock surface to concentrate their minds. They then practiced karate movements, including thrusting and kicking.
After moving to the riverside, the children formed pairs to practice sparring.
To wrap up the training, junior high school students and other participants went into the river, and performed thrusting moves in waist-deep water.
A second grader said her feet hurt on the gravel, but she did her best. She added she wants to upgrade her belt ranking with her friends this year.
A six-year-old girl said the stones felt like ice, and that she will continue to practice karate hard.
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Summary
Karate group in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture, started the year with a practice session on rocks by a scenic river. About 50 participants aged 4-72 practiced various karate moves, including thrusting and kicking. Children then paired up for sparring, followed by a demonstration of thrusting moves
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230102_19/
Date: Jan. 2, 2023
Created: 2023/01/03 13:41
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:39
Last Read: 2023/01/03 13:43