As there is a saying 'gain strength and find peace,' Okinawan Karate advocates absolute peace without fighting. You cannot use power to oppress others because this would create conflict and resistance. This principle can be applied to almost any area of your life. Instead, you need to use inner power to create harmony and balance. This enables you to win without violence.
Harmony and balance are mutually interdependent. You are not in the world, the world is in you. If you understand its meaning and act accordingly, your Karate creates absolute harmony and helps create a peaceful world.
Takumi Nishioka, former champion at JKA All Japan Karate Championship, Boy's Kata
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■ Takumi Nishioka, former champion at JKA All Japan Karate Championship, Boy's Kata
He started Karate at his grandfather's Dōjō in 2004 when he was four years old. He has appeard in 86 competitions in the past ten years, with a total of 158 matches including 85 matches in 'Kata' section and 73 matches in 'Kumite' section. The total medals earned are as follows: 81 gold medals, 24 silver medals, 18 bronze medals and 20 others.
He became a champion at the 7th Tokyo Junior High School Tournament, Boy's Kata. He had been a champion for six years. However, he could not keep the title for seven years since he lost in the final match in 2012. He won at the Hiroshima Championship in 2012 and the Hananasu Championship in Hokkaido in 2013. So far, he has won all of the three big matches in the ongoing Spring/Summer Championship.
I was four years old when my mother took me to my grandfather's Dōjō, where I saw Karate for the first time in my life. The old man that I knew was nice and sweet. I had never seen him so serious. He was so cool when he was teaching his students. I lost at my first Karate match on October 19th. I still remember how frustrated I was.
It has been 11 years since I started Karate. I was four years old at that time. I was smaller than other kids so my mother encouraged me to do Karate so that I could build some muscle. I remember that I worked harder after the loss and won the championship next year.
I find the true joy of winning through hard training and self-discipline.
Actually I lost in the final match at the Tokyo Karate Championship. I am quite disappointed that I could not keep winning. I remember that my teacher told me to work hard and always be prepared.
I started Karate to gain strength and find peace.
I will do my best to achieve my goal.