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AC Phoenix, May 1990, Page 19 The Martial Arts Way To Physical Fitness by Lateefah Razzak Karate, or any martial arts practice is good training for both the mind and the body and for life in general. Martial arts, according to Hakim Razzak, a stu dent at A&T State University studying Karate under the in struction of Dr. Gilbert Casterlow, says that the study of martial arts is a unique discipline for the mind and body because in order to strengthen your physical self you must strengthen your mental being. He further states that martial arts takes a great deal of coordination and agility as well as physical endurance. Razzak has been studying martial arts for approximately six years. He presently ranks yel low belt in Karate but will soon become an ad vanced blue or green belt. He also holds rank in Tae-Kwon-do as a holder of blue belt 4th kup. He says he would stress that women learn martial arts not only for physical fitness but for self-defense. We spoke with the very well-articulated and outstanding instructor of Hakim and received great insight in the essence of martial arts and reasons why it is so popular and draws so much attention. Casterlow says martial arts studies allow one to take a total approach to one's physical, men tal and emotional devel opment. We believe in neuro muscular coordi nation and develop ment. One should de velop character and bring self, physically, into its utmost devel opment as well as one's mental abilities. Martial arts in particular is a great field for develop ing self-esteem. Casterlow says he likes to see people accent their strengths and overcome their weak nesses. He says he likes to see students in situations that make use of their strong points and work against oppo sition and negative forces be they physical or political. Martial arts studies allow students to develop leadership Martial arts students demonstrate the award-winning moves that have netted the team a number of trophies. abilities and to be com petitive in a positive way. Members compete with each other in a positive way and with other groups taking martial arts studies. Our Karate team has been exceptionally suc cessful in the last two tournaments. There were six competing teams, and they re turned with eleven tro phies. In the last tour nament, there were five who returned with first- place trophies. Our team has scored 100% return or better in our last two semester tour naments. That means that we received as many trophies as we had entries in each of the tournaments. The students compete in two events. One is called "form" or "kata" and the other is "tree fight" or "cumite". Some advance to weaponry competition. In the upcoming tour nament to be held Saturday, May 5, 1990, at the Corbett Sport Center on A&T's cam pus there will be approximately 50 schools participating. The black belt meeting will begin at 10 a.m. which sets the official beginning. The competition begins at 11:00 a.m. Awards and trophies will be given out. Spectator fee- $5.00, $3.00 children and under 6 years, free. Casterlow ranks 4th degree black belt in Japanese Guju-ryu and first degree in Okinawan Ishun-ryu. He received his training at A&T and Penn State, where he received his Okinawan Black Belt. He has been teaching for 20 years and has received a Ph.D from Penn State in Mathematics. Casterlow summed up our interview by stating that hard work and perseverance transfer to school work, profession, our families, work, dedication, and life in general. Benefits are not limited to class but reach out in life's adventures. EARLINE W. PARMON CANDIDATE FOR FORSYTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ■ DISTRICT A "A Candidate You Can Trust" Left to Right: Attorney Larry D. Little, Earline W. Parmon (Candidate), State Representative Annie Brown Kennedy, Alderman Larry W. Womble, Alderman Nelson Malloy (Center) "From the trenches to the mountain tops - Earllne Parmon understands what makes government work. She will govern fairly for all the people - that's why we fully endorse Earline's candidacy and encourage you to do the same.” "Earline Parmon is a power house and dedicated servant of the people. We need Earline on the Board of County Commissioners to speak for all of us." Alderman 'Virginia K. Newell Annie Alexander Delray Haitsfield Doris Mack Bessie Allen Velma Hopkins Dolores McGee Nancy Allen Geneva C. HB Nettie Manning Chris Asirop Alphia Hicks Gary Madison Rev. E.C. Austin Rev. Darryl Hairston Gwendolyn Neal Rachel Austin Cheryl Harty Alderman Virginia K. Newell Stanley Baker Thomasina Holmes Pearl B. Puryear Yolanda Baker Tracy Ingram Iris Pettigrew Roger Banner Lynriell Ingram Marie Roseboro Debra Barkely Sandra Ireland Avis Ray Gbria Black Angela S. Jamas Maty Rucker Willis Black Che nla Johnson Dr. j. Raymonri Silver Queen Black Paul S. Johnson VanneB Robinson J.T. Brewlon Harry James Katrina Reid Hazel Brown Nathaniel Jones Rufus Pekj Veronica Bitting Jocelyn Johnson Peggy Sparks Bertha Blackwel Rep. Annie Brown Kennedy Valerie Singletary Marie Burney Gak Kay Levi Singletaty Gak Burnette Mary Kay MorniaT. Smith Sophronia Cathcart Leon Kay Linda Simmons John H. Caesar Elaine P. King Charles Shaw George Crawford Ally. Larry Little PaulStanback Danny Cathcart Glenda Little Katie Shouse Michael Covington Gloria Little Evelyn Terry Jim Conrad Jessie Landingham Jackie Teal Gwen Cofceit JohnLecost Wiliam "Bill' Tatum Teresa Dulin Attorney Beverly R. Mitchell Debra Thomas Cynthia Downs Sandra Moses Gloria Upson Doris Davis Christine Martin Gene Williams Lester Davis Carolyn Marin Dorothy Walter Rev. Carlton A.G. Eversley Ophel ia McCloud Rosemary While MaryElridge Dr. H. Rembert Malloy James E. White Wiliam F. Fulton Courtney Mack Capt. James L. Washington Naomi Fuller Kimberly Mack Joanne While Anita Ford Camille McMilan A. Jay Wardlow Charles Ford Rev. John Mendez Dorothy Grahm-Wheelot Rev. William S. Fails Alderman Nelson Malloy Willie Wright Helen Green CarlMiler Ricky Wkson Denise M. Hill Jim Mack Alderman Larry W. Womble VOTE MAY 8th PUNCH 64 Political Ad Paid for by Committee to elect Earline W. Parmon
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