TOYOTARO MIYAZAKI FLUSHING N.Y. Mr. Toyotqro Miyazaki, a 1th degree Black Belt from Tokyo, Japan, has spent neorly half his life (12yrs.) studying Shotokan Karate, under the instuclion of Master Tomosoburo Okano. It was in Japan where Mr. Miyazaki learned his skill, attending classesfour hours a day, where the rigorous training placed a heavey emphasisonform qnd technique, and absolute perfection was demanded every step of the way. Since his qrrivalin New York in 1967, Mr. Miyazaki has been teaching his skill to students in his Flushing, N.Y. dojo and he demqnds the same perfection and discipline from them thqt would be expected in Japan. Strong mental control is very evident in his classes,as well as stong emphasis on good form qnd technique. Hefirmly believesyou connot hqve strong karate without good form. This is the reasonkata is so important to karate. This is quite a significant ststement considering Mr. Miyazaki formerly placed as a top ten fighter for a number of yeqrs. lt requires perfect form to perform good kata, snd good form requires concen-
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tration and discipline. These are the essentiqls that make karate :;<t demanding, and they are the fundamentals thqt hqve enabled Mr. Mlazaki to win many tournaments throughout the country, including the All American in New York, which he won in three consecutive yeors. "After the trophies were handed out it was announced that Toyotaro Miyazaki had captured first place in the men's Black Belt Kata
Competition. The applause was resounding, but it was miniscule in comparison to lhe deafening roar that grev, after Miyazaki performed his winning katd." This quote from OfJiciol Korate Magozine (Dec. l9701gives some indication of the admirstion and tribute bestowed upon this man who is so deeply dedicated to the art of karate.