KARAT CLUB MOVES TO LARGE HALL FOR COURSE
In Reichenbach, 100 athletes trained under the guidance of top-class instructors. Belt tests were also held.
REICHENBACH — The Karatewelt Reichenbach club hosted the "Kata Meets Self-Defense" course last Saturday in the sports hall on Cunsdorfer Straße. Karatekas from five to over 60 years old and of all skill levels from across Germany participated.
Two instructors were present: Fiore Tartaglia from the Dojo Taikikan in Baden-Württemberg holds a 6th Dan in karate. Jamal Measara from Kehlheim, with a 9th Dan in karate, is one of the highest-ranking karatekas in Germany and an instructor with a special operations unit.
"We celebrated our 5th anniversary last year and had Fiore Tartaglia there. This time we wanted to offer a clinic again and contacted Jamal Measara on a whim," said coach Lukas Polland of the Reichenbach club. He has attended courses and seminars with both of them several times and has been accepted.
The participants were divided into two groups based on their ability and alternately supervised by the instructors. The training plan included self-defense, movement, and technical perfection. Meanwhile, Jamal Measara playfully practiced self-defense and karate-specific techniques with the younger participants. During the joint training session at the end of the course, the techniques of the two instructors were compared. The goal was to look behind the scenes and develop an understanding of the various techniques. After the joint training, belt tests were taken.
The club usually trains in the Pestalozzi School gymnasium. Due to the high number of participants, the sports hall on Cunsdorfer Straße was rented this time. Karatewelt currently has 45 members. In June, the karatekas will participate in the Youth Games in Freital. Advanced level courses and the organization of a competition are planned for October. Anyone interested can come to the Pestalozzi School gymnasium for training on Fridays starting at 5 p.m. (pstp)
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Fiore Tartaglia was one of the instructors invited to the seminar. He explained how to perfect his techniques. PHOTO: CARSTEN STEPS
