Some of the clips featured in this program date back as far as 1971 and although some of the footage is not of the best quality, the dynamic action more than makes up for this.  By current-day standards, even the action may seem a little ‘stilted’ but nonetheless, in its day, this kind of action brought crowds of thousands to their feet.

There are recorded incidents of broken bones and split eyelids as well ‘orthodontic alterations’ as a result of these demonstrations.  A certain very well-known Japanese Sensei was, on more than one occasion, heard to utter, “Sorry.”   Mostly just as he was about to execute a certain part of the demonstration, (or even the attacker)!

Sit back and enjoy a little of the nostalgia which this program will create, or perhaps even thrill at the magic that these early Karate Masters used to focus our attention on - The Art of Karate.  Key Words: Karate,Demonstration, Martial Arts