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however, that the primary purpose of martial arts is self-
defence. That is what Amos Sedgwick makes sure all of his students, understand. "We . don't want to teach them how to fight, we want them to learn how to defend themselves," he said. Martial arts is also a great way to keep fit. Amos, at 62, is head coach of Kara-Jutsu Bushidio Academy, in Padiham. He is a 5th Dan black belt and one of 15 black belt instructors at the 200-mem ber club. "It has helped me tremen dously," said Amos." I mean, how many 62-year-olds can do the splits! "I train twice, sometimes three times a week and I feel
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migraine sufferers all report beneficial effects after a ses sion of martial arts. "It keeps you supple and your muscles working but most of all you always enjoy yourselves," said Amos. The Padiham club meets every night, Monday to Friday, between 7 and 9 p.m. at their H Q above Padiham Glass, in Ribble Street. - Amos first stumbled across martial arts 30 years ago when he was a private with the Lancashire Fusiliers.
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COMPETITION WINNERS
THE winner of the mountain bike in last month's Food Giant competition was
Mrs M. Cresswell, of Crowtrees Grove, Roughlee, Nelson.
The winner of the Boots goodie bag was Miss Elizabeth Mulloy, of Keswick Drive, Nelson.
MERE mention of karate conjures up images of Jackie Chan
swords. It should be remembered, .
"I started to learn boxing but I kept getting a good hiding," he joked. "I then went into judo and karate." The Padiham club was set up six years ago and is now one of .1,000 clubs affiliated to the British Budo Federation. Karate, ju-jitsu, kick-boxing, idadio (swords) and kydo (archery) .are all taught to var ious levels. The club is now keen on set ting up a course just for women. "In this day and age, women should know how to defend themselves," said Amos. "We teach them what to do, how to do it and when to use it." New members or anyone interested in learning more about martial arts should call into any of the club's ses sions. '
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