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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1996-09-25, Page 18This Week in Sports... • Centennials poised to make playoffs - page 19 • Pakstan beats India in World Cricket Competition - page 0 e Exeter Hawks lost both of their e Ition games to Thamesford on Frida d Sunday but will try to win their last pre -season game against Mitchell to- night before beginning their regular season on Sunday. Bell and Loucks Karate (the place of instruction) but carries over to their everyday lives," he said. Occasionally Bell and Loucks invite long-time friend and current world welterweight kickboxing champion Steve Shively to speak or hold a demonstration at his school. Bell said he is highly respected among his students who get a motivational boost from someone who is a world champion. "They (the students) understand the commitment it took to get Shively where he is and it's really a motivational boost for them." Bell said. The first one to teach karate in Exeter. Bell has put his own training on hold to devote his full attention to his students; but to him, sharing his love for karate is his first and most important prionty and he said he will continue to instruct in the martial arts as long as he has students willing to learn. "I can be a black belt all I want but I can't be a sensei (an instructor) without students and each and every individual student is important to me." Bernardo Karate Academy conquer the many challenges they face their daily lives. For example, he recalls a shy young introverted girl who spent all of her leisure time alone in her bedroom at home. After taking karate her parents said she came out of her shell and started to pursue other more sociable activities. One young boy who played goalie for a local minor hockey team said the confidence he gained by taking karate helped his game. His team eventually went on to win an All -Ontario championship. "My job doesn't stop at teaching them self-defense, my goal is to help them become the best person they can be," said Bowers. To assist him, Bowers asks his students to set out goals for themselves illustrating them in a written essay and then pushes them to go beyond that. He also monitors the children's academic grades and corresponds with their school teachers to see if they are putting the same effort into their education as they are their training. "I believe getting an education is very important for the kids and I won't grade them if their marks are down," he said. For his older stu 'znts, Bowers offers a unique leadership program for those who have reached their green belts. "Developing their leadership abilities teaches them to take on more responsibilities that can help them with their short, and long-term goals." The importance of setting goals is no better exemplified than in the school's student creed which reads: "My goal is to become the best person 1 can be. 1 will achieve this objective by disciplining my body and my mind - working to overcome obstacles that hinder my positive growth. 1 know This will take discipline -1 am ready to make this conmmitment to myself in order to become the best person 1 can be and share this progress with others." Have a sports tip? Call the Thies-Advocole, 235-1331 South Huron Martial Arts South Huron Martial Arts is affiliated with the Juko-Kai which is the largest non-Asian martial arts organization in the world recognized in both Okinawa and Japan. Decker explained that a student's name and rank is registered within the organization and can train anywhere within the Juko-Kai organization keeping their status at whatever belt level they have achieved. McPherson who began studying the martial arts soon after her two daughters joined said it has had a profound impact on their family life. "We are spending a lot.of time together. Instead of the kids peeling off to a different sport we are all going in the same direction," said McPherson adding she noticed a dramatic improvement in her children's school grades soon after they began studying karate. "We have learned to train together and keep each other going." Decker who is also a past -prime hockey player and active referee/linesman said learning martial arts is a great "companion" to other sports because of the emphasis on body mechanics. "The stretching, muscle development and coordination they learn can be applied to any sport. There are a lot of professional athletes that take martial arts," he said adding that it has strengthened his skating skills. Learning martial arts can enrich your life and Decker has heard this claim come from many students and from parents who have enrolled their children in his school. "It teaches a person life skills and to me it's more than just self defense." Exeter Karate School overcome negative peer pressures which may be prevalent in their social lives. However, Karate can have a profound positive affect on children and many physicians, teachers and counsellors recommend karate as a way to help youngsters as it helps develop agility, grace, coordination and positive self image through karate's greater social, mental and emotional growth. "It's more than learning how to defend yourself. The core of martial arts training is respect and discipline," said Tyndall. "Respect begins the moment the student enters the dojo and bows. It is reflected in the way they treat their instructors as well as other students but most importantly, they learn respect for other authority figures such as parents," he said adding that the discipline also aids youngsters with their schoolwork because it developes proper study habits. Tyndall said his students are expected to conform to certain established rules of discipline when training and standards for promotion to a higher belt level are generally high and tequire diligent, • repetitive practice and total concentration. But the incentive of graduating to a higher rank encourages students to keep training thus establishing a habit of sticking with something they have started. "Our students are encouraged to be courteous, patient and loyal," said Tyndall. 'These values are basic to the martial arts and the values teamed in the dojo give them concrete and realistic rules for behavior in their lives." Exeter Tae Kwon Do pupils travelled to Spain where he competed in international competition. "These students have come back to share their experiences and it really motivates the other students," he said. Tae Kwon Do can be learned by anyone no matter what your current level of fitness. It is designed to bring about a measurable increase in strength, endurance and flexibility. At Exeter Tae Kwon Do, students are treated as individuals and are encouraged to develop to their full potential. Besides being a very effective method of self defense, it promotes a healthy lifestyle through mental and physical conditioning which also allows students to improve their quality of life. Social qualities are stressed in the classroom emphasizing respect, modesty, morality, courtesy, discipline, leadership and self-control. Visouvath takes pride in his relationship with his young students. Children six years and older taking Tae Kwon Do are admitted to a special program geared toward the young mind and stresses discipline, concentration and the development of the mind and body through the practice of rigorous exercise and exact pattern. "Young people will develop quick reflexes, timing and strength that will assist them in everyday life. Parents will notice improvements in their self- confidence and attitude that help develop independence and respect for themselves and for others," said Visouvath who also monitors their grades by checking their academic report cards before they get promoted to a higher belt. "I'm not asking for straight A's, I'm looking for effort and attitude," he added. This is his school's fifth anniversary and eventually he hopes to open his own studio in Exeter where he plans to teach full-time. Hawks drop two games in exhibition EXETER - A lack of conditioning may have been a factor in both of Exeter's one goal defeats against Thamesford on Friday and Sun- day, however, head coach Dave Revington said that isn't a concern this early in the season. "Our conditioning is a little bit behind...we looked like we were out of shape but that will change," he said. The Hawks dropped a 2-1 decision in Thamesford on Friday be- fore losing 3-2 in Hensall on Sunday afternoon in Junior "D" exhibi- tion action. Mike Bowerman scored Exeter's first goal in the second period on Sunday assisted by Dan Taylor and Greg Good in. Jeff Campbell notched the second from Jeff Glavin on a powerplay three minutes later, but Thamesford scored two quick powerplay goals late in the third to sneak the victory out from under the Hawks in a penalty in- fested game that recorded a total of 58 penalties. Sean McCann scored Exeter's only goal on Friday with the assists going to Nathan Burns and Darcy Cox in a play that was reminiscent of the championship game vs. Wellesley last season. It was McCann who scored the winning goal after taking a pass from burns in the seventh and final game of the Ontario Hockey Association cham- pionship series. The dual loss to Thamesford, however, didn't bother the Hawks coaching staff who have yet to decide on a final roster. But with sev- en of their top players absent from this year's camp. including goal scoring leader Shayne Robinson, Revington said he is looking to- ward the younger players to step up and take their respective posi- tions. "The younger players are going to have to mature and pick up the slack," said Revington. "We'll miss a little hit on offense but it looks like we're going to be a bigger team, size -wise." he added. Goaltender Dave Nahrgang, who was named most valuable player in the playoffs last season is also absent from this year's prospective goaltending squad, but with veterans Darren Kints and Jason Glavin returning for another year, the Hawk's goaltending department should be strong. They will be backed up by a promising rookie from Clinton named Jeremy Scherle who is vying for a position be- tween the pipes. Exeter will play one more exhibition game against Mitchell to- night (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. before starting their regular season in Hensall on Sunday. Horseshoe throwers place first Lia Snell of Exeter and Norma Coleman of Kippen placed first in horse shoe pitching at the Interna- tional Plowing Match at Selkirk on Saturday. Jack Snell and Bill Cole- man were runners up placing sec- ond. The four local horse shoe throwers earned the right to com- pete at Selkirk after Lia and Norma placed first at the Huron County Plowing match at McGavin farms in Seaforth while Jack and Bill placed third. n Irish lose two LUCAN - After enjoying a four game winning streak in the exhibi- tion season, the Lucan Irish lost two out of their last three games. The Irish lost 5-4 to Lambeth on Sunday and 6-3 last Wednesday, but beat Mount Brydgcs 6-3 on Saturday night. Jeremy Cornish, Chad Greenlee, Darryl Boshart and Mike Jarem- chenko scored for Lucan on Sun- day, Ryan Baynham, Andy Mar- shall, Rob Silver, Greenlee. Jaremchenko and Cornish scored on Saturday, while Ryan Carroll, Daryl Boshart and Baynhani scored on Wednesday. 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