Self-defence aspect of karate is important to women

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Self-defence aspect of karate is important to women

Date1/11/1966

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Self-defence aspect of karate is important to women. The Paiges illustrate. As her husband makes mock attack with a knife; Ann shows how to meet attack effectively. Only 15 of the 1;000 karate students in Toronto are women.

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