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“They also learn that Karate is a martial art, not a sport,” she added. What is important is the desire to learn and the development of inner worth and confidence. Practicing the katas helps develop timing, balance and focus. It sharpens instincts and strengthens willpower. “The study of Karate develops a sense of inner confidence and peace,” Toth said.
Toth became interested in Karate when she took a course from Sensei (head instructor) Arthur Drago, a 5th dan (degree) black belt. Since that first lesson, Toth has advanced to a 2nd dan black belt.
Drago runs the Budo Kai Karate Dojo in Front Royal. A dojo is a Karate studio. He also teaches classes at the Chestnut Forks Tennis Club in Warrenton.
Toth holds classes weekends in her own dojo in Washington, D.C. and Wheaton, Md. She moved her Rappahannock classes from the Child Care and Learning Center to the Ki Theatre because of scheduling problems. Several of her current students have advanced to junior black belts, including Chris Sauce, Ed Sauce, and Nick Rustic.
Toth is enthusiastic when she talks about her classes, and newdevelopments. “I’ve always wanted to run a woman’s class and a senior’s class,” she said. She explained that she didn’t have enough interested people to run separate classes for the two groups, but was glad to combine the two into one class. “There are still openings, and if we get enough people we may split into two classes,” she said.
Toth can be contacted by at home at (703) 349-0632 or at Arthur Drago’s dojo in Front Royal at 635-7554. Messages can also be left for her at the Ki Theatre at 675-1616.
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