Karate at Ottawa University Builds Confidence and Fitness
At Ottawa University, Sif Boucek leads a small karate group through disciplined warm ups and basic drills. He earned a third degree black belt in 10 years of study and notes most students start as white belts, aiming for progress through the belt system. The practice emphasizes self control, counter attacks, and mental as well as physical benefits, with about half the students women seeking exercise and self defense.