Cornhusker State Games features fast growing martial art in karate

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Cornhusker State Games finished their final set of competitions this weekend, and karate athletes showed their skills on Saturday.

The games have been around since 1988.

There are multiple age divisions with competitors in martial arts and karate ranging from 6 to 40 years old.

The competition took place at Southeast Community College in Lincoln.

The goal is to get amateur athletes good competition in a wide variety of activities.

Contrary to popular belief, in order to attain master status in karate, you must achieve the red belt, not the black belt. which is commonly mistaken as the highest ranking.

Although red and black belts weren’t given out to winners, the traditional bronze, silver and gold medals were given out to top competitors.

But more than that, the event serves as an opportunity to train.

“There are about four martial arts events in the Cornhusker State Games.” said Brian Gorman, the co-director. “Karate is one of them, tiquando, judo, karate, and jiu-jitsu. It’s an opportunity for schools that train in a more karate-oriented way to come and compete.”

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