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CLASS 5‘? ’ 20 l 6 teenager in Vancouver in 1969, Scott Hog- arth stumbled across a man performing martial arts in a small storefront window. He was immediately inepired. “Fortunately, i found some- thing positive to be addicted to.” said the local karate mas- ter. “He (lsao Yabunaka) was my first instructor. He showed me the path and how a war- rior should present himself." That chance encounter wasn't \ dmittedly an unsettled just meaningful â€"â€" it was life- changing. Having run his Milton-based Fighting Griffin Martial Arts Club with wife and fellow mas- ter 'l‘ammy for more than 35 years now. Hogarth has done just about everything in the world of martial arts. An il-time world champion and holder of seven different black belts .â€" focusing on tra- ditional Okinawan Go Ju Ryu Karate and Hapkijitsu â€"- Han- shi Scott has awards almost too numerous to mention. With a unique look to match his martial arts prowess. he's been an actor. Stuntman and light choreographer in about a dozen action movies. working with such industry standouts as Billy Blanks (TC-2000). Among his more notable dis- tinctions are his Masters Hall of Fame Golden Lifetimeé’i Achievement Award and thez Sport Karate Museum Dragong Image Fighting Award. - g A lifelong passion for martialé arts has also seen him help;o create rules and regulationsfi lie mull” for competition and refereeing; . as well as teach thousands F upon thousands of students;I ductory training sessions with Halton DIstriCt School Board. But when asked about the most gratifying aspect of his time in martial arts. Hogarth doesn't; at both his club and via mun-E look to any of his countlessâ€" . awards or accolades. "The best thing is the friends i We made. We got tight friend- § ships all over the world." said; the former firefighter and am; hulance driver. “i enjoy visiting 3 them and continuing to learn everywhere 1 go. it’s amazing.” Rea: Estate Staging & Furniture Rental www.hdstaging.ca LIMITED TIME! :l'ms‘ iiah‘ IIIIIIQs . .. 'wlg. ‘4 )4