Israel Karate Championships – Breath of Chabad
Every year, the Israel division of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) holds its national championship. Recently, the annual event was held in Netanya. Rabbi Fishel Jacobs, from Kfar Chabad, was guest of honor.
The event pitted schools and competitors of all ages and belt rankings and from the entire country, one against another. The action was fast paced, and lasted from morning till early evening.
The chairman of the Israeli section of ITKF is Mr. Iyal Nir, 5th degree black belt. He said, “It’s always an honor to have Fishel join us. His martial arts experience brings a professional atmosphere with him. His personality brings warmth.”
The head instructor of the national team, Mr. Moshe Rokach, owner of “Poleg Karate Institute” located in Netanya, said, “We are proud that our messages also fit our Jewish identity. When we opened our new gym, the first thing we did was a media publicized mezuzah placing ceremony. Things like that, and honoring all the holidays with some sort of celebration, brings a blessing into our gym.”
After the fighting, Rabbi Jacobs, who holds a black belt, spoke to the audience about some of his martial arts memories, and what it taught him to make him a better Jew.
Rabbi Jacobs giving medal to First Place winner.
Rabbi Jacobs giving medal to Second Place winner.
Levi
Rabbi fishel Jacobs is a ninth degree black belt.
Rabbi Fishel Jacobs
B”H
Eighth.
It’s on my website: http://www.rabbijacobs.com.
Can’t any of us count around here? (smile)
(BTW, my website is going into major overhaul shortly.)
Kesiva v’chosima tova.
F. Jacobs
Fellow Karate Lubavitcher
Rabbi, out of curiosity, who was your teacher?
Rabbi Jacobs
B”H
http://www.taeyunkim.com
(I’ve never heard of a karate lubavitcher.) (smile)
You can write me directly.
Kesiva v’chosima tova to everyone.
Betzalel
I love Harav Hamench Reb Fishel Jacobs
Mushky Pinson
Fishel is the “Fish!”
We love you Uncle Fishel.
Are you kidding me?
Karate lubavitcher:Who is his teacher? Are you kidding me. This guy was legendary for giving up an international fighting career to become a Rabbi. People know Fishel was an amazing athlete when he came to Lubavitch. All these frum fighters now are the second generation to him.
anonim
Nice bekeshe in the first pic. Lend it to Lipa Schmeltzer for his next concert.
Dr. Zack
I love Betzalel.
The Davidson Family (aka Backman-s)
We love reading about Rabbi Fishel Jacobs and his karate gig! Keep inspiring us all!
Chaim
Fishel,
Keep up the good work!!
You’re an inspiration to the younger crowd.
K’sivah V’Chasemah Tovah,
Chaim Backman
dave
But do you Chabadnick buy the rabbi’s halaka books on sale at http://www.kehot.com