The Fight For Honor

The Fire of Love

1 Hour past Gungun has been carrying his backpack about to go to practice.

Mama in the living room was sleepy while leaning on the sofa. He was still wearing a mukena and a large Quran on his lap.

"Ma, Gun training yes, send a message to Papa" said Gungun pamit to Mama, "Assalamu'alaikum ... "

"Wa'alaikum salam," said Mama, "yes, later delivered to Papa, now again sleeping after the prayer zhuhur earlier ..."

"Pamit also De, to your Teteh .." pinta Mama.

"Udah!" Gungun replied, then rushed outside.

When the youngest child was outside, Dila came while carrying fried noodles on a container of lodor dishes.

"Ma, let's eat both of my fried noodles!" Bring Dila. Make Papa I'm sorry."

Of course Mama was happy. "Mama nyicip aja, still full .." said Mama while reaching for a fork in the lodor. When Mama saw the fried noodles turned out to be special, there were vegetables and many slices of meat it ended up being gluttonous as well.

"Dede wasn't offered?" Ask Mama.

"Not offered again, even ate first. This I made the second ..."

Hearing that, Mama smiled as she chewed.

"By the way, your sister's tumben wants to say goodbye to Teteh ...?"

"That's also because you're out asking for extra money to exercise .." said Dila. "I love you for helping me make her fried noodles."

"Well.ha... Dede won a lot of dong. You're the Kasep!" Sahut Mama who is always made amused by the behavior of her son.

"Solicit some extra money, what do you do?" Ask Mama back.

"Say for tournament practice ... But what does this have to do with Ma? Are the registration and others covered by the Secretariat?"

"Oh yes. Dede also told Mama how to go to the tournament again. Thank goodness Mama is happy dede not only follow-up, but achievers." said Mama. "Even Mama worries when spending time on activities that are not clear ..."

"Yes, it's okay for me to add his allowance, let Dede seneng," said Dila. "Then he was a bit shocked to know that Rudi died ...."

"Thank God for the attention on dede .." said Mama.

But Mama did not know actually Gungun was a bit reluctant to go to training because he was still affected by the news of Rudi's death. But the training this time is very important because it faces the tournament. So Gungun kept forcing himself to leave.

However, there is something different about Gungun. A few times lately when going and going home karate training, he has no karate anymore. Now he has always put his karate clothes in the backpack.

When it arrives at the High School hall, the warm-up has already begun and is led by the black belt-holding Yanto Dan 1. Of BKC. Yanto is the same age as himself even though at school he is the upperclassman because he has only joined since the 1st grade of High School. They were together when the examination to DAN level was held centrally in Pondok Puragabaya BKC, Ciparay, West Java.

This time training in groups. After warming up, the dhensi who participate in the tournament are separated from the dhensi that exercise routine. Therefore, the Sink appoints Kang Ripay who is a black belt and 2 continues to lead regular training. Those who participate in the tournament are dealt separately.

From the SMAN 4 Dojo including the category of individual kumite there is the name Yanto with Gungun. And at this time Gungun facing each other with Yanto for sparing partner, there is no referee but both have good control.

Usually when already in the dojo Gungun like to forget about other things except the focus of training.

But this afternoon was different, he daydreamed a few times. Even this time it was fatal during this kumite training. Suddenly he came to his senses when a Mawashi Geri [1] had slapped the left temple.

Plaque ...! Unbeknownst to him the right-footed kick released sideways from Yanto was not visible to Gungun.

"Gun, is it okay?" Asked Yanto who hurriedly jumped up and was about to embrace Gungun, worried that something fatal happened. But thankfully, Gungun smiled at Yanto while gesturing that he was fine. After all, the pain is not much but realize he daydreams how embarrassing.

Yanto retreated back and waited for his opponent to prepare to return. At that time the two saw a group enter the hall and Yanto knew Gungun was not ready so he asked Gungun to postpone his training while he greeted the guests who came. Gungun himself agreed and went over while bowing his head.

On the edge of the roomy Gungun trying to master himself. He left his waist while taking a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

At that moment he saw Lani was sitting on a long bench. The girl looked glum. Gungun believes Lani has seen herself hit by a dreamy kick. Gungun felt guilty. I can't be selfish! Thought Gungun. And he has to show Lani the decision to get rid of all these distractions is right. Even if it continues like this he fears himself and Lani could be threatened not to be included in the tournament.

For Lani's sake, I must be strong, Gungun's determination has been unanimous in heart! Then again he took a deep breath and made small jumps in place and then disposed of all other thoughts besides focusing on this exercise.

Now in this hall have been present some people from other dojos and some of them already known Gungun because when the tournament last year in a group representative of Karateka BKC athletes. Especially he saw there was Grace who was warming up and stretching.

The grace of an individual kumite specialist as well. He is the first champion of the open tournament organized by the Bandung City Government which has been held a few months ago. Grace was of her age as well and her black belt Dan 1 came from the BKC dojo of Bandung State Finance Building on the Asian African road.

Karateke BKC from various dojos originating from the city of Bandung and other cities, some even came from outside the island of Java is often centered for joint exercises in the hall of the Finance building. Even if it does not fit done outside the building around the yard and parking lot. On that occasion, the central managers of BKC made it a gathering place for the BKC family. So that Gungun is familiar with Grace whose achievements stand out.

At that moment Gungun saw Rahmat on his waist waiting for his arrival and his smile expanded to see Gungun coming after searching for him. After meeting the two did a high five then pitted each other's shoulders.

"We haven't sparred partners in a long time, yuk sparring?" Bring Grace. Of course Gungun girang got this honor.

Not long later the two have faced each other like two cockfighting ready to compete and target each other. At that moment Gungun saw an opportunity and then moved. But at the same time Grace was about to try whether she was careless or not? So that both delay the advance movement that was about to open the attack. Similarly, Mercy turns out that his lure has shown Gungun in vigilance as well. Finally at the same time the two pulled away and knew each other had been on alert.

Uh, a dangerous position for him like this, Gungun thought. Such a position is a dilemma for the opponent. When initiating an attack, the defense multiplies. But waiting for him to attack first is too risky for him. However, Gungun understood, in karate doing attack is the same as opening the defense, therefore he provoked Grace to attack first in the hope that the defense of Rahmat be open.

Then Gungun jumped up and down to lure the opponent. His two legs were stretched out like a pair of springs. Left hand in front of chest and leaning forward. While the right hand is clenched and under the waist ready to be touched with full force.

At that moment

Grace darted quickly to kick Mae Geri [3].

At the same time Gungun also moved forward while doing Gedan Barai [4] and

as fast as lightning dodged to the side.

Mae geri launched by Rahmat is standard and every beginner has stroked the kick forward

like this, but Gungun also knew it was just a bait for him to attack. Similarly, the stalk done by Gungun is just a diversion so that Rahmat thinks he thinks the kick is a

the attack! Finally at the same time the two unleashed a real attack.

At the same time, the two detonated their own special kiai!

Senkoban saiii ..... ! Shouts Grace releases kiai accompanied by full energy.

Pashaa ... ! Shouted Gungun anyway.

At that time Rahmat put Chudan Zuki into Gungun's chest. But at the same time Kome Kame [5] who was struck by Gungun's right fist hit the opponent's stomach. The attack both entered and successfully carried out Ipong [6].

The aftermath of the two attacks could result in both being injured, but at the right moment the two had moved the burst of power on each other and the punches were only attached to the target without anyone getting hurt.

But on a real kumite, punches and kicks are also real released with full force!

Both of them were satisfied to have launched an attack at the right moment. Especially Gungun who is happy to have regained his focus. Then the two withdrew to take a pause and prepare themselves again.

Grace and Gungun realize some people pay attention to the appeal of this friendship. At that moment the corner of Gungun's eyes saw Lani standing staring at him and moments later Lani had run towards her group. Now Gungun jumped up and down to gather his spirit back and at that moment he

hear the typical Lani kiai anyway. In a split second he saw Lani had practiced the word, seeing it Gungun grew excited. Now he realizes Lani's decision to separate is right and this is for their common good.

Some rounds have Gungun and Rahmat lathe together. Once both feel enough, then Grace

take him to finish this exercise.

"You've made a lot of progress, Gun!" Praise Grace.

Gungun clenched his hands together in front of his chest while slightly bowing, "Thank you Kang, Osh!"

Osh! Grace paid back that honor. How proud of Gungun heart to have the opportunity to practice a match with his senior. At that moment Kang Budi clapped his hands asking the attention of the contestants of the tournament to gather.

After all sitting cross-legged, Kang Darma appeared to give technical direction. He brought a few pages of circulars.

"This is a West Java Provincial Karate Invitation Proposal organized by the West Java Provincial Government and FORKI West Java," said Kang Darma read the contents of the letter held by him. ".... KATA matches consist of individual and team or team matches. The team match consists of

a match between teams of three. Each team consists of sons and daughters. KATA individual matches consist of individual matches separately in the men and women's section. The contestants perform a KATA Mandator (Shitei) match and a KATA Bebas (Tokui) match during the match..."

Kang Darma momentarily delayed his long reading. Then he summarized the circular and conveyed the important things only.

"Next I read to the kumite class consisting of Kumite Putra and Kumite Putri. The kumite match time for its duration is two minutes (son/daughter). The senior kumite match time includes: a three-minute duration preliminary round for both the son and daughter.

The men's team consists of 7 people with 5 people who compete during one round. The women's team consists of 4 people with 3 people who compete in each round."

From the SMAN 4 dojo there are 3 representatives, Gungun with Yanto entered individual kumite and Lani entered Kata perorang. The grace of the financial building Dojo is the flagship individual kumite, while other positions have been complemented by the karateka-karateka of other dojos that today are centered in this SMAN 4 dojo. The BKC Central Board did not follow the entire branch and only Under 21, and several senior class branches were included.

Kang Darma finished reading the letter, then continued with questions and answers. []

　

[1] Side kick

[2] One of the types of horses.

[3] Kick in front of the stomach.

[4] Pierce to the stomach.

[5] Value (3) or perfect.