Columbus Karate Academy 1973-74 Advertising Footage

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Columbus Karate Academy 1973-74 Advertising Footage

In 1973-74 or there abouts Dave Ruppart, Paul Keller and Papa Joe Hays did a commercial featuring Dave’s spinning back hook kick.  It was a lot of fun.  I recently found and converted some of the raw footage.  No sound with this footage.  The idea came from a real life situation in a parking lot when someone carelessly open a car door and almost dented Dave Ruppart’s car.  Instead of a fight, Dave did this very kick just crazing the guy’s face.  Then stood ready for more.  Wisely, the guy appologized and there wasn’t a fight.  Dave stood 6’7″ tall and Papa Joe 5’9″ I believe.  Good Memories to share! Speical thanks to Paul Curtis who helped with editing.