Despite beginning with judo , he found himself too small , but became interested in karate because of its emphasis on speed .
He started karate at the age of sixteen , during his third year of high school under Sugiura , with only one other student participating .
Despite beginning with judo , he found himself too small , but became interested in karate because of karate 's emphasis on speed .
He started karate at the age of sixteen , during his third year of high school under Sugiura , with only one other student participating .