Karate, a Japanese martial art, is a discipline that has captured the imagination of people across the world for centuries. It involves a range of physical and mental training techniques, designed to develop the practitioner’s strength, flexibility, and self-defense skills. From its humble beginnings as a means of self-defense in Okinawa, karate has grown into …
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Taekwondo and Karate, two of the most well-known martial arts in the world, share many striking similarities but differ in key aspects. Both stem from traditional Asian fighting techniques and are known for their quick, powerful strikes and high-flying kicks. But despite these commonalities, Taekwondo and Karate are not one and the same. In this …
As an experienced martial artist, I can tell you that the practice of shouting, or “kiai,” during the execution of a technique is a fundamental aspect of many martial arts. But why do we do it? First and foremost, a kiai serves as a mental focus point. It’s a way to channel all of your …
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Shotokan Karate is bad for a number of reasons: it’s non-contact which actually damages your fighting ability, techniques aren’t tested and are not realistic, there are no dirty fighting techniques, and there is limited physical conditioning. Non contact Shotokan karate is a non-contact sport. The idea is that the practitioner has such control and …
Karate meets all the various points detailed in the dictionary definition of a sport: it’s a “game, competition, or activity”; it involves “physical effort and skill”; it’s “played or done according to rules”, and it’s performed for “enjoyment”. In 2020, Karate made is debut in the Olympic games. I’ve practiced Karate for a number of …
Having spent years studying Shotokan Karate, I was surprised to discover that there is a Korean martial art that, in many ways, is nearly identical. This martial art is called Tang Soo Do. I was keen to compare Tang Soo Do vs Karate and to see what the similarities and differences were between these two …
Shotokai is the name of the association formed by Gichin Funakoshi “the father of modern karate” in 1935 and has since become a style of karate whose practitioners believe accurately reflects the teachings of Master Funakoshi. This move to a formal style of karate was solidified in 1956 when Genshin Hironishi became the President of …
Muay Thai and karate are perhaps two of the most popular striking martial arts both incorporating a comprehensive system of striking techniques. Both have rich, deep histories and have gained worldwide popularity. I’ve often wondered what the key differences are between these two styles and which one is better. One of the differences between these …
“How long does it take to be a black belt?” was one of the first questions I wanted to know when I first started training in Karate. It’s a very common question asked by most martial art students when they first start. The black belt is a visible sign that the wearer has reached an …
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What is Karate? Karate is a martial art consisting of hand and foot strikes, as well as open hand offensive techniques. It is considered a ‘hard’ martial art, where attacks are defended directly and forcefully. It is practised by 100 million people on five continents and 192 countries. Today, it’s a worldwide martial art, but …
