November 8th, 2011 | Comments Off
“Karate” – to most people, this describes any Oriental martial art. Before committing to lessons, know that there many different styles of the Japanese art of karate. But also know that there are also many other non-Japanese martial arts that are not technically karate, though they are referred to as karate by non-practitioners. These include tae kwon do, kung fu, and jiu-jitsu.
One question to ask yourself is: what is your motivation? Is it to learn a sport, an ancient art,
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November 5th, 2011 | Comments Off
When it comes to exercising our mind and body, we can benefit in so many ways. Not only can we keep ourselves at a healthy weight, but we can also reduce our risks for certain diseases and cancers. If you’re looking to take on some type of karate, it’s important that you really think about which type you’d like to decide on.
How To Decide On Which Type Of Karate To Take:
Level of karate: There are so many different levels of karate to consider. If
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November 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
For hundreds of years, karate has been a form of defense for many different people. Originating in China, the first known form was a blend of martial arts and other fighting styles. The first official karate style is actually three separate types which are all very similar to each other. Those were Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te. The variations between the three are very slight. The names were created based on the area in which they were taught and developed. In the early years, karate and other forms of self defense were taught to enable people to
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October 30th, 2011 | Comments Off
There are various styles of martial art disciplines. If you decide to enroll in martial arts, then you want to go with a style that is a good fit for you. This means finding a style that will exploit your strengths while helping you work on your weak areas.
Styles like karate has a main focus on striking from a standing position. Students start on their feet and trade strikes, blocks and counters. Other disciplines like Taekwondo place a much
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