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There are tens of thousands of karate students in the US alone.
The yell is called a Kia. It is sometimes referred to as a spirit shout. The yelling helps project power, strengthens the core and puts in a solid basis to send out the strength of the fighter.
The yell is called a kia. It is sometimes referred to as a spirit shout. The yelling helps project power, strengthens the core and puts in a solid basis to send out the strength of the fighter.
A teacher of karate is called Sensei. A really high ranked instructor who has earned the respect of their students may be referred to as Hanshi. A traditional martial artist is humble and will never ask to be called by their title, it is up to the other students to teach them the proper terminology. We call our Grandmaster (10th Dan) Sensei when talking with him, but refer to him as Hanshi or Grandmaster when we are talking to others.
The Karate costume/uniform is called "Gi".
karate schools
Karate is practiced in bare feet. The karate uniform is called a gi.
Students may be taught karate individually or in groups by karate teachers. They teach pupils new skills and help them hone their existing ones. Teachers keep track of their pupils' development and help them get ready for promotion.
Karate is very good for girls. Some of my best students are girls. They have good focus and learn well.
A white belt
* Teach karate students * Train hard * Go to tournaments * Sparring * Stretch
It is called an obi