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Can what Miyagi teaches The Karate Kid be put into practice?
Pat Morita plays the part of an Okinawa Karate master. Much of what he taught is based on the traditional Okinawa style of Shorin Ryu karate. Yes, I teach my kids "wax on, wax off" in class! The 'crane stance' that Daniel does in the last fight is not something we teach in the style.
Do kickboxing classes teach self-defense?
They do not only teach self defense they teach offense also. Like any karate class or defense class they would rather be teaching defense methods instead of offense methods.
Does karate teach you how to do a flip?
no xma does
Can you teach a fish karate?
Never
How much education is required to become a karate teacher?
There are no educational requirements to teach karate.
What does karate teach that Kung Fu doesn't teach?
Karate was based on a combination of kung fu and Okinawan wrestling. They are very similar in most of the basic techniques and principles. Karate tends to be a bit more direct and stresses power.
Do you run in karate?
Karate is not about running. Many karate-ka do run, but they do it outside of the dojo to increase their endurance. In our school, we teach karate and its application, physical fitness is more of a side note, often discussed, planned and worked on, but not as part of the classes. The basic thought is you can do running, push ups and sit ups on your own at home without an instructor. Charging people to yell at them and count pushups is not getting your money's worth.
Do they still do karate in Okinawan?
{| |- | The art is only as good as the practitioner. Okinawa Karate is where karate originated. It combined local fighting skills with Chinese Kung Fu to create what we study today. It changed when it moved to Japan and Korea. |}
What kind of college degree do you need to coach karate?
You have to know what you are going to teach. There are no education requirements. Your particular organization may require specific criteria be met before you are authorized to teach.
How did Japanese Karate begin?
Japanese karate was a branch of Okinawa karate. Gichen Funikoshi came to Japan in the 1930's to demonstrate the art. He remained for the rest of his life to teach what is now known as Shodokan Karate.
Does karate use nun-chucks?
Karate does not use weapons. Many karate schools also teach kobudo, which is the use of weapons, and have failed to keep the distinction between the two arts.
How would you ask a lady in karate to show some moves on you?
The same way you would ask any karateka to teach you. You would start with a bow and a polite request. If you are not currently practicing, you should discuss taking classes.
