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Karate is not a sport and never has been, it is a martial art. Karate was developed by Okinawan peasants as a means to disarm and/or kill armed attackers during a period when the non-military classes were forbidden to own or carry weapons.
They also incorporated simple farming tools such as Tonfa and Nunchaku into a range of formidable weapons that could be used against armed aggressors.
There are some schools that have turned the study into a sports oriented program with focus on sparring competitions and winning trophies.
"Fun" of course depends on the individual, but to really get any real rewards it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. True Karate dojos do not treat Karate as a sport, and Karate is different from other athletic endeavors in that the only person who can stand in the way of your success is you. Only you determine your progress.
The percentage of those who reach 1st Dan (1st degree Black) is extremely low - only 1% of those who start in Karate ever make it to 1st Dan, due to the time it takes and the dedication and work involved in constant training. All Martial Arts, Karate included, teach and train the individual to react in a given threat situation - this is called "Muscle Memory". The reason for this is that in a situation in which you may be threatened or attacked, the time it takes to remember how to do something can be the difference between life or death. Martial Arts training trains the body to react to different type of attacks so that you don't have to think in that kind of situation.
Always remember that any "belt" is just a sewn piece of cloth that costs less than 30 bucks. If the training you receive is meaningless, so to is the belt you wear. It isn't easy to find a good dojo today that provides good traditional training, but if you wish to get any real rewards out of it, you need to find a dojo that makes training both difficult and fun.
karate is good because it is the only sport that exercises all of your muscles and it teaches others self respect and 1 more thing it should only be used for defence
oh and one word of advise if you start karate you should finish it take my advice
From:a yellow belt in shutokan karate
If you want it keeps you fit and gives you a activity insteed staying in doors if u have the time to do it
Well it's physical activity isn't it, i guess it's better than sitting on the settee all day
Sports are activities, but not all activities are sports. Many schools do teach it as a competitive sport. Karate is a martial art and when taught in the traditional way is not a sport.
* It is exercise * It is fun * It teaches you about your abilities * It teaches you methods to defend yourself * You will learn patience * You make friends
It helps build balance, strength and stamina through regular practice. Any exercise can be beneficial to fitness.
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Do we capitalize Karate?
Yes, "Karate" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to the Japanese martial art.
Should I do karate?
In my experience, I found Tae Kwon Do to be a more advanced and proper martial art than Karate.
How should my joke end did you hear about the pig who dud karate?
This is a joke about what do you call a pig that does karate? Yes, its name is Pork Chop!
Is Karate capitalized?
No. Karate should not be capitalized u nless it is used at the begi n ni ng of the se nte nce.
What happens when you walk onto a karate Matt with shoes on?
According to traditions, you should not walk on Karate mat with shoes on. It will not do anything, but still it will demonstrate your disrespect to the art of Karate. Hence you are not advised to do so.
Should you put karate on your resume?
Yes, because potential employers are always looking for qualifications and hobbies. Karate shows that you are a strong, self disciplined person and that you are not lazy. If you are going for a laborious or security orientated job, then karate should really place you up the ladder :)
What martial art should I learn Kung-fu or Karate I what to learn karate because of ryu and I like kung-fu because they use weapon like naruto?
Well, I take karate and it is a great martial arts. You may not use weapons but that is just because karate is created for defense. In my opinion you should try both then decide.
Learn karate from any mobile application?
It is not recommended to learn Karate from a mobile application. Karate requires very much discipline which can not be achieved unless you get the guidance of a good teacher. Hence you should join a local karate school.
Are floor mats a legal requirement for karate?
There are no legal requirements for karate. There may be requirements imposed by insurance carriers. Karate is designed to be used in combat or fighting situations, it is not a sport that should require pads and mats.
Where should you learn karate?
Any place where you can find a good teacher.
Can you use bandage wrap in place of martial arts tape?
Unless your karate school is strict.. you should be fine using a bandage wrap, if it is for health or injury related purposes. =] Yours in karate-do, Valerie, 1st Dan, Shitoryu Karate
Should you go to karate tonight?
If you wish to continue to progress and improve, yes.
