Karate is a centuries-old martial art that began in Okinawa, Japan. After World War II, karate became an internationally popular martial art and sport. Learning karate is not only an application in self defense, but an adherence to a philosophy of...
Having a properly tied martial arts belt indicates that you, quite literally, have it all together. You're showing respect to yourself, the uniform, the school and those you train with; you're also keeping yourself and other students from getting...
Martial arts got its kick-start in America when Korean-American Jhoon Rhee arrived in Texas in 1956 for military training with the USAF. Rhee taught the first known tae kwon do class at the University of Texas in 1959, according to Ashcrafts...
The martial arts have a large family tree with many styles branching off into other styles throughout the fighting arts' history. One of the original and most well-known martial arts is the Japanese art of karate. Many people incorrectly refer to...
The belts in taekwondo indicate a student's gradual progression in learning the martial art. The belt is an important symbol of your hard work and dedication. Not only does it represent your rank and skill level, but it can even be used as a...
Karate is a popular martial art that first came to prominence on Okinawa as a means of weaponless fighting. Many people practice karate not only as for self-defense but also to improve physical fitness and mental concentration. In fact, many...
Karate is a martial art that has its origins in Japan. It is a weaponless means of self-defense. Common moves in this martial art include blocking and/or evasive movements, punches, strikes and counter attacks using kicks. People usually practice...
Practicing karate, a martial art form involving no weapons, can improve your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your muscles and bones, and improve your hand-eye coordination. More than just a physical workout or competitive sport, dedicated...
The term "martial arts" describes a number of practices designed for a variety of purposes, including self-defense, balance or even relaxation. Many practices have existed for thousands of years, and are rooted in Japanese, Brazilian or Chinese...
The Karate gi, or training uniform, is instantly recognizable as a widely-used martial arts training uniform. There are countless variations, but the basic design consists of a jacket with the left breast folding over the right, fastened by a...
Karate is a traditional martial art that, like many others, uses an official ranking system based on belt colors. The colors range from white to black, and each color represents a different level of skill. The colors are also symbolic of...
If you wish to become a martial arts trainer and possibly open your own martial arts training center, you will first need to study for and attain a martial arts instructor certification. There are a number of certified schools throughout the...
First developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates more than a century ago, Pilates is a form of exercise that builds muscle control and strength in the abdomen, arms, buttocks, thighs, hands and feet. When you combine Pilates principles with movements...
Traditional karate uniforms allow a free range of motion and protect the practitioner. While most martial arts organizations allow you to attend the first few classes without a uniform, you should purchase a traditional uniform if you plan to...
When looking for appropriate after-school extracurricular activities for a 6-year-old, you must take into account his temperament and interests. If you struggle with your child's behavior, a more disciplined and respectful sport, such as any of...
In karate, winding up for a strike is different from winding up for a baseball pitch, and very different from the wild swinging motion of an inexperienced fighter. An untrained observer might not even be able to tell that a karateka is winding up....
Goju-ryu is a form of karate that originated in Okinawa. It was founded in the early 20th century by Chojun Miyagi, an Okinawan martial artist who began his studies in Okinawa and traveled to China, which is the source of many Okinawan arts,...
There are literally thousands of specialized fighting styles today that often depend on the kind of competitive fighting undertaken, but many of these styles fall under three distinct combat philosophies: aggressive striking styles, acrobatic...
Although Japan is recognized as the birthplace of karate, the fighting style is an offshoot of ancient forms of martial arts developed in China after the introduction of Buddhism. Karate is linked to the spiritual and physical techniques of...
Martial arts have been around for thousands of years, dating back to the countries of Japan, China and India in the 600s B.C. From there, martial arts expanded into dozens of different styles and forms, many of which are currently taught in the...
Punching speed is an essential element of several martial arts, including boxing, mixed-martial arts and karate. As the martial arts magazine "Black Belt" notes, some martial artists drift into "maintenance" mode when working out between fights,...
Masutatsu "Mas" Oyama founded the realistic, hard-fighting karate style he named kyokushin. The phrase "Karate Masutatsu Oyama" refers to this fighting system, which stresses physical conditioning, self-discipline, powerful punches and kicks, and...
Karate is a term used to describe a whole family of Japanese martial arts systems. Karate translates to "empty fist," signifying that it is mainly a system of unarmed combat. Most styles of karate originate on the island of Okinawa, which was...
A gi is a martial arts uniform, the pajama-like outfit you see students wearing in karate movies and classes. Karate and jiu jitsu gis look similar to the untrained eye, and in fact both come from the same traditional peasant garb from Japan....
Learning karate, self-discipline and self-defense doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. Instead of registering at martial arts studios, check out your local YMCA, which offers several martial arts classes, from beginner to advanced level,...
Sometimes with exercise, your teen might have the same mentality as many adults: that it's an either/or issue. Either you get no exercise at all or you have to kill yourself joining every team sport or running cross-country to exercise....
At first glance, karate and wing chun may seem very different. The mobile dodging of a wing chun stylist seems to have little in common with the strong stances and power strikes of a karateka. However, like all martial arts, karate and wing chun...
Karate originated in Ryuku, Japan, and is one of the most highly practiced of the martial arts. Karate means the Art of the Empty Hand. It is a sport that has many ranking levels. The brown belt is the highest student level an athlete can achieve....
Most martial arts, be it karate, tae kwon do or judo, use what's called a belt system. Colored belts represent various ranks, with white being the lowest rank and black the highest. No tests need to be taken to receive a white belt because it is...
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