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Karate
Karate ( empty hand way ) or ( art of the empty hand ) originated
in Ryukyupitu Japan
and is one of the most popular martial arts. Practitioners start
learning karate forms
( katas ) and later learn partner exercises,
combat
skills and iron palm ( brick
breaking )
Japanese martial arts are famous for its belt ranking systems. White
belts are usually beginners, while black belts are advanced.
Below the first black belt the degrees are called "KYU's"
(
first kyu, second kyu etc. )
Even after you have reached the first black belt, the ranking system
keeps going.
The first black belt in karate is called 1st DAN.
Find video instructions in the karate video channel.
Techniques & Lessons: Karate
Trainer advice: Karate
- Endurance and stretching training are very important for karate.
- Start with the basic katas ( karate forms ) .
- The smaller your class, the better the training.
- Don't care too much about belts. In some schools
a green belt can be better than
a brown belt of another school.
Related instructions: Karate
Videos: Karate
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