Origin of Karate
Karate developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was brought to the Japanese mainland in the early 20th century during a time of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Chinese. It was systematically taught in Japan after the Taisho era. After World War II, Okinawa became an important United States military site and karate became popular among servicemen stationed there.
The word "karate" comes from a combination of two Japanese characters: "kara", which means "empty", and "te", which means "hand". So, "karate" means "empty hand".
The word "karate" comes from a combination of two Japanese characters: "kara", which means "empty", and "te", which means "hand". So, "karate" means "empty hand".
Styles of Karate
There exist many different karate styles today; some traditional and some competitive. I've been learning a traditional style called Shaolin Kempo Karate. Founded by Frederick J. Villari, this form is a combination of the Five Animals of Shaolin Kung Fu, the core competency of Kempo, traditional Karate, as well as Western boxing and the arts of Jujutsu, Chin Na, and Mongolian wrestling.
Belt Rankings
Why Karate is Important
Read my research paper on how karate affects the mind and body: how_karate_affects_the_mind_and_body.pdf
View my blogs on important benefits of practicing karate: My Project
View my blogs on important benefits of practicing karate: My Project