When I was young, it wasn’t a question about doing a sport. The only question was what kind of sport? With my parents working day and night, the last thing they wanted was to have me laying around at home after school. Although, that really wasn’t a problem. Back then, before the online world of digital devices, I like most kids, could hardly wait for the moment I could toss away my school bag and Read more…
Karate, particularly Wado Kai, can be a very effective form of self-defence. We looked at three reasons why it’s such an effective form of self–defence. Types of Techniques Used Karate translates to ‘empty hand’. It focuses on using targeted strikes, punches and kicks against an opponent. All of which makes it a very effective martial art. Increased Awareness of Self and Environment Through repetitive movements in the form of kata and basics, you gradually learn what Read more…
The straightforward meaning of karate is ’empty hand’. In Japanese, ‘Kara’ means empty, and ‘te’ means hand. It is written as follows in Japanese: 空手. Originally, it was written 唐手, which means ‘Chinese hand’, or more literally ‘Tang dynasty hand’. Chinese Influence Although Karate originated on the island of Okinawan, off Japan. Karate has Chinese origins. In the 14th century, trade was established between the island of Okinawan and mainland China. Besides goods, the Chinese brought Read more…
We often get asked – “Can Karate work in a real fight?”. While karate isn’t a street fighting martial art like Krav Maga or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; there are various aspects of karate that can definitely come in use, should you find yourself in a street fight. We’ve taken a look at three aspects of doing karate that will help you if you find yourself in a street fight. 1. Karate Helps Build Self – Confidence Read more…