Know Karate Better Than Before

Posted by blackbeltsop on January 29th, 2020

The word Karate means ‘empty hand’ in the Japanese language, and it is a form of martial arts that is practiced worldwide. It has a rich history and tradition. Apart from teaching defense techniques, it also has a gamut of advantages, which includes, enhancing mental health, and it helps to foster one’s physical as well as mental condition. This combat sport with some overlapping techniques includes belts of different colors, and the most prominent Karate belts are a black belt and red belt. So, if you are thinking about signing up for a karate class, then before you take the plunge, it is indispensable for you to know all the facts related to it.

Trivia Time 

• Karate has its roots in Okinawa, Japan. It was used as a protection form. Its origins can also be traced back to the late 17th century when it was introduced in response to a ban on weapons that were imposed by the samurai rules of Japan.
• This form of Karate was promulgated by the Japan Karate Association after World War II.
• For beginners, the traditional gi color belt provided is white. They get a white one, and then, one can acquire yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, red, and black, and all this depends on their performance.
• Apart from the belts that one gets, a person is required to have the best Martial arts supplies and gears to keep themselves guarded in the process.
• The element that makes this combat sport a holistic one is the overall involvement of the body and the mind.

• Karate will be a part of the Olympic sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games; it is the first time that this sport will be part of the Olympic games. There would be events of this combat sport --kata and Kumite. The former one is a solo form of discipline, and the latter one is based on sparring. The audience can witness both men and women zealously participating in this one. And, the organizers will make sure that the only WKF approved karate kit is used.

• Karate includes ten elements, which are known as Yoi No Kisi, Chikara No Kyojaku, Inyo, Waza No Kankyu, Tai No Shinshuku, Zanshin, Tai No Shinshuku, Kiai, Keitai No Hoji, and Tyakugan.