Watch Karate Videos, Learn Karate Moves, Lessons, Karate Training, & Martial Arts http://www.karate.com/ 2010 Karate.com (By Ashwini Kulkarni) Martial arts are a great way of keeping your body agile and flexible. It is also one of the best known forms of self defense. There are a myriad advantages of learning martial arts. However, one needs dedication and will... http://www.karate.com/article/view/learning-martial-arts Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:29:25 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/learning-martial-arts (By Steven M Turner) Those of us old enough will remember trying to find a martial art club was almost impossible. Many clubs trained in backstreet gyms and halls, were often just a small group of friends. If you knew someone training alrea... http://www.karate.com/article/view/which-martial-art-is-for-me Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:29:58 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/which-martial-art-is-for-me A characteristic of the Karate punch is the twisting of the wrist before impact. At rest, the fist rests near the hip, with the palm facing upwards. During the strike, the arm is extended forward in a straight line, and as the elbow passes the bod... http://www.karate.com/article/view/punching-in-karate Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:15:27 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/punching-in-karate (By Christophe A Clugston) Many people approach Karate as a viable form of self defense and street fighting. These people are swayed by the claims that Karate was borne during the feudal period of the Orient and that it was developed for per... http://www.karate.com/article/view/why-karate-will-fail-you Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:39:04 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/why-karate-will-fail-you (By:Javier Lozano, Jr.) History of Wado KarateIn 1934 Master Hironori Ohtsuka founded the traditional Japanese Karate style called Wado-Ryu Karate – which translates to “way of peaceâ€� or “way of harmonyâ€�. Master Ohtsuka believed that â€... http://www.karate.com/article/view/learn-about-wado-ryu-karate Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:43:15 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/learn-about-wado-ryu-karate (By:Muna wa Wanjiru) Karate is a great way to keep in shape. While you can practice the various moves of karate by yourself at home you may gain more from karate by enrolling in a karate academy. At these places you will find a variety of karate ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-equipment-that-will-be-of-help-during-your-training-period Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:11:20 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-equipment-that-will-be-of-help-during-your-training-period (BY:Liang ShouYu)(Translated by:Bill Chan and Mike Sigman)INTRODUCTION TO WUSHUMartial arts or Wushu, have been created and developed for self-defense and survival throughout human history. Correct Chinese Wushu training improves physical ability,... http://www.karate.com/article/view/an-introduction-to-chinese-martial-arts Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:14:20 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/an-introduction-to-chinese-martial-arts (By: Paul A. Walker)Beginner level Karate Kids seem to be getting younger and younger nowadays. What is the right age to start the martial arts? Is your little one ready to become a karate kid?Back when I started practicing martial arts in the ear... http://www.karate.com/article/view/is-your-little-one-ready-to-become-a-karate-kid Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:22:04 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/is-your-little-one-ready-to-become-a-karate-kid Taken from the Aikido Primer by Eric SotnakMorihei Ueshiba "Eight forces sustain creation: movement and stillness, solidification and fluidity, extension and contraction, unification and division. " " Techniques employ four qualities that reflect... http://www.karate.com/article/view/about-aikido Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:02:26 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/about-aikido by Jim Nail "It was a clear, warm day in November, and I was in good shape, so I decided to see if I could break the record for climbing Mt. Whitney. Whitney is the highest mountain in the continental United States outside of Alaska. The fastest a... http://www.karate.com/article/view/facing-yourself-the-ultimate-test Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:59:55 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/facing-yourself-the-ultimate-test In karate, one strikes with their fists, elbows and feet in defensive action. Karate is related to Chinese Kung-fu and the Korean Taekwondo. Karate-do means "the way of the empty hand" since karate does not usually employ weapons. Two basic kind... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:57:57 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate Japanese Judo was the first martial art to introduce the colored belt ranking system as a visible indication of the students’ progress. The colored belt ranking system soon was adapted for Karate, and was first used by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/history-of-the-karate-belt-colors Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:45:24 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/history-of-the-karate-belt-colors If you are starting karate for the first time, you may be a little nervous. What should I expect? Will I feel dumb? How long until I feel comfortable at the dojo? Don't worry. Read this guide and you'll be a karate pro-- in your head, anyway. You... http://www.karate.com/article/view/what-to-expect-at-karate-a-beginners-guide Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:02:49 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/what-to-expect-at-karate-a-beginners-guide American Kenpo Karate is a style of karate founded in the United States by Ed Parker. Kenpo karate focuses on self-defense and is marked by its rapid movements in quick succession, meant to bombard an opponent. American kenpo is a blend of Souther... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-american-kenpo-karate Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:32:57 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-american-kenpo-karate Kyokushin Kaikan Karate is a relatively modern style of karate, founded in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama in Japan. The fundamentals of kyokushin kaikan karate focus on hard training, self-improvement, and discipline. It is a full-contact style of karate... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-kyokushin-kaikan-karate Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:06:40 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-kyokushin-kaikan-karate Kihon is the term in karate used for the basic techniques which are practiced as the basis for most martial arts. Kihon literally means "basics" or "fundamentals." Kihon is the practicing of these basic and fundamental techniques, but another key ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-kihon Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:36:32 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-kihon Shotokan Karate is one of the four core styles of Japanese Karate. Shotokan karate focuses on linear movements and deep, long stances. Based very little on the Okinawan-style karate of circular movements, Shotokan karate does not focus on the same... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-shotokan-karate Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:29:11 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-styles-shotokan-karate A dojo is a physical training facility, often used for the practice of karate. Dojo literally means place of the way. Dojo can also be used for meditation and formal karate occasions, in addition to practice. Dojo are meant to be well-cared for b... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-dojo Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:52:09 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-dojo The literal translation of kata is "shape" or "model." Kata is a structured movement sequence dictating various postures of attack and defense in Karate. These are idealized positions and postures for combat. The purpose of Kata is to develop str... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-kata Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:46:32 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-principles-kata Goju-Ryu is one of the traditional Okinawan styles of karate, and displays the oldest martial arts traditions. It was founded by Miyagi Chojun Kensei Goju-Ryu. It focuses on breathing techniques, called Ibuki, which are a way to harmonize the mind... http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-ancient-art-of-karate-goju-ryu Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:40:05 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-ancient-art-of-karate-goju-ryu