Watch Karate Videos, Learn Karate Moves, Lessons, Karate Training, & Martial Arts http://www.karate.com/ 2010 Karate.com (By James A Kelley) As a serious martial artist, I spend my time around people who devote huge chunks of their lives to the martial arts. Many of these people have dove right into the deep and life-changing journey that is the pro... http://www.karate.com/article/view/do-you-really-want-to-live-in-feudal-japan---the-hazards-of-life-in-the-sengoku-jidai Fri, 07 May 2010 23:40:46 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/do-you-really-want-to-live-in-feudal-japan---the-hazards-of-life-in-the-sengoku-jidai (By Scholasticus K) The sword is probably the one of the longest used weapons by mankind, with its history spanning over many centuries. The sword, which was probably derived from the knives of the early days, is an apt hand to hand combat we... http://www.karate.com/article/view/sword-fighting-styles Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:49:05 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/sword-fighting-styles (By Kulbhushaan Raghuvanshi) People workout hard in the gym for a well defined body but often ignore their forearms. Having a thin or a fat forearm is a pity sight. It doesn't give an attractive accompaniment to your arms. Forearm workouts sh... http://www.karate.com/article/view/forearm-workout Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:47:01 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/forearm-workout (By:Dave Toub) Many people may not look to punching bags as their first option on the road to becoming more fit. They may think of them as being strictly for people who are trying to train to be boxers or fighters in some way. Indeed, that IS... http://www.karate.com/article/view/punching-bags-for-fitness Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:23:05 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/punching-bags-for-fitness (By:Stephen Covey, Frank Rivers, Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy) Setting Goals Sun Tzu wrote, "If you know yourself and know your opponent you will be victorious 100 battles out of 100 encounters.' The civilian comes int... http://www.karate.com/article/view/begin-with-the-end-in-mind Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:32:28 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/begin-with-the-end-in-mind (By Anish Chandy) It is difficult to estimate which of Bruce Lee�s contribution has been greater, martial arts or the opening of Hollywood to Asian artists. His greatest contribution is much more far reaching. When Bruce Lee arrived and sho... http://www.karate.com/article/view/bruce-lee-biography Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:00:21 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/bruce-lee-biography (By Paul A. Walker) The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt. The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/your-journey-to-a-black-belt-in-karate-top-10-training-tips-for-reaching-your-goal Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:31:32 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/your-journey-to-a-black-belt-in-karate-top-10-training-tips-for-reaching-your-goal Japan's Greatest Swordsmith Masamune was also also known as Gor� Nyūd� Masamune, or Priest Gor� Masamune. He is thought to be Japan's greatest swordsmith. There are no exact dates known for Masamune's life and hence he has become almost a ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/masamune Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:30:13 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/masamune (By: Al Case) There are times in life when it seems as if you have read someones mind. Maybe you just blurt out the same sentence at the same time, or have the same thought on a place to eat. Sometimes, however, it is as if you have looked int... http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-secret-of-using-matrix-martial-arts-to-read-minds Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:38:02 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-secret-of-using-matrix-martial-arts-to-read-minds (By: Al Case) Karate, as it is practiced in modern times, does not resemble the Karate invented centuries ago. There are many reasons as to why this happened, cultural, historical, vested interest, and on and on. This article will examine the ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-real-truth-about-the-failure-of-traditional-karate Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:16:17 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/the-real-truth-about-the-failure-of-traditional-karate (By Brian Garvin and Jeff W) The Japanese term Koshirae is a term that describes the Japanese Sword with their components being worn. This term is used to define all of the component parts, like the Tsuba and Scabbard. The Shirasaya is a ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/some-popular-japanese-sword-components Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:57:07 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/some-popular-japanese-sword-components (BY:Jane Hallander)A Modern Style With A Traditional InfluenceKenpo, sometimes known as "kenpo karate" or "Chinese kenpo karate," has developed into one of the most popular martial arts in the United States, which itself is remarkable for a fighti... http://www.karate.com/article/view/shaolin-kenpo Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:19:52 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/shaolin-kenpo (BY:Kathleen Sullivan)An elderly woman sits in the only chair allowed on the light green carpet of padded mats in the judo club. It's just a metal folding chair, but her students treat her like a queen on a throne. They hang on every soft-spoken w... http://www.karate.com/article/view/a-lifetime-of-judo Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:07:49 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/a-lifetime-of-judo (Article Source:Hatsumi Sensei Ninja Magazine, Oct 1985)It is with much respect and admiration that we welcome the literary and philosophical contributions of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi to our magazine. Dr. Hatsumi, as many of you know by now, is the 34t... http://www.karate.com/article/view/master-of-masters Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:40:05 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/master-of-masters (By: Robert Rousseau)According to a 2006 National Crime Records Bureau report, the number of women raped in the country of India has risen 700 percent since 1971. When you consider the fact that some women�s groups in India indicate that less th... http://www.karate.com/article/view/indian-women-fighting-back-with-karate Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:06:48 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/indian-women-fighting-back-with-karate       Kenwa Mabuni   The Founder of Shotokan?   Founder of Shito Ryu   By Damian Chambers Everyone knows the founder of Shotokan karate is Gichen Funakoshi (1868-1957) but Kenwa Mabuni (1893-1952) is often not given credit fo... http://www.karate.com/article/view/kenwa-mabuni-the-founder-of-shotokan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:38:28 -0800 http://www.karate.com/article/view/kenwa-mabuni-the-founder-of-shotokan By Robert Rousseau, About.com Karate is primarily a stand up or striking martial art that emerged on the island of Okinawa as a blend of native Okinawan fighting styles and Chinese fighting styles. The term karateka refers to a karate practit... http://www.karate.com/article/view/a-history-and-style-guide-of-karate Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:18:04 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/a-history-and-style-guide-of-karate Many think of karate as just a way to learn self-defense techniques. Karate is much more than just a way to fight and learn combat skills. Karate can be very beneficial to health, both physical and mental. Karate is a physical exercise that will ... http://www.karate.com/article/view/health-benefits-of-karate Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:34:14 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/health-benefits-of-karate Karate is incredibly popularized throughout the world, and is often used as the term to describe any sport or art using kicks, blocks, strikes, etc. which, more correctly, would be defined as martial arts. What is the difference between karate and... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-vs-martial-arts Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:42:32 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-vs-martial-arts There are countless celebrities who practice karate or some of kind of martial arts. Many celebrities learn karate for a movie role, other celebrities become famous because they know karate, and others practice karate for their own health and bene... http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-and-celebrities Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:48:42 -0700 http://www.karate.com/article/view/karate-and-celebrities