Karate
The Okinawan based Martial Art that spread to Japan, Korea and the rest of the world. This would include Shorin Ryu, Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Isshinryu and the many other styles of karate.
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Xwizardgodxyes i actually had to spar with her in a Tournment somewhere in California once and as a matter a fact we actually tied there was...
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Tang Jitsu A martial art created by Kelly Boob (Owner of American Martial Arts Academy llc a family run martial arts school) in...
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There are many: Honesty, Strength, Patience, Leadership, Courtesy, Integrity, Self Control, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, are...
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I'm not sure if 'kyu' has any real meaning, but 'nya' is the Japanese equivalent of 'meow'. If it was a kid who said it, probably...
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karate teaches self-defence, discipline, confidence, fitness, respect.
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I think he is a third degreee Black belt
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The kia is a method of focusing power to project it from the martial artist. It also serves to tighten the muscles in the core to...
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Which system of Martial Art is better is ALWAYS a matter of opinion. The reality is that they both share similar influences far...
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Well if you go to a karate class you should know that you have to wear something called a dogi, (Normally referred to as a 'gi')...
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Speed and mass combine to apply the necessary force. It also requires the mind to understand that pain does not necessarily mean...
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Pinion is a type of gear. Do you mean Pinan, which would be pronounce pyung-ahn in the Korean styles? Most of the Okinawan styles...
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Kata are considered to be the living 'densho' of Karate. From Okinawan 'Toudi' through it's transplantation to mainland Japan,...
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Time and skill levels. When one earns a blackbelt, they typically realize how little they really know. In many places going from...
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Yes and No. The primary influences of karate can be traced back to a single area, but as it 'travelled' from country to country,...
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The cry is called the 'kia.' It is less of a cry than a sound. It is to be done from the diaphragm and helps focus energy. It...
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The self defense applications within the art of Karate are varied and widespread. While the kicks and strikes are obvious,...
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Karate is based on older martial arts. The art comes to the world from Japan, but it's origin is in Okinawa. Okinawa was a...
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Karate is based on older martial arts. The art comes to the world from Japan, but it's origin is in Okinawa. Okinawa was a...
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Michael Pavel Kliment; Born 10/07/1972 in Uitenhage, South Africa to parents Luboslav Pavel Kliment and Lubica Anna Kliment (nee...
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There are many different "styles" or "schools" of karate, and each can have its own belt system. In some of them it cannot even...
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AnswerA study of karate is overwhelmingly positive, but there are some negatives. And a great deal will depend upon the style of...
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President: Gift NKWE V. President Admin: David MATHE V. President Technical: Million T. MASUMBIKA Secretary General: Durren...
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Depends upon the dojo and the organization. Most places have a minimum three year period to get a black belt. In my style of...
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To display his strength and technique without having to damage another person.
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AnswerI'm at a total loss as to why anyone would think karate or any other martial art would stagnate growth. Unless it is run in...
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Which one? There are a number of one handed escape techniques. In my karate classes I teach the 'windmill' to...
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USSD uses the shaolin name but does not teach any shaolin in their system. They are from Fred Villaris Shaolin Kempo. Charles...
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This depends on the "rules" of the fight... Given two, equally trained fighters, a boxer might have an advantage if...
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Rei is a Japanese word, meaning to bow.
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Karate It's NEVER too late to try anything!!!! Go for it!! No! A good karate school can teach any age level. I have a student...
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One style is never better than another, because both forms of art are expressed their own, and therefore, are dependent on the...
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Sort of. There are ten levels of black belt, so reaching the first level is just the beginning!
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ORIGINThe term "Karate" can refer to the ancient "Chinese hand," a martial art that grew out of the Tang Dynasty of ancient...
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Fudoshin Karatedo Club Tournai (N° FFK: 5191) Section Tournai: Hall des sports de la Caisse d'Epargne de Tournai (C.E.T.) 2,...
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takiokushodan and heianshodan,heianidan,heiansandan,heianyondon,heiangodon jion and basaidai. sorry but these are all the katas...
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There are no requirements for size. Minimum is enough room for one person to do a kata in. Many of the dojo in Okinawa are only...
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Karate comes from Okinawa, which is now part of Japan. It was created by combining the local wrestling with Kung Fu techniques...
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Practice, practice, PRACTICE. Also what helped me was practicing everything to music that had a strong rhythmic beat to...
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4th kyu in Meibukan Goju-ryu. The key to what separates Goju from numerous other styles of karate is in its name. "Goju" is made...
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There are some other factors that you need to know. What size person is this kick coming from, weight, height, strength, and...
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It is believed that far back, that the martial arts of India influenced what has become known as karate. Tradition has it that...
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Look in your phone-book for places that teach it.
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Blackbelt ranks from 1st Degree to 10th Degree. Kyu ranks from 1st kyu down to as low as 12th kyu. See the related link (lower...
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Tatsuo Shimabuku is the maker of Isshin Ryu. He merged his learnings from Shorin-ryū karate, Gojū-ryū karate, and Kobudo to...
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Karate was developed over hundreds of years on the island of Okinawa, also known as the Ryūkyū Kingdom. People learned what...
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The strongest kick will depend upon the practitioner and what they are most proficient at. the side kick is known as the...
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Kara-Te does not have a founding date; it originated in ancient times.
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ahmed said alzakwani
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The belt itself has little value, you can purchase one for a few dollars. A custom made silk belt with custom embroidery can run...
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The mat size has alot to do with safety. When fighters are "in it", they have a kind of tunnel vision so they quite often have no...
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GoJu Ryu means hard and soft. A person must have a balance of both to get it right. Chojun Miyagi created the system based on...
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Kyokushin Karate is a form of martial arts which was originated through MASTER SOSAI MASUTATSU OYAMA (1923-1994)- the founder of...
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Not if you want to continue studying at that school! My Sensei would throw a white belt out if they were so arrogant as to make...
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depends who they are fighting and in what league, some UFC fighters make up to 150,000 dollars a fight, but like i said depends...
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It depends on the trainer or a club, and how many hours or days you train, or is it private or public. The facility and the...
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The Jaribu System of martial arts was created and founded by Kyoshi Ronald Austin of Queens, New York, in 1962, after many years...
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There are not age limits. For qualifying for a Dan rank (black belt) a proficiency exam must be passed. Depending on each style,...
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Karate evolved from a combination of Chinese White Crane and Okinawan fighting in the 17th century in the Ryu Kyu Islands. It was...
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There are dozens and dozens of styles of Karate. Three of the major divisions are based on the primary country, Okinawa, Japan...
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it all depends on their bio. Some are better than others and they will get a raise like that, but there is a really big raise if...
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I feel that is not a good things. True Dojo's and Instructors teach value. When the State takes control of what is being past...
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Karate doesn't teach weapons. Hence the name "empty hand." However, some karate schools include a kobudo (weapons) program. The...
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For American football hall of famer, Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott, I have found no mention of any Black Belt rank in any of his...
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Any age, preferably younger. As a 7th dan black belt in karate and 3rd grade black in ninjitsu, I started at 5. The discipline...
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Short answer: The term "Kara-te" was originally used to describe Chinese hand fighting, and later a modified "Karate" term for...
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It is to work don't goof around and once your done you stay serious.
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There are several qualities that can help someone improve in karate including:speedfast reflexesquick thinking skillsbalance -...
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Most believe it to have come from Okinawa, Japan. It makes sense, though, because the word actually means 'empty hand' or 'China...
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Hapkido is a Korean Martial Art and Karate is an Okinawan Martial Art. Both involve learning strikes, grappling and throws.
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Karate Kara is a character that can be translated as China or Empty. Te translates as Hand. Karate evolved as a combination of...
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This is an opinion based answer, as there is no definitive answer. And are we talking Okinawan or Korean style? The uniforms are...
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Kancho is the head of several international Karate organisations, he is a very skillfull practioner of Karate and has a special...
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Most black belts are made of silk. They last a lot longer then the cotton belts normally used for kyu levels and you will have...
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Practice is one of the primary means of calming yourself. Be confident in your training and that your instructors know what they...
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Karate uniforms of today are based on the Judo uniforms that Kano Sensei developed in the early 1900's.
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Jin is a character in the "Tekken" game series. In one of the Tekken games for the PS2 platform there is a cut scene which shows...
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Karate is not a sport and never has been, it is a martial art. Karate was developed by Okinawan peasants as a means to disarm...
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You better, or you will be asked to leave the dojo! Yes, you can certainly wash a gi. Here are some things to help: Be careful...
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In the Ryukyu Islands in Okinawa.was create in okinawa south of japan and east of china
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Ninjas don't use karate or Kung fu. They use ninjutsu.
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It has survived from many generations and back in the day it was compulsary that the oldest boy in any family in Japan had to...
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Karate is a blend of Okinawan fighting style known as Te and Chinese Kung Fu. No one person started it.
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That varies widely. Some teachers don't charge and teach in their home or a public facility. Others charge a great deal and have...
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Taekwondo does not have a uniform color order for student belts. Each school sets its own colors, color order and number of...
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Kara can be interpreted to mean China or Empty. Originally China was used, as it referenced the origins of many aspects of the...
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The answer is more about the skill of the person than the discipline. Both are striking arts. Both contain hand and foot...
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The first known karate demonstrations in the US were held in the Hawaiian territory in the 1930's. It was after World War 2 that...
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In Japanese it is "Sensei", which also actually is a title given to any teacher, professor, or any other figure of authority in...
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A lifetime. Karate is not something that is learned quickly, it takes many years to build up the skills and experience to be a...
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The location of instruction is not that important. What is more important is the instructor and how well they can transfer...
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Elvis held a Blackbelt in American Kempo from Ed Parker. Elvis started in shotokan, earned his first black belt in chito-ryu,...
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No, he actually never studied martial arts. And his English was actually very good, much better than what was seen in most of...
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That will depend on the style and school of karate. Yellow is typically a fairly low level belt. Orange or green often come next...
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If your a beginner it might take a while, but if you know how to fight and just want to learn a new move, it may be easy for you....
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