

There are five types of Karate techniques. Kata always starts with a “receiving (defensive posture)”. In Karate, there are two types of Karate: Kumite, in which you fight with your opponent and compete for points, and Kata, in which you compete for the beauty of your technique. The phrase “no first move in Karate” is also famous in Japan. Karate is characterized by the art of self-defense in order to protect oneself from an opponent’s attack. Later, Karate became popular among college students. In 1922, Jigoro Kano (founder of judo), who appreciated Funakoshi’s performance, did not hesitate to help popularize Karate. Gichin Funakoshi is said to be the man who promoted the development of Karate.

However, since the art was taught by word of mouth from master to disciple, there are few surviving books on the Karate, and the exact history is unknown. It is said that Karate is a combination of “tee” (hand), a martial art that originally existed, and Kenpo, which was introduced from China, and became “to-dee” (Karate). Karate, the martial art of controlling an opponent with a single blow with your bare hands, was born in the Ryukyu Islands (now Okinawa). Today, Karate is popular not only in Japan, but all over the world, and Karate practitioners have appeared in many cartoons and movies. It also serves as a rich human education that develops high moral values such as civility, courage, patience, and compassion through physical training and developing an attitude of respect for civility and tradition. Karate, which has been developed in the Japanese tradition, refines the mind through the practice of techniques.

There are many styles of Karate, and each style has different rules for matches. Karate is a martial art that originated in Japan and is characterized by striking techniques with the fists and feet.
