Karate

Karate

a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements

“empty hands”

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Gichin Funakoshi

the father of modern karate

Daruma

founded Zen Buddhism in Western India

Ekkin-Kyo

Daruma wrote this book and this book is also considered as the first bookn on Karate of all time

STRAIGHT PUNCH

Known as chokh Zuki in Japanese, or more commonly as the jab, is the most basic punch there is in karate.

FRONTLUNGE PUNCH

Known as Oi-Zuku in Japanese, this punch starts by stepping into a front stance, or zenkutsu Dachu, with the punching leg.

FRONT KICK

One of the basic kicks in karate, known as Mae Geru in Japanese.

ROUNDHOUSE KICK

Known as mawashi Geri in Japanese, a rapid kick that gains power through rotation of the hips.

SIDE STANCE

This stance is performed by keeping the feet wide and parallel, and keeping most of your weight in your lower body.

BACK STANCE

one of the three basic stances, also known as Kokutso Dachu in Japanese

FRONT STANCE

The last of the three basic stance is also known as Zenkutsu Dachu in Japanese.

DOWN BLOCK

also known as Gedan Barai in Japanese, is one of the basic blocks in Karate.

straight punch, front line punch, front kick, roundhouse kick, side stance, back stance, front stance, down block

what are the basic skills and techniques of karate

Karate Belts

the color of the belts represents the skill level of the athlete

Karate Chest Protectors

cover and protect your upper body

Gi/Uniform

The traditional Uniform that athletes wear when participating in karate

Karate Gloves

helping to prevent the wrist from being sprained and broken at every impact.

Karate Shin Pads

It protects your feet and your opponent's lower legs from injury.

Karate Focus Mitt

A special gloves with a padded front that are used in training.

Karate Hand Guards

It meant primarily to protect your fists from injury when practing.

Karate Headgear

It protects the most important and sensitive part of our body.

Karate Mouthguard

shield your teeth, gums, and jaw from damage in high-contact sports like karate.

Karate Rib Guard

protects one's ribs from injury during sparring and competition.

Karate Jockstrap

used to protect the groin area from injury.

Karate Nunchucks

are one of the most popular weapons utilized in karate.

Karate Belts, Karate Chest Protectors, Gi/Uniform, Karate Gloves, Karate Shin Pads, Karate Focus Mitt, Karate Hand Guards, Karate Headgear, Karate Mouthguard, Karate Rib Guard, Karate Jockstrap, Karate Nunchucks

What are the equipment of karate