Karate is the art of unarmed self defense. Karate-do is a Japanese phrase meaning kara - empty, te - hand, do - way, or the way of the empty hand. The body as a whole is used as weapon through techniques of punching, kicking, striking & blocking. There is no bonding of age or gender in getting training of Karate. Of primary importance in the study of Karate are form, balance, speed, kime (explosive concentration of power), rhythm and timing. The quality to accomplish this is self-control. To become a victor, one must first overcome one's self.
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