Here’s two questions frequently asked by beginners regarding kata: “It’s a bit like choreography without music isn’t it?” and “What exactly does it mean?” Surely it has to have some meaning because otherwise we’d just be prancing around to no music in white pyjamas which would be very weird. If I’m honest, I never understood
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All clubs are run with rules and guidelines so that everybody gets along. Most rules/guidelines which apply to karate clubs are really just common sense and, in our club, it has never been an issue before where I’ve felt the need to explain in detail how students should behave. Recent events have shown that some guidance is
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Karate can offer a wide range of benefits for adults, both physically and mentally. Here are some of the key advantages: Physical Fitness: Karate is an excellent way to improve your overall physical fitness without the monotony of going to the gym. It involves cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance. Regular training can lead
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The reason why karate is a beloved art form and way of life is because of the beautiful paradox that it presents. Karate is about learning to fight so that you don’t have to. The crucial lesson that karate-do teaches is for one to learn how to master his or her own self. It’s about
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