Category Archives: Karate

How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Karate Class

Karate, Karate Training
So, you have decided to enrol your child in karate. Their first-ever class may be quite intimidating as the environment is new, but very soon they will get acquainted with the gym and their drills. To help students and their parents better understand what karate classes for kids entail, we have put together this guide on what to expect from their first one. How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Karate Class Do you remember when your child walked for the first time? Or their first day at Read more [...]

4 Styles of Karate Training (And How They Differ)

Karate
Karate is a martial art first developed in Okinawa, Japan. It was introduced in a period when Okinawans were barred from owning weapons, leading them to learn how to defend themselves with their bodies. The term 'karate' means empty hand ('kara' – empty; 'te' – hand), and the practice has evolved greatly over the years. There are dozens of styles being taught at MMA and karate training classes around the world, and within those styles are many variations. Let's take a quick look at four Read more [...]

Difference between Traditional Karate and Sport Karate

Karate
Before selecting a karate school for your child, make sure you know and understand which form of karate you’re enrolling him/her into. Generally speaking, there are two different types of karate classes, traditional karate and sport karate. Both types involve learning fighting techniques, but they differ in many other aspects. Traditional karate emphasizes self-development (budo), whereas sport karate emphasizes exercise and competition. Here are the key differences between the two. History Read more [...]