Karate history and tradition

Karate is the art of self defense and counter attack without weapons. It is a Japanese word and in her native language literally means "empty hands". The history of karate is a fascinating subject. Karate as a method of self defense is emergence of hundreds of years ago in Japan. Originally, Karate (or earlier, Ju-jitsu) was practiced only by the nobility in Japan and in particular by the Samurai. The techniques were kept secret. The hoi polloi was denied the knowledge. It was a form of superiority that higher class can demonstrate to the ordinary people to prove that they are superior physical-even without weapons were!

The size and weight of your opponent can be used against him.Even a large 250-pound brute can be felled by a smaller, lighter man that the principles of karate. The Karate man knows the pressure points and focal point nerve centres of are bigger, heavier opponent-and strikes on this pressing point.

To quote from the encyclopedia Brittanica "several of these sensitive places, for example, the partially exposed nerve popularly known as the" funny-bone "and the complex of nerves in the stomach, called the solar plexus, elbow are known by the European Parliament, but the ju-jitsu expert is familiar with many others that after the compression of beaten or chokes, cause temporary paralysis of a more or less complete character.

Places like the arm pit, the ankle and wrist bones, the tendon runs down of the ear, the "Adam's Apple" and the nerves of the upper arm. In the fight against serious almost a keep or attack is resorted to, and a broken or badly sprained limb is the least that can happen to the victim. ... "

Karate was taught to the special imperial guards that protected from the Emperor of Japan. During the second world war were special Japanese shock troops taught the secrets of karate. By the end of the global conflict, were thousands of Japanese line troops accelerated courses given in karate, helping them overcome their physical and weight handicaps in hand combat with the enemy.

Karate history continued on through the 1940s. Many an ex-GI in the Pacific Theater of Operations, can tell you how even a measly Japanese soldier superhuman performance could perform. Karate is faster than judo, faster than ju-jitsu and deadlier than both! That's why Karate, when mastered, must be used with reservation and restraint.Karate should never be used as an aggressive action, but only to defend yourself against an attacker.

Karate is very dynamic and uses hundreds of body muscles.It helps develop body balance, posture, agility, coordination, and grace. In fact, Karate so popular in Japan today that thousands of women and teenagers are studying. in addition to its defensive qualities is the ideal exercise for their figures-keep them trim and lean.Many schools and universities in America today consider Karate to add to the curriculum.

Will you "that" with me?Suppose if you get home from work one night walks, a picture of a dark alley jumps and rope you arm behind your back.He threatens you. what work do you do?
For example, suppose you are walking with a female companion and she's insulted by a tough-looking hair.The roughneck is about 6 feet 4 inches tall, has large, sinewy arms and makes use of profanity that might even be a tough Marine sergeant blush! what work do you do?

Your answer might be "that's never happened to me.Anyway, that's what we have police for "but remember that an attacker or a thief never attacks if the law around. only when he thinks you that only, unarmed, will he strike. and the difficult hombre will only be a good idea when he thinks he is bigger and bigger than you. of course, you can't walk the streets armed, such as the cowboys in the old West, but with a knowledge of karate you your hands, feet and elbows in powerful weapons immediately!

Karate history and practice of karate can never ending topics of research. take every opportunity to learn more!