What is KarateKarate is a Japanese word which means "empty hand". It is an art making effective use of the body for defensive purposes. The ultimate aim of karate is perfection of character through training and strict disciplining of mind and body. In the 192's, Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1955) observed that the art had developed a Japanese/Okinawa character. Thus the Japanese way of writing Karate was more appropriate. Furthermore, he recommended that the art should be labelled Empty Hand since the weapons used by a Karate-ka (a karate practitioner) were his natural weapons, viz., hands, arms, body, legs, feet and brain. As well as being an excellent means of self defence, karate is an ideal form of exercise. It develops strength, speed, co-ordination and alertness. |
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