Kihon, Kata And Kumite: The Three KS Of Karate

Author: Paul A. Walker The educational system often talks about the \'Three Rs\' of Reading Writing and Arithmetic. To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it can\'t spell! In Karate, however, we can spell, and the three Ks really are three Ks - Kihon, Kata and Kumite. Let\'s look at each one and explain what it is. Kihon means Basics. Basics are the fundamentals of our art or style. In Karate, basics are our punches, our kicks, our blocks, our strikes and our stances. In order to build a strong foundation for our karate we must drill and practice the basics constantly. The honing of our basic technique is the very essence of our training and must be taken seriously in order to progress to a high level of skill....

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Starting To Learn Karate Is Just The Start

Author: Paul Campbell Karate as a discipline is more than a form of martial arts; it\'s a way of living. The various advantages of Karate are: Karate increases the hand eye coordination and body reflexes. It enhances the ability to concentrate. Thus it can help students and adults in all areas of their life. Karate is an excellent form of exercise which can not only help reduce and maintain a healthy weight but also increase bodily flexibility. In current times when the crimes and assaults are increasing by the day, Karate gives you an invaluable training to help you defend yourself. Karate increases the positive attitude towards life and confidence of the practitioner. Nowadays, the hectic work life induces lot of stress that can deteriorate our physical and mental well being. Karate gives...

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