KARATE KUDOS

  Abdominal Breathing Techniques Diaphragmatic  breathing is  used in traditional Chinese and Japanese martial arts, but unfortunately,  I think   most    martial    artists don’t     realize the full measure of  how valuable this really is regarded    not only  the  practice of    kata    but karate in general.  One of the    most critical aspects    of kata is proper breathing.  A kata without    proper breathing won’t have power, snap, and  explosiveness; it will feel weak. When    the    mind    stops  overthinking, when the thoughts are getting out of the way,  proper breathing naturally sinks in. The breath becomes  slower, more powerful, and the body adjusts by automatically exhaling  at the end    of  a  technique, resulting in an important  increase  in  strength,  energy, and    stability.   Kata like sanshin   use very deep, audible abdominal breaths, synchronized  with footwork and  hand      movemen

Karate can be practiced as an art, self-defense, or as a combat sport. Traditional karate places emphasis on self-development. Modern Japanese style training emphasizes the psychological elements incorporated into a proper kokoro (attitude) such as perseverance, fearlessness, virtue, and leadership skills. Sport karate places emphasis on exercise and competition. Weapons are an important training activity in some styles of karate. Karate training is commonly divided into three: 1.            Kihon (basics or fundamentals), 2.            Kata (forms), and 3.            Kumite (sparring). Self-defense is not the only motive behind karate. It is not just for learning; it’s also great for our overall health and well-being. It tunes our body, mind, and soul spiritually with perfect practice. What I have learned in class can easily be applicable in real life; I experience it. I shall not just learn about ways to defend against an attack on the street or in other situations, we wi