An Introduction To Karate Training

Karate is now one of the most well known forms of martial arts in the world. We could only theorize as to the reason but most likely because it possesses all the elements of a great martial art. Karate can help you to be physically and mentally fit, it could be a competitive sport and it can provide skills for self defense. Karate which is Japanese for empty hand brings together kicks, punches and strikes in an all around system that can be mastered by men, women and kids. This really is one of the few martial arts where the entire family can get involved. This article is going to give you a general introduction to what you can expect to find in a very good Karate class.

You'll find that there are different types of Karate with different focus on either strength or speed. A lot of Karate sessions begin with warm ups that include stretches and exercises. Even though we are all maybe drawn to being able to do spectacular kicks and moves, this does require a fair degree of flexibility. Thus, conditioning is critical and particular exercises are developed to help you to do the techniques of Karate. One of the benefits you will experience after just a couple of lessons is that you will feel fitter and much better.

After you have warmed up, you will start to perform several of the specific moves associated with Karate. Posture and precisely how you place your feet is a very important aspect and to make sure you are getting each part of the move right, you will sometimes practice a particular kick or punch several times. You'll typically be shown the move first by your trainer and then you get the chance to do this yourself. The regular repetition can help make the moves you learn become part of your instinct so that when you execute a particular strike, it all comes to you effortlessly.

Jeet Kune Do: The Martial Art of Bruce Lee Yet another aspect of Karate is what is known as "kata" which is simply executing a sequence of different moves in a combination of strikes, kicks and blocks. You'll see "kata" at any Karate event and you will learn how to do this as you gradually move up the grading system. Sometime during your lesson you'll also have a chance for some sparring with people of a similar experience to you. You can actually practice with a real person the techniques you have learned up to that period. The sparring will often only involve light contact but you will gain valuable experience of distance and angles when trying different types of strikes.

At the conclusion of the lesson, there will be even more stretching and a general cooling down. It is fair to say that each club will have their own way of doing things but in general this gives you an idea of what to expect if you join a Karate club.