Today, it is a lethal art of unarmed combat as well as a superb system of achieving physical fitness and mental discipline. Modern karate is a holistic self-defence system that encompasses flexibiltiy, body conditioning, dexterity and meditation. Modern Japansese karate originated from Okinawa in the 13th century. It was a defence method inspired by the Chinese and later developed by Japanese peasants. Borne from the prohibition of weapons in the country under a warlord, the next two centuries saw its popularity rapidly growing as the common folk began to practice bare-handed combat and developed weapons from farming tools like the nunchakus .
Every move is based on sound physical and physiologial principals.
By combining speed and effective application of technique, a well-trained apprentice can deliver devestating blows to his opponent s vital areas while defending himself effectively. Skills such as blocking, punching, striking, kicking and throwing are central to the martial art. Despite being an aggressive sport, karate is not as violent as you think. Karate is held by the principle where There is no first attack. It begins with a defensive posture and in an advent of a real fight, it inculcates the philosophy to avoid conflict altogether.