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Karate Komments

By Jim Riddell
Seaway Valley Karate Club

The martial arts and Karate in
particular are a great way to stay
active. Many people, however,
hold-off from getting involved
because they have questions and
don’t know who to ask in order to
get the answers. In this article, I
have attempted to answer some of
the more common questions.

How does Karate differ from
other martial arts?

There are more similarities
between the various arts than there
are differences. They are all designed
as self- defense for the practitioner –
the difference is where the emphasis
is placed. Judo and Jiu-Jitsu focus
on throws, grappling, and joint-
locks. Tae Kwon Do, having many Karate has something to offer just about anyone, regardless of how old you are. Photo supplied by Seaway
Karate Club.
similar techniques to Karate, places
an emphasis on kicks and mobility. consume. The exercises and drills and focus changes and they become
Karate has fewer kicks than Tae of any martial art will increase interested in different aspect of the didn’t come from the martial arts
Kwon Do, but concentrates more endurance, strength and flexibility. sport. Over the years, I have seen is very applicable – “If you are
on blocks, counters, and vital point This, combined with a commitment some “passive” individuals that unwilling to learn, no one can help
striking. to a healthy dietary plan, can make discovered a side of themselves that you. If you are determined to learn,
no one can stop you.” A Black belt
this goal achievable. A motivating they never thought existed.
Will my child become more is just a White belt that never quit.
factor that can help you to succeed
aggressive if he/she takes Karate? I am not (or never was) a very
with Karate, where other attempts If you would like to know
good athlete, is it possible for me to
Any good martial arts program may have failed, is the progressive ever earn a Black belt? more about what Karate has
will stress that techniques learned belt system. This can help the to offer, you can contact me at
in class are to be used only to get student maintain a constant goal It certainly is possible. Many jim@seawaykarateclub.com.
out of a serious situation. They are oriented focus. Karate styles are largely based
not for use at school or at any group on gross motor skills, which are
Do I have to compete to advance
activities with their peers. Over simple, whole body movements,
in belt rank?
time as the child progresses, he/she easily retained under stress. Through
will not only gain self-confidence No one is forced to compete repetition and over time these
and self-esteem, but his/her self- unless they choose to. For those movements get polished and many For a Safe Drive Home
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