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Updated on: August 13, 2007

THE BENEFITS OF KARATE

KARATE is the ultimate in unarmed self-defence.

KARATE is one of the most balanced ways of keeping in good physical shape.

KARATE, with certain limitations for safety, has become a thrilling competitive sport.

KARATE is an art form through which one can express his or her individuality.

KARATE establishes a sense of contact with one's body -- contact often lost in western                    education and thought.

KARATE is a means of developing friendships.

KARATE at its best builds mind, body and spirit.

KARATE develops self confidence, self discipline and self esteem.

The Three Techniques Used In Learning Karate

KATA

Kata is a prearranged sequence of defensive and offensive movements.

(The secrets of Karate are hidden in those beautiful compositions of lethal movements).

KUMITE

Kumite is paired applications of Karate techniques in prearranged and free flowing combat.

KOBUDO

Kobudo is the art of Okinawan weaponry, weapons adapted from Okinawan farm tools.

Itosu-kai Karate is foremost in teaching Kobudo.

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