Karate
Karate may be defined as a weaponless means of self defense. It consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body to their maximum advantage. Karate practice is divided into: Kihon (drilling of stances, blocks, punches, strikes and kicks),
Kata (pre-arranged forms simulating combat situations), and
Kumite (
sparring). In each category, the beginner is given instruction at the most basic level until the techniques become spontaneous. As the student progresses technically, he or she progresses physically as well, and advanced practices demand greater stamina. At this stage, the student becomes involved with more intricate and difficult katas and more dynamic forms of
kumite. As the student approaches black belt level, technique, stamina, speed, and coordination become natural as a result of strong practice. It is at this stage that the
serious student discovers that his or her study of
karate has only just begun. The object of true karate practice is the perfection of oneself through the perfection of the art.
Karate
by Shard on Mar 01, 2005 09:32:29
The art of kicking major ass.
Karate originated in
Okinawa, developed by peasants who were forbidden from carrying
bladed weapons, as a method of defense against armored samurai. The classical style is characterized by very hard, short, “square” movements, as opposed to the “circular” movements of traditional Chinese kung fu, or the “long” strikes of
Tae Kwon Do. Karate has since moved from Okinawa to Japan, and then on to the Western world after the U.S. occupation following WW2. Since then many “fake” styles have cropped up all over the world, based on traditional
karate but lacking the proper techniques to generate power.
Example:
A: "fear my
1337 karate skillz!"
B: "Hate to break it to ya, but that ain't karate."
Karate
by bebo on Jun 01, 2005 08:35:13
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n.
A Japanese art of self-defense (that does not work unless the person you are fighting stands still) in which sharp blows and kicks are administered to pressure-sensitive points on the body of an opponent.
Example:
Lady: Oh my somebody just stole
my purse!
Bad Guy:
Shut the fuck up bitch! You dont got enough money in this purse!
Fat Out Of Shape Karate Guy: I am a black belt in Karate! Stand still so I can hit you and save this woman purse!
Bad Guy: How about I beat you with my boxing skills?
*Bad Guy beats the shit out of Fat Out Of Shape Karate Guy*
Fat Guy: Maybe I should learn a new self-defense, maybe one that works?