SELF-DEFENSE / MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASS Instructed by: Jeremy Wilson

KARATE

Karate – A Brief History The origin of karate dates back more than a thousand years, the early form of karate was developed in China and was known as "Sho Lin boxing" or Sho Lin Kung Fu. Eventually many of the methods that made up Sho Lin boxing found their way to Okinawa where they were referred to as "China Hand" by the indigenous martial artists.   Sho Lin monks

Karate – A Brief History Cont. These methods were mixed with the indigenous Okinawan martial arts of "Te" for striking and "Tegumi" for grappling along with other martial art influences from the surrounding neighbours (countries). Okinawan karate incorporated many different types of martial arts into its syllabus, it had a mixture of stand up striking methods using most parts of the body as a weapon including grappling and throws that today are more synonymous with wrestling, judo, jujitsu and aikido. There were also other out side influences from south east asia, including Thai boxing, jujitsu etc. which all helped to developed karate in to a dynamic, effective and systematic martial art for self defense on the island of Okinawa.

Karate – A Brief History Cont. Karate was first introduced to the main land (Japan) and the Japanese public first in 1917 and then again by invitation in 1922 it was well received with plenty of interest shown in this newly introduced Okinawan martial art. In both 1917 and 1922 the man most responsible for introducing karate to the mainland (Japan) was Funakoshi Gichin sensei, who is also credited with the title of "father of modern karate" on the mainland because of this achievement. Further refining in Japan produced karate-do the martial art as we know it today, and the meaning of the word karate was changed by Funakoshi sensei from meaning China hand to empty hand, Funakoshi sensei also changed kata names and techniques.

Sensei Funakoshi makiwara practice

Famous Quotes

Famous Quotes

Karate Styles The World Karate Federation recognizes five main styles of karate. 1. Shotokan ryu 2. Shotokai 3. Goju ryu 4. Shito ryu 5. Wado ryu The World Union of Karate-do Federations (WUKF), recognizes these styles of karate. 1. Gōjū-ryū,  2. Shitō-ryū,  3. Shōtōkan-ryū,  4. Wadō-ryū,  5. Shōrin-ryū,  6. Uechi-ryū,  7. Kyokushinkai,  8. Budōkan.

Karate-Gohon Barai Start Position. Advance forward using bow stance with downward blocks. (4 reps) Turn around and repeat (4 reps) Turn around, do 1 more and then feet together close. https://www.clubnahakaratedo.com/basic-blocks-punches-and-kicks.html

Karate-Age Uke Start Position. Advance forward using bow stance with 1 downward & 3 upward blocks. (4 reps total) Turn around and repeat. (4 reps total) Turn around, do 1 more downward block and then feet together close. https://www.clubnahakaratedo.com/basic-blocks-punches-and-kicks.html

Karate-Choku Tsuki Start Position. Standing position 6 twisting punches. Yell “ha” on last punch. Arms to sides ready position. Standing position 6 twisting punches “faster”, and “ha”. Arms to sides done. https://www.clubnahakaratedo.com/basic-blocks-punches-and-kicks.html

Karate-Mae Geri Start Position. Advance forward bow stance & Left downward block. Arms to sides ready 3 snap kicks advancing. Turn around & repeat. (left downward block then 3 snap kicks.) Turn around 1 more left downward block. Feet together close. https://www.clubnahakaratedo.com/basic-blocks-punches-and-kicks.html

Karate-KATA-Kihon Nidan https://www.clubnahakaratedo.com/basic-blocks-punches-and-kicks.html

Horse, Cat Stance, Bow Stance Karate Stances Horse, Cat Stance, Bow Stance

Karate in the 2020 Olympics The Karate competitions at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will feature eight events. It will be the debut appearance of karate in the Olympics. Karate is part of the 2020 programme as one of five sports added specifically for 2020 rather than as a permanent sport. Two disciplines karate will be featured. Kumite ("grappling hands") is the sparring discipline and will have three weight classes each for men and women. Kata (martial arts) is the form discipline and will have one event each for men and women. Every event will consist of 10 competitors. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate_at_the_2020_Summer_Olympics

WEEKLY REVIEW What do you remember from class today? 1 2 3 What do you remember from class today? What technique did you learn this week? What key concept did you learn today in class?