Me And My Karate By Emily Davies

About my karate I have done karate for 8/9 years. I have done karate for 8/9 years. I do karate two nights a week. I do karate two nights a week. I am a black belt. I am a black belt. I have been a black belt for almost 3 years. I have been a black belt for almost 3 years. I was ten when I got my black belt. I was ten when I got my black belt. My sensei is called Amanda. My sensei is called Amanda.

The belts whiteyellowgreen Blue orange Purplebrownblack

The karate rainbow (the reasons we do karate) Self defence Self defence To keep fit / healthy To keep fit / healthy To develop our character To develop our character

Core values Character - To be a better person Character - To be a better person Sincerity - To be truthful to one's self and each other Sincerity - To be truthful to one's self and each other Effort - To try hard in all things Effort - To try hard in all things Etiquette - To treat each other with respect Etiquette - To treat each other with respect Self Control - To control yourself in moments of confrontation Self Control - To control yourself in moments of confrontation Dedication - To attend training and persevere in all that you do Dedication - To attend training and persevere in all that you do All these things are written on our flag that is displayed at the front of the dojo. (where we train) All these things are written on our flag that is displayed at the front of the dojo. (where we train)

The history of karate The history of Karate is full of uncertainty and mythology. The history of Karate is full of uncertainty and mythology. It has been suggested that 1,500 years ago a young Buddhist monk (Bodhidharma) invented a method of self-defence that was possibly the original form of Karate during the 5th or 6th Century AD. It has been suggested that 1,500 years ago a young Buddhist monk (Bodhidharma) invented a method of self-defence that was possibly the original form of Karate during the 5th or 6th Century AD. Travelling from India to China through the Himalayas, he used his hands to defend himself against wild life and hostile natives. His religion prevented him from carrying (and using?) weapons. Travelling from India to China through the Himalayas, he used his hands to defend himself against wild life and hostile natives. His religion prevented him from carrying (and using?) weapons. Once in China, he blended in with the local residents, and developed a system of exercises and physical techniques of Yoga, which consisted of stretching postures and deep breathing. Once in China, he blended in with the local residents, and developed a system of exercises and physical techniques of Yoga, which consisted of stretching postures and deep breathing. Eventually, his system developed into a very strong martial art that gave those who practiced it, strength and confidence. Eventually, his system developed into a very strong martial art that gave those who practiced it, strength and confidence.

weapons Training with weapons is called Kubudo Training with weapons is called Kubudo Bo:6 foot wooden staff Bo:6 foot wooden staff Bo Han Bo: short wooden staff Han Bo: short wooden staff Kama: Sickles used as a pair Kama: Sickles used as a pair Kama

Weapons (continued) Nunchaku: Wooden sticks joined by Nunchaku: Wooden sticks joined by Nunchaku a cord or chain a cord or chain Sai: Fork-like metal weapon Sai: Fork-like metal weapon Sai used as a pair used as a pair Tonfa: Wooden short stick with Tonfa: Wooden short stick with Tonfa extra handle, used as a pair extra handle, used as a pair Shinai: Bamboo sword Shinai: Bamboo sword Shinai Bokken: Wooden sword Bokken: Wooden sword Bokken