Karate is one of the most renowned and popular form of martial arts. It originated from Japan and has spread all over the world. Karate classes are conducted in what is called a “Dojo,” which is a Japanese term for training area. But karate can be practiced anywhere. Karate means “empty handed” which means using the body as a weapon.
Karate lessons do not only teach self defense but also the strengthen body and train the practitioner in the correct body posture. At the begining Karate lessons teach the students about the basic linear movements and as the practitioner advances in the art of Karate the Karate lessons teach him/her about combining the linear and circular moves to get an advantage over the opponent. All the Karate lessons can be segregated in five basic moves which are: Single strike Multiple strike Soft strike Hard strike Long strike Short strike