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What is Karate do

Karate-Do Means

  1. Kara = Empty
  2. Te = Hands
  3. Do = Way or Path
  4. Karate = Empty hand defense

Karate is one of those very few oriental Martial Arts that has a deep rooted philosophy behind its practice & application. It is the ultimate art of unarmed combat as well as being a superb system of achieving physical fitness & control. For just good exercise, Karate ranks among the best, because it utilizes all parts of the body & keeps them in tone. Karate is always challenging, stimulating & especially purposeful.

One of its greatest attributes is that anyone, irrespective of size, age or sex can practice the art according to his own capabilities or in spite of his handicaps. True Karate is a physical art, a technique of self-defense, self-discipline & healthy sport.

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