The History of Karate
Many centuries ago there was a chain of small islands known as Ryu Kyu located off the Japanese mainland. The natives of Ryu Kyu practiced an unarmed fighting style known simply as 'te' meaning 'hand'. Ryu Kyu now known as Okinawa was one day invaded by the Japanese and the Okinawans had become prisoners in their own land. They were oppressed by their conquerors who had also banned them from using weapons. The Japanese soldiers murdered and plundered to their own liking, and
The Benefits of Martial Arts Training
Martial Arts training is a long proven means of attaining physical fitness. Beginners are coached so that they can reach to their full physical potential in order to supplement the technical aspects of their training, and eventually they learn to push themselves. Exercise and by extension, Martial Arts training is for everyone! Muscle strengthening activities and flexibility development tend to reduce the risk injury in every day life, from 'pulling' a muscle, to fracturing b