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Karate is a widely practiced martial art that is rich in history and tradition. In addition to teaching self-defense techniques, it also has many other known benefits that include: improving physical and mental health, building self-esteem, and strengthening self-confidence while providing an effective and enjoyable workout. Have we convinced you to sign up for karate classes yet? If so, here are five karate facts you should know before you learn karate. Origins: Karate is a martial art tha …

The Seishin Gi is a karate uniform with a fascinating backstory. According to Jesse Enkamp – karate blogger and self-titled “karate nerd” – his idea for the uniform came when he was discussing with his friend why there was no perfect karate uniform for true lovers of karate to wear. So, in a quest to create the “ultimate” karate gi, Jesse traveled to Okinawa – the birthplace of karate – to learn everything he could about gis. While there he …

History has been made and martial artists who train in Karate have an amazing opportunity ahead of them. Set your goals high, Karate will debut as an Olympic sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. This is exciting news for Karate and martial artists worldwide. As an Olympic sport, Karate will gain greater recognition on the world stage. It is especially fitting that the first Karate Olympics will be held in its birth country, Japan. Karate originated in the Okinawan Islands, where it was used a …