A Brief History
You are going to learn one of the most effective and one of the oldest types of self-defence known. It is especially important for students to remember that karate is for self-defence and is not something to show off or seek confrontation with. At all times both during training and outside, you should be respectful with others. A little about Karate
The history of karate can be t
racked over 2000 years! Although it is now accepted as a Japanese art, it is a form of self-defence that originally came from India. Buddhist Monks, whose religion banned them from using any weapons, developed self-defence techniques using their feet and hands to protect themselves from robbers when they were on their travels. This was so effective, that other religious orders also developed self-defence style themselves. One of these was the famous Shaolin Temple in China. From the Shaolin Temple, a very disciplined and powerful style of self-defence was developed. Martial arts were shrouded in mystery and were treated as a part of religious belief. From those humble beginnings, some many hundreds of years ago, the now immensely popular sport of Karate has developed. Modern Karate is split into a number of different styles, all of which use similar techniques, but students should be careful to select a club and style that is properly registered and run by qualified instructors. Japan Karate Do Kieikai - Sri Lanka Branch
