Instilling self-discipline, respect through Karate
In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport. This traditional Japanese martial art, focused on strikes and kicks, uses two competition formats. Kumite is a type of non-contact sparring, while kata are set sequences of techniques performed solo. Modern Japanese karate has its roots in the traditional Okinawan martial art, where the emphasis is mostly on learning kata. A traditional karate practitioner never strikes first, and since the art trains self discipline and a spirit of respect for others, it’s often taught in schools, especially in Okinawa.
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In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport. This traditional Japanese martial art, focused on strikes and kicks, uses two competition formats. Kumite is a type of non-contact sparring, while kata are set sequences of techniques performed solo. Modern Japanese karate has its roots in the traditional Okinawan martial art, where the emphasis is mostly on learning kata. A traditional karate practitioner never strikes first, and since the art trains self discipline and a spirit of respect for others, it’s often taught in schools, especially in Okinawa.
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00:00 (KARATE)
00:04 In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport.
00:16 This traditional Japanese martial art
00:23 emphasises strikes and kicks.
00:26 (KARATE)
00:30 In sport karate, two competition formats are used.
00:35 Kumite is a type of sparring.
00:40 Points are gained by attacking the chin or body.
00:43 It looks as if they make contact,
00:46 but all blows are pulled before they hit.
00:49 The other format is kata.
00:56 These are choreographed sequences of techniques.
00:58 Unlike kumite, kata are practised without a partner.
01:06 Instead, each fixed set of movements
01:14 is performed while visualising an opponent.
01:16 Points are given for displaying precision and power.
01:23 (OKINAWA)
01:27 The island of Okinawa lies in the far south of Japan.
01:33 Modern Japanese karate has its roots
01:38 in the traditional Okinawan martial art.
01:41 In Okinawa, the main emphasis is on kata.
01:51 In principle, every kata begins by neutralising an attacker.
01:55 For example, look at the way his right hand moves.
02:02 This is a technique to intercept and deflect a strike.
02:08 After defending himself, he then uses the minimum force needed
02:14 to subdue his attacker.
02:17 (OKINAWAN KARATE)
02:21 Okinawan karate is a martial art based on defence.
02:25 A traditional karate practitioner never strikes first.
02:32 Our goal isn't to destroy an opponent, it's simply to subdue him.
02:37 At its heart, Okinawan karate is a way to discipline yourself
02:40 and train your character.
02:43 Because karate is an excellent means to develop self-discipline,
02:47 it's often taught in schools.
02:50 In Okinawa, over 80% of middle schoolers take karate classes.
02:57 This has far more than just physical benefits.
03:03 It strengthens their powers of concentration and fortitude.
03:11 The most important thing they learn from karate is the concept of rei.
03:15 Rei means always showing respect and gratitude to others.
03:20 That's why karate class begins with a bow.
03:24 Karate gives them a natural sense of courtesy and respect
03:31 that will serve them well throughout life.
03:35 What karate has taught me is the importance of always having
03:40 good manners and showing gratitude to other people.
03:43 Karate teaches you to think about the other person
03:47 and be aware of their feelings.
03:49 And I learned how important it is to greet people correctly.
03:52 The more you discipline and strengthen yourself in karate,
03:57 the more you learn respect for others.
04:00 This is the spirit we hope karate training will nurture in our students.
04:05 The more powerful you become as a person,
04:08 the more important it is to develop a humble attitude.
04:11 Polishing and refining physical skills,
04:15 we refine our character too.
04:17 This is the essence of karate.
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