Techniques Karate is a linear martial art. It uses a wide variety of movements: kicks, punches, blocks, strikes, evasions and throws. Training focuses on having a strong offense and puts equal importance on the three areas of the art: basics, sparring and forms. Features • People who practice Karate use their hips to generate power. • Karate teaches a specific breathing technique. • Ranks, values and styles differ from organization to organization. • Karate, which can … [Read more...]

History of Karate Karate can be translated as “empty hand” which means that it is a martial art performed without weapons. While the history of Karate is somewhat vague, its ancient roots have been traced back to China in the 5th century B.C. The more modern form of Karate began in Okinawa, Japan during the late 1700s. There was a weapon ban in Okinawa at this time, so people had to come up with system of self defense that used empty hands – they combined aspects of Chinese … [Read more...]

All You need to know about kung fu. Some times called Gung Fu.   The History And Evolution of The Chinese Five Animal System The five animal system is the base for many of the self-defense systems of the Chinese. The system is derived of five animals that are consider classic and these are: The Snake The Tiger The Leopard The Dragon The Crane There are other styles practices that involves animals such as the praying mantis, monkey, and eagle; however, the original form of … [Read more...]

You should learn the art of self defenese in a safe and extremely respectful atmosphere. Did you know----- the true art of self defense has always had a history of emphasizing flight before fight!!! The moral erosion of the arts today has led most uniformed consumers to accept less than the above mentioned adage. They end up choosing schools that will train anyone and everyone regardless of intent or even criminal background, just as long as they pay!! At Bellevue's Academy of Kempo … [Read more...]

All about Karate lessons in Bellevue WA. Before you decide to train a martial art or get involved in a martial art school you need some basic information.  This page is all about Karate.  Classes, history, lessons and methods of teaching.  The best student is the one that is well prepared.  And the more educated you are about training karate the better prepared you will be when you start training. … [Read more...]