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Karate Do is [
kara- empty () te-hand , () do-way ] an empty-handed
Art of self-defense inwhich the arms and legs are systematically trained and an enemy
attacking by surprise can be controlled by a demonstration of strength like that of using
actual weapons. Karate dois exercisethrough which the karateka masters all body movements,
such as bending , jumping and balancing , by learningto movelimbs and body backward and
forward left and right,up anddown, freely and uniformly.
Training transforms various parts of the body into weapons to be used freely and effectively.
The qualitynecessary to accomplish this is self control.To become a victor,one must first
overcome hisown self.The techniques of karate doare well controlled according to the
karateka's will power and are directed at the target accurately and spontaneously.

Deciding who is the winner and who is the loser is not the ultimate objective.Karate do is a
martial art for thedevelopment of
character through training,so that the karateka can
surmount any obstacle,tangible or intangible.

What is karate?
Karate is a martial art and system of self-defence that originated hun-dreds of years
ago in Okinawa, but was greatly influenced by an even older tradition from China.
Literally, “karate-do” means “
the way of the empty hand,” referring to the fact that its
practitioners use no weapons to attack and defend, but only the hands, feet, and body.
Yet karate is much more than merelyphysical. It is founded on a grand philosophical and
spiritual tradition based on Bushido and Zen Buddhistprinciples. Through hard training and
practice, karate develops not only the body,but also the mind and character.

Bushido: The Way of the Samurai
Bushidō (武士道), meaning "the way of the warrior", is a name in common usage since the
late 19th century which is used to describe a uniquelyJapanese code of conduct adhered to
by
SAMURAI since the feudal medieval period. This code is said to have emphasized virtues
such as loyalty, honor, obedience, duty,filial piety,and self-sacrifice

Bushido is based on seven essential principles

1. Rectitude 正義 seigi The right decision and rectitude

JAPANES SAMURAI
2. Courage 勇気 yuki Bravery and heroism
3. Benevolence jin Compassion and benevolence to all
4. Respect 礼儀 reigi Courtesy and right action
5. Honesty makoto Truthfulness and utter sincerity
6. Honor 名誉 meiyo Honor and glory
7. Loyalty 忠義 chugi Devotion and loyalty

Martial spirit and courage were, of course, essential aspects of Bushido. But for the samurai,
Bushido's highestgoal was completevirtue in thought and action. Each samurai followed a carefully
designed regimen of polite ceremony and etiquette intended to promote such virtue.
With its emphasis on prescribed form, Bushido helped the samurai harmonize mind with body, enabling
themto maintain a certain calmness, or heijoshin (literally, "ordinary everyday mind"), even in the face
of hardship.Sincerity, kindness, honesty, filial piety and honor all formed part of the core of Bushido.
And they were the seed from which the karate tradition grew. These attributes, and the wisdom,
understanding and peaceful strength they promote, are some of karate's greatest benefits.
They are also among Japan's greatest gifts to the world.

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