Whilst the roots of Karate stretch back as far as 2000BC, present day studies will probably be the most interested in the development of the Art during this century. It is said that in the early 1900’s Karate was introduced in mainland Japan from the island of the Okinawa in Gishan Funikowshi. From Japan the art of Karate has spread throughout the world until it has become one of the world’s greatest sports.
Karate as a Martial Art combines smooth, flowing, evasive movements with sudden hand strikes. In Karate the emphasis is on power. With its vast range of kicks, hand strikes and escape techniques, Karate also covers a broad spectrum of self defence and, as such, has an obvious attraction to men, women, and children of all ages.
Some of the benefits that can be derived from the regular practice of Karate, by people of all ages, regardless of gender are: