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Karate originated on the island of Okinawa and was heavily influenced by Chinese martial arts. It is considered a way of life that emphasizes self-defense without weapons. Gichin Funakoshi is considered the father of modern karate and helped establish the Japan Karate Association along with Masatoshi Nakayama. There are five main karate styles and lists of basic katas and 20 principles that emphasize courtesy, control, and constant practice.

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Karate originated on the island of Okinawa and was heavily influenced by Chinese martial arts. It is considered a way of life that emphasizes self-defense without weapons. Gichin Funakoshi is considered the father of modern karate and helped establish the Japan Karate Association along with Masatoshi Nakayama. There are five main karate styles and lists of basic katas and 20 principles that emphasize courtesy, control, and constant practice.

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Name: Leonimar S.

Bernido PE 4 - R

Karate , translates to "empty hand" implies weaponless self-defence . "Do" means "way of
life". Thus "Karate-Do" means to practise the art of karate as a way of life.
In its current form, karate is less than 200 years old however it has roots that date back
thousands of years. The art originated on the island of Okinawa and in its early form was
heavily influenced by ancient Chinese martial arts, collectively known as kung fu.
Gichin Funakoshi is the father of modern Karate
Masatoshi Nakayama and Gichin Funakoshi are the founder of Japan Karate Association.
The five styles of karate are Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Wado-Ryu, Shito Ryu, and Shorei Ryu.
The five basic katas are Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian
Godan.
Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho, Kanku Dai, Kanku Sho,
Hangetsu, Goju Shi Ho Dai, Goju Shi Ho Sho, Enpi, Jion, Jiin, Jitte, Meikyo, Niju Shi Ho,
Wankan, Gankaku, Sochin, Chinte, Unsu

20 principles in Karate.
1. Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy.
2. There is no first attack in karate.
3. Karate is an aid to justice.
4. First control yourself before attempting to control others.
5. Spirit first, technique second.
6. Always be ready to release your mind.
7. Accidents arise from negligence.
8. Do not think that karate training is only in the dojo.
9. It will take your entire life to learn karate; there is no limit.
10. Put your everyday living into karate and you will find "Myo" (subtle secrets).
11. Karate is like boiling water. If you do not heat it constantly, it will cool.
12. Do not think that you have to win, think rather that you do not have to lose.
13. Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable ones.
14. The battle is according to how you move guarded and unguarded (move according to
your opponent).
15. Think of your hands and feet as swords.
16. When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. It is your
behavior that invites trouble from them.
17. Beginners must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the
advanced.
18. Practicing a kata is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another.
19. Do not forget to correctly apply: strength and weakness of power, stretching and
contraction of the body and slowness and speed of techniques.
20. Always think and devise ways to live the 20 Principles every day.

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