I noticed that each martial art has its own belt system, and was wondering how long it takes to get a black belt in karate. I did some research and here’s what I found. So, how long does it take to get a blackbelt in karate? The minimum time it could take is 3 and …
I’ve been into martial arts for some time, and I often gave karate a bad wrap once I learned about other martial arts. But, I later realized it’s actually very good for fighting. So, I thought I’d write this article to explain why karate is no joke. So, is karate a joke? Karate is no …
I’ve been learning about the differences between karate and kickboxing. I did some research and here’s what I found. So, what are the differences between karate and kickboxing? The differences between karate and kickboxing are where they’re from, in sport karate you’re not supposed to do damage with your strikes, in karate they wear a …
I’ve been learning about the origins of different martial arts and I suspected that karate was Japanese, but didn’t know its exact history. I thought it might be from China or Korea. So, I did some research, and here’s what I found. So, is karate Japanese or Chinese? Karate is Japanese in origin, and according …
I’ve done both karate and jiu jitsu, and I learned there are a bunch of differences between them. So, I put together this article to explain the differences between karate and jiu jitsu. So, what are the differences between karate and jiu jitsu? Karate is a striking martial art, whereas jiu jitsu is a grappling …
I used to do karate and currently do other martial arts. Over that time I’ve been learning about the pros and cons of the different martial arts. And I thought I’d put together to explain the advantages and disadvantages of karate. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of karate? The advantages are: You can …
I did karate for a few years and noticed that after new students have been training for a while their personality changes. They become more calm and confident, so I thought I’d write this article to explain how karate helps with anger. So, how does karate help with anger? Karate helps with anger by providing …
I’ve been learning about karate and wondered whether it’s good for toddlers. I did some research and here’s what I found. So, is karate good for toddlers? Karate isn’t good for toddlers until they reach about 2 years of age. Kids can begin to run around and do things like kick a ball at about …
I’ve been learning about the karate tournament circuit and wondered who the best karate fighter in the world is. I did some research and here’s what I found. There is a Karate World Championship held every year, and according to the most recent standings provided on their official website the best karate fighter in the …
I’m a little curious about the ways that karate chops are effective. So, I did some research, as well as drawing on all my karate experience, and here’s what I found. Karate chops are effective in the following ways: When the hands are strengthened you can strike the temple which can knockout your opponent You …