THE KICKING WORLD OF

KARATE
The Physical and
Psychological Benefits of
Karate
By Spencer Heilig 2015 1st semester
Multidisciplinary ISM Mrs. Click
Some information in this presentation comes from
outside sources

WEEBLY

MENTOR VINCENT HOLMES

Owner of Clear Lake Martial Arts

Olympic Taekwon Do Fighter
American Martial Arts Hall of Fame member
3rd generation Karateka

CLEAR LAKE MARTIAL ARTS

HISTORY OF WADO KARATE

"THE HISTORY OF KARATE

IS NOT LONG

OKINAWA
Okinawa became an
important United States
military site and karate
became popular among
servicemen stationed there.
." HISTORY OF OKINAWA KARATE.

JAPAN VS OKINAWAN KARATE

Japanese

Okinawan karate is more personal being handed down in

the family taught in small groups while Japanese karate is
taught in large schools to large groups of people
Okinawan karate is more about self defense and
implements kobujutsu, while Japanese karate has more of
the sport concepts like sparring competitions

Okinawan

. "10 Differences Between Okinawan Karate & Japanese Karate."

OKINAWAN WEAPON BAN

Weapon ban in Okinawa around 1609 AD didnt allow
peasants to own any swords, bows, or rifles.
Was a major reason Karate was so popular among the poor.
Used as self defense against criminals and soldiers with
weapons
Kobujutsu (a martial arts style that uses discreet weapons like
bo staff and tonfa) was created during this period.

"Pengzhou, China
"The Staff: NOT an "Extension of
the Hand""

THE FANCY STUFF EXPLAINING THE FLYING SIDE KICKS AND THEIR USE

ALSO WHY KATA IS IMPORTANT

Have some pictures of flying side kicks and a short video of kata

Bunkai (analysis)
Explain bowing and other cultures of the dojo

TRADITIONAL PURPOSE OF KARATE

VS MODERN PURPOSE OF KARATE

 Meditation

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF KARATE

Reflexes

Techniques
Embeds the moves into your mind
Cardio and Strength

MEDITATION
Meditation is believed to allow a person to connect to their spirit and is used
hear the sound of one hand clapping
Lowers blood pressure
Increases immune system efficiency

Reduces stress and reaction to stressful situations is less severe. Meditation Health Benefits
and Stress Reduction.

SELF DEFENSE
Reflexes

Techniques and Form

Mushin (No mind)- Trains the mind on how to react properly and quickly to
specific attacks. A state of total awareness and reaction without thoughts
getting in the way "Mushin: The Mind without Mind."

CARDIO, STRENGTH, AND

EXERCISE
Increases Cardio Vascular capabilities

Increases Strength
Burns calories to help lose fat
Regular exercise has shown to improve your mood. Physical activity releases
endorphins which make you feel happy about yourself. "5 Exercise Benefits of Martial Arts."

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF
KARATE
Complex Attention

Social awareness
Confidence
Discipline

Respect
Dojo Kun
Bushido

Perfection of Participant

COMPLEX ATTENTION
Being able to focus in a stressful situation
There is an exercise where candles are placed by the sides of your head and
you are told to focus on a swinging pendulum in front of you. Any movement
of the head will result in burns so focus in this stressful situation is key

"Burning Out."

SOCIAL AWARENESS
Teaches you to be in tune and aware of your environment and the people
around you

CONFIDENCE
One of the most effective ways to banish fear is to repeatedly force yourself
to face what you're afraid of. Research has found that this repeated
exposure lowers the psychological fear response until it is more manageable
or in some cases gone. "The Science Of Conquering Your Fears

Feelings of stress can contribute to anxiety and feelings that lead to fear.
Meditation releases stress therefore relieving feelings of fear "The Science Of Conquering
Your Fears

We develop courage by performing courageous acts-Aristotle

DISCIPLINE
"When you Practice Wado-Ryu as a martial Art, it not only Means committing
yourself to the way of Wado-Ryu, but also committing Yourself to a Certain
way of Life, Which Includes "HARD TRAINING"; Overcoming Obstacles in Life
and finding the way to lead a healthy and meaningful existence in the time
you Have on this Planet "."

Shoshin Nagamine said "Karate may be considered as the conflict within

oneself or as a life-long marathon which can be won only through selfdiscipline, hard training and one's own creative efforts."HISTORY OF OKINAWA KARATE."

RESPECT
In a dojo you are expected to show constant respect to the sensei and to
your peers. This respect translates into your attitude and character outside of
the dojo

DOJO KUN (RULES OF THE DOJO)

1) Seek perfection of Character

2) Be faithful and dedicated in our study

3) Endeavor to excel
4) Respect others in and out of training

5) Refrain from violent behavior and be humble

"Dojo Kun."

BUSHIDO-WAY OF THE WARRIOR

"THE BUSHIDO CODE: THE EIGHT VIRTUES OF THE SAMURAI

1) Rectitude-Rectitude is ones power to decide upon a course of conduct

in accordance with reasonwithout Rectitude neither talent nor learning
can make the human frame into a samurai.
2) Courage-Perceiving what is right and doing it not reveals a lack of
Courage. In short, Courage is doing what is right.- Confucius
3) Benevolence- Love, generosity, affection, sympathy, and pity
4) Politeness-Politeness should be the expression of a benevolent regard for
the feelings of others

BUSHIDO- WAY OF THE WARRIOR

CONT.
"THE BUSHIDO CODE: THE EIGHT VIRTUES OF THE SAMURAI

5) Sincerity- Samurai believed men must grudge money, for riches hinder
wisdom Luxury was thought the greatest menace to manhood, and severe
simplicity was required of the warrior class
6) Honor- The sense of Honor, a vivid consciousness of personal dignity and
worth, characterized the samurai. He was born and bred to value the duties and
privileges of his profession. Fear of disgrace hung like a sword over the head of
every samurai
7) Loyalty- Remaining loyal to those you are indebted Loyalty to a superior was
the most distinctive virtue of the feudal era.

8) Character and Self control- Bushido teaches men that morals have an
absolute standard Whats right is right, and whats wrong is wrong. The
difference between good and bad and between right and wrong are givens, not
arguments subject to discussion or justification, and a man should know the
difference.

PERFECTION OF PARTICIPANT
The true way of martial arts is the way of peace and harmony Hironori
Ohtsuka
Just how Bushido( Way of the Warrior) deals not with violence and fighting
but instead focuses on the character of the samurai, the martial arts are
meant to be more than a way to defend yourself. The martial arts teach you
to perfect yourself through training and to find peace and harmony not just
mentally through meditation, but physically as well through the perfection of
the participants character through the ways of Bushido.
The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them- Miyamoto
Musashi

CONCLUSION
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