Is Karate Really Violent?

Karate is a martial art that was developed in Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. Martial arts are indeed forms of fighting, and training includes many violent aspects including the study of weapons, so many people raise concerns about how violent it actually is. As Shotokan Dojo, the Chief Instructor once pointed out - with the media portraying film icons using martial arts training to attack and kill, it is no wonder that many view the practise as too aggressive to be considered a viable new hobby for them or indeed their child.

This concern has no true merit, however; in reality, many a karateka study this martial art for the purposes of self defense and it typically only trained by the people who possess the greatest of self discipline. The martial art exists in many forms.

Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea. There are many benefits to be had in training for this martial art, including a full work out with plenty of stretching, and the learning of a form of self defence. Mixed martial arts is a full contact sport which includes techniques of striking and grappling. Another very popular variation is Judo which originated in Japan in the 1800's.

Learning a martial art such as taekwondo, karate, judo or mixed martial arts can be a very beneficial thing to do rather than taking on some other sport, such as baseball. Martial arts can be a social activity as training requires other people to spar with, for example. Not only that, but learning martial arts can build up a person’s self esteem, as well as respect, concentration and courtesy.

It is a proven fact that martial arts are actually much safer than many of the other school sports that may be on offer, like football or rugby. Additionally, in the instances of children who have special needs, such has suffering from attention deficit disorder, or any other instances of difficulty with learning or suffering hyperactivity, it is highly recommended for them to learn martial arts.

Karate - with all its kicking and punching training - can appear to be very aggressive to the untrained eye, but this is not necesarily the case as these are often just training techniques; however if this is not for you there are many classes that don't place so much emphasis on this 'sparring' method of training.

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