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
Clear lake martial arts
History of Wado karate "The History of Karate Is Not Long
Okinawa
japan vs Okinawan karate

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

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
Physical benefits of karate

Meditation

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

Thanks to everyone who helped such as blank, blank and blank

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