Karate is a physical art which develops balance, co-ordination, aerobic fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. It also improves the mind as it challenges the brain and develops agility, concentration and self-control. However, despite its violent origins, karate has developed a code of ethics which emphasises integrity and respect for others.
Karate originated in Okinawa, the principle island of the Ryukyu archipelago lying three hundred miles south of Japan and three miles east of mainland China. Master Funakoshi was introduced to a fighting technique, used by the inhabitants of the islands, that was simple but devastatingly effective. Combined with a system of discipline and philosophy from Chinese culture, this formed the basis for karate.
One of Master Funakoshi’s most famous students was Kanga “Tode” Sakagawa, who began to spread the art after training in Peichin Takahara’s dojo for six years. Tode Sakagawa was an extremely powerful martial artist but he never used his skills against the uninitiated and stressed that one should only fight those who deserve to be fought.
Tode Sakagawa’s most important teaching was the Dojo Kun, a list of five philosophical rules for training in karate. They are: “seek perfection of character”, be faithful, endeavor to excel, respect others and refrain from violent behaviour. This is a good philosophy to follow in your training and life in general. It is a way to ensure that your training is for the right reasons and that you are developing not only your body, but your spirit as well.
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