histroy of katate

1-      Early history:

Karate is a Japanese word consisting of Kara that means fight, and Tie that means empty hand, empty from any weapon. And religious men took care of this new way and developed it. The Indian monk Bodhedrama has transferred this martial art to China when he flew from India to the Shaolin Temple in the South East of China. The Chinese martial arts moved during the late second century AD to Japan and became more sophisticated, so we find that this art went to Okinawa five centuries ago. The art of karate is not limited to a certain age, but it is suitable for all ages. Modern Karate is a good method to act in self-defense based on fitness and physical and mental powers without the use of weapons. Karate practitioners should have flexibility and muscle strength and speedy responses. This art extends to thought and develops it, and increases self-confidence, boldness, courage and also supports control of sensation and feeling among individuals.