Karate

The mat size has alot to do with safety. When fighters are "in it", they have a kind of tunnel vision so they quite often have no idea where they are in relation to the spectators and officials. That it why the referee will stop the match and reset the the fighters in the center if they get too close to the perimeter.

The abbreviation of karat is "k". It is used to indicate the purity of gold in jewelry, with 24 karat gold being the purest form.

The most powerful karate strike is generally considered to be the reverse punch (gyaku zuki) when executed with proper technique, speed, and alignment. This strike generates power from the rotation of the hips and shoulders, maximizing the impact delivered to the target. Additionally, the focus, precision, and fluidity of the technique contribute to its effectiveness.

As a matter of fact, it is virtually impossible to know about this. Maybe there are some polls held that can give answer to this question. Karate has spread throughout the world (even England as it is one of the important countries). As per 2011 census, population of England in 53.01 million with people from different parts of the world living there. So, maybe there are thousands of karateka in England.

Pros: Improved physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental discipline, increased confidence and focus.

Cons: Risk of injury, time commitment required for training, potential for developing an aggressive mindset if not practiced with discipline and respect.

It is difficult to pinpoint the single hardest world record to break as it can vary depending on the criteria and competition involved. However, records in sports that require a combination of extreme physical prowess, skill, and consistency, such as running a sub-2 hour marathon or breaking the high jump world record, are often seen as some of the toughest to achieve.

Combining White Crane kung fu and Te, Okinawan wrestling.

To become a more aggressive fighter in Karate you should fight mainly boys and trust me you might cry but it's all part of the training to become a more aggressive fighter. You should take it easy at first spar a boy who's a beginer or does not fight that good then go to better, and better fihghters and sooner or later you'll become pretty aggressive. If you to have an aggressive look to your abs do about 200 push up's a day and after a month or 3 weeks you'll have ab's if does not work then do more push up's.

When I was younger my instructor waved my fee because my parents could'nt afford it.Try talking to the the club they just might be willing to work with you!!

Better for what? If you want to fight in a ring with rules, the study of the MMA are probably best. If you wish to learn a traditional martial art with the philosophy associated with it, karate is probably best.

While some believe that mixed martial arts will serve you better in a street fight, you will miss out on the philosophical parts of karate.

That would be lost in history. Karate can be documented back in to the early 1800's and martial arts back many centuries. The various arts were blended and became karate on Okinawa in the late 1800's. Matsamora is considered by many to be the first known instructor.

The ultimate aim in karate should be to work hard and become the best you can, without losing sight of the real goals of karate. I think it is is summed up best by Gichin Funakoshi, often called "the father of modern karate."

"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."

The late Master Katsuya Miyahira (President of the Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate Association) often taught the "virtue of martial arts" to young people. At the end of his lecture, he explained the value of karate, quoting the "Seven Virtues of Martial Arts" from one of the Chinese military strategy books. The quotation reads as follows:

"Martial arts forbids violence, suppresses an uprising, keeps one from corruption, establishes honor for one, pacifies the public, makes harmony among people, and makes one rich. These are the seven virtues of martial arts."

Karate is not Chinese. Karate comes from Okinawa, where it was created by combining Okinawan wrestling and Chinese Kung Fu. In China, Kung Fu is said to have originated in the Shoalin Temple.

Interesting question. Math can be utilized in karate in many different ways. As far as literal math (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, algebra etc.) there may not be as many examples, but math is seen in karate with the use of angles. When sparring, the use of angles is vital. How a fighter angles their body and strikes on their opponent can be the determining factor in victory or loss. So often in training you will hear comments affiliated with math like "your block is at a 45 degree angle". Math may not be obvious in karate, so its all about reading in between the lines.

Blue-Advanced, usually. Depends on stuff like your country, teacher, style, and method.

In my dojo, orange was the third belt color for adults but children had yellow. Depending on the style and your sensei and the country, it could be yellow, orange, blue, or a color with a white stripe.

64 - In the Beijing 2008 Games each nation can enter two men and two women, but only one athlete per weight category. Each division is limited to 16 competitors. There were four weight division for men and for divisions for women, so there were a total of 64 men and 64 women competing in taekwondo.

Stretch daily, and run 1-3 miles, 2-3 days a week.

This will get your flexability up and get your stamina up.

And be sure to practice your katas outside of class.

There are ten levels of blackbelt in most styles of martial arts.

1st Degree - Shodan

2nd Degree - Nidan

3rd Degree - Sandan

4th Degree - Yodan

5th Degree - Godan

6th Degree - Rokodan

7th Degree - Nanadan - Usually a red and white striped belt

8th Degree - Hachidan - Usually a red and white striped belt

9th Degree - Kudan - Usually a solid red belt

10th Degree - Judan - Usually a solid red belt

Yes Karate Is fun for family or friends. It is a Fun self-defence Sport

There is no death touch. This is based on a junk idea of a pressure point that does not exist.

Some *strikes* can be deadly though... Strikes to the head or neck can cause seriously damage and death, but this is EXTREMELY rare and usually requires the victim to have a previous condition such as osteoporosis (which causes weak bone structure), and as such are accident, not intentional.

The ranking system varies according to style and school. There is no single right answer. I've seen the number vary from as few as four to as many as 16. One example is eight belts before the black belt which are: white yellow orange green blue red purple brown

The way of the empty hand.

You bow in karate to show respect. You bow to your partner or opponent before you spar or train. You bow when entering or exiting the training area to show respect for it. And you bow to your instructor.