KARATE

Karate is a system of unarmed fighting using kicks and hand thrusts. Traditional karate focus on KATA (pre-arranges sequences of movements) and techniques training. Kicks and punches are usually pulled to avoid injury. Sport and full-contact karate students train to score points and to win in competition. You are required to wear a GI (or uniform) and you earn a BELT as you master each level of training. Training involves repitition of forms and structured drills. Methods vary in all DOJOS (or training halls) and is influenced by the instructors expertise. All styles have great and devastating power. What style works depends on the specific situation. Sensei Ali teaches a form which combines exercise, and the Okinowan Shindo-Ryu karate style which emphasizes strong, linear offensive techniques and soft circular, defensive techniques and KATA practice.