KARATE
History
Karate (空手) means Kara (空) Empty and Te (手) Hand, "Empty Hand". It is a martial art developed in Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands, grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some styles. Even though many styles of Karate has evolved, there are only 4 mean styles recognized by the World Karate Federation (Olympic Organization of the Sport of Karate) as traditional Japanese Karate styles:
Goju Ryu
Shito Ryu
Shotokan
Wado Ryu
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Founder
Sensei Chojun Miyagi (1888 – 1953) is the founder of Goju Ryu Karate. One of the 4 styles recognized by the World Karate Federation. He began his training at an early age and when he turned 14, he was sent to study under the great master Kanryo Higaonna
Philosophy
Karate is not only a self defense training, but a Japanese art full of traditional values and life lessons. In DBK we try to train the art as if you were in Okinawa, Japan. By showing respect to senior members, bow and greet. Using the original Japanese language and uniform, by taking care of each other, accountability and discipline.
Over all, through Karate we pursuit self discovery and to develop the best version of ourselves.
