The kicking world of karate

The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Karate

By Spencer Heilig 2015 1st semester Multidisciplinary ISM Mrs. Click
Some information in this presentation comes from outside sources
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Mentor Vincent holmes
Clear lake martial arts

Teaches Wado Ryu Karate

Owned by Vincent Holmes

Is also a tutoring center

History of Wado karate
Chinese vs Japanese martial arts
japan vs Okinawan karate

Okinawan karate is more personal being handed down in the family

taught in small groups while Japanese karate is taught in large schools to
large groups of people
Okinawan karate is more about self defense and implements kobujutsu,
while Japanese karate has more of the sport concepts like sparring
competitions

Enkamp, Jesse. "10 Differences Between Okinawan Karate & Japanese

Karate." KARATE by Jesse. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2015.

Okinawan Weapon ban

Explaining the dojo

Kiai (Joining Energy)- A loud yell or scream performed during a move to

enhance your fighting spirit and release energy to get your mind ready to
fight. Also tenses your core so it can prepare you to get hit
Kata- Simulated fight taught to transfer knowledge
by movement instead of writing
Traditional purpose of karate vs modern purpose of karate

Modern Karate has lost the emphasis on self defense and focuses on sport
fighting.
There are new moves taught nowadays to score a point in kumite instead
of being able to use that move to defend yourself
One of my interviewers felt that Karate has lost its culture and tradition.
Becoming a black belt is now used as a marketing tool. You can buy short
cuts to black belt instead of putting in the time and effort that the black
belt deserves
Parents dont want their kids to get hurt so the combat part of martial arts
is lost. Karate has become less of combat and more of a sport or hobby

Tony Rembowski
Celebrity black belts

Elvis Presley
1st degree
Black Belt in Karate
Willie Nelson,

5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul

Vladimir Putin,
9th degree black belt
in Tae Kwondo and 8th degree in kyokushin
Ronda Rousey and what techniques she used on a new slide for that one
fight she lost and what kind of stuff she used in the fight

Ronda Rousey

Olympic Judo fighter

Holly Holm

Boxing and Kickboxing

Physical benefits of karate

Meditation

Reflexes

Techniques

Embeds the moves into your mind

Cardio and Strength

meditation

Meditation is believed to allow a person to connect to their spirit and is

used hear the sound of one hand clapping
Lowers blood pressure

Increases immune system efficiency

Reduces stress and reaction to stressful situations is less severe.

Feature, Susan KuchinskasWebMD Magazine -. "Meditation Health

Benefits and Stress Reduction." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 06 Oct.
2015
Self defense

Reflexes

Techniques and Form

Mushin (No mind)- Trains the mind on how to react properly and quickly to
specific attacks. A state of total awareness and reaction without thoughts
getting in the way

"Mushin: The Mind without Mind." AIKIDONOSEKAI. N.p., 23 Mar. 2014. Web.
11 Oct. 2015.

Cardio, strength, and exercise

Increases Cardio Vascular capabilities

Increases Strength

Burns calories to help lose fat

Regular exercise has shown to improve your mood. Physical activity

releases endorphins which make you feel happy about yourself.

"5 Exercise Benefits of Martial Arts." / Fitness / Exercises. N.p., n.d. Web. 06
Oct. 2015.

Psychological benefits of karate

Complex Attention

Social awareness

Confidence

Discipline

Respect

Dojo Kun

Bushido

Perfection of Participant
Complex attention

Being able to focus in a stressful situation

There is an exercise where candles are placed by the sides of your head
and you are told to focus on a swinging pendulum in front of you. Any
movement of the head will result in burns so focus in this stressful
situation is key

"Burning Out." Dreamstime. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2015.

Social awareness

Teaches you to be in tune and aware of your environment and the people
around you
Can translate into a strong ability to multi task and focus on multiple
things at once
confidence

One of the most effective ways to banish fear is to repeatedly force

yourself to face what you're afraid of. Research has found that this
repeated exposure lowers the psychological fear response until it is more
manageable or in some cases gone.
Feelings of stress can contribute to anxiety and feelings that lead to fear.
Meditation releases stress therefore relieving feelings of fear
We develop courage by performing courageous acts-Aristotle

Gregoire, Carolyn. "The Science Of Conquering Your Fears -- And Living A

More Courageous Life." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 16
Sept. 2103. Web. 06 Oct. 2015.

discipline

"When you Practice Wado-Ryu as a martial Art, it not only Means

committing yourself to the way of Wado-Ryu, but also committing Yourself
to a Certain
way of Life, Which Includes "HARD TRAINING"; Overcoming Obstacles in
Life and finding the way to lead a healthy and meaningful existence in the
time you Have on this Planet "."
Shoshin Nagamine said "Karate may be considered as the conflict within
oneself or as a life-long marathon which can be won only through selfdiscipline, hard training and one's own creative efforts.

HISTORY OF OKINAWA KARATE." HISTORY OF OKINAWA KARATE. N.p., n.d.

Web. 07 Oct. 2015.

respect

In a dojo you are expected to show constant respect to the sensei and to
your peers. This respect translates into your attitude and character
outside of the dojo

Mawr, Bryn. "Aikido Kinokawa Dojo Etiquette." Manlinebudo.com. N.p., 6 Apr.

2011. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.
Dojo kun (rules of the dojo)

1) Seek perfection of Character

2) Be faithful and dedicated in our study

3) Endeavor to excel

4) Respect others in and out of training

5) Refrain from violent behavior and be humble

"Dojo Kun." FSKD Hawaii. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2015.

Bushido-Way of the warrior

1) Rectitude-Rectitude is ones power to decide upon a course of conduct

in accordance with reasonwithout Rectitude neither talent nor learning
can make the human frame into a samurai.
2) Courage-Perceiving what is right and doing it not reveals a lack of
Courage. In short, Courage is doing what is right.- Confucius
3) Benevolence- Meekness, love, generosity, affection, sympathy, and
pity
4) Politeness-Politeness should be the
expression of a benevolent regard for the
feelings of others

Mckay, Brett. "The Bushido Code: The Eight Virtues of the Samurai | The Art
of Manliness.
" The Art of Manliness. N.p., 14 Sept. 2008. Web. 11 Oct. 2015.

Bushido- way of the warrior cont.

5) Sincerity- Samurai believed men must grudge money, for riches

hinder wisdom Luxury was thought the greatest menace to manhood,
and severe simplicity was required of the warrior class
6) Honor- Knowing and respecting who you are. The sense of Honor, a
vivid consciousness of personal dignity and worth, characterized
the samurai. He was born and bred to value the duties and privileges of
his profession. Fear of disgrace hung like a sword over the head of
every samurai
7) Loyalty- Knowing and Respecting others. Remaining loyal to those you
are indebted Loyalty to a superior was the most distinctive virtue of the
feudal era.
8) Character and Self control- Bushido teaches men that
morals have an absolute standard Whats right is right,
and whats wrong is wrong. The difference between
good and bad and between right and wrong are givens,
not arguments subject to discussion or justification,
and a man should know the difference.

Mckay, Brett. "The Bushido Code: The Eight Virtues of the Samurai |
The Art of Manliness." The Art of Manliness. N.p., 14 Sept. 2008. Web. 11 Oct.
2015.

Perfection of participant

The true way of martial arts is the way of peace and harmony Hironori
Ohtsuka
Just how Bushido( Way of the Warrior) deals not with violence and fighting
but instead focuses on the character of the samurai, the martial arts are
meant to be more than a way to defend yourself. The martial arts teach
you to perfect yourself through training and to find peace and harmony
not just physically by being able to defend yourself, but mentally as well
with the perfection of the participants character through the ways of
Bushido.
The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use it

-Miyamoto Musashi

Conclusion

I would like to thank my teacher, Mrs. Click, my mentor, Vincent Holmes,

for taking out the time to help and mentor me over these 18 weeks, my
father and sister for helping me with my armor, and my two evaluators for
giving me the time to present to them.
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