Various kinds of martial arts existed in China and Japan years before Shotokan Karate came to exist. With the growth of Buddhism, rulers of Japan, banned utilizing weapons for protection. Even weaponless martial arts were also prohibited for some time and it was taught in secret. Gichin Funakoshi began his training in such an environment…
Believed to be from China and Japan, Karate as a martial art has now turned to be a popular self-defense skill to learn and to excel. Though it had its origin from China, it developed into a method of self-defense in Japan. Karate existed during a period when weapons were banned and this martial art…
Introduction to Shotokan karate Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi developed Shotokan karate in 1916. This is one of the traditional forms in the field. We can call this style as a blend of all the styles from martial arts. This form of karate is popular for its multiple benefits when practiced regularly. Shotokan karate consists of…
Keeping body and mind fit is an essential work to be done Karate and martial arts are self-defense sports widely practiced in Asian countries. Many people practice these sports for self-defense and physical well being. Apart from self-defense, these sports can ensure that one’s mind and focus are completely devoted to concentration during their work…
Most of the people practice Karate on “gut feeling”. As they don’t give importance to frequency, intensity and training volume, they never reach their potential and always remain average. Training may give you stress but it leads you to improvement. When we call bad stress as distress, healthy stress is called eustress and it is…
The benefits for the body Basically, Karate defends you. It teaches to protect one’s own self and help others if needed. It is a wholesome workout for the total body. Training under a good sensei works its magic from the head to the toes. Every muscle is stretched, toned and fine-tuned. Regular training helps to…
The number of distractions students have these days are million. Therefore, the need to focus on and enhance competitive exam concentration has increased. In this brief article, we explore some of the tricks for the same. Every time you walk from your desk to the bathroom or your room to the kitchen, count your steps….
How do you enhance competitive exam concentration? This is one questions that every teacher, mentor, and scion of education in Chennai is asked again and again. The reason for it is apparent. Competitive exams like the CSE are a tough nut to crack. On top of it their syllabus vast. Combined, clearing the IAS exam…
