Me And My KarateMe And My Karate

By Emily DaviesBy Emily Davies

About my karateAbout my karate

• I have done karate for 8/9 years.I have done karate for 8/9 years.

• I do karate two nights a week.I do karate two nights a week.

• I am a black belt.I am a black belt.

• I have been a black belt for almost 3 I have been a black belt for almost 3 years.years.

• I was ten when I got my black belt.I was ten when I got my black belt.

• My sensei is called Amanda.My sensei is called Amanda.

The beltsThe belts

white

yellow

green

Blue

orange

Purple

brown

black

The karate rainbow The karate rainbow (the reasons we (the reasons we

do karate)do karate)

• Self defenceSelf defence

• To keep fit / healthyTo keep fit / healthy

• To develop our characterTo develop our character

Core valuesCore values

• Character - To be a better personCharacter - To be a better person• Sincerity - To be truthful to one's self and each otherSincerity - To be truthful to one's self and each other

• Effort - To try hard in all thingsEffort - To try hard in all things

• Etiquette - To treat each other with respectEtiquette - To treat each other with respect

• Self Control - To control yourself in moments of Self Control - To control yourself in moments of confrontation confrontation

• Dedication - To attend training and persevere in all that you Dedication - To attend training and persevere in all that you dodo

• All these things are written on our flag that is displayed at All these things are written on our flag that is displayed at the front of the dojo. (where we train)the front of the dojo. (where we train)

The history of karateThe history of karate• The history of Karate is full of uncertainty and mythology.The history of Karate is full of uncertainty and mythology.• It has been suggested that 1,500 years ago a young It has been suggested that 1,500 years ago a young

Buddhist monk (Bodhidharma) invented a method of self-Buddhist monk (Bodhidharma) invented a method of self-defence that was possibly the original form of Karate defence that was possibly the original form of Karate during the 5th or 6th Century AD.during the 5th or 6th Century AD.

• Travelling from India to China through the Himalayas, he Travelling from India to China through the Himalayas, he used his hands to defend himself against wild life and used his hands to defend himself against wild life and hostile natives. His religion prevented him from carrying hostile natives. His religion prevented him from carrying (and using?) weapons.(and using?) weapons.

• Once in China, he blended in with the local residents, and Once in China, he blended in with the local residents, and developed a system of exercises and physical techniques developed a system of exercises and physical techniques of Yoga, which consisted of stretching postures and deep of Yoga, which consisted of stretching postures and deep breathing.breathing.

• Eventually, his system developed into a very strong martial Eventually, his system developed into a very strong martial art that gave those who practiced it, strength and art that gave those who practiced it, strength and confidence.confidence.

weaponsweapons• Training with weapons is called Training with weapons is called

KubudoKubudo

•Bo:6 foot wooden staff:6 foot wooden staff

• Han BoHan Bo: short wooden staff: short wooden staff

•Kama: Sickles used as a pair: Sickles used as a pair

Weapons Weapons (continued)(continued)

• Nunchaku: Wooden sticks joined byNunchaku: Wooden sticks joined by a cord or chaina cord or chain• Sai: Fork-like metal weapon Sai: Fork-like metal weapon used as a pairused as a pair• Tonfa: Wooden short stick with Tonfa: Wooden short stick with extra handle, used as a pair extra handle, used as a pair • Shinai: Bamboo swordShinai: Bamboo sword• Bokken: Wooden swordBokken: Wooden sword