Karate – the most ancient military art which came to us from Japan. This art of the defense and attack is based on kicks by hands or legs, i.e. without use of weapon. The karate can learn the technique everyone, from the child to the pensioner.
Instruction
1. First of all it is necessary to get the idea of karate as about sport and means of self-defense. Read the thematic websites devoted to different styles and schools of karate on the Internet. Choose for yourself the most suitable directions. And also remember those which categorically don't suit you (for example, the direction kekusin is considered the most difficult and rigid karate from all directions).
2. Further, when you decided on desirable styles, it is necessary to choose section. Look at announcements of local sports schools. To them constantly there is the set of groups as the beginners wishing to learn to fight, and more trained athletes who want to raise the skill level. Or, if you heard about the certain section in your city, or about karate school with good reviews, take an interest there. If the result is worth it and occupations will bring pleasure, then it is better to spend excess time for the road.
3. Before making the final decision, surely get acquainted with the coach (in karate schools of the coach call "sensei"). It is obligatory that you had good relations with your future mentor. Only the skilled sensei will be able not only to deliver good to karate technique and to teach to fight, but also to bring up the morale.
4. Having started trainings, don't forget to continue self-education. You watch the thematic movies devoted to great soldiers of karate, founders of karate schools and also the pictures cultivating spirit war. Ask your sensei to recommend you the special literature devoted to martial arts in general and karate in particular. Also don't forget to find time for the overall physical fitness. Without good physical shape it not to turn out to master basic technique of karate and to learn well to fight.