Fitness Block

Karate:

Karate originates from Japan and it was developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fujian White Crane.

Here’s a few rules :

• Be Respectful.
• Use what you Learn Wisely.
• Karate goes Beyond the Dojo.
• There is no First Attack in Karate.
• Seek Perfection of Character.
• Put Forth your Best Effort.
• Calamity Springs from Carelessness.
• Make Adjustments According to your Opponent

Below is a list of the most important skills needed for karate:

• Straight Punch.
• Front Lunge Punch.
• Front Kick.
• Roundhouse Kick.
• Side Stance.
• Back Stance.
• Front Stance.
• Down Block.

Judo:

Judo is a martial art that was born in Japan, and it is now known around the world as an Olympic sport. Judo was created in 1882 by combining jujutsu, a form of close combat, with elements of mental discipline. The roots of jujutsu lie in sumo.

Judo − Rules on Safety

• Intentionally harming an opponent is abandoned.
• One cannot punch or kick his opponent.
• You cannot touch the opponent’s face.
• Attacking the joints other than elbows is not allowed.
• Head dives are also not permitted.

Is judo effective in a street fight ?

You defend, subdue and, if needed, create an opportunity for escape. Judo teaches close range hand-to-hand combat which is highly effective in any street fight.

Muay Thai / Thai Boxing:

Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the “art of eight limbs”, as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins.

Why Muay Thai is so powerful?

The art incorporates the use of knees, elbows, shins, and hands. This allows the practitioner to use all the weapons available to the human body in kicking range, punching range, and the clinch, making it effective in all ranges of standup fighting unlike most other striking based martial arts.