Karate is a martial art developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It developed from the indigenous martial arts of Ryukyu Islands (called te, literally "hand"; tii in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fujian White Crane. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes. Historically and in some modern styles grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes are also taught. A karate practitioner is called a karateka.

Deciding to embark on a new hobby can be extremely daunting, perhaps even more so with something as physically demanding as a Martial Art. These following pages have been designed with the beginner in mind, and will answer any questions you may have about beginning Karate.
What you will learn in the Ultimate Guide To Starting Karate

What is Karate?
Where was Karate invented and who invented it?
How fit do I need to be to start training?
What do you do in a typical Karate class?
How do you research you Karate Gym to make sure they are legitimate?
Will I be sparring or undergoing other contact fighting?
What should I wear to train in?
What is karate training like?
How quickly can I get a black belt?

I have never done a martial art before can I still do karate?
I'm a woman and want to train. Is this for me?
I have an injury/condition but I want to train. What should I do?
What are the belt ranks in Karate?
Is Karate good for self defence?
Will Karate help me get fit?
Will I get hurt?
How do I avoid injuries in Karate?
What do I need for my first session?
Beginner Sparring tips
Beginner Karate Techniques (With Videos)

Stop overthinking your Martial Arts Training.

What is Karate?
Where was Karate invented and who invented it?
How fit do I need to be to start training?
What do you do in a typical Karate class?
How do you research you Karate Gym to make sure they are legitimate?
Will I be sparring or undergoing other contact fighting?
What should I wear to train in?
What is karate training like?
How quickly can I get a black belt?

I have never done a martial art before can I still do karate?
I'm a woman and want to train. Is this for me?
I have an injury/condition but I want to train. What should I do?
What are the belt ranks in Karate?
Is Karate good for self defence?
Will Karate help me get fit?
Will I get hurt?
How do I avoid injuries in Karate?
What do I need for my first session?
Beginner Sparring tips
Beginner Karate Techniques (With Videos)

Stop overthinking your Martial Arts Training.

Karate: The Ultimate Guide to Beginning Karate