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Karate and Religion: Can They Work Together?

There is a misconception among many thatof this uniform as a work-out suit. It is
karate is some sort of religion andspecially designed for fighting. The collar
practicing it may conflict with ones faith.has multiple stitches to reinforce it. It is
Parents hesitate to enroll their child into amade in such a way to allow the body to move
karate school because they are afraid he oreffortlessly in it.Why is everyone answering
she will be converted. They see everyonewith this word "OSU!"? In the context this
dressed in white, barefoot, kneeling andword is being used, it means "I understand",
bowing to a picture of a person. No one"I will try harder", "I will make the
speaks unless spoken to.Karate teaches twoeffort", "I will persevere". It is always
very important concepts; respect, andused in a positive way. When everyone answers
discipline. These concepts are best taughtat the same time, it demonstrate the
through repeated practice through Karate'sconcentration level of the group and
protocols on respect and discipline.Kneelingmotivates everyone to try harder.In
down and closing your eyes before a classconclusion, the practice of karate has
starts is simply a practice to meditate andnothing to do with religion. It is simply a
empty the mind in order to focus 100% on yourdiscipline that teaches mutual respect,
training.Then there is the bowing andnon-violence, and personal development in
salutations to these ancient people. Againmind and body. Karate simply allows you to
this is a practice of respect to the foundersrespect yourself and others, and therefore
of the karate style. This is done in mostshould be a vehicle to reinforce your
martial art systems.Why barefoot? In karate,religious principles. There is a wealth of
your hands and feet, among other parts ofinformation on the web regarding this topic.
your body, represent your weapons. Part ofJust google faith martial arts. I hope this
your training is to develop these parts ofarticle gave you a new perspective about
the body.Why do we wear these uniforms? Thinkfaith in karate.



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