Martial Arts is a term that encompasses Karate, Judo, Tai-Chi, and Taekwondo, to name a few. Karate, one of the oldest types of Martial Arts, focuses on both physical and mental power. It combines smooth, flowing movements with sudden kicks and strikes. Karate covers a broad spectrum of self-defense activities, and is practiced by men, women, and children of all ages and abilities. People practicing karate do not have to have full use of their limbs, and it can be practiced from a sitting position or even from the floor. Karate only requires some ability to move, a desire to learn, and a commitment to hard work.

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