Tag: martial arts

Self-protection Begins with You!

Martial arts teach situational awareness—watching and observing your surroundings for potential threats and avoiding them by being aware, using judgment, understanding and recognizing danger and making decisions while there is still time to make them. Situational awareness is not about fear. It is about being prepared and conscious of your surroundings. Martial arts teach valuable…

Kata—A Japanese Word Meaning ‘Form’

Kata is a staple and sets a foundation for the students participating in karate at the Quail Creek Dojo. It is a structured process of repeated and consistent moves. Kata originated from the practice of paired attack and defense drills by ancient Chinese martial artists. These are known as the “five form fists” or “five…