Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa with strong roots to China; it was also frequently called kenpo. The term “karate” originally meant “Tang-Hand” (China-Hand). The name was later changed to “Empty-Hand” when Japan invaded China (for obvious reasons). Most people presume that karate was always an unarmed fighting method (empty-hand) – however … Continue reading Karate: A Brief Overview And How To Supplement It With Reality-Based-Training For A Post 9/11 World