Karate

There are many styles of Karate. Despite it being a sport now, old-school strikes could hurt the opponent badly. Get to know the secrets of Japanese culture and secrets of one of the oldest martial arts on the globe.

Karate Equipment for Every Level: Our Expert Guide for the Perfect Gear

Karate Equipment for Every Level: Our Expert Guide for the Perfect Gear

While karate does not have as much protective gear as Taekwondo, they still have some additional pieces essential for a competitive career. Whether it’s something basic like sneakers and specially designed clothes or something more demanding such as a full set of martial arts equipment, each sport has something. 

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Shotokan Karate (History, Belt Order, Stances, Kicks, Punches)

There are many styles of Karate. Shotokan Karate is derived from many different martial arts, and its founder is Gichin Funakoshi. This article will focus on the most important aspects of Shotokan Karate, its creator master Funakoshi, and will try to answer some of the most popular questions about the topic.

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Karate Belt order: Ranking System Explained

An essential aspect of karate is its belt system that symbolize the level of knowledge each holder has. The lowest kyū is usually the 8th one (although there can be variations), designating a white belt, while the 1st kyū represents the highest rank a mudansha can achieve before obtaining a black belt; 1st kyū belts are brown in color.

All Black Open Martial Arts Uniform Review

All Black Open Martial Arts Uniform Review 2024

Martial arts are, in most cases, the epitome of function over form. The All Black Open Martial Arts Uniform is a great martial arts uniform because it has almost all the traditional Japanese Gi should have, and it is also stylish, which is a rare (and sometimes looked-down-upon) sight in the traditional martial arts world.

Wesing WKF Sparring Karate Gloves Review, Sparring GLoves, Wesing WKF

Wesing WKF Sparring Karate Gloves Review 2024

With years of martial arts experience, and after having visited and trained in a number of dojos worldwide, I have come to highly appreciate good karate gear. If you are interested in starting karate, or even better, starting a career in karate which will definitely lead to tournaments and competitions, you will need a pair of high-quality gloves, and the Wesing WKF is the real deal.

Pro-Force Lightning Punches Karate Sparring Gloves, Sparring Gloves, Karate Gloves

Pro Force Lightning Punches Karate Sparring Gloves Review 2024

This is a review of the Pro-Force Lighting Punches Kid’s Sparring Gloves. One of the features of the product that really stands out over its competition is the fact that it has double-layered foam from the knuckles all the way to a part of the forearm, which provides stability and protection for some of the most vulnerable bones on the hand, but also enough flexibility for it not to hold back the child in sparring or fighting.

Otomix Sparring Karate Gloves Review

Otomix Sparring Karate Gloves Review 2024

Hundreds or perhaps thousands of hours of martial arts experience has taught me to be vigorous when reviewing fighting gear. The Otomix Sparring Karate Gloves are a pair of great, budget-friendly mitts, which makes it attractive to people who aren’t sure about how seriously they want to take the martial art that they are practicing.

Tiger Claw 6 Oz Essential Karate Uniform

Tiger Claw 6 Oz Essential Karate Uniform Review 2024

In today’s article, we’ll be reviewing Tiger Claw’s 6 Oz Essential Karate Uniform. Cotton can often shrink after being washed in the washing machine, but you don’t have to worry about that with this uniform, as the poly-cotton blend ensures that there’s no shrinking.

Ronin Karate Gi

Ronin Karate Gi Review 2024

Whatever it is that you’re buying, you’re always going to want to get your money’s worth back. Your uniform ripping too quickly isn’t, and if you have previously had that experience with one of your uniforms, you must definitely understand why durability is very important.

MACS Professional Kimono

MACS Professional Karate Kimono Review 2024

If you’re looking for a premium, professional karate kimono, then we’ve got just the thing for you. Feeling the stitching pulling your arm back when you swing is always going to distract you from what you should be doing, and when you’re buying a karate uniform, you always want to make sure that this isn’t the case.

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