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Karate as a self defense

  🥋  KARATE   AS  SELF-DEFENSE  Karate is more than just a martial art — it’s a way to build confidence, discipline, and the ability to protect yourself. While it takes years of practice to truly master, even the techniques learned early in training can make a real difference in self-defence. With dedication, students gain the skills to stay calm, react quickly, and defend themselves effectively in difficult situations. One of Karate’s greatest strengths is that it teaches you to use your whole body. Even if one part is restrained, you learn how to move, strike, and create space to escape. The goal is not to fight, but to protect yourself: escape if you can, counter if you must, and always remain in control. Like anything valuable, self-defence only works if you practice it. Regular training keeps your reflexes sharp, your body strong, and your mind prepared. Without practice, even the best techniques can be forgotten — just like an unprepared army that ca...

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