Karate or karate ,
what is the correct way to write this martial art originating in Japan
The answer is that both karate and karate are valid ways to name the Japanese fighting modality. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) clarifies that plain karate accentuation is more frequent in America and esdrujula karate in Spain .
According to the RAE , the flat accentuation karate [karate] is the etymological and most widespread in America. However, in Spain the esdrujula accentuation of the word karate is more common.
Another frequent doubt related to karate is about its derivative that designates the person who practices it. In this other casethe RAE also clarifies that it can be written karateca or karateka, although the preferable form is with ‘c’. Karate is a martial art that was born in the Ryuku Islands (Okinawa) and
spread throughout Japan in the early 20th century as part of the cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Chinese.
Every October 25, Karate Day is celebrated with different activities and championships in which thousands of karate fighters of all ages participate. Karate , little practiced among the elderly, is ideal for the elderly but also for children.At any age, this martial art is characterized by having five benefits:
1. Discipline
Karate, being a martial art, proclaims total respect for the master or sensei.Paying attention to the orders received and obeying them according to what the master says creates in the person a spirit of righteousness.
2. Tone the
musclesKarate constantly works the muscles of the back, arms and legs.The karate fighter will gain weight and muscle tone. 3. Improve concentration
Concentration in this martial art is essential at the time of learning and being able to remember the names of each blow , each number (in Japanese) and each name of the techniques that are performed throughout each class . That’s why this is
especially recommended for children with attention deficit or with episodes of anger.
4. Increased coordination
In karate the legs and arms are used , which is why the coordination between them and your brain will be much greater. Many of the exercises and movements that are practiced are beneficial for the child’s posture and balance.
5. Flexibility
The ability of the muscles to stretch is what we call flexibility and, little by little, it is achieved one hundred percent in karate. The legs, for example, have to have such a capacity for flexibility that one can raise the leg in akick technique and be able to reach the opponent’s face .
