Version 3 just launched extra content with no increase in priceKarate is a martial art developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It developed from the indigenous martial arts of Ryukyu Islands (called te, literally and "hand and "; tii in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fujian White Crane. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes. Historically and in some modern styles grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes are also taught. A karate practitioner is called a karateka.Deciding to embark on a new hobby can be extremely daunting, perhaps even more so with something as physically demanding as a Martial Art. These following pages have been designed with the beginner in mind, and will answer any questions you may have about beginning Karate.Stop overthinking your Martial Arts Training.Download and get started with Beginning Karate today.Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button.