Shito Ryu Karate

The main purpose of Shito Ryu Karate is to enable the practitioners in order to defend themselves effectively and at the same time maintain a calm body and mind. Unlike other ruthless forms of martial arts, this style does not aim at causing unnecessary injury to the opponent. The students are given valuable information about the various striking points of a human body, which can be attacked in order to cause maximum impact on his body with minimal effort. However, a great amount of concentration is required to correctly target these areas of the opponent’s body. Some of the most crucial striking points are the jaw, armpit, bridge of the nose, groin and so on.

Another important aspect, which needs to be mastered by the students of Shito Ryu Karate, is the standing position. The position in which the practitioner stands is important because it decides the stability, control and speed with which he defends himself. One must try to stand in a relaxed way without using too much energy and maintain a coordinated hip movement. The more relaxed and tension free the body is, the more smoothly and quickly can the practitioner execute his next move.

Different practitioners make use of this unique art form for different reasons. Some use Shito Ryu Karate for self defense while the others apply it for the spirit of competition or to keep them in good health. The appropriate use of the various techniques, string defense mechanisms, effortless natural postures and the exhibition of vigor which are the central points of this martial art from provide for a perfect balance between physical strength as well as mental well-being. An ideal practitioner of this art form is the one who manages to succeed in attain a perfect level of mental, spiritual and physical forces with the help of the techniques of Shito Ryu Karate.