Tallahassee Karate Club

Shorin Ryu Karate is martial art that was developed on the Island of Okinawa from native martial arts infused with other martial arts from China, Japan and other sources. It combines the practice of basic techniques (kihon), forms (kata) and self defense applications (kumite) to create a practical martial art.

There are many benefits to practicing karate on a regular basis. Besides the obvious benefit of self-defense, Karate can improve physical fitness, help with weight loss, improve flexibility and balance. It can help to instill self-confidence, improve concentration, reduce stress, and provide a means to express oneself artistically.

This is a very common question and one that most beginning students of martial arts are keenly interested in. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer for this question. It really depends upon the individual. Achieving a black belt requires more than technical expertise, it is also about the character of the individual. Rank progressions and "belts" are awarded as the student gains skill and develop their character. They are not considered "tests" to be achieved. It is the journey that is important not the destination.