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Asian Games Update

September 5, 2006

 
86 days to go Asian Games na!
The 15th Asian Games will be in Doha, Qatar this coming December 2006!
Go For the Gold Philippine Team!

Goodluck to our Great Karateka, Gretchen ”Mam Gege” Malalad!

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15th Asian Games Doha 2006

Karate

15th Asian Games Doha 2006

 

Karate, literally meaning “way of the empty hand” in Japanese, is a martial art that emphasises striking techniques such as punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes using open hand techniques. It originated as a method of self-defence which relied on the effective use of the unarmed body, and was made up of elaborate techniques of blocking or thwarting an attack and counter-attacking.

As a physical art, karate is almost without equal. This highly dynamic sport provides excellent all-round exercise and develops co-ordination and agility, making balanced use of a large number of body muscles. (more…)

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