The Puzzle that is Karate

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Sometimes I am asked, "What is karate?" It does not occur often. Many assume they know what it is from their exposure to it though media, i.e. television, movies and commercialize promo's. It ain't that easy folks.

Karate, one of many martial systems consisting of themes, rhythms, cycles. Often expressed over a long period of time that would be covered by any of the skills they impart. Martial systems are a complex puzzle.

What a difference it is when a person see the fragments then gathers them together in a meaningful unity and then creates an integrated whole of what was once parts. 

"What a difference between the puzzle when it is only a jumble of parts in a box and when it is a compact picture on the table." - Robert Bolton, Ph.D.