| Here are some basic karate training tips to help with | | | | There are different types of breathing that are |
| your practice of karatedo. | | | | practiced in karate, breathing in fast and out fast, |
| 1. Relax. When someone first starts to learn karate, | | | | breathing in slowly and out fast, breathing in fast and |
| tension is everywhere. There is always tension in the | | | | out slow and breathing in and out slowly. These |
| mind and body with new karateka discovering how | | | | different breathing techniques are mainly used in the |
| to learn karate. Try to relax, focus on technique at | | | | practice of kata. |
| first, not speed and strength. | | | | Being in control of your breathing will enable you to |
| 2. Breathing. A lot of time should be allocated to | | | | control your mind, if you can control your mind, you |
| correct breathing during your karate classes. | | | | can control your body! |
| Concentrate on breathing in through the nose and | | | | 3. Start Slowly. Try not to rush when learning new |
| out through the mouth. Breathe in on the preparation | | | | karate moves. Getting the karate techniques right |
| of a karate move or transition between steps or | | | | initially, will help stop bad habits forming. |
| moves and out on the techniques execution. | | | | Repetition plays a big part of all karate classes, so if |
| Breathing should be silent. Inhale using the lower | | | | you are making some bad mistakes in your |
| stomach muscles, filling the lower part of the lungs | | | | technique, over time, you will become good at these |
| first, when breathing out, try not to use the chest to | | | | mistakes! When this happens, the mistakes becomes |
| breath. | | | | very difficult to correct. |