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Author’s noteThe basic psychological principles of Karate are concentration, calmness and confidence.
Bare-handed fighting was being developed in both India and China before Bodhidharma first arrived in China in 520 AD. He was however, called the ‘original propagator of the Martial Arts concept’.
With the special breathing technique he created the basis for the legendary system of weaponless fighting and mental concentration.
Kung Fu was Buddhist-inspired and for centuries Buddhist monks in China and Japan have studied Kempo.
Ju Jitsu differs in that blows are struck not with the clenched fist but with the minor or little finger edge of the palm.
Ju Jitsu does not depend as much on the psychological side of the art as Karate.
On the monument of its most famous teacher, Funakoshi, is written, There are no offensive techniques in Karate.
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