THE ART AND SPIRIT OF KARATE: A JOURNEY BEYOND THE DOJO

Karate, a martial art from Okinawa, Japan, has become a global phenomenon that transcends physical training to embody a philosophy of life. The word "karate" is derived from the Japanese words "kara," meaning empty, and "te," meaning hand, symbolizing the art of fighting without weapons. However, beyond its literal meaning, karate is a discipline t