confidence and sport

For over twenty years, there are a craze in France for martial arts. So it is a philosophy that fits through a wide variety of disciplines. The clubs are becoming more numerous and accessible to all; there are many amateur athletes and spectators. Karate and judo are the stars disciplines.

The orientations of these martial arts are conquering the well-being, relaxation and a positive return on oneself.
Karate means "empty hand", is practiced in a "dojo" or training room, "with empty hands with bad intentions." There are now 160,000 licensed in France. You can begin this practice from the age of 6 years. The moves are outlined and codified and there is no body to body. A karate uniform, lighter than judogi and, as in judo are worn, the color of the belt indicates the level of the practitioner. You must use the body's natural weapons: fists, knife hand, elbows, feet. These are the vulnerable points of the enemy that form the target.
The nine virtues of karate are: honor, loyalty, sincerity, courage, kindness, humility, honesty, respect, and finally self-control. The demonstration of kata, or imaginary battle consists of a sequence of movements, is a form of competition. The "cry that kills" or "kiai" is unifying and liberating energy.
Aikido has its share of movements to be free of obstacles (mental and muscle) and breathe deeply. Both sport agility and art of defense, aikido has dodges and against companies. As for judo, the strength of the opponent turns against itself .. Harmony, balance, concentration, decisiveness and speed of reflexes, all these qualities are required by aikido. It is necessary to warm up before training as aikido works the joints much
Judo, non-violent, was invited to the last century by Jigoro Kano, a Japanese who could not stand the fittest. It draws on the ancient techniques of the samurai and includes firms that return the power of the enemy against itself. It lists 550,000 graduates in France, 75% of children. This is a very educational sport that can be practiced at the age of twelve.
The first technique is to acquire one of the fall. The training and competitions take place on a carpet, "tatami" which cushions falls. Judogi and a belt with its level on door. The movements of judo are grouped by categories: movement of the hips, legs, shoulders, etc.. With a gradation in difficulty.
You do not cheat in judo. This is an egalitarian sport where money is not an obstacle for financial participation is minimal and the kimono is usually paid by the clubs. This discipline is very demanding and even the champions continue to train daily. It is a school of life where respect for the opponent, modesty, self-control and bravery are the basic rules.