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Karate is a term which refers to a specific style of martial arts (there are many styles of Karate), and is also used widely as a generic term to mean martial arts. Karate styles historically originated either from Chinese styles (Kung Fu), or Korean styles such, as Taekwondo. For instance, Japanese fishermen from the island of Okinawa traded with people on the nearby Korean peninsula. While the fishermen were there they traded their fish for other goods and knowledge, including the martial art of Taekwondo, which they took back home to their island, and later called it Okinawan Karate.

Below is further general information about the history of martial arts and the term Karate, if you'd like to skip it, and jump straight to info about trying a martial arts class and getting started, check out the links at the top of the page.

Whilst it is a little known fact, Karate is actually considered a very 'young' style of martial art. Even though Karate has been around for hundreds of years, compared to Taekwon do or Kung Fu which can both be carbon dated (by ancient drawing displaying the practice) back over 3000 years.

So why is the term Karate so well known in the community. We can thank TV and movies. During the 60's and 70's martial arts became popular on TV through movies such as Enter the Dragon starring Bruce Lee, and shows like the Green Hornet (in America). Many veterans returned after World War II from service in Japan and Korean and learnt martial arts while they were there.

As martial arts grew in popularity, the America marketing began, and the term Karate started to become well known. It is ironic, that even to this day in America, you can visit many martial arts school which will have a huge sign out the front saying karate, but when you get to the front door they will display the insignia of the World Taekwondo Federation, the American Hapkido Federation, or the like, in other words it's mainly used for advertising. This of course not to say that Karate isn't a genuine martial art in it's own right, there are many Karate schools too.

One of the movies which brought the term karate to fame, was of course, the Karate Kid, but did you know that the young boy who starred in the movie, had never done martial arts before? He was trained especially for the movie by Chuck Norris, who was eminently qualified for the job as a recent World Karate Champion, but Chuck learnt his skills while in the army in Korea,

practicing what the serviceman called Korean Karate, which is known in Australia as Taekwondo. So the star of the Karate Kid was actually taught Taekwondo! It's a funny world!

BTC offers martial arts classes in Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. So that you can enjoy a fun, easy to learn, and practical style of self defence (you'll get fit too) the Taekwondo classes combine traditional Taekwondo along with aspects of karate, hapkido, kung fu, boxing, and judo, while the BJJ classes include traditional, sports, and self defence BJJ techniques. To find out more, click on the links at the top of the page, Phone 1300 303 583, or complete our online form and we'll call you to arrange a class at a suitable time.