{"id":5103,"date":"2016-09-13T11:53:04","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T09:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=5103"},"modified":"2017-07-17T17:15:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:15:25","slug":"karate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/karate\/","title":{"rendered":"Karate classes in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Karate<\/strong>, meaning &#8220;empty hands&#8221; in Japanese, is a dynamic <strong>martial art<\/strong> which combines offensive and defensive techniques as a weaponless means of<strong> self-<\/strong><b>defense<\/b>\u00a0using all parts of the body. Not only is it great exercise but it is also beneficial for mental health as it focuses on the coordination of mind and body so you don&#8217;t have to be the biggest or strongest person if you wanted to get involved. There are so many great benefits of the practice including total body toning, faster reflexes, improved coordination and even more self-confidence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/karate\/#what-to-expect\" title=\"What to expect\">What to expect<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/karate\/#gimnasio-dan-karate-club-calle-isla-de-java-74\" title=\"Gimnasio Dan Karate Club:\u00a0Calle Isla de Java, 74\">Gimnasio Dan Karate Club:\u00a0Calle Isla de Java, 74<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/karate\/#shotokan-honbu-dojo-calle-de-sor-angela-de-la-cruz-24\" title=\"Shotokan Honbu Dojo:\u00a0Calle de Sor Angela de la Cruz, 24\">Shotokan Honbu Dojo:\u00a0Calle de Sor Angela de la Cruz, 24<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-expect\"><\/span>What to expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5125\" style=\"width: 217px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5125\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5125\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-300x294.jpg\" alt=\"8008204897_575033b3c1_h\" width=\"207\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-768x753.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-810x795.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-1140x1118.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8008204897_575033b3c1_h-e1463232063687.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Flavio~ via Visualhunt \/ CC BY<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <strong>karate class<\/strong> is divided into three different stages, starting with\u00a0<em>Kihon<\/em> which involves drilling of the various positions,moving on to <em>Kata &#8211;\u00a0<\/em>pre-arranged combat situations and finally\u00a0<em>Kumite:<\/em>\u00a0sparring. As a beginner with a white belt , you will be given instruction at every level. As you progress, practise becomes more spontaneous as technique and coordination improves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, if you are intrigued by the ancient <strong>martial art<\/strong>, want to learn some <strong>self-defence<\/strong> or just fancy getting fit and want to try something new, here are two great gyms\/ martial arts studios where you can give <strong>karate<\/strong> a go.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5107\" style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5107\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5107\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"8034884431_d4b11e472b_o (1)\" width=\"237\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-1024x1013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-810x801.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-1140x1127.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8034884431_d4b11e472b_o-1-e1463474142168.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Flavio~ via Visualhunt \/ CC BY<\/p><\/div>\n<h4 id=\"pages_name\" class=\"_58gi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gimnasio-dan-karate-club-calle-isla-de-java-74\"><\/span>Gimnasio Dan Karate Club:\u00a0<span class=\"street-address\">Calle Isla de Java, 74<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a popular traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gimnasio-Dan-Karate-Club-171427412868043\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">karate club<\/a> with highly dedicated instructors and a great atmosphere in which to learn the <strong>martial art<\/strong>. The club holds a number of <strong>classes<\/strong> throughout the day so you are sure you find a time that&#8217;ll suit you. This friendly club has <strong>classes<\/strong> for students of all ages and abilities, so you needn&#8217;t feel scared about starting\u00a0as a complete beginner either.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shotokan-honbu-dojo-calle-de-sor-angela-de-la-cruz-24\"><\/span>Shotokan Honbu Dojo:\u00a0Calle de Sor Angela de la Cruz, 24<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GimnasioShotokanHonbuDojo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shotokan Honbu Dojo<\/a>, you can take weekly <strong>classes<\/strong> or enrol in intensive whole day or week sessions to fully immerse\u00a0yourself in the <strong>martial art<\/strong>. If you want to take <strong>karate<\/strong> more seriously, you can take exams at the centre and move up through the belts. 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