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| THE PRESIDENT World Federation of Karate Do Professional
Soke Lados Istvan 10th Dan
THE VICE-PRESIDENT W.F.K.P. Shihan Ubukata Misako Hanshi 9th Dan
THE SEGRETARY W.F.K.P. SHIHAN FERNANDO GABRIEL VILLEGA HANSHI 7th Dan |
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| SHIHAN UBUKATA MISAKO HANSHI
9th Dan (JAPAN) W.F.K.P. DELEGATED FOR CONTINENT ASIA |
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| SHIHAN PALLADINI CARLOS HANSHI
8th Dan (ARGENTINA) W.F.K.P. DELEGATED FOR CONTINENT AMERICA |
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| SHIHAN ANWAR NDOMBA HANSHI
8th Dan (NIGERIA) W.F.K.P. DELEGATED FOR CONTINENT AFRICA |
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| SHIHA KAWAWADA MINORU HANSHI 8th Dan (AUSTRALIA) W.F.K.P. DELEGATED FOR CONTINENT OCEANIA |
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| SHIHAN ANGELO TOSTO KYOSHI 6th Dan
( ITALY) W.F.K.P. DELEGATED FOR CONTINENT EUROPE |
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| GRAND MASTER FUNAKOSHI GICHIN |
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The "kara" of karate means "to render oneself empty".
Master Gichin Funakoshi, the "Father of Japanese Karate", wrote, "The student of karate-do must render his mind empty of selfishness and wickedness in an effort to react appropriately toward anything he may encounter". Karate's roots go back to the Shao Lin and other ancient fighting arts of China, where physical training methods were used to build the endurance and strength required to carry out the rigid discipline of the religion. These arts eventually spread to Okinawa and then to Japan where karate was refined into its present-day form. In 1955, the Japan Karate Association was established with Master Funakoshi as chief instructor. The Japan Karate Association trained and sent instructors throughout the world, which is one the the primary reasons karate is as well known and popular as it is today.
As a form of physical exercise, karate is almost without equal. Utilizing all parts of the body, karate training increases the strength, speed, stamina, coordination, reflexes, and balance of the karateka (student of karate). It is the ultimate art of unarmed self-defense. Like knowing how to swim, you always have it with you. However, Master Funakoshi saw karate not only as a means of conditioning or self-defense, but also as a way to build character and mental discipline. The karateka is taught not only the physical techniques, but also how to use his skills with wisdom and discretion. Among the many mental benefits of karate training are improved self-awareness, confidence, discipline and emotional control. |
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