Martial Arts Jason Levi Grade 10 Contracted gym October 28, 1996 Martial Arts Levi 2         The word karate literally means "the art of empty hands." It is the most widely practiced of all the martial arts. Karate is a sport and a means of self-defense that uses the body as a weapon in striking, kicking, and blocking. In Japan, where it is called karate-do, it involves discipline of the mind as well as of the body. Unlike judo and …showed first 75 words of 1389 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1389 total…arts (if I can, you can), it is a exciting, fun way to express yourself. And it gives you self dicipline beyond belief. Maybe that's why the martial arts are making a comeback.                                                                                                             Levi 8 Bibliography Harrington, A.P. Defend yourself with Kung Fu. New York: Barnes, 1975. Martial Arts. Computer software. Microsoft, 1996.         Encarta96 Encyclopedia. Karate. Computer software. Microsoft, 1996.         Encarta96 Encyclopedia.                            Martial Arts. Computer software. Grolier, 1995.         1995 Grolier Encyclopedia. Martial Arts. Computer software. Comptons NewMedia, 1995.         Comptons Interactive Encyclopedia..