What is Karate Do ?
Karate is a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counterattacking body movements. The themes of traditional karate training are fighting and self-defense, though its mental and moral aspects target the overall improvement of the individual.
Karate is a highly effective system of self – defence, and also an excellent form of exercise that promotes a number of life skills and values.
It also done in a uniform called a dogi. with original roots in Okinawan and JAPAN as well as Chinese martial arts, first developed around the 17th century, and is now a global practice that has also been an Olympic sport.
IT goes way beyond that.
A 60-minute karate class can burn approximately 400 to over 700 calories, with the exact amount varying significantly based on factors like your body weight, fitness level, and the intensity of the specific drills and activities within the class.
A 150-pound person might burn around 650 calories, while a more intense session could result in higher calorie expenditure, as noted by some sources suggesting burns of 700-1000+ calories.