Karate (Training Only) Travel Insurance

Karate is a martial art that originates from Okinawa, Japan

Popular Areas:

Karate is a sport that is gaining in popularity across the world.

Some places that you can travel to, to partake in Karate include:

• United States of America
• Canada
• Russia
• France
• Korea.

Okinawa in Japan, though, is where the art originated from, and there are many places there that those who have an interest in the history of karate may wish to seeh=k out.

These places include:

• The Jundokan
• The Cave of Channan
• The Tomb of Motobu Choki
• The Tomb of Motubo Choyu
• The Naha-te Monument of Miyagi Chojun and Higaonna Kanryo
• The Dojo of Higa Seiko

Where ever in the world you are travelling to do karate, it is essential you purchase travel insurance before you leave the country.

Common Injuries:

Karate is a contact sport, and therefore, there is risk of injury if you wish to partake in the sport. Some of the most common injuries associated with karate include:

• Groin strain
• Joint sprain
• Muscle sprain
• Muscle strain
• Muscle tears
• Overuse injuries
• Ligament injury
• Ruptured tendons
• Shin splints
• Cuts
• Contusions
• Concussion

Karate is a contact sport, though, and as a result it may not be possible to avoid getting hurt at some point. However, there can be things done to prevent serious injury.

To prevent injury, ensure that before any exercise you first warm up properly, doing all of the warm up exercises you have been taught to do.

Practice your moves often and make sure you do them all correctly. Practicing a move that you are not doing correctly could cause injury.

Listen carefully and follow closely any and all instruction you are given.

Wear the correct protective gear, including a mouth guard.

Exercise frequently the muscles you use most often to avoid injuring them.

Useful Websites: About Karate - Shotokan Karate - Karate Lessons - Kung Fu Experience - Kazoku Kai International

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