- The name comes from Japanese words meaning empty and hand.
- It started on the island of Okinawa as a way to stay safe and protect oneself without weapons.
- The word means "empty hand", showing that fighters use only their body to kick, punch, and block.
- Learners wear different colored belts to show their skill level, starting with white and working up to
black.
- The practice teaches deep respect, humility, inner peace, sharp minds, and great self-control.
Mrs. Juliet
Incharge Teacher
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