Karate-do

Karate-do, the Japanese for ‘the way of the empty hand’, was originally an effective method of self-defense. You mainly use your limbs as natural weapons. This way you manage to deflect an opponent’s attacks and, if necessary, hit, punch or kick back. A true fencing game of arms and legs ensues, supplemented with luxation movements (and weapons) to neutralize the opponent. In addition to self-defense and athletic training, karate also offers mental training in which self-discipline is central. The modern form of karate is extremely suitable as a competitive discipline. However, the traditional values of karate are still central. Basic (Kihon), form (Kata) and competition exercises (Kumite) are a necessity for all-round development. Karate has different styles such as Shotokan, Goyu Ryu, Wado Ryu, Kyo Kushinkai, Kadgamala karate, Ryushinkan koryu karate, etc… In addition, karate can be supplemented with Kyusho – Jutsu and Dim – Mak by using the vital points in the performed techniques. Everyone can practice karate, without distinction of gender, age and race. You can train karate where and when you want, individually or in a group, as long as you have a valid permit.

Recreational karate

The concept of ‘recreational sport’ emerged about twenty years ago in response to excessively competitive sport. Relaxation is central to this form of sports practice. Youth and adults find their motivation in social contact and conviviality. In addition to being a pleasant pastime, recreational karate is also good for your health. You can also practice a real competitive sport such as Kata or semi-contact karate recreationally and completely relax your mind and body. Moreover, self-defense and self-discipline are indispensable today. In our world, realistic self-defense training, including assertiveness and resilience training, is an asset. But make no mistake…. We only speak of real recreational sport if it involves a certain physical effort.

Matches

Within the VVA – Euro Budo Federation, semi-contact karate is mainly discussed. Semi-contact karate is the free competition form of modern karate, with light contact on a realistic basis and with all existing combat techniques of hands and feet. It is a form of competition that requires high reaction and combination skills of body and mind. Physical mobility is developed to its maximum potential. Explosive controlled techniques are used, in both technical and logical harmonic combinations. V.V.A.- Euro Budo regularly organizes semi-contact karate competitions, but also open semi-contact tournaments and this is unique. In a semi-contact tournament, different disciplines and styles are allowed: taekwondo, karate, kickbox, Wushu, pencak silat, etc. This is of course very interesting for the participants who all have to adhere to the same regulations. Styles and disciplines can be compared with each other and are assessed against each other according to certain criteria.

Thanks to fairly complete body protection, different techniques can be tried or demonstrated at will with minimal risk of injury. In semi-contact karate and semi-contact tournaments, special attention is paid to the safety of the participants and a lot of attention is paid to the prevention of injuries. The protection of the body is paramount and can go far: hand protection, leg protection, bridle, chest protection, mouth protection, head protection… This maximum protection allows multiple techniques or combinations of techniques to be used without the partner, opponent or the performer himself being involved. be endangered. Semi-contact karate involves pure and well-controlled techniques, which, although explosive and powerful, should only hit with light contact.

This form of sport was developed from traditional fighting methods and, as already mentioned, is safer than the old systems. The goal is to create a free and truly competitive sports world for any discipline or style.

General info:

Ludo Bellemans
Mobile : +32 (0) 471 33 07 22
Email : Ludo.bellemans@skynet.be

Chairman of technical committee

Ludo Bellemans
Mobile : +32 (0) 496 52 33 42
Email : Ludo.bellemans@skynet.be

National coach “Semi-Contact”

Kate Mintiens
Mobile : +32(0)476 39 02 08
Email : mintiens_kate@hotmail.fr

National coach “Kata & stijl”

Tina Bellemans
Mobile : +31(0)628 15 01 75
Email : Bellemanstina@gmail.com

Style responsibles

Shotokan
Ludo Bellemans
Mobile : +32 (0) 471 33 07 22
Email : Ludo.Bellemans@skynet.be

Full Contact Karate
Luc Vandecraen
E-mail : luc.vandecraen@telenet.be

Wado Ryu
Peter Van Bruystegem
E-mail : Peter.vanbruystegem@wadokan.be

Kadgamala karate
Joerie Traversier
Mobile : +32 (0) 476398602
Email : traversierj@gmail.com