Is karate effective for self-defense?
Yes. Karate was developed for self-defense and protection at a time when escape and calling 911 was not an option. It teaches how to escape from attacks of violence and develops the striking power to deal with attacks. The art of Okinawan kobudo teaches how to use common objects as weapons for situations where they are necessary. More importantly, karate-do teaches how to anticipate and avoid violent attacks whenever possible.
