Isn’t karate dangerous?
We know that the techniques we do are potentially dangerous. For that reason we constantly train with an eye to safety. Students are warned against possible danger and trained to avoid them before they are allowed to practice any given technique. Classes are tightly controlled by black-belt instructors who have been trained to recognize potential dangers and liability issues. Students wear safety gear when participating in contact exercises. And everyone makes it their personal responsibility to keep their fellow class members safe. As a result, karate is one of the safest hobbies in the country. Studies have shown that it results in fewer emergency room visits than either bowling or golf.
