The Orientation of a Martial Art is congruent with the outcome that the Martial Artist seeks in practicing the Martial Art. It is the goal or aim of the Martial Artist or the utility that the Martial Artist gains from the Martial Art.
In the case of Karate-do, there are 2 equally significant goals that the Martial Art offers. One practitioner may seek an effective means of self-defence, whilst another may pursue glory or prestige in competition.
In general, pracitioners pursue Martial Arts for the following reasons:
- Self-defence
- Sport
- Health
- Spirituality
Health, Spiritual
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence
Self-defence, Health
Self-defence, Health
Self-defence, Health, Spiritual
Self-defence, Health, Spiritual
Self-defence, Spiritual
Self-defence, Spiritual
Self-defence, Spiritual
Self-defence, Spiritual
Spiritual
Spiritual
Spiritual
Spiritual
Spiritual
Spiritual
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport, Health, Spiritual
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Self-defence
Sport, Spiritual
Sport, Spiritual