PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12

LEARNING MODULE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4

MODULE5
UNARMED SELF
DEFENSE
LESSON 5: Unarmed Self-defense (Karate)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES KARATE

At the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. discuss the nature of different recreational activities (PEH12FH-IIa-20; DepEd).

P R EDirections:
–ASSE SSMENT
Read and analyze the following questions carefully.

1. In your own opinion, what is Karate?

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2. Is Karate effective for self-defense?

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Lesson 5
UNARMED SELF-DEFENSE: KARATE
Copy the concept notes and answer the given activity on this Learning Activity Sheets on a separate paper.
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #5.1
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Activity Title: “Karate”
Learning Target: The learner will be able to discuss the nature of different recreational activities
(PEH12FH-IIa-20; DepEd).
Values Attribute: The learner will become clean and healthy in lifestyle, purposeful and critical thinkers.
References: Gialogo, R. & Gialogo, R. (2016). Fit for Life: The K to 12 Physical Education and Health
Textbook. The Phoenix Publishing House Inc. Quezon City.
CONCEPT NOTES
 Karate is a type of martial art which can be used for self-defense. It’s also become popular for its
emphasis on physical and mental discipline.
 While some forms of karate utilize weaponry, it’s best known as a weaponless way to defend oneself
in battle.
 Karate schools, or ryus, are often highly influenced by one master or inventor who has put his or her
stamp on the art.
 All types of karate include katas, which are groups of choreographed movements that often include
kicks and punches. Katas are memorized and practiced solo or in groups prior to sparring with
opponents.

1. Shotokan
 Shotokan karate is one of the most well-known types. It was founded in Tokyo by Gichin Funakoshi
in 1938.

Defining features
 Shotokan karate utilizes both the upper and the lower body to produce punches and kicks which are
linear and forceful.
 Practitioners employ powerfully delivered, straight line strikes designed to quickly stop an attacker
or opponent.
 Many parts of the body are utilized as potential weapons with striking force, including:
Fingers, hands, elbows, arms, legs, knees, and feet
 Shotokan doesn’t rely solely upon circular movements.
 Practitioners of Shotokan karate are taught to focus on:
Speed, form, balance and breathing

2. Goju-ryu
 Goju-ryu karate is based on the complimentary principles of hard and soft. Disciples learn
techniques that include hard, closed fist punches and soft, open hand strikes.
 If you’re a fan of the Karate Kid movies, immortalized by the iconic Crane Kick move, you’ve
already seen Goju-ryu karate in action.

Defining features
 Movements are flowing, circular, and precise.
 Practitioners deflect their opponent’s strikes with angular movements, followed by sharp and hard
punches and kicks.
 There is also a strong focus on breathing techniques, designed to produce harmony between the body
and brain.

3. Uechi-ryu
 Uechi-ryu karate was founded by Kanbun Uechi in Okinawa during the early 1900s. His style of
karate was highly influenced by ancient Chinese fighting systems. 

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Defining features
 upright stances
 circular blocking techniques
 open-handed strikes
 low kicks 

4. Wado-ryu
 Wado translates into “way of harmony” or “harmonious path” in Japanese. Founded by Hironori
Otsuka in 1939, this form of Japanese karate includes some elements of jiujitsu. 

Defining features
 Wado-ryu focuses on evading strikes. 
 It teaches students to avoid hard contact during sparring by shifting the body and reducing the full
force of an opponent’s blows. 
 Punches and kicks are employed during counterattacks. 
 Wado-ryu emphasizes peacefulness of mind and spiritual discipline. 
 Its ultimate goal is to sharpen the mind of the practitioner, so they can better intuit their opponent’s
moves. 

5. Shorin-ryu
 The Shorin-ryu method has a strong emphasis on maintaining physical and mental balance. 

Defining features

 Katas are performed with a strong, upright posture, sharp kicks, and closed-handed punches.
 Practitioners learn to avoid strikes through body movements, and spar with counterattacks that strive
to reduce their opponent’s ability to remain upright.

6. Kyokushin
 Kyokushin translates into “ultimate truth” in Japanese. This is an aggressive, fighting style of karate.

Defining features

 It includes elements of full-body contact sparring, aggressive punching, and high kicks. 
 Opponents are allowed to kick each other’s heads as well as other areas of the body and legs. 
 Knee strikes, which involves using the knees to hammer into the opponent’s body, are also
permitted.
7. Shito-ryu
 Shito-ryu karate was founded by Kenwa Mabuni during the 1920s. It’s still one of the most popular
forms practiced in Japan. 

Defining features

 Shito-ryu focuses on fluidity and speed during katas and sparring. 

 It’s known for its vast multitude of katas, many of which use short, low-to-the-ground stances,
similar to Sumo wrestling.

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  It employs closed-handed punches, kicks, and elbow strikes. 
 Shito-ryu’s current soke (headmaster or leader) is Kenwa Mabuni’s granddaughter, Tsukasa Mabuni,
who is continuing to pass on her grandfather’s teachings.
8. Ashihara
 Ashihara is a full-combat form of karate.

Defining features
 Opponents move their bodies around each other in circular patterns. In this way, each opponent
becomes harder to attack and strikes may be more easily deflected.
 Ashihara also allows for long-reaching punches, high kicks, and full-body contact.

9. Chito-ryu
 Chito-ryu karate was founded in the early 1900s by an Eastern Chinese man named Chinen Gua,
who was later known as O-Sensei Chitose. His desire was to create a school of karate which focused
on the development of character and health.

Defining features
 Chito-ryu karate stresses that there’s never a need for a first punch, as karate should be used for self-
defense only.
 Students of this school practice katas using punches, high kicks, full-body balancing, and circular
movements.
 Sparring techniques are designed to disable opponents by offsetting their balance.

10. Enshin
 In Japanese, “en” means open or unfinished, and “shin” means heart or inner. “Enshin” translates
into open heart. It also represents the strong bonds between students, which complete the unfinished
circle. 

Defining features

 Circular movements make up the vast majority of katas in Enshin karate. 

 Students are taught various moves around the face of the circle, which they can employ during katas
and sparring. 
 This form of karate is designed to instill confidence, humility, and resilience in its practitioners. 
 Sparring utilizes open hand movements, closed-fist punches, and kicks to disable opponents.

Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________

P O SGrade
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I. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following sentences. Write your answer on the space
provided.

______________1. Students of this school practice katas using punches, high kicks, full-body balancing,
and circular movements.
______________2. It is one of the most well-known types. It was founded in Tokyo by Gichin Funakoshi in
1938.

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 ______________3. It is type of karate and was founded by Kanbun Uechi in Okinawa during the early
1900s.
His style of karate was highly influenced by ancient Chinese fighting systems.
______________4. Students are taught various moves around the face of the circle, which they can employ
during katas and sparring.
______________5. This translates into “ultimate truth” in Japanese. This is an aggressive, fighting style of
karate.

ANSWER KEYS
ANSWERS FOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #3.1
Answers may vary.

REFERENCES
BOOKS

Gialogo, R. & Gialogo, R. (2016). Fit for Life: The K to 12 Physical Education and Health Textbook. The
Phoenix Publishing House Inc. Quezon City.

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