Udupi: Nirmala English Medium School, Brahmavar focuses on wholistic development of the pupil. They identify talents of the young buds and nurture them with maximum care. The fruit of their hard labor is rewarded with state and national level honors.

Three students from Nirmala English Medium School participated in the state level Karate competition recently held in Bangaluru, at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru.

The students were victorious and brought glory to the parents and to the school. Vaman Palan extended selfless service, dedication and commitment in training the students.

Students who secured gold:
Amritha from 10th std in 60kg Kata
Utteja from 8th std in 37kg Kata and Kumite
Sristi from 5th std in 30kg Kumite

Students who secured silver:
Amanulla from 10th std in 68kg Kata
Sristi from 5th std in 30kg Kata

Karate and Fight- weaponless means of self defense

Karate is a Japanese word meaning 'Empty Hand'”.

Karate uses all parts of the human body as a weapon such as the hand, fist, elbow, leg and knee.

It is one of the most widely practiced martial art forms in the world. Martial arts rely on acute physical coordination and mental focus.

This is an oriental system of unarmed combat using hands and feet to deliver and block blows, widely practiced as a sport. It is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts under the influence of Chinese Kung Fu.

Karate is also a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counterattacking body movements. The themes of traditional karate training are fighting and self defense, though its mental and moral aspects target the overall improvement of the individual.