Karate Styles: Surprising Links to Shortened Lifespan

An overview of the topic & book content. Polls show that people have the misconception that karate lengthens one's life, when in fact the data shows the opposite (via analysis of over one hundred 8th dans in the East & West). If we notice a truth in the data in art that seeks enlightenment, be it good or bad, it should be discussed & hopefully the results will lead to better outcomes for elite karate-ka in the decades to come.For more on this topic and the book see:
We examine the central topic of longevity & karate by using instructor lifespan data, a review of medical diagnostics & research, longevity research encompassing sports physiology, karate psychology and behaviour patterns which has shown to be tied to longevity. We also discuss some interesting statements on the topic by passed masters such as Itosu of the 1800s, Shito-ryu's Mabuni, Asai of Shotokan who openly stated health may not go hand-in-hand with budo. Despite the fact that karate provides many upsides for its practitioners, this book discusses why it does appear to reduce lifespan & what may be done about mitigating it.

[kwisatz_haderach]

It would be interesting to also track western boxing and Thai boxing; I would think that results would correlate. Given the obvious (sparring, inpact) I do wonder about the Asian theory on pressure points affecting internal organs of the body. If true, then even blocking practices and striking drills may have a negative effect.

[ethanoyamawang]

Mas oyama had osteoporosis in old age. Vit D and K deficiency ?

[happyguyable]

The reason I came to your video is that I’m a big fan of martial artists loved all the art fighting style I want to practice any art for the share fun of it but I realized many pro martial artists masters have short lifespans or health side effect . Like Bruce lee, the karate masters you mention, or even wrestlers.

So is it safer to practice judo or BJJ. Because I wanted to practice the British martial arts bartitsu but then I thought about it straight so I decided I wanted to practice bjj.