Kara Te Do, the Way of the Empty Hand, is a martial art developed on Okinawa. Besides the obvious aspect of defending against attacks, Karate Do serves the development of a healthy and strong character. The fighting aspect lies primarily in recognizing one's own strengths and weaknesses and working on them throughout one's life, no matter how difficult that may be. Karate Do begins and ends with respect. Karate Do is based on three pillars: Kihon, Kata and Kumite. All three aspects must be practiced equally and in harmony.

Kihon is the basic school and therefore a prerequisite for Kata (form) and Kumite (combat). Here, defensive and offensive techniques using all body parts, various leg positions, movement sequences, as well as combinations with and without a partner are practiced.

Here, depending on the level, the prescribed sequence of combination techniques is practiced. Each kata contains (sometimes in encrypted form) insights about a particular type of defense or attack. This can be the imitation of animal movements as well as proven combat techniques of a karate master. Important when practicing kata is the knowledge and application of the combat techniques from the kata. If one neglects this, the kata loses its meaning and thus also its rhythm, its dynamics and applicability.

Here, the learned techniques from Kihon and Kata are applied at various levels. Beginners learn through playful combat (light contact with open hands) a feeling for distance, contact and evasion. Advanced students practice different levels. From prearranged combat (with limited techniques) to free combat (application of all learned techniques).