Karate Team

Hello friends, my name is Merve Saydemir and I am a freshman student at Erzurum Technical University Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching. My purpose here is to give you some information about Karate at Erzurum Technical University. Karate, in short, is the art of defense. When viewed from the outside, it may seem like a violent sport, but it most definitely is not. It is a sport for defense. Karate is divided into two, kata and kumite—while kata techniques are made in the form of display, kumite is made in the form of fighting. Our team was founded in 2019. Our aim here is to represent our university in the best way. We undertake our team work at Erzurum Technical University Life Center sports hall. We do durability, strength, speed and technical training throughout the year. We take part in provincial championships, regional and Turkish championships, international competitions and championships in the Caspian countries. There is no inter-university karate championships league. This sport is only represented once a year in the Turkish Championship. The greatest success I have achieved so far is winning the youth and women's 59 kg. championship in Turkey. Our team is open to all students at Erzurum Technical University. Anybody whose interests and abilities are in line with karate can join us. Sport has provided me with benefits such as self-confidence, being healthy, communicating better with people, and socialising. Our team is open to all those studying at Erzurum Technical University and who are interested in karate.