- Karate - Wikipedia
Karate (空手) ( kəˈrɑːti ; Japanese pronunciation: [kaɾate] ⓘ; Okinawan pronunciation: [kaɾati]), also karate-do (空手道, Karate-dō), is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called te (手), "hand"; tī in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts [1][2] While modern karate is primarily a striking
- Karate | Origin, Description, History | Britannica
Karate, unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs, with an emphasis on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact Learn more about the techniques and history of karate in this article
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In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport This traditional Japanese martial art, focused on strikes and kicks, uses two competition formats Kumite is a type of non-contact
- How to Teach Yourself the Basics of Karate: 12 Steps - wikiHow
Karate in its modern form was established around 400 years ago in Japan, with its roots mainly derived from Chinese Kung Fu See Step 1 below to start teaching yourself the basics of this art form
- 13 Main Karate Styles and Their Differences - The Karate Blog
Even the basic Karate style that Gichin Funakoshi brought from Okinawa to Japan has morphed into something new Now, not even 100 years later, various different types of Karate are practiced around the world Let’s look at their differences
- What is Karate? - Karate of Stanford
Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art developed in Okinawa and Japan that emphasizes power and efficiency in combat Training is based on the Shotokan trinity: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring)
- Karate: History and Origins - Martial Arts History Museum
Karate is characterized by linear kicking, blocking and punching techniques executed by strong stances It is an artform that uses powerful movements The historical origin of martial arts movements can be traced by to the warrior traditions of the Samurai
- USA Karate Homepage | USA Karate
USA Karate is proud to honor Fariba Madani for her outstanding dedication to the World Karate Federation, where she has served as one of the sport’s most respected officials for more than two decades
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