The number of forms varies by school. The style I study has 18 that are the primary focus. Their origins vary, many being developed from Chinese forms, others were created by early instructors.
As far as I know (from listening in karate class) martial arts started in China and were brought to Japan along with calligraphy and art. However, the stereotypical, "karate" (there are many many different forms) was "invented" in Japan.
Karate means open hand, no weapons
Karate started in the Ryukyu islands due to the introducing of some forms of chinese martial arts.
Karate is generally more focussing on the forms and standup, on the other hand jiu jitsu is more sparing and no forms, and mostly ground work
No there are many forms of martial arts with the two most popular being Mixed Martial Arts, and Karate. Kung Fu and other forms of fighting are instructed for various programs including six sigma.
No the swan stance does not come from the Karate Kid. There is no swan stance. What you are probably thinking of is the Crane Stance that is used in the Karate Kid. It is actually seldom seen in karate and is a Kung fu stance.
when is karate kid 2 gonna come out
The movie Karate Kid comes out on June 11, 2010.
there is karate/kung fu, and tai quan do
The first one :The Karate Kid (1984) So it came out 1984
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"The Karate Kid" 2010 has a release date of October 5, 2010 .