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There are literally hundreds of styles of karate. There are some major divisions:
* Okinawan * ** Shuri ryu ** Shorin Ryu ** Goju ryu ** Isshin ryu
* Japanese * ** Shotokan
* Korean * ** tae kwon do ** tang so do
** hapkido * Hawaii * ** Kao chi kai * Vietnam * ** kokoro * Russia * ** sambo * American
* ** American Kempo
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Who came up with karate?
there are many different types of karate and they are all created by different people
Will learning karate at 5 stunt growth?
Learning karate, or participating in any other sport, will not stunt someone's growth. Like all sports and physical activity of all types, there are risks associated with them.
How many countries participate in karate on a national level?
This is not a constant figure as karate is spreading throughout the world all the time.
What is the different between Okinawan karate and plain karate?
There is no "Plain Karate." Karate originated in Okinawa. It has spread throughout the world. It has been modified in many places and there is what is often referred to as Japanese Karate, Korean Karate and even American Karate. They all incorporate aspects of the original styles from Okinawa, and incorporate local martial arts as well.
How many karate kid movies have there been?
There were 4: 1)Karate Kid 2)Karate Kid Part 2 3)Karate Kid part 3 4)The next Karate Kid.
Is karate available in all states?
No karate is not spread in all the nations but WKF is working on it
What types of traditional Japanese sports are there?
Aikido, Ken-do, Judo, Sumo, Kyudo, Karate, Naginata are all traditional Japanese sports
Who is Yoichi Nakachi?
The Master Yoichi Nakachi brought Shinpu-ren Karate to the US in 1959 and introduced his Butokukan Karate to the US in 1963. He died in 1998. Butokukan style karate purports to bring all the best of all the martial arts together, on a karate foundation. Yoichi nakachi was also the "oh-so proud karate guy" that used to defy Bruce Lee in public places many times, he was Bruce's partner at University at that time, and finally it all ended up in a 11 seconds fight, face to face, in which Bruce beat him really bad (See Wikipedia Bruce Lee in Spanish)
Who is Yoichi?
The Master Yoichi Nakachi brought Shinpu-ren Karate to the US in 1959 and introduced his Butokukan Karate to the US in 1963. He died in 1998. Butokukan style karate purports to bring all the best of all the Martial Arts together, on a karate foundation. Yoichi nakachi was also the "oh-so proud karate guy" that used to defy Bruce Lee in public places many times, he was Bruce's partner at University at that time, and finally it all ended up in a 11 seconds fight, face to face, in which Bruce beat him really bad (See Wikipedia Bruce Lee in Spanish)
Who is Nakachi?
The Master Yoichi Nakachi brought Shinpu-ren Karate to the US in 1959 and introduced his Butokukan Karate to the US in 1963. He died in 1998. Butokukan style karate purports to bring all the best of all the Martial Arts together, on a karate foundation. Yoichi nakachi was also the "oh-so proud karate guy" that used to defy Bruce Lee in public places many times, he was Bruce's partner at University at that time, and finally it all ended up in a 11 seconds fight, face to face, in which Bruce beat him really bad (See Wikipedia Bruce Lee in Spanish)
Is there a certain time of year in which to study karate?
No, there is no season for karate. Karate-ka practice all year long.
What is the coolest martial art?
Karate all the way. i know i do karate and have done a couple others. karate is the best.
