I don't think it is DISRESPECTFUL in karate to wear coloured ones, but in most Karate styles I reccommend wearing the traditional white (unless the style or class says otherwise). In my style of karate,(GO KAN RYU- on the internet you can search this style)it is compulsory for a white gi to be worn. I think you have come up with a great question! From me, 10yr old black belt karate enthusiast. (yes you read correctly)
Wada ryu karate is a form of karate that has influences from all the main styles of karate, but the only differences are in the kata's. for example, the pinan's and unsu are from Wada ryu style.
Sumo, karate, kendo, and judo
Australian karate is based on the Okinawa martial art of karate. Depending on the school, it can be teaching traditional karate. Most of the martial arts adjust and include techniques that are good for their area and how to counter common occurrences in their area.
There are hundreds of karate schools in New Jersey. The one that is the best is going to be a personal decision based on what works for you and want you want to get out of it. Traditional Okinawan Karate- East West Karate Sparta NJ.
Shotokan Karate of America was founded in the year 1959. It is a non-profit organization that aims to teach traditional Karate-Do in the USA. It is led by Tsutomu Ohshima.
That will depend on the school. Not many use that pattern and it is not traditional.
If you are practicing traditional karate then your training will be geared toward defending yourself from a violent and untrained attacker at close range. -Or you can say "Karate is a martial arts that originated from China"
Aikido, Ken-do, Judo, Sumo, Kyudo, Karate, Naginata are all traditional Japanese sports
No, karate is from Okinawa. It does have roots in China and was created by blending the Okinawa Tegumi wrestling with White Crane Kung Fu.
Judo (without weapons)/Karate (empty hands).
It was a combination of traditional Okinawan wrestling and Chinese White Crane Kung Fu.
Kobudo is a martial art and you use weapons, instead of hands and legs, like in karate.