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It could be included because there is a type of karate called "Freestyle Kata, is a type of karate Kata mixed up with gymnastics, check in YouTube for some freestyle Katas.
No! In order to be in the Olympics there have to be very specific rules. That goes against the basic premise of karate, defense without any rules. The minute that rules, any rules, are applied it moves from a martial art to a sport.
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What is the maximum age to compete in karate in the Olympics?
Karate is not an Olympic sport.
Will Karate get into the 2020 Olympics?
Perhaps. It may be included as the 'extra' sport, but it has tough competition. Wrestling, baseball/softball, karate, roller sports, sport climbing, squash, wakeboarding and wushu are all competing for that last slot. Karate has never been in the Olympics, the biggest reason being a lack of an overall governing body with a single set of rules.
What events are in Karate for this year's Olympics in Beijing?
Karate is not and hasn't ever been an event in the Olympics. Tae Kwon Do is an Olympic event.
Is karate going to be in the Olympics?
If Karate is able to obtain 2/3 votes of the Olympic committee then it can. Recently, the Committee announced that Wrestling is not a part of the Olympics, so karate has got a chance. But still, as there is already taekwondo in the Olympics, they can argue as to why to keep another martial art (karate). Part of the issue with karate is that it is not designed as a sport. There is no single governing body to set rules for competition. Judo was designed as a sport and Taekwondo has been codified to make it a sport, which allows them to be eligible for the Olympics.
Is karate a sporting event?
Yes it is coz it is competed for in the olympics
How many people have won medals in the olymipics through karate?
That would be none, as Karate is not an Olympic sport. Taekwondo is in the Olympics.
Is the karate team participating in the 2012 Olympics?
Karate is not one of the Olympic sports. Taekwondo is an Olympic sport and the US is participating.
Should cricket be included in Olympics?
definitly.....its an amazing game....and one of the most eciting game.
What 3 original events didn't make it into the Olympics?
Football,Karate and Soccer
How often are gymnastics included in the Olympics?
Gymnastics is a part of every summer Olympics.
Will golf be played in the 2012 Olympics?
Unfortunately no, golf will not be included in the 2012 olympics.
Is chess is an olympic sport?
It now is a sport and it will be included 2016 Olympics. Personally, I don't think Chess should be a sport.
