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In short, yes.
Okinowan Martial Arts were eventually popularized by Gichin Funakoshi, who developed the Shotokan karate style. He took his style of martial arts on tour throughout the country of Japan, demonstrating them at colleges and other community hubs. Eventually many school adopted karate as a part of their physical fitness programs and many colleges have Karate clubs. It wasn't until after the second World War that karate spread out of Japan into western countries. By then it was "all the rage" throughout Japan.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoAccording to World Bank the population of Japan in 2011 was 127,817,277.
One site estimates the world population of karate practitioners (those that have taken more than one class) is at 23 million, others say 50 or even as high as 200 million martial artists, which means more that just karate.
There are 6 billion people in the world. Using the largest figure, that works out to one person in every 200. The lower number would be one in every 2,000. With the growing popularity of martial arts outside of Asia, and the general movement away from physical activity, the percentage is dropping.
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∙ 15y agoKarate is everywhere in japan, however it is not seen as karate, its a martial art, its a way of life.
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∙ 15y agoSome would consider it so. however true Karate is not a sport and never will be, its an art and a way of life.
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∙ 14y agoThe primary style of Karate in Japan is Shotokan, but there are a number of others that are found there. Okinawa is now a part of Japan and is the origin of all styles of karate.
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∙ 14y agoYou mean used for? Civilian self-defence, and later physical exercise as part of the Okinawan school system.
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∙ 13y agoKarate originated in Japan, therefore, it is reasonable to think that Japanese people would practice Karate.
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∙ 10y agoIt came from traditional Okinawa. Presently , Okinawa is a part of Japan.
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What sport is called empty hand?
Empty hand is Karate, a Japanese martial art.
What is different about sport karate and budo karate?
Sport karate is geared towards competition rather than as a martial art. Budō is simply a Japanese word for martial arts, with gendai budō referring to styles that came about after the Meiji restoration - karate, aikido, judo, kendo etc. As such ALL karate is "budo karate".
What is the popular traditional japanese sport?
Sumo wrestlings would be a popular Japanese sport though that popularity has been on a decline. Judo, Kendo and Karate may also count though they double as a martial arts.
Is karate a boy sport?
No, karate is a unisex sport. It is made for both male and female.
What is karate is it jaanese or russian?
karate is Japanese
Is karate a cruel sport?
No, Karate is not a cruel sport, no it teaches people how to defend themselves and have fun.
What j is a sport similar to karate?
It is a martial art, but is somewhat different, but Judo and its root art of Jujutsu are Japanese martial arts.
What is a fun fact for karate?
Karate is a Japanese word.
Is karate the national sport of any country?
Taekwondo is considered a form of karate and is the national sport of South Korea.
What is the maximum age to compete in karate in the Olympics?
Karate is not an Olympic sport.
How do you say Karate Kid in Japanese?
Karate is a Japanese world, so it would be said the same way. The Japanese word for child is kodomo.
What is the explanation of the sport karate?
First of all the thing that we call "sport karate" is NOT karate at all. Because all they do there is wear those gloves and punch each other in order to win medals. They destroy the whole philosophy that karate has. They turn a martial art into a useless sport.
