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Karate is a martial art. It originated in Okinawa around 200 years ago.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoKarate is a form of martial art. Karate is an umbrella term for many styles of Martial Arts originating from Japan and Okinawa.
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What is karate's purposes?
Karate means empty hand (kara te), it's a form of self defense.
Is karate harmful for health?
Karate is a form of exercise, which is beneficial to health. It promotes strength, balance, stamina and flexibility.
Is karate the national sport of any country?
Taekwondo is considered a form of karate and is the national sport of South Korea.
What does the term karate mean?
it is a form of martial art.
What does Ryuseikan mean?
Spirit Dragon. It is a form of karate.
What is the Chinese form of karate called?
Kung fu
Who discovered kenpo karate?
The oldest form of Kenpo taught in American schools is Kenpo karate. In 1949, William K.S. Chow invented it
What is a sentence for akin?
Judo is a martial art form that is somewhat akin to karate.
What is wada ryu karate?
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.
Where was karate it inverted?
Many places/people helped to influence and form the style of karate that is generally taught today. They came together in Okinawa and spread to Japan and Korea.
Is this how you spell karati?
From the Japanese for empty hand, the martial art form is spelled "karate".
Why is kempo the incorrect term for a form of karate?
American Kenpo is a system of martial arts commercialized by Ed Parker. The multitude of fast strikes, sometimes criticized by other arts has a dual purpose making it the incorrect term for a form of karate.
