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What were the two types of karate that gichin funakoshi used to make shotokan karate?
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Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu
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Who came up with karate?
there are many different types of karate and they are all created by different people
What is the best karate to learn?
Itosu Ankō - He is denoted as the godfather of karate. Sensei Gichin Funakoshi - He is the founder of Shotokan and is considered as the father of modern karate. Higaonna Kanryō Really good teachers can trace their lineage back to Matsumura, who taught Itosu.
What are the differences in karate styles?
There are way too many to count! First you can divide it by the country where it is currently practices. While the source countries are considered Okinawa, Japan and Korea, there are also variations developed in many other countries, including the US. And there are divisions within the countries. In Okinawa, there are three major divisions, and each of those has dozens of sub-groups.
Are childrens karate belts the same ranks as adults?
It depends on the style of karate and the dojo you do it in, know the style I do (Zanshin Shotokan) kids and adults are ranked the same, there are a few adults on the same belt as me and we are ranked the same, some people think karate is harder for children, and in a way it is but if you are dedicadited you will have no problems, I never had problems myself although loads of other kids do, there are different types of karate like I said so I can only say what its like at my club
What are the styles of Japanese karate?
I hope you meant the three branches in the sense of practice session. During a practice session, the three branches are.Kihon- Teaching basic techniquesKata- An organized set of techniques that are performed to understand the applicationKumite- Fighting practice involving karate techniques.
How many types of karate is there all together?
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
What is the name of karate clothing?
The uniform worn when practicing karate is called a gi. There are similar uniforms in other types of martial arts.
Who is a grandmaster of karate?
There is only one known on the east coast; Soke Tony Morrison.
What are the different types of exercise of karate?
Karate training is divided into 3 parts:-Kihon- Basic TrainingKata- Self-realization and showing the sets of moves you learnt at the level.Kumite- Sparing.
What are some types of martial arts?
Tai Kwan Doe, Karate, Judo, although there are many more.
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.
Is karate a contact sport?
Some schools teach karate as a sport. Some schools teach karate as a martial art. Schools of both types may allow full contact, however, most will not as the insurance requirements and liability are too high to allow it. As such pads and protective gear will be required.
