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International Okinawan Gōjū-ryū Karate-dō Federation was created in 1979.
The world over everyone knows about karate
Karate isn't played but practiced. Yes its pretty much all over the world.
No, karate is an Okinawan word for a martial art that has spread throughout the world.
Kanmukan karate is a martial art system developed by George Anderson, Hanshi. It blends Okinawa karate, Korean karate, and kung-fu influences. Kwanmukan Karate is world wide.
There is no "Plain Karate." Karate originated in Okinawa. It has spread throughout the world. It has been modified in many places and there is what is often referred to as Japanese Karate, Korean Karate and even American Karate. They all incorporate aspects of the original styles from Okinawa, and incorporate local martial arts as well.
Karate really spread from Japan to the rest of the world after World War 2. The movies and television helped spread awareness of the art.
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This is not a constant figure as karate is spreading throughout the world all the time.
John Gaddy is the first American to win the World Koshiki Karate title 1985 in Brisbane, Australia.
World Karate Union Hall of Fame was created in 1996.