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They created it to help protect themselves from bandits and invading armies. There is debate as to whether the arts were developed by the rich, who had the time, or the peasants, who worked long hours. At one point, Japan had invaded and confiscated all weapons, so the Okinawans developed non-weapon fighting techniques.
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∙ 9y agoThey used it to protect themselves against bandits. The use of weapons was forbidden by the rulers, so the natives developed unarmed methods of protecting themselves.
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What is goju-ryu?
Its an Okinawan style of Karate.
Is karate is European?
No, karate is an Okinawan word for a martial art that has spread throughout the world.
What type of Kung Fu was used in The Karate Kid?
It is based on Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-do.
Who was shotokan karate created by why is he so important?
Shotokan Karate was developed by Gichin Funakoshi. He was one of the first to bring Okinawan karate to Japan.
Is shotokan a martial art?
Yes, shotokan is a style of karate developed in Japan based on the Okinawan Shorin ryu karate.
What is that object called which karate masters chop?
Karateka that train in the manner of the original Okinawan practitioners use a Makiwara. It is punched, chopped and kicked.
What category is karate?
Karate is a martial art. It originated in Okinawa. It is a mixture of local Okinawan martial arts and chinese kung fu.
How did karate get invented?
It was a combination of traditional Okinawan wrestling and Chinese White Crane Kung Fu.
When was World Karate Federation created?
International Okinawan Gōjū-ryū Karate-dō Federation was created in 1979.
Where can you get a karate timeline?
That will depend on what it is you are looking for. If there is a specific style of karate, your organization is probably the best bet. If you are looking for karate in general Mark Bishop's book Okinawan Karate is a good source. Haines Karate's History and Tradition is another source.
What is the difference between hapkido and karate?
Hapkido is a Korean Martial Art and Karate is an Okinawan Martial Art. Both involve learning strikes, grappling and throws.
What is the best karate school in NJ?
There are hundreds of karate schools in New Jersey. The one that is the best is going to be a personal decision based on what works for you and want you want to get out of it. Traditional Okinawan Karate- East West Karate Sparta NJ.
