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Karate is not really a sport. It is a martial art. As such it should be focused on learning the art and the ability to defend one's self. There are branches that make it a sport and concentrate on competition.

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Japanese sword-fighting. These days "Kendo" typically denotes the sport whereas "kenjutsu" typically denotes the fighting technique, though obviously the fighting technique is the source of the sport.

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