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There are two symbols that make up the word karate. Te is translated as hand. The character Kara can be translated in two ways, either empty or China. In the 1930's the Okinawa masters gathered and agreed that they would use the word empty for the art.
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What is karate belt called in Japanese?
It is called an obi
What is a karate award called?
belt
What is a red belt teacher called?
a teacher in karate is called a "sensei" (meaning teacher in Japanese - pronounced sen-sey) but to be a sensei you have to be a black belt. so a red belt teacher shouldn't exist, and if they do they won't be very good as red is only the second belt
What is a person who does karate called?
A person who does judo is called a Judoka (student) or a Sensei (teacher).
What do you call an uke in karate?
Karate blocks are called uke in Japanese. We pronounce it as "ooke"
What is karate is it jaanese or russian?
karate is Japanese
What is the next kaigan karate belt after white?
the next kaigan karate belt after white is orange
What is the name of the a belt used by Japanese?
a kimono belt is called an obi
In Okinawa is Shotokan karate called Shotokan?
Japanese Shotokan Karate is taught on Okinawa. The roots of Shotokan are in Shorin Ryu karate, most of the kata can be identified as being the same.
What is a fun fact for karate?
Karate is a Japanese word.
What sport is called empty hand?
Empty hand is Karate, a Japanese martial art.
What is that song about a Japanese gal who's a black belt in karate defeating all the robots?
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips.
