Okinawa Karate
* Shorin Ryu * GoJu Ryu * Shito Ryu * Wado Ryu
Korean Karate
* Tang Soo Do * Tae Kwon Do * Hapkido
Japanese Karate
* Shotokan
There are literally hundreds of karate styles. Shoto kan is arguably the most popular. It has most schools in the world compared to other styles.
There are literally hundreds of karate styles. Shoto kan is arguably the most popular. It has most schools in the world compared to other styles.
{| |- | That could be Goju Ryu. It is one of the original styles of karate. It came from Okinawa. |}
Karate spread primarily through the migration of Okinawan martial artists to Japan and other countries in the early 20th century. After the introduction of karate to the Japanese mainland in the 1920s, it gained popularity through demonstrations, competitions, and the establishment of dojos. Post-World War II, American military personnel encountered karate in Japan and brought it back to the United States, further promoting its growth globally. Today, karate is practiced worldwide, with numerous styles and organizations.
{| |- | There are many different styles. The three major divisions are Okinawa, Japanese and Korean. They all started in Okinawa. Shorinryu is one major division, Goju Ryu is another. Shidokan is a popular Japanese style. And Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do are two Korean styles. |}
Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, Goji-ryu, kenpo, shito-ryu, wado-ryu
Karate is a martial art. It originated in Okinawa around 200 years ago.
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
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.
Yes, in a number of styles. These include shotokan karate, capoeira, and various other external styles.
Sport karate is geared towards competition rather than as a martial art. Budō is simply a Japanese word for martial arts, with gendai budō referring to styles that came about after the Meiji restoration - karate, aikido, judo, kendo etc. As such ALL karate is "budo karate".
Karate teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, fitness, patience and respect. There are many styles of karate such as tang soo do, tae kwon do, shotokan, Shorin ryu, goju ryu and others.