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What style of karate is most popular?
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.
What is the most popular karate style?
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.
Karate that starts with a G?
{| |- | That could be Goju Ryu. It is one of the original styles of karate. It came from Okinawa. |}
What are different styes of karate?
{| |- | 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. |}
What are the most popular styles of karate?
Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, Goji-ryu, kenpo, shito-ryu, wado-ryu
What is karate a form of?
Karate is a martial art. It originated in Okinawa around 200 years ago.
How many types of karate is there all together?
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
What is the different between Okinawan karate and plain karate?
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.
Was Wesley Snipes trained in a martial art?
Yes, in a number of styles. These include shotokan karate, capoeira, and various other external styles.
What is different about sport karate and budo karate?
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".
What does karate teach?
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.
Is karate Japanese or chinease?
Karate-do originated in Okinawa, which is now a part of Japan, but is a fusion of both Okinawan and Chinese Martial arts techniques. The word Karate literally translates as "Empty Hand" - however, it's origins also translate to "China Hand". Karate, or Karate-do, is one of several Japanese Budo (Martial Way) arts that has many styles. Other Do arts are: Aikido Kendo (Sword) Judo Kyudo (Bow/Mounted Archery) There are many styles of Japanese Karate, as there are many other styles of Korean Karate and the styles of other countries. However, Karate is historically traced to Okinawa and China. Some different styles of Japanese Karate are: Shotokan Shorin-Ryu Isshin-Ryu Goju-Ryu The term "Ryu" comes from "Ryuku", which is the name of the islands of which Okinawa is a part. These are a few of many different Japanese Karate styles, but all are descendants or variations on the original ancient styles. Differences can be in technique, stance, etc., but most Karate forms are similar in nature.
