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Karate evolved from a combination of Chinese martial art of kung fu and Okinawa Wrestling.

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What type of Kung Fu was used in The Karate Kid?

It is based on Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-do.


What is shotokan?

It translates to The House of Shoto. It is a style of karate developed in Japan by Funikoshi, based on Shorin Ryu Karate from Okinawa.


Is shotokan a martial art?

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Australian karate is based on the Okinawa martial art of karate. Depending on the school, it can be teaching traditional karate. Most of the martial arts adjust and include techniques that are good for their area and how to counter common occurrences in their area.


What is the best karate school in NJ?

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Who was the first person to invent karate in china?

Karate did not develop in China. It was developed in Okinawa based on a combination of wrestling and Chinese Kung Fu.


What does karate teach that Kung Fu doesn't teach?

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What is American Karate?

American Karate is a style based on karate from Asia. It has been changed by Americans for various reasons, some of which is to approach the American style of fighting. There is also American Kempo which may be the same thing, depending on what school or system you are working with.


Was the Karate incorporates Southern Style Based Chinese MA?

There are many different styles of martial arts all of which have some influence from the region they came from. Karate for example incorporates some of the Southern based style of Chinese martial arts(MA).


What is the best style of karate?

The one that you will study and practice. Karate is all based on the same basic principles from the same basic roots in Okinawa. The effectiveness is more dependent upon the practitioner then on the style.


What is a ceromonial belt in Karate?

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Is turtle style a karate style?

LOL, no, it's not. Kung Fu is based on animal styles but turtle is NOT one of them.