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The core of Karate is largely derived from the teachings of Kwang Shang Fu a practitioner of Shaolin northern White Crane Kung Fu.

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Combining White Crane kung fu and Te, Okinawan Wrestling.

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Karate originated from Okinawa, Japan.

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