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It all started two years after Gichin Funakoshi died when the majority of his students, decided to have it as a competition. While Gichin Funakoshi was alive, he strictly forbade any of his students form entering competitions, but after he died, they simply ignored his wishes (most, not all). This led to a division within Shotokan into two styles, Shotokai, and the other one known as, well, Shotokan. Shotokain has made minor modifications, made the Kata more circular and flowing, however the techniques are all the same. Here's what I'm saying; the Shotokai did not discard or add any techniques, it simply took what Master Funakoshi taught, and made the movements circular and interconnected. Shotokan, on the other hand, took away many movements within several Kata to make it simpler. Tae Kwon Do, a Korean version of karate, was codified and laid out as a sport to allow it to become a part of the Olympics like Judo.
Lets see what else; because the competitions drew massive crowds, Karate has remained a staple Japanese sport ever since, almost as big as Judo.
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Is karate a boy sport?
No, karate is a unisex sport. It is made for both male and female.
Is karate a cruel sport?
No, Karate is not a cruel sport, no it teaches people how to defend themselves and have fun.
What sports were combined to make karate?
There really were no sports involved, unless you consider wrestling a sport. Karate is a combination of Okinawa wrestling and Chinese White Crane Kung Fu that has evolved into what we know today as karate.
Is karate the national sport of any country?
Taekwondo is considered a form of karate and is the national sport of South Korea.
What is the maximum age to compete in karate in the Olympics?
Karate is not an Olympic sport.
What is the explanation of the sport karate?
First of all the thing that we call "sport karate" is NOT karate at all. Because all they do there is wear those gloves and punch each other in order to win medals. They destroy the whole philosophy that karate has. They turn a martial art into a useless sport.
Is there a sport begging with k?
karate!
What is spongebobs favirite sport?
Karate
What is Leo's favorite sport?
Karate
Why is karate the best sport?
Yes because they have it in high school and jr. high
Is Karate Cool?
Yes Karate Is fun for family or friends. It is a Fun self-defence Sport
Has US won gold in Olympic karate?
Karate is not an Olympic sport. However, Tai Kwon Do is an Olympic sport and there have been a number of gold medals for the United States in this sport.
