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Karate comes from an island called "Okinawa". Karate basically 'evolved' from Southern Chinese Kung Fu styles. It came to mainland Japan in the late nineteenth-century.
Judo, too, was created in Japan in the late nineteenth-century . Judo is an offshoot of Japanese 'Jujutsu'.
(Note: 'Jujutsu' did not evolve from Karate)
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What continent does karate come from china or japan?
China and Japan are not continents but countries. They are both located in the continent of Asia. However, karate comes from Japan.
What is Japan Karate Association's motto?
Japan Karate Association's motto is 'Keepers of Karate's Highest Tradition'.
When was Japan Karate Association created?
Japan Karate Association was created in 1949.
Is Karate from Japan?
Sort of. Karate was developed on Okinawa, which is now a part of Japan. It used to be a separate country and a tributary of China. Karate was a combination of the Okinawa wrestling and Chinese Kung Fu. In the 1930's karate was introduced to the main islands of Japan.
Where was shotokan karate invented?
Shotokan karate was brought to Japan from Okinawa.
Is Japan the home of Kung Fu or Karate?
Karate came from Okinawa, which is now a part of Japan. Kung Fu is from China.
Where in the world did karate first come from?
Karate as we know it today originated on Okinawa, an island kingdom that is now a part of Japan. The natives there had an art called Tegumi - a sort of wrestling, that they combined with White Crane Kung Fu to create karate.
How did karate come to the US?
It was brought originally by immigrants from Okinawa. Soldiers stationed in Japan and Okinawa also brought it back.
How did okinawans develop karate?
Karate originated on Okinawa. It was taken to Japan in the 1930's.
Which martial is most popular in japan?
Karate
Which Martial art is popular in japan?
Karate
What is Zen Nippon Karate-do Renmei?
All Japan Karate do Association. Founded by Kanken Toyama
