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Karate - Wikipedia Karate (空手) ( kəˈrɑːti ; Japanese pronunciation: [kaɾate] ⓘ; Okinawan pronunciation: [kaɾati]), also karate-do (空手道, Karate-dō), is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom
Karate | Origin, Description, History | Britannica Karate, unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs, with an emphasis on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact Learn more about the techniques and history of karate in this article
How to Teach Yourself the Basics of Karate: 12 Steps - wikiHow Karate in its modern form was established around 400 years ago in Japan, with its roots mainly derived from Chinese Kung Fu See Step 1 below to start teaching yourself the basics of this art form
What is Karate? - Karate of Stanford Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art developed in Okinawa and Japan that emphasizes power and efficiency in combat Training is based on the Shotokan trinity: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring)
Karate: History and Origins - Martial Arts History Museum Karate is characterized by linear kicking, blocking and punching techniques executed by strong stances It is an artform that uses powerful movements The historical origin of martial arts movements can be traced by to the warrior traditions of the Samurai
Karate History: Timeline How it started - SportsFoundation As Karate continues to evolve, it remains a unifying force for practitioners across borders, reinforcing its cultural importance and historical roots To explore the origins and the individual credited with inventing karate, visit our article on who invented karate
World Karate Federation - WKF The World Karate Federation aims to promote karate as a sport and to inform about everything related to this activity
AAU - Karate - Home | AAU The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U S in the international sports federations The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games After the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its efforts into
Karate in the United States - Wikipedia Karate was first introduced to American service men after World War II by Japanese and Okinawan karate masters [1][2] Many of these US servicemen took their newfound skills to the United States and established their own dojos [1][3][4] Many Japanese karate instructors were also sent to popularize the martial art in the United States [5][6] Robert Trias was the first American to open a