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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.
Who was shotokan karate created by why is he so important?
Shotokan Karate was developed by Gichin Funakoshi. He was one of the first to bring Okinawan karate to Japan.
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?
Yes, shotokan is a style of karate developed in Japan based on the Okinawan Shorin ryu karate.
What is karate a form of?
Karate is a martial art. It originated in Okinawa around 200 years ago.
Why does karate come from japan?
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)
Is there such thing as an extreme ninja in karate?
No, karate and ninja are unrelated. Karate is a relatively modern martial art style that originated in Okinawa, (and later Japan,) and was based on a mix of indigenous fighting styles and Chinese martial arts. Ninja were the spies and assassins of feudal era Japan. They were taught the local fighting styles of the time, as well as espionage, survival skills, and other techniques necessary.
How did jazz change its styles?
It was introduced to other countries like japan and they developed it
What was karate used for in Japan?
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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.
What is a ceromonial belt in Karate?
The belt in karate is called an obi. The color scheme for promotions is based on the judo system developed in Japan. The belts provide a visible means for an instructor to tell what level the student is at and what they are learning.
