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.
Karate is a word from Okinawa. It is now a part of Japan, but at the time was an independent kingdom.
You do not play karate. Karate is a martial art. Today you can find karate studios or dojo in just about every city and country.
Japan Karate Association's motto is 'Keepers of Karate's Highest Tradition'.
Japan defeated Russia in 1905 in the Russo-Japanese War.
Japan Karate Association was created in 1949.
While it was created in Japan, I would believe that there are more people practicing karate in the United States than any other country.
Karate is not a language, it is a martial art. The word karate originated in Okinawa, now a part of Japan. It means Empty Hand, but at one time was also known as China Hand.
Japan was the only Axis country involved in, and defeated at, the Battle of Midway.
He was born on Okinawa, an island nation in the Pacific. It is currently a part of Japan.
Shotokan karate was brought to Japan from Okinawa.
China and Japan are not continents but countries. They are both located in the continent of Asia. However, karate comes from Japan.