It is a Japanese Martial art form

Involves a variety of techniques, blocks punches, kicks, Strikes, throws etc.

Kara means empty; te means hand, thus karate means 'the way of empty hands’

At present, around 100 million people on 5 continents and 192 countries practicing karate, making it truly a global sport. Karate developed out of a weaponless martial art, and today it remains a means of fostering self-reliance and mental strength.

Founder of Modern Karate

Born in Okinawa

Bought his forms and style to mainland Japan

The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory and defeat but in the perception of the character of its participants".

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