Karate

Karate (空手) is a martial art created in the ryukyu islands, what is now okinawa japan. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands (karate chop). Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some styles. The martial art derives from chinese martial art teqniques, changed to be more effective.

Country of origin Okinawa Japan

focus Hand to Hand combat

Fatherhood Chinese Martial Arts

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