Karate
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Gichin Funakoshi: The Father of Modern Karate
Experts: Gichin Funakoshi (November 10, 1868 – April 26, 1957), born in 1868 in Okinawa, Japan, is revered as the “Father…
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The Chinese Connection: How Fujian Martial Arts Shaped Okinawan Karate
Karate: Okinawan Karate, widely recognized as one of the most influential martial arts in the world, has deep roots in…
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Karate, From Self-Defense to Modern Sport
Martial Arts: Karate, a martial art with roots in the Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa, Japan), has evolved from a traditional self-defense…
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The History of Kyokushin Karate
Martial Arts: Kyokushin Karate is a full-contact martial art founded by Masutatsu Oyama in 1964. Known for its rigorous training, powerful…
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Sōkon Matsumura: The Legend of Karate
Experts: Sōkon Matsumura (松村 宗棍, 1809–1899) was a legendary Okinawan martial artist and one of the most influential figures in the…
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Masutatsu Oyama: The Founder of Kyokushin Karate
Experts: Masutatsu Oyama (born Choi Yeong-eui on July 27, 1923 – April 26, 1994) was a Korean-Japanese martial artist and the…
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