Karate
Japanese Name
Japanese	空手
Kana spelling	からて
Rōmaji (Hepburn)	Karate
Kunrei-shiki	Karate
Nihon-shiki	Karate

Karate or karate-dō is a martial art of Okinawan origin. Recent research indicates that it developed from a synthesis of indigenous Ryukyuan fighting methods and southern Chinese martial arts. Karate originally meant Tang hand, i.e. Chinese hand, which later took on the meaning 'empty hand' in Japanese. It is known primarily as a striking art, featuring punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes and open handed techniques. However, grappling, joint manipulations, locks, restrains, throws and vital point striking are inherent to the art.

In general, modern karate training is divided into three major areas: basics (“kihon” in Japanese), forms ("kata" 型 in Japanese), and sparring ("kumite" 組手 in Japanese).

Basic motion (Kihon) (基本) is the study of the fundamental techniques (punching mechanics, footwork, stances) of the art. This is the 'public face' of the art that most people recognize, ie, the familiar basics of stepping and punching.

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I favorited a YouTube video -- karate Goju Ryu - Gekisai dai ichi http://bit.ly/3LsaZQ
jeanliberato (jeanliberato) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:22:00 -0000
I favorited a YouTube video -- karate Goju Ryu - Gekisai dai ichi http://bit.ly/3LsaZQ
but tomorrow i have normal karate as usual... not too bad, right? WRONG. my stepbro is also having a bday party. D:
aechman (Andrew) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:49 -0000
but tomorrow i have normal karate as usual... not too bad, right? WRONG. my stepbro is also having a bday party. D:
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superkarate (superkarate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:37 -0000
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ok i thought with the 2 blocks of PE, fitness tests, AND Karate grading, this day would suck. it actually turned out okay.
aechman (Andrew) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:20:33 -0000
ok i thought with the 2 blocks of PE, fitness tests, AND Karate grading, this day would suck. it actually turned out okay.
sooo yeah.. now i feel like practicing my karate moves!
NaythenCash (Naythen Cash) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:18:27 -0000
sooo yeah.. now i feel like practicing my karate moves!
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superkarate (superkarate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:17:59 -0000
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