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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Can't believe I started karate last September and i'm already getting my brown belt.! =)
FearlessTeen15 (Carly) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:14:34 -0000
Can't believe I started karate last September and i'm already getting my brown belt.! =)
Last karate lesson of the year + I can't attend in the spring due to school conflict = never going to get my black belt at this rate -.-
Gangles (Matthew Gallant) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:12:51 -0000
Last karate lesson of the year + I can't attend in the spring due to school conflict = never going to get my black belt at this rate -.-
I feel out of place at this karate place. I'm just so clueless. o.o
SerenitySweet (Lindsay) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:10:46 -0000
I feel out of place at this karate place. I'm just so clueless. o.o
kool did you learn that in karate or something? (YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twFJIdQ8NE&feature=autoshare_twitter)
actsof3000 (well ill think of 1) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:10:10 -0000
kool did you learn that in karate or something? (YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twFJIdQ8NE&feature=autoshare_twitter)
Looking at a VHS of our acting work shop. My parents supported ANYthing we wanting. Acting,karate,ballet,Junior Marines LMAO at this video!
itsgood2bdia (Chandia Brennen) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:07:25 -0000
Looking at a VHS of our acting work shop. My parents supported ANYthing we wanting. Acting,karate,ballet,Junior Marines LMAO at this video!
@sammydayvis are you having fun at karate class? Sweep the leg, Johnny!!! Sweep the leg...cue inspiring music...
Trixypearl (Sally H.) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:06:51 -0000
@sammydayvis are you having fun at karate class? Sweep the leg, Johnny!!! Sweep the leg...cue inspiring music...

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