What does 'karate' mean?
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empty hand
'Kara' means empty, 'te' hand: fighting without weapons, using only body techniques.
💡 Did you know? „Kara“ (empty) and „Te“ (hand): karate needs no weapons at all.
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On which Japanese island did karate originate?
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Okinawa
When Okinawa was under a weapons ban, its people developed unarmed fighting: hence „empty hand“.
💡 Did you know? Karate developed on Okinawa, influenced by Chinese martial arts.
What is a set sequence of techniques against imaginary opponents called?
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Kata
The 'kata' is a choreographed form; in competition it is judged on precision and expression.
💡 Did you know? Some katas are centuries old and count as the „textbook“ of a style.
What is sparring/competition against a real opponent called?
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Kumite
In kumite two fighters face off; clean, controlled hits score: not raw force.
💡 Did you know? In competition kumite hits are controlled: full force is forbidden.
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