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© Thomson Reuters 2021.After long battle, karate gets long-awaited chance on Olympic stage
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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Yubaru
No it's from Okinawa.
Huh? What world map are you looking at?
Kaerimashita
About time. Too late for Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi though.....
sf2k
Isn't Karate from China?
Neither China nor Japan but Okinawa, the home of many martial arts thoughout the region
Monty
Gichin Funakoshi will turn in his grave if he hears that!
MSweet
This really isn’t true. The original kanji used for karate actually translate as “Chinese hand” and were later changed to those meaning “empty hand”. The original kanji are explained ad nauseam in most texts. Several Kata names are also Chinese.
Some dude
Given that supporters, assuming there are any, will not be allowed to cheer or shout loudly, does that mean that karate competitors (especially in the sparring category) will not be allowed to use kiai (the shout used to focus power)? Or will they fight masked? After the debacle with the Ugandan team, I imagine there won’t be a great deal of trust as to who is and is not positive, no matter how often they are tested.
umbrella
Combination of Boxing and Judo suits me. Karate I don't know well, is it useful on the streets?
Yubaru
Nothing personal, since folks are getting specific, it isnt from "Okinawa" really. It's from the Ryukyu's! lol!
virusrex
A come back after such a scandal, and in games so unpopular and troubled? the sport really deserves better.
shogun36
Karate for defense only.
But if done right, no can defense!
Sven Asai
Really? Any sniper can take out a Karateka, long before he even has fastened the belt, without even knowing or seeing his opponent, 2 kilometers distanced. lol
sir_bentley28
WHO CARES? There are bigger issues to deal with which can put our lives at risk if left unchecked.
Some dude
Thomas GoodtimeToday 01:23 pm JST
Isn't Karate from China?
The roots of it are from Okinawa, which is more or less halfway between China and Japan. Martial arts historians have written a lot on the connection and influences. Course, Japan would rather not have to credit China for anything, so it’s made out to be a purely Japanese style for purposes of PR.