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Introduction to karate 6 Articles

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    by Rob Bryant

    Karate is the best-known martial art in the United States today, primarily due to the popularity of martial arts movies, beginning with Bruce Lee. Classes are available for young children all the way to seniors. Karate, an...read more

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    by Can Tran

    Karate is an umbrella term for all of the many different styles. There are more than one style of Karate present in the world today. The techniques that make up Karate are derived from Chinese Kempo and the fighting meth...read more

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    by Jules Willis

    Introduction to Karate The origins of Karate began in China almost a thousand years ago with the arrival of Bodhidharma, also known as the "white Buddha", from India. Bodhidharma came to China around the fifth century ...read more

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    by Beth Oliver

    Karate can offer an outlet for many reasons for people of all ages, sizes and both the sexes. Karate is a training of punching, kicking, sparring and the techniques and movements of the body performing these actions. Peopl...read more

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    by Enlightened.thinker

    Discipline is the primary focus of the art of karate. The art form, of which there are many types is an excellent cardiovascular workout and form of stretching exercise. One needs to be cognizant however that karate is not...read more

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    by Royce Radcliffe

    Karate is probably the most well known martial art in the world. This movie has spawned more popular culture items than any other two martial arts combined. It is usually what people who do not know much about martial arts...read more

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