Karate is a Japanese martial art. Originating from the island of Okinawa, Karate spread first to mainland Japan and then to the whole world from there.
The martial art is a self-defensive art consisting of mainly strikes such as kicks, punches and open hand strikes (such as chops).
Karate became very popular in the 80s when there were many movies promoting the martial art. It still remains popular and there are many karate schools around the world.
Karate remains one of the most well known martial arts in the modern day.
Karate can be translated to ‘empty hand’ in English. Reinforcing how Karate is a martial art that doesn’t require the use of weapons!
