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Understanding Karate: History, Styles, Techniques by smejalenka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes striking techniques, discipline, and self-control, evolving from Okinawan and Chinese martial arts. It features various styles, including Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, and Wado-Ryu, each with unique techniques and philosophies. Today, karate is practiced globally as both a sport and a self-defense method, with a structured ranking system and a focus on mental and philosophical development.
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- smejalenka
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- EN