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    Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat
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    Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat
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    Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat

    By Garrison Wells

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    About this ebook

    Did you know that karate was invented in Okinawa, Japan? The native Okinawans developed karate as a way to fight without weapons. In modern times, karate is one of the world's most taught and practiced martial arts. Training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safe for competitors and a great way to learn valuable self-defense skills.

    Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to karate. You'll discover:
    • What the different styles of karate are and how they've changed.
    • What some of the top karate punches and strikes are, including the forward punch and the knifehand.
    • What kata is and how practicing it helps karatekas show off their abilities.
    • What the main local, national, and international competitions are.

    Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2012
    ISBN9780761389224
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    Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat
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    Garrison Wells

    Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.

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