Karate 🥋

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Karate is a martial art that originated in the Ryukyu Kingdom, which is now part of Japan, specifically on the island of Okinawa. It evolved from indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts under the influence of Chinese martial arts. Karate is primarily a striking art, using techniques such as punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand strikes. However, it also includes other techniques like joint locks and throws. The term "karate" means "empty hand," reflecting its focus on hand-to-hand combat without weapons

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