Karate in Japan
| Karate in Japan | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Governing body | Japan Karate Federation |
| National team(s) | Japan Olympics team |
International competitions | |
Karate began in the 14th century on the island of Okinawa.[1] Karate as a word first emerged out due to Gichin Funakoshi.[2]
Karate was first introduced to mainland Japan in the 1920's.[3][4][5]
Establishing organisation
Organisations like Japan Karate Association and the Japan Karate Federation.[6][7][8]
Spreading the martial art
As Karate grained prominence in Japan many karate masters exported the martial art to the western world.[9][10]
Present
The sport has declined in popularity and is more popular abroad.[11] Karate at the 2020 Summer Olympics is going to be a debut event.
References
- ^ "The Global Allure of Karate".
- ^ Grupp, Joachim (26 July 2017). "Shotokan Karate Kata". Meyer & Meyer Verlag – via Google Books.
- ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (1 December 1986). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Grupp, Joachim (26 July 2017). "Shotokan Karate Kata". Meyer & Meyer Verlag. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ Martin, Ashley (5 May 2016). "The Shotokan Karate Bible: Beginner to Black Belt". Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Retrieved 27 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (1 August 1967). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (1 November 1970). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (1 October 1965). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ HILL, Robert (8 September 2010). "World of Martial Arts !". Lulu.com. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Martial Arts as Moneymakers". The New York Times. 28 August 1988. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ^ "Europeans keep karate alive and kicking in Japan". 11 April 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Reuters.
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