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Karate (空手) ( / kəˈrɑːti /; Japanese pronunciation: [kaɾate] ⓘ; Okinawan pronunciation: [kaɽati] ), also karate-do (空手道, Karate-dō), is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called te (手), "hand"; tī in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts.
The Karate Academy (TKA) is started by a group of Karate enthusiasts, who are passionate about sharing the art. Founded by Sensei Seah Kwang Soon, a 6th Dan Shitoryu Black Belt, with more than 30 years experience in teaching both adults and children. The style of Inoue-Ha Shitoryu is taught here in TKA.
Karate, unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs, with an emphasis on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Learn more about the techniques and history of karate in this article.
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The Karate-Do Union of Singapore (KUS) is the national federation for karate in Singapore, recognized by the World Karate Federation (WKF). We are also a collective body formed by various karate clubs and associations in Singapore.
Sep 9, 2023 · All Karate styles have their roots in Japan, Okinawa, or both. Nearly all martial arts styles have had some influence on each other at some point in their histories. However, the basic categories we have today come from distinct places.
Karatedo United of Singapore (KUS) KUS has been actively organising the KUS Annual Championship and KUS International Open Championship over the years. These tournaments are meant to expose local athletes and serve as a means to gauge their standards and performance among their peers.
Keiseikan Martial Arts is a premier karate and kobudo dojo in Singapore, offering certified classes under the guidance of a Sensei with accolades from Japanese Inoue-ha Shito-Ryu Keishin-Kai (ISK) and Kenshin-ryu Kobudo.
Welcome to Karate Nation, where martial arts mastery meets personal growth! Nestled in the heart of Singapore, our dojo is more than just a place to learn karate – it’s a community-driven sanctuary where individuals of all ages and skill levels come together to unleash their potential.
Jan 18, 2023 · Karate, or “empty hand”, was a form of martial arts that served as self defense against invaders. There was a period in the Japanese history of Karate when it was not allowed to wear weapons for protection (for example, in former Ryukyu Kingdom), so people had to learn Okinawan martial arts to defend themselves against enemies.
