Karate

Somewhat generic term used for Japanese and Okinawan fighting arts.
Karate is a term that either means "Chinese hand" or "Empty hand" depending on which Japanese or Chinese characters you use to write it.

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  1. Ceicei

    Why Traditional Karate Is Not Effective for Self-Defense

    Ceicei, Dec 4, 2004 ... 39 40 41
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    Steve
    Steve
    Sep 7, 2018
  2. K-man

    Shotokan for self defence.

    K-man, Feb 6, 2015 ... 72 73 74
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    BUCKNAKEDBULLFROG
    BUCKNAKEDBULLFROG
    Oct 19, 2016
  3. the_kicking_fiend

    Armpit Pressure Point

    the_kicking_fiend, Mar 9, 2003 ... 2 3 4
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    Matt Stone
    Matt Stone
    Mar 18, 2003
  4. AHC9882

    Are you supposed to wash your karate belt?

    AHC9882, Jun 20, 2006 ... 5 6 7
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    MrGalt
    MrGalt
    Jan 29, 2009
  5. Littledragon

    What Do You Think Are The Most Effective Karate Styles?

    Littledragon, Jun 25, 2004 ... 7 8 9
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    Mdwilson
    Mdwilson
    Sep 7, 2016
  6. OnlyAnEgg
    Locked

    Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan

    OnlyAnEgg, Sep 16, 2005 ... 13 14 15
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    Grenadier
    Grenadier
    Jul 22, 2016
  7. Autocrat

    Go Kan Ryu ?

    Autocrat, Jan 22, 2005 ... 2 3
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    realkarateninja2
    realkarateninja2
    Jul 9, 2015
  8. terryl965

    Okinawa Karate

    terryl965, Dec 20, 2005 ... 7 8 9
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    harlan
    harlan
    Apr 29, 2008
  9. brandon

    why do people hate kata

    brandon, Jun 10, 2004 ... 10 11 12
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    Kwanjang
    Kwanjang
    Aug 10, 2008
  10. ppko

    Kyusho Jitsu

    ppko, May 26, 2004 ... 10 11 12
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    RBaddorf
    RBaddorf
    Feb 9, 2007
  11. Probs92

    Point Fighting: Is it truly Karate?

    Probs92, Dec 9, 2014 ... 9 10 11
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    27,875
    Buka
    Buka
    Jun 2, 2017
  12. Mtal

    Questions about Go Ju Ryu, Uechi Ryu, and Shorin Ryu?

    Mtal, Dec 5, 2007 ... 2 3
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    dancingalone
    dancingalone
    May 11, 2010
  13. white belt

    Sanchin Ryu

    white belt, Aug 14, 2003 ... 2 3
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    punisher73
    punisher73
    Oct 19, 2010
  14. datisstom

    Wado-ryu watered down version of shotokan ?

    datisstom, Apr 3, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    chinto
    chinto
    Nov 23, 2012
  15. arnisador

    Okinawa-Te.

    arnisador, Oct 9, 2002 ... 3 4 5
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    ninjanoir78
    ninjanoir78
    Feb 1, 2014
  16. HankSchrader

    Losing love of Karate due to excessive Kata at training sessions. rant

    HankSchrader, Nov 10, 2014 ... 14 15 16
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    Tony Dismukes
    Tony Dismukes
    Jan 14, 2015
  17. The Prof

    Where did the real Karate go?

    The Prof, Dec 21, 2004 ... 11 12 13
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    Bill Mattocks
    Bill Mattocks
    Feb 8, 2009
  18. Karate_Warrior

    Karate Actors...

    Karate_Warrior, Aug 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    Jeff Richardson
    Jeff Richardson
    Sep 6, 2008
  19. puunui

    Okinawan vs. Japanese Goju Ryu

    puunui, Dec 11, 2010 ... 2
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    Black Belt Jedi
    Black Belt Jedi
    Jul 8, 2011
  20. Matthew78

    Questioning the efficacy of Kata

    Matthew78, Aug 12, 2015 ... 13 14 15
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    Koshiki
    Koshiki
    Sep 10, 2015
  21. Kong Soo Do

    Kata bunkai for self defense

    Kong Soo Do, Mar 11, 2015 ... 10 11 12
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    DaveB
    DaveB
    Jun 19, 2015
  22. SammyB57

    Karate Vs Boxing

    SammyB57, Jan 6, 2005 ... 2 3
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    searcher
    searcher
    Jan 3, 2006
  23. MMAfighter

    What's the difference?

    MMAfighter, Feb 11, 2008
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    20,028
    twendkata71
    twendkata71
    Feb 24, 2008
  24. terryl965

    Karate VS. Tae Kwon Do

    terryl965, Jun 1, 2008
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    dancingalone
    dancingalone
    Jun 22, 2008
  25. gojukylie

    Belt whipping to end a Black Belt grading!!

    gojukylie, Feb 16, 2004 ... 4 5 6
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    Dirty Dog
    Dirty Dog
    Sep 14, 2012
  26. Mitlov

    For the Shotokan folks--adding full-contact to Shotokan?

    Mitlov, Sep 16, 2009 ... 2
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    18,183
    Manny
    Manny
    Dec 12, 2011
  27. bladenosh

    Pressure Points (Kyosho?Kyoto?Kyoso?)

    bladenosh, Mar 31, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    Chitmunk
    Chitmunk
    Dec 9, 2008
  28. Manny

    Shotokan or Shito Ryu

    Manny, Jun 4, 2010
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    17,625
    Touch Of Death
    Touch Of Death
    Jun 10, 2010
  29. Eric Daniel

    Where did Karate originate from

    Eric Daniel, Oct 19, 2005 ... 2 3
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    hoshin1600
    hoshin1600
    Jul 6, 2015
  30. SPX

    Wado-Ryu vs Shotokan vs TKD

    SPX, Dec 6, 2011 ... 2
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    17,491
    Tez3
    Tez3
    Dec 9, 2011
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