ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KARATE
Japanese, literally: empty hand, from kara empty + te hand.
Definition of karate in the English dictionary
The definition of karate in the dictionary is a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat, employing smashes, chops, kicks, etc, made with the hands, feet, elbows, or legs.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KARATE»
The term «karate» is very widely used and occupies the
11.196 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «KARATE»
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karate.
I actually take karate and tae-kwon-do. And so I love sparring and grappling and all that physical stuff. I studied a hybrid form of grappling, sparring, and self defense; it's more of a 'get yourself in shape,' and if you want to take it to the next level, so you're really learning valuable skills with self defense, and I really enjoy it.
I've been taking martial arts for a long time. I started with tae kwon do, and then I started taking karate and mixed martial arts.
I'm a soccer mom. I'm T-ball, soccer, karate, homework, keeping them on their schedules. I love being the snack mom, when I get to bring the cut oranges. I have one of those coolers with wheels. I'm at every game, every practice, sitting on my blanket. I love it.
I've been very physical my whole life. I've done a lot of ballet, fencing and karate, and everything.
I started doing karate at four, my parents were karatekas. I stopped when I was 17 and went to Julliard and had a lot of stage combat there.
You need at least six or seven years to understand the philosophy and concentration of karate to know to clean your spirit of everything and dedicate your mind and body to the sport.
I really love the karate thing I did on CHIPs. I studied with a trainer because I knew we'd do episodes that had karate.
To be trained in karate is something because karate is a vicious thing. If you are any good at it, you can kill somebody with it. It is a vicious way to fight.
No, don't learn at karate schools. They overcharge you for karate uniforms. They make you pay, like, fifty or seventy-five bucks just for a karate uniform, and you don't wear a uniform in everyday life, so why train in one? Most fights take place outdoors, not inside with perfect lighting and mats.
I think audiences like to see their favorite actor handle himself physically on screen, however he does it. He can wrestle, or box, or he can know karate.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KARATE»
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karate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
karate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Beat Up Anybody: An Instructional and Inspirational ...
This book contains more than 500 photos! And lots of words! All guaranteeing that you'll learn how to beat up anybody! The World Champion is the greatest athlete in the world, has sex with lots of women, and is a role model to children.
2
Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting
Written by Hidetaka Nishiyama, Chief of the Instruction Committee of the Japan Karate Association and by American association member Richard C. Brown
Discusses the history of karate, and discusses how to wear the uniform, what to expect in a karate class, warm-up exercises, and basic moves.
4
The Essence of Okinawan
Karate-Do
Shoshin Nagamine was the last of the legendary pre-war karate masters and a well-known disciple of peaceful non-violence.
5
Bible of
Karate, The; Bubishi
This is the first English translation of this remarkable tome, and the author has included numerous explanations and notes to ease comprehension.
6
Mas Oyama's Classic
Karate
It’s a classic, with over 750,000 copies sold! The world’s greatest karate master, and the founder of modern day karate, Mas Oyama, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world’s greatest martial arts.
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Black Belt
Karate: The Intensive Course
A Japanese-American pilot in the days before Pearl Harbor is the hero of this novel which illuminates the tensions between the U.S. and Japan as war between them became inevitable.
8
Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite
This title teaches all the various kumite techniques, and presents a systematic approach to applied kumite that is designed to provide essential information for match-style kumite and tournament kumite.
9
Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text
The book also provides the complete history of karate. Karate-do Nyumon literally means a passage through the gates of the Karate way - in other words, an introduction to the world of Karate.
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Best
Karate: Heian, tekki
Stresses the spiritual aspects of karate and demonstrates three advanced kata, or set sequences of blocks, punches, and kicks
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KARATE»
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karate is used in the context of the following news items.
Can an all-star karate class help bridge the Arab-Israeli divide? - PBS
There's an effort underway in Israel to bridge the divide between Jews and Arabs with a more disciplined form of fighting: the martial arts. «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
#OurAthletes: Karate competitor Kate Campbell ready for Pan Am …
The karate black belt is a medal hopeful and packs a powerful chop,but she says blood tests and haunted houses still give her the jitters. «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Karate students promoted | Daily Chronicle
Students at Midwest Shotokan Karate in Genoa were promoted during a recent ... Midwest Shotokan Karate works out of J' Studio in Genoa. «DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
Mmegi Online :: Despondent Molefhe quits national karate team
Kabelo Molefe has quit the karate national team after being axed from the group preparing for the September's All Africa Games in Congo ... «Mmegi Online, Jul 15»
The real Karate Kid: Unbelievable video shows martial arts student …
This video shows a young boy performing a stunning series of kicks as he smashes boards being held by impressed (and maybe terrified) ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Karate black belt 'carried illegal stun guns' on flight to Birmingham …
A karate black belt has raised new aviation security fears after claiming he inadvertently smuggled a pair of 200,000-volt stun guns on a flight to ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
Student Karate Contest at the Madison Area YMCA
Shifu Christopher J. Goedecke held a student karate contest for children who are students at the Madison Area YMCA and ranked blue-belt and ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
Karate instructor hopes to tackle his second Ironman
Karate instructor Critchley, aged 48, says the 2.4-mile swim in Pennington Flash will be the most difficult for him to complete. "Swimming is not my strongest point ... «The Bolton News, Jul 15»
Orbon has dared to be a karate champion
Gene Tibon remembers when then-9-year-old Joane Orbon and her parents met with him in his office at his karate studio in Stockton. “She said ... «Stockton Record, Jul 15»
Karate kid set to rise to the occasion at Japan event
The talented Buderim 15-year-old recently received his first black belt under the watchful eye of Shotokan Karate Sunshine Coast chief ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»
