Karate

Karate plainly means way of empty hand,
kara meaning empty and
te meaning hand,
and do meaning way.

Karate or karate-do is a martial art of Ryukyuan, Japan. Karate grown from a mixture of native Ryukyuan fighting systems and southern Chinese martial arts. Karate initially meant hand (Chinese) which was later changed to a homonym ( Japanese), meaning 'empty hand' It is known mainly as a hitting art, including punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes and handed techniques.

Japan produced many martial art systems such as judo, ju-jitsu, and ken-jitsu. The Japanese Budokai (Japanese martial arts association), sustained by the government, which promoted these traditional martial arts. The word Karate is regularly used instead of martial arts and self-defense all over the world.

A weapon-leas form of martial art called VaJra-mushti, which was practiced by the soldiers in India, appears to be the first system similar to karate

Goju-ryu karate
Goju Ryu karate is a mixture of hard and soft styles of martial arts that was created in China. Goju Ryu karate was formed in 1930 by Goju Ryu

Shotokan karate Shotokan (Sho-to-kan) is a style of karate, that was created from several forms of martial arts by master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) Gichin Funakoshi took karate from Okinawa to central Japan. Funakoshi In 1936, at the age of 70 opened his doju. His school was called Shotokan. Shotokan Karate is marked by forceful techniques and low stances.

Shito-Ryu karate Shito-Ryu karate was developed in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni.(1889-1952) Shito-ryu karate utilities many forms (kata) with an emphasis on strength and power in the execution of techniques.

Wado-ryu karate Wado-ryu karate or Wadoryu karate means 'way of harmony' ,is a system of karate created from jujitsu that was founded in 1939 by Hienori Otsuka This form of karate combines martial arts with mystical and spiritual training.

Kenpo karate Kenpo karate or Kempo karate("fist principles" or "way of the fist )is a common Japanese name for martial arts in general