The World Games Explained: Karate

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

We are less than two years away from the World Games 2021 taking place in and around Birmingham. Alabama NewsCenter is explaining what you can expect to see. Today, we look at Karate.

Karate originated in Okinawa, Japan, during the 17th century as a form of self-defense.

The word “karate” means “empty hands” in Japanese. The sport primarily features punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and a variety of open-hand techniques.

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