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Month: July 2024

You don’t need to teach unrealistic karate that is based on entertainment.

(Approx 2 minute 40 second read) Since the early 20th century, karate has undergone significant transformations. Just a few days ago, I wrote an article featuring a quote from Kentsu Yabu, who was already promoting the “new karate” in Hawaii back in 1927. . A comment on the article raised a point: has karate strayed…

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