karate

a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat

sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent

This article is about the martial art. For the band, see Karate (band)''. Karate or karate-dō (空手 or 空手道, "the way of the empty hand") is a martial artsmartial art of Okinawa IslandOkinawan origin. Karate is a synthesis of indigenous Okinawan fighting methods created from Minimoto Gotente from Tametomo a Minimoto Samurai who took an Okinawan Wife; who bore him a son named Shunten that Etablished the Line of Okinawan Kings mixed with Northern and Southern Chinese martial arts. In modernity, it is categorized by some as budo, introduced to the JapanJapanese main islands from Okinawa in 1921 by various Okinawan practitioners who moved to mainland Japan during the early 20th century. One who practices karate is sometimes referred to as a ''karate-ka'' ("karate practitioner").Karate emphasizes explosive striking techniques, such as punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes and open hand techniques. However, grappling, joint manipulations, locks, restraints, throwing, and vital point striking are inherent in the finer points of the kata.In general, karate training is divided into three major areas, kihon, kata and kumite. Kihon (基本) is the study of the fundamental moves, the basic components, required to perform the art. Kata (型) means 'form' and is a series of movements and techniques, linked together by the principles that the kata expresses, represented as a fixed sequence of moves against imagined opponents. Kumite (組手) means 'sparring' and develops from well-defined kata to open sparring. Many styles of karate also include weapons training 'Kobudo' also specialized training equipment like the makiwara (striking pad)or Chi-Ishi big Jars. It is important to note that the kihon/kata/kumite division of curriculum is not a complete representation of the sum of the art, nor is it necessarily the most 'traditional' approach. There are many different expressions of karate technique's found in different styles and from different teachers and cultures, and none may be regarded as inferior or superior without a thorough experiential knowledge of the art.

History - Originally, karate was written as 唐手 ("Tang hand" from the ChinaChinese Tang dynasty or by extension, "Chinese hand") reflecting the Chinese influence on the style. The current way of writing the characters means "empty hand" and karate-do thus means "the way of the empty hand." The name can be interpreted literally, or as a philosophical reference to the concept of Do (Tao or Dao in Chinese languageChinese). Karate is a mixture of indigenous Okinawan fighting arts and empty handed Chinese fighting arts, the latter having been brought to Okinawa by political envoys, merchants, and sailors from FujianFujian Province. To this day Karate still bears a striking resemblance to Fujian martial arts such as Fujian White Crane, Five Ancestors, and Goroquan (Hard Soft Fist, pronounced "Gōjūken" in Japanese). The Okinawans called the discipline "te", or hand, or Chinese hand. There were no particular styles, but a network of practitioners with their own individual methods and eclectic traditions. By locality, early styles of karate can be generalized as Shuri-te, Naha-te and Tomari-te, named after the three cities in which they were formed. Each city (and teachers who lived in them) had particular kata, techniques, and principles that distinguished its local version of karate from the others.Around the 1820's, Sokon Matsumura taught a synthesis of te (Shuri-te and Tomari-te) and "Shaolin" (Chinese 少林) style kung fu. It became the style "Shorin-Ryu" ("Small Forest Style"). It is important to note that styles per se did not really exist before the 20th century, rather, karate was known by the local practitioners' particular flavor. Matsumura taught his karate to Anko Itosu, among others.Gichin Funakoshi was a student of Anko Itosu and Yasutsune Azato. Funakoshi is generally credited with having introduced and popularized karate on the main islands of Japan. In some circles, he is referred to as the "Father of Modern Karate." This is accurate from the perspective that he worked specifically to introduce modernizations into karate. However, there were many other Okinawan karate men living and teaching in Japan during this time period. Funakoshi's peers included such notable figures as Kenwa Mabuni, Miyagi Chojun, Choshin Chibana, Motobu Choki, Kyan Chotoku, Kentsu Yabu and several others. Funakoshi was responsible for changing the kanji used for writing the name of the art; he did this to get karate accepted by the Japanese budo organisation Dai Nippon Butokukai. Like most martial arts practiced in Japan, karate made its transition from -jutsu to -do around the beginning of the 20th century. The "do" in "karate-do", sets it apart from karate "jutsu", much as aikido is distinguished from aikijutsu, judo from jujutsu and so on. The name change also served to familiarize a foreign tradition during a time of fervent Japanese nationalism. Japan was occupying China at the time, and Funakoshi knew that the art of Tang/China hand would not be accepted, thus, the change to 'way of the empty hand.' The "do" suffix implies that karatedo is a path to self knowledge, not just a study of the technical aspects of fighting. The significance of "emptiness" within the "kara" portion of the name is also a probable reference to the concept of void, as it is found in Taoism and Zen practices. For example, Mushin (Martial Arts)mushin (literally, "no mind") is a concept referenced by many karate exponents of this time period. There is a very famous piece of philosophy that was devised by Funakoshi: "Hatsuun Jindo" meaning "parting the clouds as I seek the way".This decision was confirmed at the so-called "Meeting of the Masters" in October of 1936, which included Chojun Miyagi, Chomo Hanashiro, Kentsu Yabu, Chotoku Kyan, Genwa Nakasone, Choshin Chibana, Choryo Maeshiro and Shinpan Shiroma. The modernization and systemization of karate in Japan also included the adoption of the ubiquitous white uniform which consisted of the kimono and the dogi or keikogi - mostly called just karategigi (pronounced 'ghee') - and colored belt ranks. Both of these innovations were originated and popularized by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, one of the men Funakoshi consulted in his efforts to 'modernize' karate. Ranking systems and their values differ greatly from organization to organization, which sometimes leads to confusion when trying to determine a relative standard for karate training and credibility. Photos of early Okinawan practitioners show the masters in the street clothes of the day, or sometimes in briefs. A student trained under a teacher for years, without any sort of tangible advancement. As it was adopted into modern Japanese culture, karate was imbued with some elements of the native gendai budo traditions. Classes often begin and end with brief periods of sitting in ''seiza'' and practising ''mokuso'' (meditation). Also, the repetition of precise, dynamic movements, coupled with synchronized breathing as in kata, is considered by some to be consistent with Zen meditation in its aims to maximize a student's composure, awareness, and physical presence (speed and power), while under stress. It is often referred to as a form of "moving Zen." Karate teachers differ greatly in the way they acknowledge - if at all - the Zen influence in karate-do. However, Zen does offer an avenue for self reflection, which is necessary to keep learners balanced as they learn an art which is, at its core, concerned with the study of violence.Following its introduction and popularization in Japan, karate was introduced into high schools before World War II. It was seen as an asset for building strong, able young men who would be serving their country soon. Many universities initiated karate club programs, which bred a notoriously violent and competitive setting. In such clubs, seniors brutalized the junior students, in some cases inflictied vicious beatings as a final 'rite' for those who chose to leave. Many of the distinguishing traits of "traditional" karate thought by Westerners to be "traditional" originate from these clubs. The much misused catch-phrase of "Osu!" used in many dojos came directly from the club at Takushoku University as a product of Japanese military and youth culture. The word has no meaning or significance within the Japanese languageJapanese language itself, but in Western dojo it has the meaning of a respectful greeting or reply. It has no significance within karate in general.

Styles - Within karate there are presently a multitude of different styles or schools. These include:Shobayashi, Koei-Kan, Kobayashi-ryu, Matsubayashi-ryu, Kenshukai, Matsumura Seito, Matsumura Motobu, Chito-ryu, Shindo Jinen Ryu, Shorinjiryu, Shorei-ryu, Shotokan, Shotokai, Shukokai ("Way for all"), Goju-ryu ("hard-soft way"), Kyokushin ("ultimate truth") and Kansuiryu. Other mainstream styles include Seido, Wado-ryu ("way of peace"), Uechi Ryu, Shito-ryu, Shudokan, Bushido Goju-Ryu, Genseiryu and Isshin-ryu (there are at least 3 different styles of isshinryu). Some organizations offer hybrids of karate styles such as the JIKC style. Styles like Shotokan, Goju-ryu, Wado-ryu, Shito-ryu, Kushin-ryu, and Shindo Jinen Ryu are labelled as 'traditional' because they were founded during the early part of the 20th century. Full contact karate includes Kyokushin-kaikan which was founded by Masutatsu Oyama and other offshoots of Kyokushin, so-called because emphasis in matches is placed on the amount of damage done rather than the quality of technique displayed (although this is also important). Most full contact karate styles or organizations have developed from Kyokushin karate. Kansuiryu is a full contact karate style which has developed independantly of Kyokushin, while having a number of similarities. There is great variance in the outer forms and principles among styles. For example, Shotokan karate is characterised by deep, long stances and rigid, powerful movements. At the other end of the spectrum, Wado Ryu prefers quick and subtle body movements (known as 'tai sabaki') to evade attacks and provide swift counter attacks. It is important to remember that karate is a physical representation of certain principles or techniques found to be useful in fighting. Although the representations may differ from style to style, the concepts themselves remain universal.Karate Style-lines with Okinawa extraction (1372): New Karate-Styles with Japanese extraction:Gosoku-Ryu Koeikan-Ryu Nihon Kempo-RyuMushindo-Ryu Kushin-Ryu Shorinji-Kempo-Ryu(485) Shudukan-Ryu Kan-Zen-Ryu Washi-Shin-RyuKosho-Kempo-Ryu Kinto-Ryu !Yamane-RyuKan-Ryu(1903)Shorinj i? Tetsu Kempo Kanda-ha Kamishin RyuNew Karate-Styles with European extraction!:Fudokan-RyuShurei-Ryu(1989)
Karate as a sport - Since its introduction to Japan, karate has been adapted for practice as a competitive sport, although unlike other martial arts such as taekwondo or judo it does not possess OlympicsOlympic status as an "Olympic Sport", although it received more than 50% of the votes necessary to become an official Olympic Sport. Seventy-five percent of the votes are required for a new sport to become Olympic Sport and Karate did not garner that level of support. The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the only recognized International Sport Federation by International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Karate and represents the major uniform rules among all styles. All the countries are organized through only one national karate federation, recognized by each official national sports governing body and National Olympic Committee. Each continent had one federation for continental karate activities. WKF is for world karate activities. There are many organizations on national and international Karate organization, regarding competitive activities and styles activities but only WKF is recognized by International Olympic Committee and only one in each country is linked with that official structure and for that, official recognition of the country sports governing body is required. Each country organize their own karate championships following WKF rules. Competition can be in three disciplines: kumite, kata or kobudo (weapons); competitors may enter either as individuals or as part of a team.In Kata, there are two contestants on each bout (Aka – red belt – and Ao – Blue belt), and final evaluation for the best performance between two contestants is done by a panel of Kata judges. In team Kata (3 members each team), and only at the final contest, they must perform also a bunkai (application) demonstration. Criteria for evaluation should be consulted on official World Karate Federation website (www.wkf.net). In Kobudo, competitors generally compete individually. Like kata, final evaluation among contestants is done by a panel of judges. Traditional karate weapons, (e.g., bo, sai, tonfa, kama, nunchaku) are manipulated in a prearranged pattern similar to empty-hand kata. In traditional tournaments, the weapons kata is more functional and less flashy than at open tournaments. Traditional weapons kata are sometimes close to a hundred years old. The competitor must maintain control of his weapon. Dropping the weapon results in a major point deduction at minimum; disqualification is usually the result.In Kumite there are two fighters paired in a timed fight (three or five minutes). Scores (Ipon, Nihon and Sanbon – 1, 2 and 3 points) are awarded by evaluation of the punch or kicking technique depending from target location and tactical situation (a simple punch to chest or face is ipon – 1 point – but if delivered after an allowed throwing is sanbon – 3 points – for instance). Speed, timing and tremendous accuracy are highly required for kumite competitors to score. Each punch or kick must be delivered with absolute control of the final contact regarding the target area. Score could be done by kumite refereeing panel (one referee and tree or five judges) only if there are not any injury on the target area. Penalties also are given to control fault on contact and forbidden behavior. Ethical behavior is very important in karate competitions and the required initial and final traditional bow in kata and kumite disciplines is a real symbol that links the foundation of the past to the modernity of actual competition.EXTERNAL LINK:

http://www.karateonline.org an online karate resources with hours of competition footage of the highest levels

!http://www.martialhub.com/japa nese/japanese_karate.html? (300 karate and japanese martial arts links)

http://www.karatewiki.org/wiki (A new wiki dedicated to karate)

Karate in the West - Karate, like jujutsu, judo, aikido, and the koryu, came to United StatesAmerica and then to the rest of the world through two primary paths: Japanese immigration to the United States, where it stayed largely inside the Japanese American community, although to a lesser degree in Hawaii; and by specialized study by members of the police and the military. It would be accurate to say that the biggest boost to the popularization of karate in America came with the American military occupation of Japan and Okinawa after World War II; once American soldiers had assimilated the discipline, they returned to the United StatesStates and began to disseminate it.The rise in popularity of kung fu movies among the public propelled karate and the other martial arts into a newfound popularity, but at a cost. The sudden swell in interest also brought with it a considerable amount of misinformation, misconceptions, and outright con artistry, to karate. Although legitimate teachers (Okinawa, Japan and the West) have helped to expand the knowledge and practice of the art, they are becoming increasingly hard to find among the crowd of 'commercial' dojos which teach watered down, misunderstood approaches to the art, usually under the auspices of "Grandmaster (insert name here)." It is not uncommon to encounter schools which offer contracts that guarantee a certain belt rank after a certain number of hours of attendance or fees paid. Refer to McDojo.Many "freestyle" schools in the West (particularly the USA) sell a highly compromised interpretation of the art, and should not be regarded as emblematic of karate. The freestyle approach is oriented heavily towards sport competition, which includes point fighting and demonstration of forms (aka, kata) for entertainment value. Martial practicality is eschewed in favor of gymnastic and musical fashion. As a result of this competitive emphasis sparring is the most prominently featured aspect of many schools. With the removal of practical techniques and the prominence of high and vulnerable kicks, American freestyle “karate” has essentially been rendered into a bastardization of karate and sport style tae kwon do. The ineffectual hand techniques and high, rapid kicking constitute a limited skill base which is potentially finite and very predictable. When the "forms" practiced are compared to the self defense techniques taught in these schools it becomes obvious that the two have little or no relation to each other.

See also -

American Karate System

Martial Arts

Makiwara

Aikido

Aikijutsu

Judo

Jujutsu

Jigoro Kano

Kata

Kobudo

Koryu

Okinawa, Japan, China

List of Karate organizations

List of karate competitors

List of karateka

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San Do Jutsu Karate School
Martial Arts school that features Jiu Jitsu & Kempo Karate
http://www.sandojutsu.com/

Okinawa/Japanese Karate
Training for all ages. Family orientated Daley's martial Arts Academy offers programs for all ages. It doesn't matter how old you are because we offer a wide range of family oriented classes arraigned by age level and proficiency to make learning more enjoyable and comfortable.
http://www.daleysmartialartsacademy.com/

The DOJO & DORYOKU KARATE
Martial Arts
http://www.thedojo.net/

Scuola Shotokai Italia :: Karate Do Shotokai
The Italian site about Karate-do Shotokai. The traditional style of Karate originated by Shigeru Egami Sensei.
http://www.shotokai.net

Traditionelles Okinawa Karate
Shorin Ryu Seibukan Karate ist die älteste Stilrichtung der Welt und wird in unverfälschter Form heute noch ausgeführt!
http://www.toko-germany.de/

Shin Budo Kai Martial Arts Organisation
The Shin Budo Kai (New/True Martial Arts Association) is an International organisation dedicated to the unification and preservation of the martial arts with its headquarters based in South Africa.
http://www.shinbudokai.net/

Fudoshin Dojo e.V. - Karate und Kobudo in Karlsruhe und Jockgrim
Fudoshin Dojo e.V. Die Wurzeln unseres Vereins gehen auf Francisco Giraldo zurück der 1977 eine Karate AG im heutigen Kinder und Jugendhaus West gegründet hatte. Zusammen mit Leonardo Giovine betrieben beide ab ca. 1978 die Schule „Karate West AG“. Nachdem Leonardo Giovine ausgeschieden war, betreute Francisco Giraldo (Bugy) bis 1994 alleine die Schule. Im August 1994 übergab er Gerhard Scheuriker, der seit 1982 dort übte, die Verantwortung. Am 28. November 1994 wurde der Verein Fudoshin Dojo e.V. gegründet mit dem Zweck: Pflege und Förderung von Kampfkunst. Seither beschäftigen man sich verstärkt mit dem entwickeln und testen von Übungssystemen und Methoden, die sich für die Vermittlung von möglichst umfassender Kampfkunst eignen. Es wird im Karate die Stilart Shotokan Ryu nach Sensei Taiji Kase und Hiroshi Shirai vorangetrieben. Im Kobudo (Bauernwaffen) geht die Basis auf Matayoshi zurück. Der Hauptlehrer ist Kenyu Chinen.
http://www.fudoshindojo.net/

Tirk Wilder Dot Com
An independent singer/songwriter site
http://www.tirkwilder.com/

Chris Welbon Karate Clubs
Karate training for the whole family. self defense, stress relief, discipline, confidence, exercise, stranger awareness for children, tournament sparring
http://www.chriswelbonkarate.com/

Kampfsportverein SV Rot Weiß Kassel e.V.
Der SV Rot Weiß Kassel ist ein Kampfsportverein in Kassel und bietet Training in mehreren Kampfsportarten wie Karate, Ju-Jutsu und Judo. Sport und Selbstverteidigung für die ganze Familie
http://www.rotweisskassel.de/

Amazon Nation Women's Self Defense
A self defense programme made by a woman for women. It is the combination of three traditional martial arts (Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Tang Soo Do), Street Fighting and Chin Na. No two programmes are the same, as each woman has a programme custom made for her so that each woman's strengths can be amplified. Classes can also be taken over the Internet as well as in person.
http://www.amazonnation.ca/

International Hapkido Federation
Our world renowned reputation as a traditional martial arts federation and no-frills approach to serious, traditional practice of real-world focused application is unmistakable. We live in a modern world and the techniques have proven to adapt to every new and rising situation. We continually keep up with modern times while upholding the traditional martial art and to educate all those willing of the language, customs, culture, and traditions of the country of Korea. Our instructors are known to be of the best in the world.
http://www.hapkiyoosool.com/

International Martial - Arts Scholl
Our Martial - Arts Scholl is International Agree and Recognition .
http://www.karate-do-nrw.de/

http://www.gakushuin.org
Shotokan Karater Clubs in Europe
http://www.gakushuin.org/

IKO Kyokushin Kai Kan Tezuka Group
The International Karate Organization Tezuka Group promotes the teaching of Kyokushin Karate to honorable men and women worldwide. It is taught in the spirit of humility, respect, courteousness, and non-violence in accordance with the great principles defined by Mas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate.
http://www.kyokushin-tezuka.com/

ROOMAIF FOOT WEAR CO.
WE ARE LEADING MANUFACTURER CUM EXPORTER OF ALL KINDS OF SPORTS SHOES AND CASUAL SHOES.
http://www.roomaifootwear.com

ROOMAIF INTERNATIONAL
WE ARE LEADING MANUFACTURER CUM EXPORTER OF MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING EQUIPMENTS.
http://www.romaif.com

Family Karate Center
Family Karate Center is a recognized member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA) and teaches with the emphasis on Character Development not just martial arts ability.
http://www.havelockkarate.com/

Victoria Shotokan Karate-Do and Kobudo Association
This web site is dedicated to the art of Shotokan Karate and Okinawan Kobudo. The articles found here cover a wide range of related topics and contain a wealth of information for students of all ranks.
http://www.shotokankarate.ca/

The Hikers Network
A South African Hiking group based in the Western Cape whose main aim is to educate, inform and introduce the community to the many facets of hiking and all related activity.
http://www.hikersnetwork.com/

Federacion Riojana Karate
Pagina Oficial Federacion Riojana Karate
http://www.karaterioja.com/

TV Rengsdorf
Das ist die Homepage des TV Rengsdorf mit allen Abteilungen und allen Veranstaltungen
http://www.tv-rengsdorf.de/

ROOMAIF SOCCER INTERNATIONAL
WE ARE LEADING MANUFACTURER CUM EXPORTER OF SOCCER BALLS AND ALL KINDS OF SOCCER PRODUCTS.
http://www.roomaifsoccer.com

Suncoast Karate dojo
Suncoast Karate Dojo in Sarasota Fla. Home of World Champion Donna Judge 8th Dan Shuri Ryu
http://www.suncoastkarate.com/

Shinjinbukan Shorin Ryu
Onaga Yoshimitsu Sensei, Shinjinbukan's founder, carries the oldest lineage of Karate. His teachings are based on Ti, the ancient Okinawan Martial Art, which preceded modern Karate.
http://www.shinjinbukan.com/

Kyo Ryu - Ju-jitsu, Difesa Personale, Krav Maga
Nel già ampio panorama nazionale delle associazioni di arti marziali c'è oggi un soggetto in più; il suo ideatore ha voluto scegliere per questa nuova realtà un nome molto speciale, oseremmo dire quasi esoterico. Se leggiamo i due caratteri che ne compongono il nome secondo la pronuncia che i giapponesi chiamano Kun Yomi otteniamo Kyò Ryù (o Kyo' Ryu'); il suono di questi carattcaratteri, se li stacchiamo dai caratteri stessi, può assumere diversi significati. Ryù significa letteralmente fluire, in senso traslato ciò che fluisce dalle tradizioni giapponesi altro non sono che le scuole, in questo caso di arti marziali. Oggi posso dire che Maurizio Degrassi, il referente della nuova associazione, non è una persona superstiziosa, difatti Kyò potrebbe anche significare sfortuna, ma anche oggi ed allora Kyò Ryù potrebbe assumere il significato di scuola moderna; tralasciando ancora quello di scrittura buddista potremmo tradurre Kyò con interesse, divertimento o passione ma saremmo decisamente ancora una volta fuori strada nonostante il piacere che si prova nella pratica marziale. Il carattere (Kanji) che possiamo leggere Kyò, il primo dei due, significa specchio. Chi conosce le tradizioni giapponesi saprà che lo specchio (assieme alla spada ed al gioiello) è uno degli oggetti-simbolo all'atto dell'investitura imperiale e che all'interno dei templi Shinto' c'è spesso uno specchio a rappresentare la presenza del Kami, della divinità, dello spirito: lo specchio è infatti il simbolo di Amaterasu Omikami, divinità solare antenata di tutta la dinastia imperiale del Sol Levante. Ritornando, per concludere, alla nostra realtà, Kyò Ryù significa letteralmente Scuola dello specchio ma può assumere il significato nascosto (si diceva quasi esoterico) di Scuola dello spirito oppure, spingendosi ulteriormente nel mondo simbolico, ciò che fluisce dallo spirito.
http://www.difesapersonale.com/

JMACTIONDVD
Martial Arts and Self-Defense videos. We produce and distribute instructional DVDs of Karate, Jujutsu and other martial arts
http://www.jmactiondvd.com/

Koo Self Defense
Koo Self Defense is not a traditional martial art nor a mixture of different types of martial arts. Koo Self Defense has a different approach to training its students for health, fitness and street self defense! There are hundreds of different martial arts' styles in the world today. All of them are variations of each other except for Koo Self Defense which is not a style but was uniquely created from an out of the box approach which is from a street fighting viewpoint.
http://ksdi.net

Ashihara Karate International
Ashihara Karate, led by Karate Kaicho Hoosain Narker of South Africa, is a practical karate system based on Sabaki - Japanese Fighting Karate.
http://www.ashiharakarate.org

KYOKUSHIN PORTUGAL
Kyokushin Karate
http://www.kyokushin.pt/

Wadley's Martial Arts Academy
Wadley's Martial Arts & suppiles in Bryant, Arkansas 501-847-5425
http://www.bryantmartialarts.com/

Shorin Ryu Seibukan Karate Union Deutschland e.V.
Zusammenschluss von Karate-Dojos der Stilrichtung Shorin Ryu Seibukan Karate.
http://www.shorin-ryu-seibukan.de/

Isshinryu Karate & Kobudo
Isshinryu Karate y Kobudo en Argentina
http://isshinryu.com.ar/

Zen Do School of Jujitsu is a martial art school located in New Milford Connecticut. Offering Japanese jujitsu classes for Adults and Children of all ages.
JuJitsu is a Japanese Martial Art known literally as the - Gentle Fighting Art. Zen Do School of Jujitsu Located in New Milford Connecticut. Offering Japanese jujitsu classes for Adults and Children of all ages. Techniques, Class Schedule, and Location can be found here at Zen Do Jujitsu
http://www.zendojujitsu.com/

Irimi Online
La rivista online sul Karate Do Shotokai
http://www.irimi.it/

Asoc.Nac.Sakura Take Kan
Karate shotokan,seidokan,Goujuryu seibukai kobudo, Judo Jujutsu, Motobu Udundi kobujutsu.Yoga.Boulahfa Mimoun Master
http://www.sakuratakekan.org/

Ashihara Shuttle and Tours
Ashihara Shuttle and tours provides a valuable tourism experience in the Western Cape of South Africa.
http://www.ashiharatours.com/

Budo-Club-Dresden
Capoeira Kendo Yomitokan-Budo Selbstverteidigung ATK Survival
http://www.budo-club-dresden.de/

Shugyokan Matsubayashi Ryu Dojo
South Bay's Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Branch. Site offers contact information, pictures and philosophy.
http://www.alljapankarate.com/

Shotokan Karate of America
Non-profit organization headed by Tsutomu Ohshima. Pages include world wide SKA dojo directory, contact information, as well as insights into the teachings, and philosophies of the SKA.
http://www.ska.org/

Southern Records
Including discographies, biographies and tour information for many indie and punks bands, as well as a source distributing music from many other punk and indie records labels across the U.S and Europe.
http://www.southern.com/

World Karate Federation
The representative of world Karate aimed at having kata and kumite competition, governed by a set of rules and guidelines acceptable to the International Olympic Committee, accepted as official events in the Olympic Games.
http://www.wkf.net/

The USA Karate Federation
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting karate within the USA. Includes information on the structure, tournaments, links and affiliations to other organizations including the World Karate Federation.
http://www.usakarate.org/