This action photo is of my son and his classmates in a Karate class. Karate is a physically and mentally challenging sport that builds agility.
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Christopher Mercer / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2ECAB4NFile size:
30.6 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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4000 x 2671 px | 33.9 x 22.6 cm | 13.3 x 8.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
3 February 2021Location:
Kissimmee, FloridaMore information:
Karate is a form of martial arts that Originated in Japan. It originated in the Ryukyu Kingdom from a blend of the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts and the influence of Chinese Kung Fu. It has evolved into a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes. It is traditionally taught in a dōjō, which is a hall or space for immersive learning or training in the martial arts. The name dojo is a literal translation from Japanese that translates to English as "place of the Way". Karate is learned and practiced in a uniform called a Gi or Karategi that is traditionally made of cotton canvas.