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The Art and Science of Karate

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KARATE is a martial art that originated on the island of Okinawa, Japan, centuries ago. The word karate means 'empty hand' in Japanese — a name that reflects the fact that practitioners fight without weapons. Karate blends physical TECHNIQUE with deep mental DISCIPLINE, making it as much a mental practice as a physical one. The art was formally introduced to mainland Japan in the early 20th century by a master named GICHIN (GEE-chee) FUNAKOSHI (foo-nah-KOH-shee), who is widely considered the father of modern karate. Funakoshi believed that the true goal of karate was not fighting — it was the perfection of CHARACTER. His teachings shaped how karate is understood and practiced around the world today.

The word karate means 'empty' what, in Japanese?
HAND
Karate originated on the island of Okinawa, in what country?
JAPAN
Gichin Funakoshi believed the true goal of karate was the perfection of _____.
CHARACTER
Name something the text tells us about Gichin Funakoshi.
FATHER OF MODERN KARATE / INTRODUCED KARATE TO MAINLAND JAPAN / BELIEVED KARATE WAS ABOUT CHARACTER
Name something the text tells us karate blends together.
PHYSICAL TECHNIQUE / MENTAL DISCIPLINE
The country of Japan is located on a group of _____.
ISLANDS

Writing Prompt

Write a paragraph explaining how karate's emphasis on character development and mental discipline, as taught by Gichin Funakoshi, goes beyond physical fighting, and reflect on why this philosophy of self-improvement matters to you.

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