Karate: A Martial Art Rooted In Zen Buddhism And Discipline
Karate, a martial art indigenous to Okinawa, is closely intertwined with Zen Buddhism and its tenets of mental discipline and physical control. Gichin Funakoshi, a prominent figure in karate’s development, played a key role in popularizing the art outside Okinawa. Organizations like the JKA promoted karate’s growth, while the WKF’s efforts standardized competition rules. Closely …
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