The Evolution Of Karate

Karate stands alongside the likes of judo, kendo, and sumo as one of Japan's most famous martial arts. However, as Karate Kid II taught us, karate was born in Okinawa.
Not only that, but it was born in a time when Okinawa wasn't part of Japan and had its own culture and language. Over many decades, karate evolved from an Okinawan fighting style, to a Japanese martial art, to a global sport.