From 2005, October 25 commemorates the World Karate Day as part of an agreement Okinawa Karate World Assembly (OGW); This sporting discipline has its origin in the 16th century in China.
Although at its beginning it was not known as karate, when it spread throughout Asian countries such as Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand This discipline was known as “tuidi” which means “fist” and I combine techniques such as judo, aikido and kendo.
Karate was not considered as a sport but as a form of “defense” by the officers who They protected ShoTai, the last king of Okinawaof the Satsuma samurai invasion (January 29 to September 24, 1877), which brought political, social and cultural changes in Japan.
the word karate means “empty fist”” and it is a combination of fist and open hand blowskicks and blocks, in which there is a combination of strength, speed, balance, turns and breathing.
Between 1901 y 1905early years of the 20th century, the Okinawa prefecture included “tuidi” or “te” previous terms with which karate was known, part of the physical education programs.
He Karate gained popularity thanks to Gichin Funakoshiconsidered the modern father of karate and founder of the Shotokan style.
3 movies we can watch this World Karate Day
The karate popularity arrived at cine through stories or actors who practice this martial art and who managed to show their skill in this defense technique.
Among the most endearing characters in the seventh art are Bruce Lee, the Mr. MiyagiDaniel San and Jackie Chan.
We present a list of films in which karate is another character in the story:
–Karate Kid I. Shows the apprentice’s story Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagiwho will become his mentor.
–Operation Dragon. Story starring Bruce Leethis film tells how a martial arts expert is recruited to infiltrate an illegal fighting tournament.
–Kung Fu Panda. This animated movie is starring Well, a panda who seeks to become a master of martial arts.
