Combat Shotokan: Reviving Karate’s Self-Defense Roots in a Sport-Focused Era

Like most martial arts, karate originated as a system that was designed for hand-to-hand combat. However, things gradually changed over the ensuing decades. As the style began to spread around the world, more and more emphasis was placed on the sport aspect. Meanwhile, its combative side was downplayed.

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