karate
The origin and history of karate.
Etymology
From Japanese karate, literally "empty hand" — originally written with characters meaning "China hand" before being reinterpreted to reflect fighting empty-handed, without weapons.
The origin and history of karate.
From Japanese karate, literally "empty hand" — originally written with characters meaning "China hand" before being reinterpreted to reflect fighting empty-handed, without weapons.
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