Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose

Genuine karate is an Okinawan martial art for self-defense; its principle of “never changing kata” is critical to its effectiveness

“The changes made to karate in mainland Japan and in America have altered karate so intrinsically that it can no longer claim to be genuine karate.” Dr. Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., examines how Japan re-interpreted Okinawan karate to create its own unique style of karate-do, and how Japanese and American changes resulted in a modern karate-sport business.

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