October 25th is Karate
October 25th is Karate Day. The date was established to honor this traditional Japanese martial art, which combines self-defense, mental discipline, and physical development. Karate is recognized as both an art form and a sport, with millions of practitioners around the world. The day was chosen in reference to the date in 1936 when Okinawan karate masters participated in a historic meeting to standardize and promote karate, transforming it into a unified system of martial arts. Karate, which means "empty hands" in Japanese, is more than a self-defense practice. It teaches values such as discipline, perseverance, and emotional control. It is also an Olympic sport, having made its debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which further increased its global popularity.
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