Karate
(Muhammad Siddiqui, Hyderabad)
karate is an oriented form of unarmed combat that was developed in okinawa in the 17th century.Later on in the 20th century it absorbed some elements of jujitsu. karate derives its techniques from kempo a Chinese art of shaolin boxing. karate fighters perform feats of strength such as brick breaking. like Jodu, grades distinguished by coloured belts are awarded during the fight.
◾️Area of combat: 8 x 8 meters arena.
◾️Duration of Combat: A match lasts 2,3 or 5 minutes.
◾️Wining: A combatant is declared a winner if:
(1) He scores one full point (ippon) or two half points (waza-ari).
(2) His opponent is disqualified.
(3) referee or judge awards the match to him.