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Whats the difference between hayashi-ha with traditional shito-ryu style?

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Shotokan morote uke: Use hammer fist surface of supporting hand?

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Why are punches to the head prohibited in some Eastern striking martial arts?

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How different is Olympic Taekwondo from traditional Taekwondo? And how similar are Olympic Taekwondo and Karate?

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Why is wrestling considered an Olympic sport whereas karate and kung fu are just considered martial arts?

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How do I close the distance with taller opponents during sparring in karate?

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Did Karate really originate in the Okinawa region of Japan?

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