Kyokushin Karate

Founded in 1922 by Gichin Funakoshi, Shotokan is the largest karate style, modernizing and systematizing Okinawan martial arts. Characterized by linear movements and powerful stances, it spread nationwide from Tokyo. It was adopted as an official Olympic sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Founded by Mas Oyama in 1956, Kyokushin emphasizes full-contact sparring and practical fighting effectiveness. It established organized competition systems and promoted karate as a competitive sport. One of the world's largest karate organizations with millions of practitioners globally.

A martial arts-based combat sport created by Kano Jigoro in 1882. Victory is determined by throwing an opponent onto their back on a mat, incorporating both throwing and grappling techniques. Evolved from the martial art jujutsu, it emphasizes educational value and martial spirit. Currently practiced by approximately 8 million people worldwide and is recognized globally as an Olympic sport.

Founded by Hironori Ohtsuka in 1934, this style integrates elements of judo and jujutsu, emphasizing flexible techniques that utilize an opponent's force. Based on 'wa' (harmony) philosophy, it balances defensive and offensive efficiency. One of the major styles recognized by the World Karate Federation.

Modern martial art created by Jigoro Kano in 1882, based on traditional jujutsu. It integrated educational value with competitive sport, emphasizing 'maximum efficiency and mutual benefit.' Became an Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, now practiced in over 100 countries. Official IOC Olympic discipline.

Karate, a traditional martial art originating in Okinawa, was officially adopted as an Olympic sport for the first time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Through standardization by the World Karate Federation, it achieved fusion of traditional martial art and modern sport. This has accelerated karate's global expansion among youth, increasing its cultural and sporting significance worldwide.

A karate style founded by Hironori Otsuka that fused jujutsu and karate. 'Wado' means the way of harmony, characterized by flexible body mechanics utilizing the opponent's force. Emphasizes balance between aesthetic kata performance and practical application. Recognized as one of modern karate's most refined technical systems and valued by international karate organizations.