Karate in the Olympics...

kitkatninja
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Karate in the Olympics... Jan 1, 2009 16:37:00 GMT

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Post by kitkatninja on Jan 1, 2009 16:37:00 GMT

I know that it's been done before, and we all know that karate isn't going to be in the 2012 Olympics. But it is up for consideration for the 2016 one.

There is an online petition here and a facebook page here, if anyone is interested. The WKF did do one in 2003, which I support.

I know that there is a problem within karate as there is no set "standards" (eg movements in one Shotokan club are slightly different to another Shotokan club, & lets not forget the differences between the different styles), however it would still be great to see karate held up as an art just like Judo & Taekwondo.

-Ken

Last Edit: Jan 1, 2009 16:52:45 GMT by kitkatninja

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Dave Melton
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Karate in the Olympics... Jan 6, 2009 14:13:18 GMT

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Post by Dave Melton on Jan 6, 2009 14:13:18 GMT

If you are interested in more info, you may also want to contact Master Darren Myers in Virginia Beach, VA. From what I understand, he is directly involved in getting Karate into the Olympics. I hope they do a better job than the embarrassing attempt Tae Kwon Do has proven.

Dave Melton
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I have trained in martial arts since 1989. I hold a 5th degree black belt with the Kukkiwon, a 2nd degree in Combat Jiujitsu and a 1st degree with the Korea Hapkido Federation and a Other training includes, Sambo and Combat Submission Wrestling.

Stuart Anslow IAOMAS Board Member IAOMAS, England Posts: 4,128	Karate in the Olympics... Jan 6, 2009 20:01:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stuart Anslow on Jan 6, 2009 20:01:52 GMT Freddy Dariaguard (IAOMAS Denmark) is a leading force in getting Karate into the Olympics. Stuart
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Tim White
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Karate in the Olympics... Jan 7, 2009 11:56:48 GMT

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Post by Tim White on Jan 7, 2009 11:56:48 GMT

The way I see it is, that Kung Fu/Wu Shu wasn't allowed in the last olympics so I don't think they will do Karate any different.
And the last olympics was in China. So, I don't think that Karate stands a chance. It is a wonder that TDK hasn't been been ousted due to last years incident with Cuba.

Just a thought

Tim

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Andy "Mr Miyagi" Wright Instructor "Besto block, no be there!" Posts: 1,584	Karate in the Olympics... Feb 21, 2009 8:39:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Andy "Mr Miyagi" Wright on Feb 21, 2009 8:39:20 GMT hmm.. doesn't the UK need to sort out its Governing Body(ngb) first?
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Post by kitkatninja on Jan 1, 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Post by Dave Melton on Jan 6, 2009 14:13:18 GMT

Post by Stuart Anslow on Jan 6, 2009 20:01:52 GMT

Post by Tim White on Jan 7, 2009 11:56:48 GMT

Post by Andy "Mr Miyagi" Wright on Feb 21, 2009 8:39:20 GMT