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Power Martial Arts
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Empower Training Systems, Inc.
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Hammer Kickboxing
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Z'S Martial Arts Academy
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Description
We do not know who first referred to "Okinawa-Te" as "Karate." It was with the introduction of the art to Japan that the name took hold. The art was first introduced to Japan in 1917 by Master Funakoshi, who came at the request of the Japanese government. After a demonstration of the art he returned to Okinawa only to come back in 1921, at which time he took up residence and began teaching in Waseda University. Shortly thereafter Masters Miyagi, Maburi and Motobu introduced their styles.