0_Apprentice
I love karate. I took it earlier when I was younger.
1_Wizard
I have never taken it myself. I know it comes from Japan. It originated there in the early 20th century.
0_Apprentice
Interesting. I had always thought it originated in China.
1_Wizard
Oh no it was from Japan. Even in WW II when the military was stationed in Okinawa, karate was popular there among the men.
0_Apprentice
It goes back quite a long way. It is good for the mental well being also.
1_Wizard
Oh definitely. The movies that came out in the 60's and 70's helped to increase the popularity of it around the world.
0_Apprentice
It sure is popular. There are over 4 Karate studios in my town alone.