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2. Karate in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Other karate styles were also established in the UK, including Wado-ryu via Tatsuo Suzuki, and Kyokushin via Steve Arneil. Karate in the UK was the subject of controversy in its early years, following the 1966 murder of Andy Allen by Anthony Creamer, a street fighter and self-taught karate enthusiast. [6] [7]

3. Karate Union of Great Britain - Wikipedia

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   The Karate Union of Great Britain, or KUGB, is an association of Shotokan Karate clubs and Karateka operating across Great Britain, with some oversea affiliations. [1] [2] The 1960s saw a growth in the popularity of Karate, [3] and the KUGB was founded in 1966 to be a democratic, not-for-profit organisation, and was the first single style organisation within the UK.

4. World Karate Federation - Wikipedia

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   The World Karate Federation (WKF) is an international governing body of sport karate with 198 member countries. [4] It is the only karate organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and has more than a hundred million members.

5. Shotokan of England Karate Union - Wikipedia

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   The Shotokan of England Karate Union was founded by Sensei Mick Dewey in 1982 when through circumstance he felt unable to continue his relationship with the KUGB. [1] [2] Originally named the South of England Karate Union, a change to Shotokan of England Karate Union was necessary when some northern English clubs joined.

6. Category:Martial arts in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Karate in the United Kingdom (2 C, 4 P) Kickboxing in the United Kingdom (2 C, 4 P) M. Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom (3 C, 38 P) Muay Thai in the United ...

7. Karate gi - Wikipedia

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   The heavier gi also has a more pronounced sound when a move is executed. Despite the extra weight of the heavier fabrics, most experienced practitioners prefer them due to their durability, and the ability of the thicker fabric to wick away perspiration. The three main cuts of karate gi are Kata, European, and Japanese. [5]