VOICED : Buscan consagrar el karate con su debut olimpico en Tokio 2020

Karate is set to make its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, joining judo and taekwondo. Japan has long advocated for karate's inclusion, highlighting its cultural significance and historical roots in Okinawa. Karate, meaning 'empty hand,' emphasizes mental strength and self-defense, using the opponent's movements against them. The discipline also includes kobudo, which involves traditional weapons. Master Masahiro Nakamoto stresses that true strength lies in compassion, not power, making karate popular for its philosophical teachings.

Which martial arts have been part of the Olympic program for years before karate?

• Judo and Taekwondo

• Karate and Judo

• Taekwondo and Kung Fu

• Karate and Kung Fu

What is the primary purpose of learning karate according to the video?

• To showcase power

• To mentally overcome challenges

• To seek revenge

• To win competitions

What does the term 'karate' mean in Japanese?

• The art of defense

• The warrior's path

• The strong fist

• The empty hand

What is kobudo, as mentioned in the video?

• A type of meditation

• A modern martial art

• A style of karate with traditional weapons

• A form of karate using only hands

According to Master Nakamoto, what is the true strength in karate?

• Mastery of techniques

• Physical power

• Speed and agility

• Compassion for the opponent