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2. Mixed martial arts competition for children - Wikipedia

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   Rules on mixed martial arts competition for children vary. In most U.S. states, there is no central organization in charge of children competing in mixed martial arts also known as Pankration (MMA). [1] In some states it is a misdemeanor to hold these competitions. California is the only state with official rules, regulations and recognized ...

3. Karate in the United States - Wikipedia

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   History. In 1946 Robert Trias, a returning U.S. Navy veteran, began teaching private lessons in Phoenix, Arizona. Other early teachers of karate in America were Ed Parker (a native Hawaiian and Coast Guard veteran who earned a black belt in 1953), George Mattson (who began studying while stationed in Okinawa in 1956), and Peter Urban (a Navy veteran who started training while stationed in ...

4. Karate at the Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

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   Karate was first included in the Summer Olympic Games at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan. After it was announced to not be included in 2024, in August 2022 it was announced that karate had made the shortlist for inclusion in the 2028 Games, although it was ultimately not selected. Olympic karate featured two types of events: Kumite and Kata ...

5. Karate at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification - Wikipedia

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   Because the World Karate Federation rankings are based on five weight classes instead of the three weight classes featured in the 2020 Olympics, some of the Olympic events are based on a combination of two WKF classes. In those cases, the top 2 from each of the WKF classes qualify for the combined Olympic class (for a total of 4).

6. Kickstart Kids - Wikipedia

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   Kickstart Kids is a martial arts character development program non-profit organization, formed by Chuck Norris on August 16, 1990 as the Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation. History [ edit ] On August 16, 1990, the Kick Drugs out of America Foundation ( dba Kickstart Kids) was formed by martial artist, actor and philanthropist, Chuck Norris. [1]

7. World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships - Wikipedia

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   The World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, also knows as World Karate Championship Junior are the highest level of competition for karate for U21 athletes organized by the World Karate Federation (WKF). [1] Initiated in 1996 held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the competition is held in a different city every two years.