EXPLAINER: Karate at the Tokyo Olympics
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Things to know about the karate competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: THE ABSOLUTE BASICS There are two types of events: kata (form) and kumite (sparring) In kata, individuals demonstrate offensive and defensive movements against a virtual opponent and are scored on factors including speed, rhythm, balance, sharpness and power. Competitors choose from 102 kata forms and are not allowed to repeat […]
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