In the wake of the tragedy at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a group of Japanese people is reclaiming their karate attire as a way to express their mourning and acceptance of others who were in the disaster zone.The group, called Kaze Kage, is dedicated to helping Japanese people learn to express and understand their…
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When to wear a karate costume: Daniel Katao
When you wear a “karate” costume, you can expect a “Katao” rating.This is not to say that you should not wear karate clothing at all, but it is important to remember that “katao,” which means “tournament” in Japanese, is a Japanese term that refers to a formal and formalistic style of karate.It also indicates a…