Karate in the United Kingdom
| Karate in the United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Governing body | British Karate Federation |
| National team | Great Britain Olympics team |
Karate was first introduced in the United Kingdom by Vernon Bell who was taught by Henry Plée.[1]
The martial art was spread to the United Kingdom by various karate masters.[2] Organisations like Karate Union of Great Britain.[3]
Today
Karate is one the most popular martial arts in the United Kingdom.[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ Thompson, Chris (26 July 2017). "Black Belt Karate". New Holland Publishers. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. 1 October 1969. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. 1 April 1983. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "English Karate Council Development Plan 2014-2018" (PDF). Englishkaratecouncil.com\accessdate=2017-07-26.
- ↑ Amara, M. (24 November 2011). "Sport, Politics and Society in the Arab World". Springer. Retrieved 26 July 2017 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Karate participation England 2006-2016 - UK Statistics". Statista. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
Bibliography
- The Kanazawa Years : Reminiscences by Michael Randall, 7th Dan on a Golden Age in British Karate, Shoto Publishing, 1998, ISBN 978-0953028733
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