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Karate Arts

Karate Arts is a mix of many different Martial Arts. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground. Such competitions allow martial artists of different backgrounds to compete.

The term Karate Arts may also be used, less correctly, to describe hybrid martial arts styles. The techniques utilized in mixed martial arts competition generally fall into two categories. Striking techniques such as kicks, knees and punches and grappling techniques such as clinch holds, pinning holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns and throws.

The early years Karate Arts saw a wide variety of traditional styles everything from sumo to kickboxing. But the continual evolution of the sport saw many styles prove ineffective, while others proved successful on their own. As competitions became more and more common, those with a base in striking became more competitive as they acquainted themselves with takedowns and submission holds, leading to notable upsets against the then dominant grapplers.

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