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How was karate invented?

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Karate is a blend of White Crane style Kung fu and Okinawan wrestling (te). Legend says that Kung fu was created by the Bodhidharma in the Buddhist temples of China and that he was an Indian prince.

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Relevant answers:

How did karate get invented?
It was a combination of traditional Okinawan wrestling and Chinese White Crane Kung Fu.
Where was shotokan karate invented?
Shotokan karate was brought to Japan from Okinawa.
What country was karate invented in?
In Okinawa
Why was Karate invented?
It began is a way of protecting one's self from thieves and bandits. It evolved to providing services to the King of the Ryu Kyu Islands for protection and police type services.
Who is invented kungfu and karate?
Legend has it that kung fu was developed by the Bodhidharma in China. Karate developed on Okinawa, combining Chinese White Crane Kung Fu with the local wrestling techniques.