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13 Cards in this Set
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Isshin-ryu
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An Okinawan style known as the "one heart method" and symbolized by the half woman - half serpent. It is a combination of Goju-ryu and Shorin-ryu.
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Shotokan
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The most popular style of Japanese karate and it is symbolized by the tiger.
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Judo
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A Japanese style known as the "gentle way" or the art of throwing.
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Goju-ryu
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Japan's second most popular style which emphasizes dynamic breathing exercises and dramatic tension kata.
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Iaido
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A Japanese style known as the "art of the flashing blade" in which the actual Katana (Samurai sword) is used.
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Aikido
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A Japanese style that encompasses only circular movements.
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Tang Soo Do
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A korean style that means "art of the Chinese hand". This style closely resembles TaeKwonDo.
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Sumo
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A stylized form of Japanese wrestling.
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Kyudo
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Japanese archery.
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Savate
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A form of French foot fighting.
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Tai Chi
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A soft and flowing form of martial arts exercise.
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Shorin-ryu
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An Okinawan style that is characterized by hard and soft, slow and fast movements.
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Jodo
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The Japanese art of stick fighting in which the Jo is used. The Jo is approximately 4 feet long.
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