{"id":21,"count":42,"description":"Karate practitioners, often referred to as \"karatekas,\" come from diverse backgrounds and span multiple generations, each contributing to the rich tapestry of this martial art form. From historical figures like Gichin Funakoshi, who is often credited with popularizing Shotokan Karate, to modern athletes such as Lyoto Machida, who have successfully incorporated karate techniques into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), practitioners have played significant roles in shaping and disseminating the art globally. Contributions to karate range from the development of specific styles and katas to the integration of karate into self-defense programs and the broader athletic sphere, including its recent inclusion in the Olympic Games. Whether through groundbreaking achievements or captivating stories and anecdotes, both past and present karate practitioners continue to make an indelible impact on the sport, the martial arts community, and beyond.","link":"https:\/\/www.dojoscore.com\/karate-practitioners\/","name":"Karate Practitioners","slug":"karate-practitioners","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dojoscore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/21"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dojoscore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dojoscore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dojoscore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}