Bōgutsuki Karate

Bōgutsuki Karate
Kumite competition of the national armored karate championship (Renbukai)
Also known asBōgu karate, Armour Karate, bōgu-tsuki shiai, bōgu-tsuki kumite, Kumite with Armour
FocusStriking, Full Contact with protective gear
Country of origin Japan
CreatorEither:
  • The Karate Study Group of Tokyo Imperial University
  • Kanbukan
ParenthoodOkinawan martial arts, Karate, Kendo
Descendant artsKyokushin, Taekwondo (Kukkiwon/WT-Style), Kyeok Sul Do
Olympic sportNo

Bōgutsuki Karate (防具付き空手 or ぼうぐつきからて, eng. Karate with Armour) is one of the competition formats of Karate. It is also known as bōgu karate (防具空手, Armour Karate), bōgu-tsuki shiai (防具付試合), bōgu-tsuki kumite (防具付組手, Kumite with Armour).

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