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Olympic Japanese Martial Arts: Judo, Karate & Why Kendo Is Not Included

Learn which Japanese martial arts made it to the Olympics, why judo has been a fixture since 1964, why karate appeared only once in Tokyo 2020, and what kept kendo and other arts out. Explore rule adaptations for TV and sport. (21 min read)

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