Name: Tracing the Japanese roots of karate as it makes its Olympic debut
Uploaded: Wed Aug 04 2021 12:53:34 GMT+0000 (UTC)
Duration: 3 min 27 s
Description: It’s fitting that karate is making its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games because the sport has deep roots in Japan. Tom Llamas joins TODAY with a closer look at the event and the art form. Instructor Dennis Ichikawa says of teaching children, “We are building character through the martial arts.”

Aug. 4, 202103:27

Tracing the Japanese roots of karate as it makes it Olympic debut