Tracing the Japanese roots of karate as it makes it Olympic debut
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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, 2021
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