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Karate originated in the Ryukyu Islands (now known as Okinawa in Japan). Okinawa at that time was a trade hub for countries like Korea, China, Philippines and Japan.
Karate originated on the island of Okinawa, also called the Ryu Kyu Islands. Originally independant, Okinawans developed karate in response to Japanese invasions which enforce â¦ d Okinawans turning in any and all weapons. Weaponless (empty hand) defense was the result.   Kara = empty, te = hand.