JohnASE Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Today, the IOC cut the list of prospective sports for the 2020 Olympics. Karate is out. Still in the running are wrestling, baseball/softball, and squash.For as long as I can remember, some group or other has been trying to get karate into the Olympics. The current leader in the movement is the World Karate Federation. The US branch of the WKF is the USA-NKF. In Japan, it's the JKF.For several years or so, the WKF has been fine tuning its competition rules in an attempt to make them more Olympics friendly. They already run regional, national, and international events with a world championships every other year. They're all set up and ready go when or if the IOC gives their okay.I'm sure the WKF will renew their efforts for the 2024 Olympics. John - ASE Martial Arts Supplyhttps://www.asemartialarts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I know that a lot of people were pulling for Olympic karate, but I was not one of them. I'm quite happy that the IOC decided not to include it. Wrestling definitely needs to stay in the Olympics, though. Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal103 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Too many politics and too many organisations thinking they represent Karate, all with their own rules.That's my view from a small club looking up.To me Sport Karate and Olympics Karate would be similar to knowing all about an amazing big weapon that can shoot bullets, fire rockets, fit a bayonet, attach radar, body heat sensors etc etc, but only showing people how to change the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 In one way I'm disappointed, in another relived that the politics of Karate Associations won't make the running of the event even more complicated. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-karate Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I think it a cirrect call. Kata competitions would be silly and kumite needs to have better rules. It's not fair with current rules. More about what referees are looking at than what actually happened. (refeering to semicontact sports karate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickshooter Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Until TKD gets tossed, I don't ever expect Karate to be added. Imagine trying to explain the difference to a casual spectator. But squash made it? How popular is squash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-karate Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Until TKD gets tossed, I don't ever expect Karate to be added. Imagine trying to explain the difference to a casual spectator. But squash made it? How popular is squash?It's just first cut - wrestling, squash or baseball - one will be selected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I was pleased that karate did not get into the Olympics - the politics is to divisive and this may force changes. I also feel that karate would have been better pushing a knock-down format. That is different to TKD etc and a more realistic form of sparring. Plus, why were Kata not included ? Lastly, I hope wrestling is returned to it's rightful place within the Olympics. It should never have been threatened with removal. If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaiguy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Best news I've heard today. Yes - (at least a chance of yes) wrestling. No - karate. "Honour, not honours." ~ Sir Richard Francis Burtonhttp://oronokarate.weebly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Until TKD gets tossed, I don't ever expect Karate to be added. Imagine trying to explain the difference to a casual spectator. But squash made it? How popular is squash?I agree. To most TKD is no different from Karate.FWIW squash is very popular in Britain and in Europe in general. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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