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Japan officially recognized karate as a martial art only 86 years ago. And its origins are not in mainland Japan at all: It was born in the archipelago of Okinawa, a long-independent kingdom whose culture was heavily influenced by China and which maintains its own identity today.
Karate, like other Japanese martial arts, is considered to be not only about fighting techniques, but also about spiritual cultivation. Many karate schools and dōjōs have established rules called dōjō kun, which emphasize the perfection of character, the importance of effort, and respect for courtesy.

The total number of Karate belts can vary between different schools and styles. Typically, there are 8-10 colour belt levels (Kyu) before reaching the black belt (Dan). Including the Dan ranks, the total can extend to 10 or more belts, depending on the progression system used by the specific style or school of Karate