The Soviet Union’s Ban on Karate: A Brutal Twist in Martial Arts History
Karate, introduced to the Soviet Union in the 1960s, flourished until it became associated with criminal gangs and violent protests, leading to its ban in 1981. Despite its revival in 1989, the martial art never regained its previous popularity. The ban had significant influences on the Soviet martial arts landscape and societal norms, revealing the complexities of integrating such sports into differing political and social ideologies.
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