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Francis Didier
Francis Didier (born 2 December 1949) is a French karateka, currently 7th dan. He was the European champion in kumite individual men's open at the European Karate Championships in 1973. Since 2001, he has been the president of the French Karate Federation The French Karate Federation (''Fédération Française de Karaté'') is the largest association for karate in France and a member as well as the official representative for this sport in the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Interna ..., having been re-elected successively in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2016. References 1949 births Living people French male karateka Sportspeople from Épinal French sports executives and administrators 21st-century French people 20th-century French people {{France-karate-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Épinal
Épinal (; german: Spinal) is a commune in northeastern France and the prefecture of the Vosges department. Geography The commune has a land area of . It is situated on the river Moselle, south of Nancy. Épinal station has rail connections to Paris, Remiremont, Strasbourg, Belfort and Nancy. Population In 2018, 32,223 people lived in the town proper, while its functional area had a population of 119,955.Comparateur de territoire INSEE, retrieved 20 June 2022. Main sights The old town centre features the Place des Vosges, the Chapitre district, Saint-Maurice's Basilica, medieval castle remains and the Roman House (11th and 13th centuries). It is also known for its parks and gardens, as well as a large communal forest with arboretum (the |
French People
The French people (french: Français) are an ethnic group and nation primarily located in Western Europe that share a common French culture, history, and language, identified with the country of France. The French people, especially the native speakers of langues d'oïl from northern and central France, are primarily the descendants of Gauls (including the Belgae) and Romans (or Gallo-Romans, western European Celtic and Italic peoples), as well as Germanic peoples such as the Franks, the Visigoths, the Suebi and the Burgundians who settled in Gaul from east of the Rhine after the fall of the Roman Empire, as well as various later waves of lower-level irregular migration that have continued to the present day. The Norse also settled in Normandy in the 10th century and contributed significantly to the ancestry of the Normans. Furthermore, regional ethnic minorities also exist within France that have distinct lineages, languages and cultures such as Bretons in Brittany, Occi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate
(; ; Okinawan language, Okinawan pronunciation: ) is a martial arts, martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the Okinawan martial arts, indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called , "hand"; ''tii'' in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fujian White Crane. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using Punch (combat), punching, kicking, knee (strike), knee strikes, elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as Knifehand strike, knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes. Historically, and in some modern styles, grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints and kyusho-jitsu, vital-point strikes are also taught. A karate practitioner is called a . The Empire of Japan annexed the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1879. Karate came to mainland Japan in the early 20th century during a time of migration as Ryukyuans, especially from Okinawa, looked for work in the main islands of Japan. It was systematically taught in Japan after the Taishō ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Karate Championships
The European Karate Championships are organised by the European Karate Federation each year. History Events from 1966 to 1996 were organized by the European Karate Union. In 1961, Jacques Delcourt was appointed President of French Karate, which was at that stage, an associated member of the Judo Federation. In 1963, he invited six other known European federations (Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Spain) to come to France for the first-ever international karate event. Great Britain and Belgium accepted the invitation. By 1965, the European Karate Union was created with Jacques Delcourt voted in as President. The following year the first European Karate Championships were held in Paris. The event drew roughly three hundred spectators and was shown live on television. It drew criticism for being too violent as there were many facial injuries. The EKU council had differing opinions about the cause(s) of the injuries. With opinions ranging from excessive viola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 European Karate Championships
The 1971 European Karate Championships, the 6th edition, was held in the sports complex of Coubertine Hall in Paris, France from May 2 to 4, 1971. 1971 was the year Scotland and Finland were accepted by the EKU and no longer participated as part of Great Britain and there was an introduction of weight classes. Medalists Medal table References {{European Karate Championships 1971 International sports competitions hosted by France European Karate Championships The European Karate Championships are organised by the European Karate Federation each year. History Events from 1966 to 1996 were organized by the European Karate Union. In 1961, Jacques Delcourt was appointed President of French Karate, whic ... European championships in 1971 International sports competitions hosted by Paris 1971 in Paris Karate competitions in France May 1971 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 European Karate Championships
The 1972 European Karate Championships, the 7th edition of the European Karate Championships, was held in Brussels, Belgium from May 2 to 4, 1972. Competition Team References {{European Karate Championships 1972 International sports competitions hosted by Belgium European Karate Championships The European Karate Championships are organised by the European Karate Federation each year. History Events from 1966 to 1996 were organized by the European Karate Union. In 1961, Jacques Delcourt was appointed President of French Karate, whic ... European championships in 1972 Sports competitions in Brussels 1970s in Brussels Karate competitions in Belgium May 1972 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 European Karate Championships
The 1975 European Karate Championships, the 8th edition, was held in Valencia, Spain from May 5 to 7, 1973. Competition Team References {{European Karate Championships 1973 International karate competitions hosted by Spain European Karate Championships The European Karate Championships are organised by the European Karate Federation each year. History Events from 1966 to 1996 were organized by the European Karate Union. In 1961, Jacques Delcourt was appointed President of French Karate, whic ... European championships in 1973 Sports competitions in Valencia 20th century in Valencia May 1973 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Karate Championships
The Karate World Championships, also known as the World Karate Championships, are the highest level of competition for karate organized by the World Karate Federation (WKF). The competition is held in a different city every two years. Championships in the 2000s included Madrid in 2002, Monterrey in 2004, Tampere in 2006, Tokyo in 2008, and Belgrade in 2010. The competition was initially riddled with controversy regarding karate styles and the ruleset. In 1980, women were first allowed to compete in the championships. Competition and events Kumite * Individual kumite – men and women * Team kumite – men and women Kumite Rules The result of a bout is determined by a contestant obtaining a clear lead of eight points, having the highest number of points at time-up, obtaining a decision (''hantei'' ), or by an accumulation of prohibited behaviors imposed against a contestant. Scoring & Penalties *''Ippon'' (three points) **''Jodan'' (head, face, neck) kicks **Any scorin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 World Karate Championships
The 1972 World Karate Championships are the 2nd edition of the World Karate Championships, and were held in Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France on April 21 and April 22, 1972. Medalists Medal table References ResultsResults External links {{World Karate Championships World Championships World Karate Championships The Karate World Championships, also known as the World Karate Championships, are the highest level of competition for karate organized by the World Karate Federation (WKF). The competition is held in a different city every two years. Championshi ... World Karate Championships Karate Championships 1972 in Paris Karate competitions in France April 1972 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Karate Federation
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The French Karate Federation (''Fédération Française de Karaté'') is the largest association for karate in France and a member as well as the official representative for this sport in the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. International competition French Karate Federation is a member of the European umbrella organization European Karate Federation as well as the World Association for World Karate Federation (WKF). On the part of the France Olympic Committee, the French Karate Federation is the only Karate Association authorized to send athletes to the Olympic Games. References Karate in France Karate organizations Karate (; ; Okinawan language, Okinawan pronunciation: ) is a martial arts, martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the Okinawan martial arts, indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called , "hand"; ''tii'' in Okinawan) under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1949 Births
Events January * January 1 – A United Nations-sponsored ceasefire brings an end to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The war results in a stalemate and the division of Kashmir, which still continues as of 2022. * January 2 – Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. * January 11 – The first "networked" television broadcasts take place, as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air, connecting east coast and mid-west programming in the United States. * January 16 – Şemsettin Günaltay forms the new government of Turkey. It is the 18th government, last One-party state, single party government of the Republican People's Party. * January 17 – The first Volkswagen Beetle, VW Type 1 to arrive in the United States, a 1948 model, is brought to New York City, New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon Sr., Ben Pon. Unable to interest dealers or importers in the Volkswagen, Pon sells the sample car to pay his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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