The marial art of karate originated in Japan’s southern region of Okinawa. Evolved from the island’s own art of self-defence called Ti, modern karate emerged amid influences from other parts of Asia. At a time when Japan has transformed into a country with one of the lowest crime rates worldwide, what compels people to still learn the defensive skills today? In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we visit a modern karate centre in Okinawa to find out. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready for publication online or in print. D…