The seemingly disparate worlds of Karate and Rap are finding an remarkable alliance in a original combination. What began as the niche pursuit is now growing into a full-blown creative movement. Artists are combining dynamic Karate forms into their hip hop routines, creating artistically remarkab

Hip hop's amazing path began in the early 1970s, emerging from humble block events in the Bronx. Initially a grassroots movement fueled by fresh DJing, dynamic MCing, b-boying, and eye-catching graffiti art, it quickly gained a loyal following. Throughout the 1980s, hip hop expanded its reach, en