What is missing from the introduction? Karate, which, literally means “the art of empty hands,” is the most widely practiced of all the martial arts. It is primarily a means of self-defense that used the body as a weapon for striking, kicking, and blocking. Originating in the ancient Orient, the art of karate is more than 1,000 years old. It developed first as a form of monastic training and later became a method of self-defense. During the seventeenth century, karate became highly developed as an art on the Japanese island of Okinawa. Over the years, this ancient art has gained much popularity, and today karate is practiced throughout the world. More than a method of combat, karate emphasizes self-discipline, positive attitude, and high moral purpose.

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What is missing from the introduction? Karate, which, literally means “the art of empty hands,” is the most widely practiced of all the martial arts. It is primarily a means of self-defense that used the body as a weapon for striking, kicking, and blocking. Originating in the ancient Orient, the art of karate is more than 1,000 years old. It developed first as a form of monastic training and later became a method of self-defense. During the seventeenth century, karate became highly developed as an art on the Japanese island of Okinawa. Over the years, this ancient art has gained much popularity, and today karate is practiced throughout the world. More than a method of combat, karate emphasizes self-discipline, positive attitude, and high moral purpose.
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The introduction is missing a **Thesis Statement**. While it provides a grabber (the definition of karate), background information about its origins, development, and principles, it does not include a clear thesis statement that outlines the main points that will be discussed in the text. A thesis statement would help to establish the focus of the writing and guide the reader on what to expect.