The Republic of Bulgaria is situated in the Southeastern Europe. Bulgaria is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey to the south. The Black Sea decides its eastern territorial limitation. The territory of Bulgaria comprises Moesia, Thrace, and Macedonia. The country is a member of NATO since 2..
Karate (lit. "empty hand") is a martial art of Ryūkyūan origin. The word "karate" comes from kara (空:から), meaning empty, and te (手:て) meaning hand. Karate has a rich and diverse history of development, incorporating countless influences from other martial arts and cultures. Today, karate is known primarily as a hard style striking art, featuring linear punches, blocks, kicks, knee/elbow strikes and open handed techniques. However, soft style punches and blocks, grappling, joint manipulations, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point striking are often an inherent part of many karate styles.