Art of Fighting 2 Real

Mr. Karate is a fictional character from the Art of Fighting and The King of Fighters fighting game series by SNK. He is the alter ego of Takuma Sakazaki, the founder of the Kyokugenryu Karate dojo and father to Ryo and Yuri Sakazaki.

Summary in English:
Mr. Karate is a masked version of Takuma Sakazaki, who initially appears as a secret boss in Art of Fighting 2. Unlike his usual self, Mr. Karate fights more aggressively, wearing a black gi and a white mask to conceal his identity. He later reappears in The King of Fighters series, sometimes as a separate character from Takuma.

Key Traits:
Fighting Style: Kyokugenryu Karate (powerful, close-range strikes)

Signature Moves: Haoh Shokoken, Ko'ou Ken, Zanretsuken

Role: Mentor, secret boss, and sometimes playable fighter

Mr. Karate represents Takuma's full strength when he fights seriously, making him a formidable opponent in the SNK universe.

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Art of Fighting 2 Real resumo en ingles
Art of Fighting 2 (Real Bout / Ryuuko no Ken 2) – Summary in English
Art of Fighting 2 (known in Japan as Ryuuko no Ken 2, 1994) is the sequel to SNK’s original Art of Fighting (1992). It is a 2D fighting game that expands on the story, mechanics, and roster of the first game, introducing new characters and refining the combat system.

Plot Summary
The game continues the story of Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia, who are now searching for Ryo’s kidnapped sister, Yuri Sakazaki. This time, the villain is Mr. Big, a ruthless crime boss working for the mysterious Geese Howard (from Fatal Fury). The fighters must battle through South Town’s underworld to rescue Yuri and uncover the truth behind the kidnapping.

The final boss is Mr. Karate, a masked fighter later revealed to be Takuma Sakazaki (Ryo and Yuri’s father), testing his son’s strength.

Gameplay Features
Larger Roster: Adds new characters like Eiji Kisaragi (a ninja assassin), Temjin (a Mongolian wrestler), and King (a bouncer from Fatal Fury).

Improved Spirit Gauge: Special moves drain a "Spirit Meter," forcing strategic play.

Desperation Moves: Powerful attacks usable when health is low.

Dramatic Camera Zoom: Dynamic camera angles during special moves (a series trademark).

Multiple Endings: Depending on performance, characters get different endings.

Legacy
Introduces Mr. Karate, who later appears in The King of Fighters series.

Connects to the Fatal Fury universe (Geese Howard’s involvement).

Known for its difficulty, especially the AI-controlled Mr. Karate.
Art of Fighting 2 remains a cult classic among SNK fans for its story, challenging gameplay, and influence on later fighting games.