Karate (空手) (/ kəˈrɑːti /; Japanese pronunciation: [kaɾate] ⓘ; Okinawan pronunciation: [kaɾati]), also karate-do (空手道, Karate-dō), is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Oct 9, 2025 · Karate, unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs, with an emphasis on concentrating as much of the body’s power …

Sep 9, 2023 · Even the basic Karate style that Gichin Funakoshi brought from Okinawa to Japan has morphed into something new. Now, not even 100 years later, various different types of …

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USA Karate is proud to announce the implementation of a new two-phase selection process for the 2025 US Junior Team, marking a major evolution in how athletes are chosen to represent …

Apr 23, 2025 · Karate in its modern form was established around 400 years ago in Japan, with its roots mainly derived from Chinese Kung Fu. See Step 1 below to start teaching yourself the …

Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art developed in Okinawa and Japan that emphasizes power and efficiency in combat. Training is based on the Shotokan trinity: kihon (basics), kata …

Jun 25, 2024 · ⏳ Karate History 6th Century: Bodhidharma’s teachings laid the foundation for Shaolin Kung Fu, which influenced Okinawan martial arts and created the groundwork for …

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Karate, which translates to “empty hand” in Japanese, is a striking-based martial art that primarily focuses on using the body’s natural weapons—hands, feet, elbows, and knees—for self-defense.