
Karate - Wikipedia
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.
Karate | Origin, Description, & History | Britannica
Dec 2, 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 as possible at …
How to Teach Yourself the Basics of Karate: 12 Steps - wikiHow
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 basics of this …
What is Karate? - Karate of Stanford
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 (forms), and …
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What is Karate? – Discover the Meaning and Origins of Karate
Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art. It focuses on self defence and self development. The word “karate” means “empty hand” in Japanese. Often referred to as Karate-Do meaning the way of the …
World Karate Federation - WKF
The World Karate Federation aims to promote karate as a sport and to inform about everything related to this activity
What is Karate? The Japanese Art of Self-Defense Explained
Mar 27, 2025 · Karate is a primarily standing-based martial art that employs powerful punches, precise hand strikes, and dynamic kicks to create an effective system of self-defense and sport.
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