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. It …

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 …

What is Shotokan Karate? Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art developed in Okinawa and Japan that emphasizes power and efficiency in combat. Training is based on the …

Karate is a mixture of Okinawan arts and Chinese Kung Fu. Karate is characterized by linear kicking, blocking and punching techniques executed by strong stances. It is an artform that …

Sep 9, 2023 · Though there are as many as 75+ Karate styles out there, there are four main styles that are most widely known, Shotokan-ryu, Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Wado-ryu.

USA Karate is proud to honor Fariba Madani for her outstanding dedication to the World Karate Federation, where she has served as one of the sport’s most respected officials for more than …

The World Karate Federation aims to promote karate as a sport and to inform about everything related to this activity

Dec 11, 2025 · Karate is an ancient martial art built around self-defense that originates from Japan and China. It has become extremely popular worldwide, and has many variations. …

Aug 10, 2025 · Karate isn’t just punches and kicks — it’s a centuries-old saga of culture, philosophy, and fierce warriors that began on the tiny island of Okinawa and exploded into a …

Jan 22, 2024 · Karate History Summary Origins and Evolution: Karate, a martial art with roots in ancient China and Okinawa, Japan, developed over centuries, combining various styles and …