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.

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 …

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 Karate are …

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 …

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

Jul 9, 2025 · Rigorous certification standard set by the AAU ensure the highest caliber of AAU Karate tournaments recognized by practitioners throughout the country. What's the AAU Word? Stay up-to …