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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. 13 Main Karate Styles and Their Differences - The Karate Blog

    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 …

  4. Traditional Karate NYC | Martial Arts Classes | Ken Wa Kan

    We teach real, traditional Karate to kids, focusing on skills like impulse control and leadership that will serve them for the rest of their lives in a fun, disciplined environment.

  5. World Karate Federation - WKF

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

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Karate History: Timeline & How it started - SportsFoundation

    Jan 22, 2024 · As Karate continues to evolve, it remains a unifying force for practitioners across borders, reinforcing its cultural importance and historical roots. To explore the origins and the …

  9. Karate: History and Origins - Martial Arts History Museum

    Karate is characterized by linear kicking, blocking and punching techniques executed by strong stances. It is an artform that uses powerful movements. The historical origin of martial arts …

  10. What Is Karate - Tulane University

    Karate is a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counterattacking body movements. The themes of traditional karate training are fighting and …