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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Are you a karate beginner ? Do you want to learn or improve your Goju Ryu karate basics? This follow-along lesson will help you learn the fundamentals of punching, blocking and kicking, as …

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 …