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.

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 as possible at …

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 …

Today let's practice the 15 Basic Karate Movements!

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 …

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 …

Jan 22, 2024 · ⏳ Origins and Evolution: Karate, a martial art with roots in ancient China and Okinawa, Japan, developed over centuries, combining various styles and techniques. Its journey was …

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

Nov 1, 2023 · Karate is a Japanese martial art that focuses on the development of the body and mind. It is characterised by techniques performed with the hands and legs, always emphasising discipline, …

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 movements can be …