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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Jun 25, 2024 · ⏳ Karate History 6th Century: Bodhidharma’s teachings laid the foundation for Shaolin Kung Fu, which influenced Okinawan martial arts and created the groundwork for …