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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

"Exceptional traditional Shotokan Karate school! Renchi Lee and Sensei Matt preserve the integrity of the style while making it accessible to anybody regardless of age, experience, or …

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

Sep 24, 2025 · Karate: from its origins in Okinawa to popular styles like Shotokan & Kyokushin. Learn what to expect in classes, basic techniques, gear, and key benefits.

Texas Shotokan Karate Association is the premier martial arts dojo in North Texas teaching traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate affiliated with the JKA Japan Karate Association located …