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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. 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 basics of this …

  3. Karate | Origin, Description, & History | Britannica

    Jan 15, 2026 · 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 …

  4. 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 Karate are …

  5. 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 (forms), and …

  6. World Karate Federation - WKF

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

  7. Martial Arts Studio | Karate & Self Defense

    Our experienced martial artists incorporate a variety of different fighting styles practiced worldwide including karate, kickboxing, krav maga, taekwondo and jiu-jitsu.

  8. Shotokan Karate of America – The original nonprofit organization ...

    Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one’s mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. It strengthens the entire body, improves …

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

    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 …

  10. 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 movements can be …