Martial Arts
Karate
The gentle way
Find strength in balance. Discover the Japanese martial art that turns movement, leverage, and control into a practice of its own.
- Japan
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- Olympic sport
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- Karate
Less Force
More Understanding.
Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art that has gained global popularity for its focus on self-defense, discipline, and physical fitness. It emphasizes striking techniques, including punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes, all performed with precision and control. One of the key principles of Karate is the development of mental and physical discipline.
- Karate,
- At A Glance.
The foundations of the practice.
Country of origin
Japan
Primary focus
Striking
Training contact
Full-contact, semi-contact, light-contact
Weapon
Not Listed
Olympic competition
2020
Martial roots
Not listed
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