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.

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 …

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 …

Welcome to the official website of Texas Sport Karate Federation (TSKF), a member of USA Karate. The Texas Sport Karate Federation is a group designed to promote the sport of Karate …

Okinawa Karate Center offers the best options for karate classes and self-defense training in the Houston Texas area with a variety of classes for children and adults.

Learn practical self-defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment. As experienced martial artists in Waco, we uplift our community in self-defense and personal growth. Discover …

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 is a contact sport: At certain times during the course of each session, students will be sparring. Unlike boxing, the object of our style of Karate is to score points without hurting your …

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

We offer Isshinryu karate classes for all ages, skill levels, and abilities. Our classes focus on building self-defense skills, confidence, concentration, and overall physical fitness.