: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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Set in a town ruled by absurd karate law, the film watches as a lonely teen forms an unlikely bond with the ghost of his late father’s favorite action hero.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
As Daniel learns later, the motions are teaching him muscle memory, not to mention patience, which become critical assets in his karate practice.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Later this year, a martial arts program under the guidance of a Miyakojima karate master will be available, too.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Cason spent years doing karate at Dojo Karate in nearby Flowery Branch, balancing his pursuit of a black belt with his baseball, basketball, football and track commitments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
As Daniel learns later, the motions are teaching him muscle memory, not to mention patience, which become critical assets in his karate practice.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Later this year, a martial arts program under the guidance of a Miyakojima karate master will be available, too.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Cason spent years doing karate at Dojo Karate in nearby Flowery Branch, balancing his pursuit of a black belt with his baseball, basketball, football and track commitments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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karate
noun
ka·ra·te
kə-ˈrät-ē 
: a Japanese art of self-defense without a weapon
Etymology
from Japanese karate, literally, "empty hand"
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