: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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Wang is skilled in several forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwando.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old has competed in professional grappling, boxing, and an exhibition karate match.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Bruno has another Elvis story that relates to his love of karate.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Others, such as croquet and karate, have had much shorter Olympic runs and were discontinued immediately after debut.
Sports that have made strong comebacks over the years include archery, golf, rugby and tennis.
—Annette Choi, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old has competed in professional grappling, boxing, and an exhibition karate match.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Bruno has another Elvis story that relates to his love of karate.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Others, such as croquet and karate, have had much shorter Olympic runs and were discontinued immediately after debut.
Sports that have made strong comebacks over the years include archery, golf, rugby and tennis.
—Annette Choi, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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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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