: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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The series became famous for being a relic of the eighties thanks to its rock anthems, gaudy clothing and karate falling out of fashion.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The drama from a kids karate tournament couldn’t stop a pair of Cobra Kai characters from taking a well-deserved break for some, uhh, extracurricular activity.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s an impressive accomplishment considering a relative lack of karate and the brief somber turn with Carmen’s health.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Yes, Kreese is still out there, and, yes, these 15 episodes are clearly building toward the Sekai Taikai world karate tournament, which will require a lot of training.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The drama from a kids karate tournament couldn’t stop a pair of Cobra Kai characters from taking a well-deserved break for some, uhh, extracurricular activity.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s an impressive accomplishment considering a relative lack of karate and the brief somber turn with Carmen’s health.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Yes, Kreese is still out there, and, yes, these 15 episodes are clearly building toward the Sekai Taikai world karate tournament, which will require a lot of training.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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