: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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The movie is said to take place three years after Cobra Kai ends as Fong enters a karate tournament after moving to New York, and takes guidance from Daniel and Mr. Han.
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Kreese is on the verge of quitting karate altogether, unenthused by the idea of returning to finish the tournament.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Will Amanda LaRusso finally become a karate maniac in these final episodes?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Camps include fishing, archery, rock climbing, swimming, croquet, fencing and karate, to name a few.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Kreese is on the verge of quitting karate altogether, unenthused by the idea of returning to finish the tournament.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Will Amanda LaRusso finally become a karate maniac in these final episodes?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Camps include fishing, archery, rock climbing, swimming, croquet, fencing and karate, to name a few.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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