: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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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.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
Wang is skilled in several forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwando.
—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
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
Wang is skilled in several forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwando.
—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
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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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