: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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Li Fong’s mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen) is completely against her son’s aspirations to compete in karate, however, despite being Mr. Han’s niece.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
As the gym owner hastily tries to pour the evidence down the drain, Rodney reveals himself to be a black belt in karate who is not afraid of a fight.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 June 2025
William Hovel, Poway High School’s 2025 valedictorian, balances his interests in engineering and robotics with tennis and karate.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
But not just any karate – karate from Mr. Miyagi, Han’s old friend and Daniel's beloved teacher.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
As the gym owner hastily tries to pour the evidence down the drain, Rodney reveals himself to be a black belt in karate who is not afraid of a fight.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 June 2025
William Hovel, Poway High School’s 2025 valedictorian, balances his interests in engineering and robotics with tennis and karate.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
But not just any karate – karate from Mr. Miyagi, Han’s old friend and Daniel's beloved teacher.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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