karate, unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Striking surfaces include the hands (particularly the knuckles and the outer edge), ball of the foot, heel, forearm, knee, and elbow.

2023年11月1日 · Karate is a Japanese martial art based on the use of blows with the hands, feet, elbows and knees for self-defence.The expression means “empty hands”, precisely because practitioners don’t use weapons. In this complete and up-to-date guide, we’ll explain everything about karate, including its history, principles, benefits, techniques, equipment and disciplines.