Tokyo-born Rika Usami began her karate career at just 10 years old when she joined a local dojo. Progressing through a number of minor competitions during her teenage years, she soon began winning ...

Explore Isshin Ryu Karate Katas III with Angi Uezu. Master the intricacies of Kusanku Kata, self-defense, blocking techniques ...

There are three pillars of karate training: kumite, kata, and kihon. Most people are familiar with the first, in which two opponents face off by striking each other. But first-time Olympian Sakura ...

Karate is one of Japan's most revered martial traditions, and is one of the many facets of Japanese culture that hold universal appeal and have been embraced worldwide. Part of karate's appeal lies in ...

For the first time ever, karate will be a part of the Summer Olympic Games, debuting at the 2021 Olympics. Here is what you need to know about the rules of both formats of the sport. With the power, ...

There is no expiration date on neuroplasticity and being active is always a good thing. Traditional martial arts training has long been suggested as an activity to benefit folks across the lifespan ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Spain’s Sandra Sanchez, known as the “queen of kata”, won karate’s maiden gold medal on Thursday, defeating perennial rival and hometown favourite Kiyou Shimizu in the sport’s ...

Ariel Torres made history on Friday with his bronze medal win in the men's individual karate kata, the first-ever for Team USA at an Olympic Games. Torres, who ranks as the No. 10 male kata athlete in ...

HAITO Karate Kyokushin Peterborough celebrates its Kyokushin Kata Tournament - a thrilling display of skill, discipline, and mastery of Kyokushin Karate katas. Peterborough, United Kingdom - May 23, ...

The Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] hosted a free Kata Seminar facilitated by international facilitator, Brandon Abdullah. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday. September 25th, Local Karate enthusiasts ...