Karate
Striking-focused. Balanced offense and defense. Punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques from strong stances. One of the most popular martial arts for kids worldwide. Olympic sport since 2020.
IntroductionWhat karate is, major styles, what a class looks like. TechniquesStances, strikes, blocks, kicks — the core vocabulary. HistoryFrom Okinawa to the Olympics — 500 years of karate. KataForms, sequences, and the 26 Shotokan kata. Belt ProgressionWhite through black — what each level means. CompetitionKumite and kata scoring, WKF and Olympic rules. GearGi, belts, sparring equipment, and price guides. VideosTraining videos, kata demonstrations, and match breakdowns.