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Definition of Karate
1. Noun. A traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent.
Definition of Karate
1. Noun. An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Karate
1. a Japanese art of self-defense [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Karate
Literary usage of Karate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Questions of Life, Answers of Wisdom by M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (1991)
"I would like to ask about the karate teacher I was with earlier. I felt that when
I met this teacher, ... Now you bring the same question again — karate ..."
2. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 3-4 by Martha Cheney (2000)
"Benito and his grandpa both loved karate. It had been Grandpa who'd gotten him
started. ... Grandpa patiently showed Benito several easy karate moves. ..."
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