karate
/kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/noun
A martial art from Okinawa based mainly on punches and kicks, though it also includes throws, joint locks, grappling, and other fighting techniques.
Example sentences
- “My daughter has been taking karate lessons since she was six.”
- “Karate teaches children discipline as well as self-defense.”
The name means 'empty hand' in Japanese. The usual English pronunciation is kuh-RAH-tee.