0 a sport, originally from Japan, in which people fight using their arms, legs, hands, and feet. The level of skill a person has is shown by what colour belt they wear.
1 a method of fighting that uses fast, hard hits with the hands or feet
Kickboxing combines styles from various types of fighting sports including boxing, karate, and muay Thai, a type of boxing popular in Thailand.
The man was attacked by someone who said that he was a karate expert.
It is the old problem—do we play cricket and let others play karate?
There is also full contact tae kwon do and karate.
Is there any truth in the allegation that karate was used to persuade people to get on the aircraft?
It organises special coaching for fencing, sailing, karate and other choice activities.
In support, there are sporting clubs, including badminton, karate and swimming.
The teacher, unless he happened to be six feet tall or a black belt in karate, would have no chance to control the class.
