noun.
An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.
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noun.
a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
Word Usage
"But I was in what I call my karate stateāa heightened level of consciousness typified by perceptual vigilance."