Karate (noun)

1. A martial art originating in Japan in which hands and feet are used for striking and blocking.
2. A form of self-defense using physical techniques such as punches, kicks, and blocks.

Origin:

Karate is a japanese word, the kanji for kara can be translated to "empty", and te is "hand", thus karate means "empty hand".

Examples:

1. He has been practicing karate for 10 years.
2. Karate is a form of self-defense that utilizes quick, powerful strikes.
3. She won the karate tournament.
4. The karate class was very intense.
5. He is a black belt in karate.