Undefeated Japanese sensation Hyu “Mister Pepper” has emerged as one of the most exciting strikers in ONE Championship, ...

Japan's Ryo Kiyuna took men's kata karate gold on Friday, demonstrating his supremacy in the martial art form that originated in his native Okinawa a day after his compatriot conceded karate's maiden ...

Excelling at karate starts with your outfit. You need to tie the loops of your suit correctly - not easy for a beginner. Terumitsu Taira helps learners out until the snow-white suit no longer slips.

The World Karate Federation has certified sixteen new instructors from across Asia during a comprehensive training event in Tokyo. This initiative provides women with practical tools to combat ...

The eighth edition of the Japanese Ambassador’s Cup Karate Tournament, held at Kigali Universe over the weekend, stood out as a major occasion for top karate athletes and officials to showcase ...

Ryo Kiyuna, a three-time individual world champion, hails from Okinawa, where karate was developed centuries ago. By Ken Belson and Enya Toyama TOKYO — Every city that hosts the Olympics pushes for ...

To Japan’s traditionalists, karate represents qualities fundamental to the national character. But to be a modern sport, the discipline has been forced to adapt. By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno TOKYO — ...