Karate is one of Japan's most revered martial traditions, and is one of the many facets of Japanese culture that hold universal appeal and have been embraced worldwide. Part of karate's appeal lies in ...

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 ...

World champion Ryo Kiyuna maintained his dominance of the men's kata division as he sealed a fourth consecutive gold medal this year at the Karate 1-Premier League in Shanghai. The Japanese star ...

There is no expiration date on neuroplasticity and being active is always a good thing. Traditional martial arts training has long been suggested as an activity to benefit folks across the lifespan ...

His victory came with a heartwarming highlight, as three girls he has personally trained also clinched gold medals in their respective categories, showcasing the success of both his talent and his men ...

Tokyo-born Rika Usami began her karate career at just 10 years old when she joined a local dojo. Progressing through a number of minor competitions during her teenage years, she soon began winning ...