Karate demands high levels of strength, endurance, and mental focus. Proper nutrition plays a key role in achieving and maintaining physical and mental readiness for intense training and competitions. In this article, we’ll explore the best nutritional strategies for karate athletes, the foods that help optimize energ…

The 2024 Mediterranean Championships in Olbia, Italy, concluded this week with host nation Italy securing the top spot on the medal table. Italian athletes clinched 26 gold medals, demonstrating dominance across multiple categories. Spain and Greece followed closely, rounding out the top three. The event showcased hig…

Foto: wkf   The 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships will take place from September 20 to 22 in Olbia, Italy. This prestigious event will gather over 400 of the best karate athletes from 18 Mediterranean countries, competing across Cadet, Junior, and Senior divisions. The tournament will also feature a beach compet…

Foto: wkf The final day of the Karate 1-Series A in Salzburg was filled with high-energy performances, as four champions emerged in their respective categories. The climactic event saw Quentin Mahauden and Maryam Ajaray, both from Belgium and  Brian Timmermans of the Netherlands and Pamela Bodei of Italy winning the l…

Karate and kickboxing are both popular martial arts, but they have different origins, techniques, and philosophies. Here's a comparison of the two: 1. Origin: Karate: Originated in Okinawa, Japan, and has its roots in traditional Chinese martial arts. It was later influenced by Japanese martial arts, making it a b…

Foto: WKF   The first day of the Karate competition at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, showcased a captivating display of skill and determination among athletes from across the continent. Egypt emerged as a dominant force, securing multiple gold medals, while other nations also put up commendable performances. In t…

Foto: rafaelaghayev.com   Rafael  Aghayev (Azerbaijani: Rafael Ağayev) was born on March 4, 1985, in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan SSR. He is a prominent Azerbaijani karateka with an impressive list of achievements. At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, he clinched the silver medal in the men's kumite 75 kg division…