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…

Foto: wkf The 13th edition of the World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships will be held in Venice (Italy) from October 9 to 13. This event stands as the pinnacle for young karatekas, representing the most massive tournament in the sport and a must-watch for enthusiasts worldwide. Venice-Jesolo is also a majo…

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…

Foto: wikipedia   The final Karate 1-Series A event of the season kicked off in Salzburg with a thrilling first day of competition. Leading the way to gold were Ariel Torres, Johanna Kneer, Rizvan Talibov, and Valentina Zapata, each delivering standout performances in their respective categories. Female Kata: Zapata c…

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…

Shotokan karate is one of the most well-known and widespread styles of karate. Developed by Gichin Funakoshi, this style focuses on strong, direct techniques and disciplined, formal practice. The basic techniques in Shotokan karate can be divided into several categories: stances (dachi), hand strikes (tsuki and uchi),…