karate

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Soon he was learning a form of karate known as Tang Soo Do, which described as “the art of empty-hand fighting, using your feet and hands as weapons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

By 1967, with a US karate championship title earned at Madison Square Garden under his belt, Norris was the go-to instructor for celebrities like Steve McQueen, Priscilla Presley and Donny Osmond.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Growing up, Malard tried her hand at boxing, karate, judo and handball before discovering football.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

But she’s also a realistic ideal, unique in her ability to wear, be and do anything – including look after herself, thanks to her karate training.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Bruce Lee doing a karate kick, that high.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell