“You wouldn’t do that in the U.S.” Because of karate’s mass popularity, it’s surprising it has taken so long for it to reach the Olympics, while judo has been on the roster since 196 ...

The campaign launch is set for SportAccord in Quebec City two weeks later when the logo will be unveiled and an exhibition stand used to promote karate's push for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics.

That is the question that will follow the Japanese martial arts' governing body as it continues the quest for karate to be included once again in the world's top sporting event. When Olympic ...

"Karate is a way of life and the Olympics is a catalyst for developing this way of life and making it known to all the youth of the world." Espinos said the Olympics was a "unique opportunity" to ...