karate

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The world champion held black belts in karate, taekwondo, tang soo do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and the martial arts discipline he founded himself, chun kuk do.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Brave Orchid’s husband fitted the shirt sleeves over it with a karate chop between the shoulder blades.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston