To Japan’s traditionalists, karate represents qualities fundamental to the national character. But to be a modern sport, the discipline has been forced to adapt. By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno TOKYO — ...

Ryo Kiyuna, a three-time individual world champion, hails from Okinawa, where karate was developed centuries ago. By Ken Belson and Enya Toyama TOKYO — Every city that hosts the Olympics pushes for ...

U.S. service members, Department of Defense employees and Okinawans attend the second Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo International Seminar at a dojo in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. (Sgt. William Hester/U.S.

Ten students from Fullerton’s Nihon Karate Dojo Martial Arts club turned in impressive performances at the USA Karate Nationals, July 14-17, in Arlington, Texas. The 10 competitors combined to win 27 ...

During the Easter weekend, students from the Japan Martial Arts Academy of Bakersfield competed in the Ozawa Cup International karate tournament which was held in Las Vegas Nevada. More than 1,000 ...