karate tournament

Organized fighting event

A karate tournament is a competitive event where martial artists demonstrate techniques and compete against one another, typically in sparring matches (kumite) or choreographed forms (kata).

Tournaments range from local youth competitions to international championships: She won gold at the karate tournament.

Matches are scored by judges evaluating strikes, kicks, and technique.

Related

side kick · kumite · kata · black belt · roundhouse · kick · punch · sensei · referee · tatami · competitor · weight class · center ring · champion · trophy · gold medal · medal · bronze

Categories
Opposites
organized vs. unstructured conflict

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Outdoor physical altercation

brawl · bar fight · street brawl · riot · gang fight

competitive vs. cooperative martial arts practice

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Exercises performed with another

sparring session · training camp

martial sport vs. martial application

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Active military conflict area

battlefield · mugging

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G