It is the martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. From the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts it developed under the influence of Kung Fu, particularly Fujian White Crane. In some modern styles, historically, grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes are also taught. A practitioner of karate is called a karateka (空手家), and its plural is "karateka" or "karatekas". At the point and instant of impact, Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body's power as possible. By practice, blows against padded surfaces or wood all are toughened. Up to several inches in thickness pine boards can be broken by the bare hand or foot of an expert.

Each Timing, tactics, and spirit are considered at least as important as physical toughening. In the world, Karate is one of the most widely practiced martial art forms. On acute physical coordination and mental focus Martial arts rely. Out of martial arts forms practiced in Okinawa an island that is now part of Japan Modern karate developed. Okinawan martial arts experts honed a variety of combat styles for hundreds of years, in part due to the political situation in the area. The physical aspects of karate are the development of defensive and counterattacking body movements. Fighting and self-defense are the themes of traditional karate training, though its mental and moral aspects target the overall improvement of the individual. By the discipline and persistent effort required in training, this is facilitated. Karate word is a combination of two kanji (Chinese characters) kara, meaning empty, and te, meaning hand; thus, karate means "empty hand." Today, in Japan, there are four main styles of karate Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, and Wado-Ryu. Shotokan has been nevertheless considered as his, though never described as a style by Gichin Funakoshi. In karate winning a battle is not the only aim. Using the human body is the best efficient way to learn self-defense through blocking, punching, blowing, and kicking techniques.

To an individual to possess gratitude for restraining himself from any violent attack before the start of any actual fight it also teaches. Funakoshi Gichin is credited with carrying the karate form beyond its geographical roots. He brought together elements from many Okinawan fighting styles and introduced the combat technique, in the early 20th century, to mainland Japan and, eventually, the rest of the world. Generally, Karatekas credit the creation of modern karate to Funakoshi Gichin's son, Funakoshi Yoshitaka. Blows and kicks are stopped short, in sporting karate and sparring (Kumite) in training, preferably within an inch of contact. If neither contestant has scored a clean "killing" point in the estimation of the judges, Sporting matches commonly last about three minutes, to a decision. By a panel of judges, as in gymnastics performances are scored. Each favoring somewhat different techniques and training methods, several schools, and systems developed. Like other Asian martial-arts disciplines, karate, stresses mental attitude, rituals of courtesy, costumes, and a complex ranking system ( by the color of belt) With other fighting styles there is some overlapping of technique. Nearly 180 countries today are actively involved in exploring this game under the World Karate Federation.

In Asia, in total, about 39 countries take active participation in this game. A non-profitable organization, Asian Karate-Do Federation (AKF) is the governing body, recognized by World Karate Federation. The list of countries, Apart from China and Japan, includes India, Bangladesh, UAE, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and many more. The game do has its popularity in many non-Asian continents like Europe, Africa, Pan America, and Oceania, apart from Asia. To govern and run the Game successfully every individual has its federation. The Okinawan art of karate was recognized as Japanese martial art, in 1933, by the Japanese Martial Arts Committee known as the "Butoku Kai".