Karate
A Japanese striking martial art emphasising punches, kicks, and open-hand techniques delivered with control.
5 sports starting with the letter K — each with origin, classification, and notes.
If you've been searching for sports that start with K, you'll find 5 detailed sports below. We're not interested in giving you only a list of names — every entry on this page links to a full profile with the kind of detail you'd actually want to know.
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A Japanese striking martial art emphasising punches, kicks, and open-hand techniques delivered with control.
A motor racing discipline contested in small open-wheel karts on short purpose-built circuits, often a stepping stone to higher categories.
A paddle sport in which athletes sit in a closed kayak and use a double-bladed paddle on flatwater or whitewater.
A stand-up combat sport blending boxing punches with karate-style kicks under various rule sets.
A mixed-gender team sport similar to basketball played with two posts and emphasising teamwork over individual scoring.
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