Some schools teach karate as a sport.
Some schools teach karate as a martial art.
Schools of both types may allow full contact, however, most will not as the insurance requirements and liability are too high to allow it. As such pads and protective gear will be required.
Yes, Karate is a contact sport.
No. You hit people.
Yes.
Karate is not a sport and as such cannot be in the Olympics. Taekwondo, a Korean sport that draws on many karate techniques, is codified to allow it to be done as a sport.
No, karate is a unisex sport. It is made for both male and female.
Karate originated from Okinawa, japan.
No, Karate is not a cruel sport, no it teaches people how to defend themselves and have fun.
karate being the best sport is your OPINION, it cant be proven or given a reason why. i like karate and think it is a great sport, but you cant call it the best
Don Warrender has written: 'Advanced full contact karate'
Full contact chess.
World Karate Federation (WKF)
Tennis is a sport. Karate is a martial art and should not treated as a 'game.'