What is another name for karate?

Answer 1

Okinawa is the country of origin for karate. The word is made up of two characters. The second one is te, meaning hand. The first can mean two different things, though it is said the same way. Kara can mean China and was the original term used. Later, in an attempt to distance themselves from China, the Okinawa masters stated that they would use the meaning of Empty.

Answer 2

Karate is an umbrella term to refer to various styles of martial arts. It stands for "Empty hands". There is no alternative word for Karate.

Answer 3

Tute