The Olympic karate competition will begin on Wednesday, August 4 and conclude on Saturday, August 7 with all rounds of women's 61+kg and men's 75+kg kumite. Four Americans will be representing the U.S ...

Cuban striker Robelis Despaigne showcased his prodigious knockout power with a 12-second finish at Karate Combat in Miami.

Karate's debut as an Olympic sport brought some terrific athleticism ... rather a discipline of power and technique, as well as kumite, which was hand (and foot) to hand (and body) competition. Turkey ...

Karate, debuting in its country of origin, will reportedly feature two categories. From SI: "The Olympic competition will feature 60 athletes in six kumite and two kata demonstration categories.

Kiyuna said he hoped his win at the Olympics - where karate may not reappear would help spread the martial art further through the world. The home nation fared less well in the sport's "kumite ...