Karate
Explore the world of Karate and its renowned celebrities. Discover prominent figures who have achieved excellence in this martial art, from renowned athletes to acclaimed actors and actresses. Our comprehensive list highlights the most famous names in Karate, providing insight into their remarkable careers and contributions to the sport.

Sandra Sanchez
Spain
SpainSpanish karateka

Roland Haberzetzer
France
FranceFrench karate master

Kaiso Hisataka
Japan
JapanCreator of the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan karate-do style.

Miyagy Tedzyun
China
ChinaFounder of the Goju-Ryu Karate-Do style

Yagi Meitoku
Japan
JapanKarateka

Mabuvi Kenwa
Japan
JapanKarate-do founder Shito-ryu

Yamatugi Gogen
Japan
JapanHe was the most famous Japanese teacher of Goju-ryu karate.

Kanadzava Hirokazu
Japan
JapanMr. Shotokan

Miho Miyahara
Japan
JapanJapanese karateka

Kiyou Shimizu
Japan
JapanJapanese karateka

Oyama Masutatsu
North Korea
North KoreaKarateka

Iositaka Funakoshi
Japan
JapanThe Great Karate Girl

Stanislav Horuna
Ukraine
UkraineUkrainian karateka

Angelica Terlyuga
Ukraine
UkraineUkrainian karateka

Matsumura Sokon
Japan
JapanKarateka

Stive Arneil
South Africa
South AfricaKarateka

Hideyuki Ashihara
Japan
JapanAn outstanding karate master, a student of Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of Ashihara KarateAn outstanding karate master, a student of Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of Ashihara Karate

Sesin Nagamine
Japan
JapanThe creator of the Matsubayashi-Ryu style

Enoeda Keinosuke
Japan
JapanTechnical advisor ESKA/WSKA

Petr Kalinin
Belarus
BelarusSoviet and Belarusian karateka and karate coach.

Ryo Kiyuna
Japan
JapanJapanese karateka

Funakoshi Gichin
Japan
JapanKarate master from Okinawa

Zayna Betirova
Kazakhstan
KazakhstanKazakhstani athlete, coach

Sakugawa
Japan
JapanKarateka

Andrey Vilkin
Belarus
BelarusSoviet and Belarusian karateka and karate coach

Miyagy Tedzyun
China
Chinafounder of the Goju-Ryu Karate-Do style