Printable Coloring Pages
Karate Coloring Pages
Welcome to our Karate coloring pages for kids to print and color.
Karate is one of the world’s most popular martial arts. It’s known for powerful punches, fast kicks, and disciplined training. But it’s not just about strength... karate also teaches respect, patience, and self-control, making it a favorite for kids and adults alike.
Karate began hundreds of years ago on the island of Okinawa, Japan. At the time, weapons were restricted, so people developed ways to defend themselves using only their hands and feet. These methods blended Okinawan traditions with Chinese martial arts brought by traders and travelers.
more Japan coloring pages >
Fun fact: Karate made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, with athletes competing in both sparring and kata (forms).
Some of the first karate masters, like Gichin Funakoshi, traveled to mainland Japan to promote the art, especially at universities.
Fun fact: By the 1970s, karate clubs could be found in schools and community centers worldwide, making it one of the most global martial arts!
Karate practitioners wear a white uniform called a gi, tied with a colored belt that shows their skill level. Beginners start with white belts, while black belts are the mark of high achievement. The gi is light and loose, making it easy to kick, punch, and move freely.
Karate has many techniques, but the main ones are strikes (punches, chops, kicks), blocks to defend, and stances that give balance and power. Practicing forms, called kata, helps students memorize moves and build discipline.
Fun fact: Some kata moves are inspired by animal motions, like the quickness of a cat or the strength of a tiger!
Karate has been a favorite in movies and shows for decades! Classics like The Karate Kid introduced kids everywhere to “wax on, wax off” training.
Jean-Claude Van Damme, known as the “Muscles from Brussels,” is a movie star who really trained in karate. He earned a black belt in Shotokan karate and competed in tournaments before becoming famous for his splits and high kicks in action films.
Fun fact: Van Damme once won the European Karate Championship as part of the Belgian national team!
The King of Rock ’n’ Roll wasn’t just a singer — he also practiced Shotokan karate! Elvis trained seriously, earning a black belt and sometimes showing off karate moves during his concerts.
Fun fact: Elvis designed a flashy karate-inspired jumpsuit that he wore on stage!
The Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael... use karate-style kicks and punches along with their ninja weapons to fight bad guys in the sewers of New York.
Fun fact: Each Turtle has a favorite weapon, but all of them know martial arts moves like karate chops!
The Power Rangers are superheroes who transform into colorful suits and use karate-inspired fighting skills to battle monsters. Their teamwork and flashy moves made them a hit with kids around the world.
Fun fact: The Power Rangers’ action scenes were inspired by real martial arts choreography, including karate!
In the Pokémon world, Fighting-type Pokémon are known for their strength, speed, and martial arts skills. Many of them use karate-style punches, chops, and kicks in battle. Pokémon like Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and even Lucario show how martial arts inspire moves in games and cartoons.
Fun fact: Hitmonlee’s name was inspired by Bruce Lee, the famous martial artist and movie star!
more Fighting pokemon coloring pages >
more Karate coloring pages
Karate is about more than just fighting... it teaches respect, focus, and self-control. Whether practicing kata, sparring in matches, or tying on a brand-new belt, karate students show the spirit of discipline and fun that keeps this martial art loved all around the world.