Karate in Mixed Martial Arts
Karate, although not widely used in mixed martial arts, has been effective for some MMA practitioners. Various styles of karate are practiced: Chuck Liddell is known for Koei-Kan striking, Lyoto Machida practices Shotokan and Georges St-Pierre trains Kyokushin.
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