As magazine editor, Maslak introduced the use of statistical analysis to sport karate and kickboxing.
One major format of full-contact sport karate is known as knockdown karate or sometimes Japanese full contact karate.
The Asian Karatedo Championships are the highest level of competition for sport karate in Asia.
After having accomplished all that he could in sport karate, Daniels decided to delve into the world of full-contact fighting.
Recently Daniels released a four volume DVD series on sport karate tournament style fighting.
As a side story, they focused on Matt Mullins' attempt to come back to the competition world of sport karate.
He has title belts from kickboxing, sanda, and Muay Thai and won numerous national and regional titles in sport karate.
World Karate Federation - Largest governing body for sport karate recognized by International Olympic Committee.
Without generally refusing sport-oriented karate he supports a clear distinction between traditional karatedō and sport karate.
Reportedly, he either left the association due to disagreement about its increasing emphasis on sport karate, or was removed due to political reasons.
