Karate in school refers to the practice and teaching of karate, a traditional Japanese martial art, as part of a school's physical education or extracurricular program. It typically involves students learning fundamental techniques such as strikes (punches, kicks), blocks, stances, and kata (forms or patterns). Karate training helps students improve physical fitness, discipline, self-defense skills, and mental focus. It also promotes respect, self-control, and perseverance. In some schools, karate may be offered as an elective or after-school activity, often with the opportunity to earn different colored belts based on skill and progress.