mostly recorded in the area of head, face and neck. Modifications of the fighting regulations reduced injury risk during championships. However, the risk decline was observed only for minor injuries. Conclusion It is important to investigate the factors that reduce injury risk in sport. In karate, injuries are impossible to be entirely eliminated as the impact that exceeds tissue mechanical strength has not been excluded as the main cause of severe injuries. Among children, formal exercise (kata) and pre-arranged sparring might represent a safe alternative for karate fights.
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