In addition to the essentials, karate practice may also include:
- Push hands
- Striking and kicking pads, body shields, focus mitts, speed bags, heavy bags and makiwara
- Combinations
- Throws, sweeps and reaps
- Takedowns
- Chokes, holds, arm bars and wrist locks
- Grappling
- Ground fighting
- Weapons
- Breaking
- Theory, techniques and applications from other martial systems
- Self-defense