1. people who practice or are skilled in karate
Usage: plural of karateka or karate practitioner

Examples

• The karateists demonstrated their techniques at the tournament.
• Several karateists from our dojo competed in the regional championship.
• The young karateists practiced their forms every evening.
• Expert karateists can break wooden boards with their bare hands.
• The karateists bowed respectfully before beginning their match.
• Local karateists volunteered to teach self-defense classes.