Karate Equipment Market Report 2026

The karate equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.17 billion in 2025 to $1.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of martial arts training centers globally, cultural popularity of karate in asia and europe, inclusion of karate in international competitions, growth in youth fitness programs, availability of standardized training equipment.

The karate equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising interest in combat sports and fitness activities, expansion of professional karate academies, growing demand for certified protective equipment, increasing online sales of martial arts gear, rising focus on performance-oriented training accessories. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-quality protective gear, rising adoption of lightweight and breathable uniform materials, expansion of training equipment for skill development, increasing participation in organized martial arts programs, enhanced focus on safety and comfort standards.

The increasing investments in sports infrastructure are expected to propel the growth of the karate equipment market going forward. Investments in sports infrastructure refer to the allocation of financial resources for developing, upgrading, and maintaining facilities such as stadiums, arenas, training centers, and related amenities that support sports activities and athlete development. Increasing investments in sports infrastructure are due to the rising demand for modern training facilities that enhance athlete performance and support professional sports development. Increasing investments in sports infrastructure support the growth of karate equipment by providing modern training centers and competition venues that boost participation and demand for high-quality gear. For instance, in August 2025, according to the Government of Canada, approximately 0.082% of its total budget equivalent to $0.25 billion was allocated to sports from 2022 to 2023, reflecting increased public investment in athletic infrastructure and development programs that indirectly benefit martial arts disciplines such as karate. Therefore, the increasing investments in sports infrastructure are driving the growth of the karate equipment market.

Key companies operating in the karate equipment market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as smart training wearables and ergonomic protective gear to enhance athlete performance and safety during training and competitions. Smart training wearables are technology-enabled devices that track performance metrics such as movement, speed, and impact during practice, while ergonomic protective gear is specially designed equipment that fits the body’s natural shape to provide maximum comfort and protection during training or competition. For instance, in December 2024, MOOTO Co. Ltd., a South Korea-based manufacturing and retail company, received World Karate Federation (WKF) approval for its Mooto Karate Kit Set in India. This certification confirms that the kit complies with the official safety and performance standards mandated for international karate competitions. As a result, athletes in India can now use WKF-approved Mooto equipment in both national and global tournaments, promoting uniformity and credibility in performance. This milestone also enhances Mooto’s market presence in India’s martial arts sector by increasing the availability of high-quality, competition-grade karate gear.

In July 2025, Century Martial Arts, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of martial arts equipment, acquired 2020 Armor for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Century aims to integrate advanced smart training and data-driven technology into its product lineup to enhance its technological capabilities and differentiate itself in the martial arts equipment market. 2020 Armor is a Canada-based company that provides training equipment for martial arts disciplines, including karate.

Major companies operating in the karate equipment market are Adidas AG, Woosung Sporting Goods Co. Ltd., Green Hill Sports Ltd., RDX Sports Ltd., Century Martial Arts Supply LLC, Venum SAS, Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., Revgear Sports Co., Arawaza Co. Ltd., Tokaido Co. Ltd., ProForce Martial Arts Equipment, Kwon Inc., Shureido Co. Ltd., Kamachi Industries Limited., Mooto Co Ltd., Sports Master Athletic International Pty Ltd., Danrho Sportartikel Vertriebs GmbH, Budo Nord AB, Gokaido Sports Pvt. Ltd., BestSport International Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the karate equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the karate equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the karate equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The karate equipment market consists of sales of karate uniforms, protective gear, belts, training pads and targets, and weapons and accessories. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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