Sogo karate refers to karate organizations and circles that adopt mixed martial arts-style games, which incorporate not only striking and kicking arts but also throwing, sparring and grappling techniques.
突き・蹴りのみならず、投げ技・組技・寝技なども取り入れ、いわゆる総合格闘技に近い形での試合を行う流派を指す。