i was wondering if karate had ground fighting moves or do's it just use strikes,throws,joint locks and takedowns? thanks

Yes, it has.

The styles I have studied have groundfighting. But to answer your question it depends on the style and the instructor. Some instructors don't teach groundfighting.

thanks guys

 

Most karate styles do have ground fighting techniques taught at upper belt levels.

It´s funny, I just came home from a trainin that mostly considered of groundfighting. We were standing in shiko-dachi and punching a partner that laid on the groung.

Yes, it has. But not that you'll out grapple a jiujitsu, wrestler or Judoka.

 

The groundfighting moves in karate are mostly to finish off a fight right there, not to spar your oponent on the ground (roll).

 

For that, you have to train on a grappling specialized system.

one of the many aims of the Karate I was taught was balance and staying on your feet. If on the ground, face the opponent and get up asap, not forgetting to try and sweep them

 

forget about UFC.

 

If someone got me on the ground in that way I'd be biting their legs or sqeezing their testicles so hard they would pop

WOW. not thats street self defence.

besides don't shotokan karate have some judo moves mixed in it to? i know it depends on the school,but still.