Martial Arts Calorie Calculator
Calculate calories burned during martial arts training. Karate, taekwondo, kickboxing, judo, kung fu, and MMA options.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
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High-kick styles and grappling arts tend to burn more calories due to larger muscle group engagement
562kcal
Calories Burned
562kcal/h
Per Hour
8MET
Intensity
High
Intensity Level
Activity: Karate
MET 8 - Traditional striking with kata and kumite
This is approximately 28.1% of a 2000 kcal daily diet.
Benefits: Full-body conditioning, flexibility, balance, discipline, self-defense skills
Combines cardiovascular training with strength, flexibility, and mental focus
Intensity Factors: Training intensity, sparring vs forms, rest periods, class structure
Competition-level training can burn 800-1000+ calories per hour
Limitations: Calorie burn varies based on training intensity, technique practice vs sparring, and individual skill level.
Accuracy: Moderate ±20-35%
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About the Martial Arts Calorie Calculator
Learn more about the calculator and its creator
Jonas
I'm a software developer and endurance athlete (cycling, running, triathlon). I built this calculator to help fighters and martial artists track their calorie burn using published MET values.
Martial Arts Calorie Calculator
Martial arts burns between 350-800 calories per hour, depending on the discipline and training intensity. High-kick styles and grappling arts tend to burn the most calories.
How the Calculator Works
The calculator uses MET values based on martial art style:
Calories Burned = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)
MET Values by Style
| Martial Art Style | MET Value |
|---|---|
| MMA / Kickboxing / Taekwondo / Judo | 10.0 |
| Karate / Kung Fu | 8.0 |
| Moderate Training | 5.0 |
Example Calculation
For a 70 kg person doing taekwondo for 60 minutes:
1. MET Value: 10.0 (taekwondo)
2. Calculation: 10.0 × 70 × 1.0 = 700 calories
Note: Competition-level training can burn 800-1000+ calories per hour due to maximum intensity throughout the session.
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