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	Shotokan Karate For Everyone - History, Traditions, Philosophy and Techniques
		Shotokan Karate For Everyone is intended to bring instruction and information about Shotokan Karate to anyone and everyone who wants it.
		Shotokan karate is one of the most popular martial arts practiced today.
		Shotokan is not suited to all people, just as other arts are not.
	www.shotokanforeveryone.com /index_fr.htm (255 words)

	University of New Hampshire Shotokan Karate Club
		The Shotokan katas contain a plenty of very important elements which one needs to practice according to his/her personal level of training.
		Taikyoku Nidan is the same as Taikyoku Shodan except that all the punches are performed at high (chin) level and in Taikyoku Sandan all the blocks change from down block in front stance to middle inside-outside block in back stance with all punches at high level.
		The standard Shotokan form lacks the last four techniques that are found in the Shorin Ryu version.
	www.unh.edu /shotokan/kata.html (975 words)

	Shotokan
		Shotokan (松涛館 Shōtōkan), literally, the house of pine waves, is a school of karate, developed from various martial arts by master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) and his son Yoshitaka.
		Shotokan techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances which provide stability, powerful movements and also helps strengthen the legs.
		John Fonseca is the current most decorated Shotokan Karate kumite champion in the U.S.A. Teruyuki Okazaki (1931-present) is the head of the International Shotokan Karate Federation, which is part of the JKA.
	www.shotokan-karate.freeservers.com /shotokan.htm (3243 words)

	Shotokan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shotokan (松涛館 Shōtōkan), literally, the house of pine waves, is a school of karate, developed from various martial arts by master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) and his son Yoshitaka.
		Shotokan techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances which provide stability, powerful movements and also helps strengthen the legs.
		Howard Stern is a brown belt in Shotokan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shotokan (2733 words)

	UMN Shotokan Karate Club
		Shotokan is one of five japanese styles considered to be traditional karate.
		As such, shotokan is a fighting system consisting of basic kicks and punches which harness the entire body mass to deliver a strike, in a balanced and efficient manner.
		Shotokan has evolved from its roots in Okinawa and import to Japan to be a non-contact martial art, meaning there is much less risk for injury.
	www.tc.umn.edu /~karate/index.html (1016 words)

	UMN Shotokan - About Karate
		Shotokan karate is a form of Budo - basically a Japanese martial art.
		Shotokan is one of several forms of traditional karate, including Wado-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, and Shito-Ryu.
		In Shotokan a student strives to achieve a natural posture and ease of motion so that none of the body's joints are restricted, allowing for the quickest movements in response to an opponent.
	www.tc.umn.edu /~karate/karate.html (1300 words)

	Washington Shotokan Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shotokan is distinctive due to the focus on perfection of all stances, strikes, and blocks.
		All students should wear a Shotokan patch on their Gi which is also available at the dojo.
		Shotokan is considered non-contact, where the objective is to perfectly execute a block and counter-attack with such control and technical perfection that if carried through to completion, the counter-attack would be a "killing blow".
	www.washotokan.com /main/info_karate.asp (616 words)

	UCD JKA Shotokan
		The UCD JKA Shotokan Karate Club is part of the UC Davis Sports Club Program, and membership is limited to students paying full registration fees, and faculty and staff who have appointments of.50 FTE or more with the University.
		J.K.A. Shotokan Karate-do is an empty-hand art of self-defense, but in it's highest meaning, it is a discipline of the mind through hard training of the body to achieve perfection of form.
		In 1949, the Japan Karate Association was established, with funakoshi as the chief instructor, to advance Shotokan Karate.
	sportclubs.ucdavis.edu /jka/index.html (418 words)

	Washington Shotokan Association
		Sensei André Dulce, formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, was chosen by the Karate Association of Hawaii to establish a branch association in the state of Washington.
		Washington Shotokan Association (WSA) was founded in 1973 and currently headquarters in Bellevue with branches throughout the greater Seattle area.
		Washington Shotokan Association offers several locations around the Puget Sound.
	www.washotokan.com (79 words)

	UNC Shotokan Karate
		Further, Shotokan students are introduced to sparring systematically over a period of 2-3 years, and free sparring is not emphasized until fl belt level.
		Kyokushin students often characterize their style as "strength karate." While strength and conditioning certainly form a part of Shotokan training, the Shotokan karate student derives the majority of his or her strength from continual repetition of basic techniques and correct and spirited performance of kata.
		It's different from Shotokan in most of the ways that judo is. Aikido, however, is not a sport-oriented style, but a traditional martial art.
	shotokan.unc.edu /aboutshotokan.shtml (964 words)

	Karate Club at USF - Suggested Reading List, Recommended Shotokan Books
		Autobiography of the founder of Shotokan and the Father of Modern Karate.
		All 26 Shotokan kata are broken down by movement in chart-form to demonstrate this theory.
		This book is an exceptionally clear description of the state of mind necessary for effective practice of martial arts.
	ctr.usf.edu /shotokan/reading.html (436 words)

	Shotokan Karate Club, University of Washington, Seattle
		The Shotokan Karate Club at the University of Washington is focused on teaching Shotokan Karate and fostering an understanding of budo amongst its members.
		The Shotokan Karate Club and Shotokan Karate Sports and Fitness Classes at the UW are two interlinked groups.
		Shotokan Karate at the UW is associated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).
	students.washington.edu /uwkarate (424 words)

	Shotokan karate clubs, lessons for women, children and men, London UK
		Shotokan Karate Association Limited is a registered non-profit making company, which joins together several karate clubs from all over the United Kingdom.
		The Shotokan Karate Association is a registered company, limited by guarantee and operates as a non-profit organisation.
		The Shotokan Karate Association was registered on 27th May 2003.
	www.shotokankarateassociation.com /flash_content/aboutus.htm (284 words)

	Juneau Shotokan Karate Dojo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shotokan karate is steeped in tradition based on the guiding principles set forth by Master Funakoshi: character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self-control.
		A non-contact martial art, Shotokan teaches both offensive and defensive techniques that utilize all parts of the body and is broken down into three main training components: kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).
		Juneau Shotokan Karate is a member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) which is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Master Teruyuki Okazaki, Chairman
	juneaushotokan.org /index.htm (265 words)

	UNC Chapel Hill -- Shotokan Karate, Student Club Homepage
		Shotokan is a particular style of the traditional Okinawan/Japanese martial art of karate-do founded by Gichin Funakoshi.
		Kyokushin karate is similar to Shotokan karate in many of its fundamental stances and techniques.
		JKA Shotokan is similar in many ways to SKA Shotokan, with a few differences.
	shotokan.unc.edu /anotherold_site/Shoto-whatis.html (968 words)

	Australian School of Shotokan Karate
		Master Gichin Funakoshi is widely considered the primary "father" of modern karate due to his efforts to introduce the Okinawan art to mainland Japan, from where it spread to the rest of the world.
		The literal translation is Pine Waves Hall, and is synonymous with the tiger symbol and Shotokan Karate today.
		The tiger, which is commonly used as the symbol of shotokan implies that the tiger never sleeps, therefore, is the keen alertness of the wakeful tiger.
	www.shotokan.com.au /gichin.htm (383 words)

	Ohio University Shotokan Karate Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Shotokan Karate Club helps students to develop the skills of self-defense through training, and consequently they increase their self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-image.
		Shotokan karate teaches its students to seek perfection of character, be faithful, endeavor, respect others, and refrain from violent behavior.
		The Ohio University Shotokan Karate club, one of the oldest in the nation, is a member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and the Japan Karate Association (JKA).
	www.ohio.edu /shotokan (92 words)

	Traditional Japanese Karate KARATE FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) American Shotokan Karate Alliance ASKA
		American Shotokan Karate Alliance member clubs teach the Shotokan style of karate, which is the authentic, original karate from Japan.
		The most important goal of karate is to strengthen people mentally and physically through strong, disciplined training, so that better harmony among people is realized.
		Shotokan Karate: Its History and Evolution by Randall G. Hassell
	www.shotokancentral.com /ASKAinfo/karateFAQ.html (839 words)

	Amazon.com: Shotokan's Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins: Books: Bruce Clayton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		He paints a picture of an Okinawa in which every administrator in the royal court was a deadly practitioner of unarmed combat, and brutish Samurai and US Marines were the chief agressors, intent on deposing the puppet king of the island.
		What he does is look at modern bodyguard doctrine, and the kata found in Shotokan, and try to find a convenient place for the two to merge.
		His bunkai, while a little unrealistic at times (when's the last time you wore a jacket and had four people all grab the collar area?), is certainly fun to play with; specifically, his interpretation of Tekki movements as the use of a human shield caught my eye.
	www.amazon.com /Shotokans-Secret-Karates-Fighting-Origins/dp/0897501446 (1870 words)

	Shotokan Karate of America L.A. Dojo Home Page
		Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to teaching Karate as a martial art and a way of life.
		The first incarnation of SKA was founded in 1959 as the Southern California Karate Organization, which became SKA in 1969.
		If you are interested in joining us, or want more information, please contact us at the Dojo, either by phone at 323-791-8491, by electronic mail at info@la-shotokan.org, or by coming to the Dojo when a class is scheduled.
	www.la-shotokan.org /index.html (239 words)

	Members
		Please DO NOT attempt to subscribe if you are not a member in good standing of Shotokan Karate of America.
		Members in good standing of the KC Shotokan Karate Club, Longview Shotokan Karate, KCAI Shotokan Karate, ATandT Shotokan, UNL Shotokan, or any other SKA affiliated dojo are welcome to subscribe and exchange news and views here.
		Shotokan Karate of America -- Midwest SKA members in good standing who live or practice in the Midwest region or are interested in SKA Midwest activities are encouraged to join this group.
	www.kc-shotokan.com /kc-dojo.htm (212 words)

	Brevard Shotokan Karate
		The Brevard Shotokan Karate Club has been training in the Shotokan style of Karate-Do ("the Way of the Empty Hand") in
		Students begin at the white belt level with advancement possible to fl belt and beyond.
		The club is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association, the International Shotokan Karate Association, and the South Atlantic Karate Association.
	home.att.net /~brevardshotokan/brevardshotokan3.html (73 words)

	Shotokan Karate of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shotokan Karate of America is a nonprofit organization that has been teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1955.
		SKA was founded and is still led by Tsutomu Ohshima.
		Ohshima is also recognized as the chief instructor of many other SKA-affiliated national Shotokan organizations worldwide.
	www.ska.org (117 words)

	Flickr: Photos tagged with shotokan
		A Chuck Norris tribute to Bruce Lee featuring great martial artists in actual combat.
		But Shotokan Karate books and weapons at discount prices.
		Feed – Subscribe to photos tagged with shotokan
	www.flickr.com /photos/tags/shotokan (119 words)

	Shotokan Karate Club at USF
		The Karate Club at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, is the oldest active martial arts club on campus.
		Holden has been involved with Shotokan Karate at USF for over ten years.
		This is a directory of Shotokan clubs throughout the world, maintained by the ISKF.
	ctr.usf.edu /shotokan (318 words)

	Winter Camp 2006
		Shotokan Karate Institute: 5327 Jacuzzi St., Unit 3P,
		Camp will be held at the Shotokan Karate Institute.
		The director or authorized agent reserve the right to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club.
	www.shotokan.com /include_data/wintercamp2006.html (198 words)

	Essential Shotokan Series Authors and Demonstrators
		Otis is acclaimed for his innnovative and dynamic teaching style, and is considered by many to be one of the premier karate instructors of his generation.
		He has trained numerous individuals and teams to national and international championships, and travels extensively for the American JKA Karate Association, conducting seminars that focus in all aspects of karate practice utilizing the principles and concepts presented in the Essential Shotokan Series.
		Kevin Warner is a senior staff instructor at the University of California, Riverside, and the Riverside Karate Club.
	www.essential-shotokan.com /authors.htm (247 words)

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