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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)

	Shotokan Karate Page
		Karate was being changed from merely a fighting art to an art which improves human beings through rigorous and challenging endeavor.
		He stated that karate "should be simple enough to be practiced without undue difficulty by everybody, young and old, boys and girls, men and women." His opinion that karate training can contribute to both mental and physical health must have some genesis in his recovery from poor health during early youth.
		"Karate is not only the acquisition of certain defensive skills, but also the mastering of the art of being a good and honest member of society." This statement indicates the importance of self-improvement and contribution to a better society.
	www.natkd.com /shotokan_karate.htm (2401 words)

	Shotokan Karate (JKA of Stanford): KARATE DO
		Shotokan Karate (JKA of Stanford): KARATE DO Karate Do Like most martial arts, Shotokan karate has its roots in ancient China, from where it was brought to Okinawa, then to Japan, and then to the rest of the world.
		Shotokan is quite linear and is centered around the principle of harnessing the body's internal energy and concentrating it all into the point of contact, so as to deliver a single, final blow.
		Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan, was born in Shuri, Okinawa in 1868.
	shotokan.stanford.edu /karatedo.html (504 words)

	Shotokan Karate
		Karate was developed on the island of Okinawa and brought to Japan in the early 20th Century.
		Karate is a high risk, high yield martial art with an emphasis on maximizing the damage caused by each strike by harnessing every possible ounce of physical and mental leverage to exceed the normal limitations of the practitioner.
		Karate would be meaningless without kime, the ability to concentrate the greatest amount of force at the point of attack (or block).
	www.mizukan.org /karate.htm (2396 words)

	Shotokan Karate
		Karate is a system of fighting developed on the island of Okinawa and in Japan based upon punching, kicking, blocking, and striking an opponent utilizing the rules of physics to maximize the damage caused by each blow.
		Karate means "empty hand.” Karate was developed on the island of Okinawa, the largest island in a chain running from Japan to Taiwan.
		Funakoshi Gichin, the founder of Shotokan Karate, was the first Okinawan invited to come and live in Japan teaching Karate.
	www.rrskc.com /shotokan_karate.htm (782 words)

	SHOTOKAN KARATE INSTITUTE
		The Shotokan Karate Institute is a traditional Karate dojo recognized by the Japan Karate Association and the American Amateur Karate Federation.
		Sensei Sharifi has been teaching karate for over 40 years, and his students have gone on to be successful at the national and international levels of competition.
		The Shotokan Karate Institute is located in Northern California, on the Eastern Shore of the San Francisco Bay.
	www.shotokan.com (0 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 (1017 words)

	hinode shotokan karate club
		Until the 20th century, karate was shrouded in secrecy, and tracing it's history is difficult due to the lack of documentation.
		This was the dawn of the history of modern karate, and in 1906, Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate-do, and his colleagues gave the first public demonstration.
		It was in 1922 that the rest of Japan was introduced to karate, for it was in that year that Funakoshi arrived in Tokyo to participate in the first National Athletic Exhibition.
	www.hinodekarate.ca /karatedo.htm (1423 words)

	About Shotokan Karate
		Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of shotokan karate, stated that the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in perfection of character.
		Shotokan karate traces its roots to the islands of Okinawa, which now form part of Japan.
		Shotokan karate is a modern Japanese style, descended from these traditional Okinawan styles.
	www.ucc.ie /karate/AboutShotokanKarate.html (644 words)

	NCKA Shotokan Karate, Training
		Shotokan karate is the most widely practiced style of Japanese karate in the world today.
		If the basics of a karate practitioner are not solid, then this is reflected in all aspects of their karate.
		There are 26 kata or forms in Shotokan karate and we, at NCKA practice all of them.
	www.ncka-karate.org /Training_NCKA.html (969 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.
		As a student at the Japan Karate Association honbu, Keigo Abe's tutelage came directly under Masatoshi Nakayama (1913-1987) a situation which is reflected in his deference to Masatoshi Nakayama, as being his only headmaster.
		Hidetaka Nishiyama, Chairman of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) and President of the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF), was born in Tokyo in 1928 and began his karate training in 1943 under Gichin Funakoshi at the Shotokan.
	www.shotokan-karate.freeservers.com /shotokan.htm (3243 words)

	Capricornia Shotokan Karate Club
		Shotokan Karate International Kumite Kyohan is highly recommended for students of all grades.
		The father of modern karate from his childhood in Okinawa and the struggle to popularize the art of karate.
		It takes a new look at the traditional principles of karate and gives the reader an insight into their original meaning, offering the serious practitioner the opportunity for self-understanding through the intelligent use of the art of karate.
	www.capricorniashotokankarate.com /pages/reading.html (2033 words)

	Shotokan Karate For Everyone - History, Traditions, Philosophy and Techniques
		My symbol to you is the flening of this front page.
		It uses animations to help demonstrate shotokan karate techniques and kata.
		To find out more about this man who helped make what we are doing possible, click the image to the left.
	www.shotokanforeveryone.com (0 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.
		Shotokan Karate at the UW is associated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).
		Instead, we emphasize realism within the context of karate, which is mostly the subset of martial arts that involves striking blows to your opponent (as opposed to throwing and grappling).
	students.washington.edu /uwkarate (423 words)

	UNC Shotokan Karate
		Among the more basic styles of karate, Shotokan places little emphasis on elaborate kicks or punches; students spend most of their time training in basics and forms, and types of sparring.
		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.
	shotokan.unc.edu /aboutshotokan.shtml (964 words)

	All-Karate.com - Shotokan Karate
		Shotokan Karate is one of the four main schools of Karate in Japan.
		Shotokan Karate has little of the circular movements found in Okinawan styles of karate, nor does it have the body conditioning and supplementary training exercises typical for Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate.
		Shotokan karate is not a sport, it’s more like a intensize physical form of self defence.
	www.all-karate.com /shotokan_karate.php (2627 words)

	Martial Arts Info - Shotokan
		Shotokan is one of the four main schools of Karate in Japan.
		Shotokan is a type of karate that is known for flowing stances, moving like water, but also hard power.
		shotokan is a great style for building a good center/core, but it takes many, many years to be able to apply it to a street situation/ self defence.
	www.martial-arts-info.com /ma_shotokan.php (1388 words)

	Shotokan Karate USA
		Miladi Karate Academy is the West Coast Representative of Shotokan Karate USA and a member of USA National Karate-do Federation.
		The purpose of the Shotokan Karate USA West Coast Championships is to promote Karate-do in its traditional form, as opposed to the "free styles" so often seen throughout our country.
		Realizing that U.S. Karate is often flooded with politics, the West Coast Championships is Miladi Karate Academy's attempt to bridge the political gap and bring all Karate-ka together, no matter what their political affiliations may be.
	www.shotokankarateusa.com /bios.html (681 words)

	Traditional Japanese Karate KARATE FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) American Shotokan Karate Alliance ASKA
		Karate is a weaponless means of self-defense, which consists of techniques of blocking or thwarting an attack and punching, striking, or kicking.
		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.
	www.shotokancentral.com /ASKAinfo/karateFAQ.html (839 words)

	Shotokan Karate
		The principle aim is a positive approach to other people and society through courtesy, courage, integrity, humility, and self-control.
		Funakoshi modified the way karate was written by introducing the character for "kara" to convey the deeper meaning of "emptiness"-the mental, physical, as well as development of the spirit.
		Don't forget that Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow.
	www.southalabama.edu /karate/shotokan.html (272 words)

	Shotokan Karate Association
		Akita Sensei is Chief Instructor of the Shotokan Karate Association, and has five clubs in the West London area with over one hundred and fifty students.
		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/instructors.htm (512 words)

	Shotokan Karate GB Mission Statement (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shotokan Karate is based on old traditional martial arts that have, over the centuries, provided direction, education, health and discipline to people all over the world.
		The martial art of Shotokan Karate is particularly good for the young as it gives them purpose, a framework and a structure in which to grow outside in the University of Life.
		Karate is suitable for everyone, regardless of gender or age.
	www.shotokan-karate-do.com /About.htm (290 words)

	What Is Shotokan Karate-Do?
		Karate is a martial art (method of combat), which employs a variety of techniques, including punches, kicks, blocks, strikes, throws, chokes, joint locks and bone breaking.
		Shotokan Karate-Do is recognizable by its linear, direct punching, blocking, and kicking techniques from low stances.
		Shotokan experts are familiar with other types of techniques, but they generally avoid them unless they feel secure in their superior firepower.
	www.jskakaratedo.com /what_is_shotokan_karatedo.htm (719 words)

	JAPAN SHOTOKAN KARATE DOJO - Our Programs
		Students and enthusiasts of Karate have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles.
		The Shotokan Karate Dojo has been teaching children and adults in the Greater Killeen area for over 9 years, and many students have become national champions.
		Karate teaches Discipline, respect to peers, parents and school, improves self esteem and physical endurance.
	www.shotokansites.com /skdss/index.cfm?page=7 (972 words)

	Shotokan Karate WebRing
		Chikara karate is a group of clubs, based onthe Wirral, UK, teaching Shotokan karate and kobudo.
		Traditional shotokan karate clubs based in Sandy and Potton run by Richard Scoot (3rd Dan) and Vicky Byford (2nd Dan).
		The Shotokan Karate Webring is dedicated to the promotion of the sport of shotokan karate and the growth of the International Shotokan Karate Federation.
	h.webring.com /hub?ring=shotokan (372 words)

	Duke Shotokan Karate
		We practice Shotokan Karate-do and are a member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a non-profit organization teaching traditional Japanese Karate-do since 1955.
		It is at this stage that the serious student discovers that they have only just begun their study of karate.
		The object of true karate practice is perfection of oneself through the perfection of the art.
	www.duke.edu /web/karate (419 words)

	Shotokan Karate Berlin e.V. - WIR ÜBER UNS
		"Shotokan Karate Berlin e.V., SKB" wurde 1990 gegründet.
		Unser Anspruch ist es, traditionelles Shotokan Karate mit allen Facetten zu trainieren.
		Hier gehört der SKB zu den erfolgreichsten Shotokan-Vereinen in Berlin.
	www.shotokan-karate-berlin.com /about.php (140 words)

	Shotokan Karate of America
		Shotokan Karate of America is a nonprofit organization that has been teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1955.
		Ohshima is also recognized as the chief instructor of many other SKA-affiliated national Shotokan organizations worldwide.
		Each year SKA organizes a karate exhibition and tournament as part of the Nisei Week festivities in Los Angeles.
	www.ska.org (0 words)

	ISKF - International Shotokan Karate Federation
		The ISKF welcomes Shotokan organizations from all countries worldwide to join the International Shotokan Karate Federation.
		The International Shotokan Karate Federation is comprised of over twenty eight Pan-American countries and has over 50,000 members.
		Our goal is the promulgation of true Japanese karate-do as espoused by the founder of modern karate Gichin Funakoshi.
	www.iskf.com (0 words)

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