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Attitude is everything! Master Funakoshi always said, 'Spirit first, Technique second' I love the health side of karate, slow flowing karate techniques, repeated over and over, slowly flowing kata repeated slowly, continually stretching the body, breathing. Karatedo is awesome for health and well being, but there is another side to karatedo.

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Kiai 気合 is a Japanese term used in karate for a short spirited shout, that is used to focus energy when performing an attacking or defending move. The term kiai is a combination of Ki (life force), and Ai (meaning to blend or harmonize). These are just my views on the karate kiai, I am sure other karateka will have differing views, but for

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Shotokan karate's Dojo Kun. Dojo means 'the place of training', kun means 'rules', so dojo kun means the rules one should follow at the training place. Dojo kun is usually posted at the entrance to a dojo or at the front of the dojo (shomen). Dojo kun is generally recited by everyone at the end of each training session in the seiza

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Shotokan Karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great Gichin Funakoshi. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, powerful stances, and a series of captivating kata. Shotokan is a form of self defense that's built like a strong house - first a formidable foundation is molded within a

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It is how Shotokan develops your mind, your body and your spirit with each technique. The first and most obvious is Spirit - the fact that many Shotokan Dojo still to this day train you till you drop. Doing so breaks you down time and again, so that each time you get up you rebuild yourself stronger than before.

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Shotokan Karate is a customary Japanese martial art created by the great Gichin Funakoshi. It is known for its powerful dynamic techniques, which are intended to amplify the use of the body's natural strength and power. Shotokan karate is widely practised around the world, and its practitioners are known for their skill and dedication to the

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Embark on your Shotokan karate journey with confidence! Our comprehensive Shotokan karate course provides everything you need for your first six months of karate practice. we have highly detailed but easy to understand tutorials, our classes take you step by step through the basic fundamentals of Shotokan karate, ensuring you grasp the essential techniques and fundamentals seamlessly.

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11. Awareness. 1. Intent. When practicing at full intensity, your attitude should be as if your life depended on every karate move and even though you are controling your strikes, you should have 'the intent to do harm' on every strike! Strong spirit always!! 2. Reactions. Your reactions need to be lightning fast.

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History Of Shotokan Karate. Gichin Funakoshi was born in 1868 and is considered the founder of Shotokan schools and Karate. He even took a step further and integrated philosophical teachings into a martial art. Master Funakoshi, the man who created Shotokan, was trained in two styles of Okinawan Karate training - Shorei-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu.

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The one we are referring to here, is the shotokan Bassai Dai, which many believe came from the Okan Oyadomari lineage. ... Shotokan Karatedo. Your Attitude Is Everything! Share 0. Tweet 0. Share 0. admin. Your Signature. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked. Name *

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Developed by Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi in 1916, the style arose from different martial arts styles. Like other forms of karate and martial arts, Shotokan has many benefits—it helps to develop patience, courage, self-confidence, self-control, strength, flexibility, calmness and concentration, and it reduces negative or violent attitudes.

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Choku Zuki (Straight Punch) The first punch practiced in Shotokan is choku zuki or straight punch from Heikō-dachi (parallel stance). Starting from a natural stance (shizentai), feet hip width, toes facing forward with the left arm out and the right arm at the side of the body, ready to punch (see image 1). 1. Use the whole body to punch!!!

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This course contains everything needed for the first karate belt test at SKO. This course is an introductory course for anyone interested in starting karate. This course shows the basic Shotokan Karate techniques in detail. Especially good for busy people as the video tutorials are highly detailed, but short and easy to follow.

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My short answer is a definate yes, they are good. As karate competitions can bring out the best in people. But that can quickly turn to a definate no, they are bad for many karateka who compete. As karate competitions can also bring out the worst in people. As many Sensei reading this will agree, attitude is everything.

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Respect at all times, is key. Respect underpins control. Control yourself and you can control your opponent. The following points are common throughout all karate dojo. All karateka (no matter their grade or rank,) observe the etiquette. Self-discipline, mutual trust and respect for one's opponent are essential to safe practice.

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3. Great body conditioning. Shotokan training, and any other karate style will inevitably involve a lot of movement that acts as a whole body workout. Not only will it tone and strengthen your muscles, it will also improve your flexibility, stamina, coordination, balance and reflexes. karate body conditioning - SHOTOKAN KARATE 🥋.

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4. Keep both feet flat but have a little more pressure on the big toes. 5. Keep your back straight. 6. Keep the shoulders relaxed. Heiko dachi is the stance karate go into when making the Yoi (ready position). Shizen-tai or yoi dachi also translate as "natural stance" (literally, 'natural body,' or 'natural body stance').

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The last person who asked me wanted to do everything correctly, but wanted the fastest way to black belt. There are several variables involved as to when someone will reach black belt in karate. Attitude being the main one! Let me give you a classic example where attitude is concerned. Lets say there are two karateka, equally matched.

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Shotokan karate stance kiba dachi is first used when practicing yoko geri kekomi (side thrust kick) and yoko geri keage (side snap kick). ... Shotokan Karatedo. Your Attitude Is Everything! Share 0. Tweet 0. Share 0. admin. Your Signature. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked. Name *

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4. Lack of Proper Guidance: Starting karate without the foundational knowledge of proper stances, techniques, and etiquette can lead to frustration and slow progress. The absence of structured guidance hinders beginners from building a strong foundation in karatedo. 5.

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This stance is used in several black belt Shotokan kata. The practice of this karate stance varies from Dojo to Dojo, so please check with your Sensei. This is the way we practice Neko Ashi Dachi at SKO. Neko Ashi Dachi (cat stance) 1. Weight distribution for Neko Ashi Dachi is 90% of your weight on your back leg and 10% on the front leg. 2.

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But that's a lot of people. And that's fine. He wanted to practice fighting every day. He would often say, 'this isn't practical for self-defense'. But I've got a different attitude. I also love the fighting, especially when I was younger, I wanted to fight everything and everyone but in a good way 🙂. I love the art side of karate.