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Category: Students
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Uniforms are required
WHY WE WEAR UNIFORMS IN KARATE? UNIFORMS – THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS The moment a student begins the martial journey, he or she receives a uniform and a white belt. […]
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY!
For the health and safety of our members and guests during the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve implemented Safety Protocols. Please review them before attending classes – WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN KARATE […]
List of Katas & Videos
This page provides videos of the 26 Shotokan Karate katas. To master these Katas, you will also have to learn basic stances, Ki breathing, kicks, blocks and punches. Please use the demonstration […]
Shotokan History
The great karate master Gichin Funakoshi was a key pioneer in the development of modern karate. In fact, he was the “prime mover” in bringing traditional Okinawan karate to Japan. […]
Karate Terminology & Techniques
Stances (Dachi) Hand Attack Techniques (Tsuki) Defense Techniques (Uke) Kick Techniques (Geri) Stances (Dachi) SHO ZEN KUTSU DACHI – ZenKutsu Short, Identical, but feed are half of separation. SANCHIN DACHI FUDO […]
Dojo Terminology
This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan-ryu style of Karate. Stances (Dachi Waza) 1. fudo dachi: rooted stance 2. hachiji dachi: natural stance 3. hangetsu dachi: half-moon […]
The objective of Belt Testing
Our belt system offers a structured approach to our curriculum, ensuring gradual progression without overwhelming students. It also determines competition eligibility. Exceptional students may receive accelerated promotions; consult our Silvera, […]