The Ranks of Shotokan Karate Belt Colors

The Ranks of Shotokan Karate Belt Colors

A Comprehensive Breakdown Introduction to Shotokan Karate Welcome to the fascinating world of Shotokan Karate. It’s more than just a martial art; it’s a lifestyle, a discipline, and a means of self-expression.  Shotokan Karate originated in Okinawa, Japan,...
Preparing For A Karate Competition

Preparing For A Karate Competition

Preparing For A Karate Competition    Preparing For A Karate Competition  Are you getting ready to compete in a Karate tournament? Whether it’s your first time or you’ve competed before, there are some things you can do to prepare and give yourself the...
Shotokan Karate Kumite Techniques

Shotokan Karate Kumite Techniques

Shotokan Karate Kumite Techniques Kumite is a very important part of Shotokan Karate. It is the application of techniques learned in kata and sparring in a real situation. Kumite can be used to improve one’s self-defense skills as well as their overall martial...
The 3 ks of shotokan

The 3 ks of shotokan

  The 3 Ks Of Shotokan   There are three ks in shotokan: kihon, kata, and kumite. Kihon is the basic technique, kata is the form, and kumite is the sparring. Each one of these aspects of Shotokan is important for developing your skills as a martial artist....
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