Shotokan Karate

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Category:	Sports and Recreations
Created:	Dec 12, 2004
Type:	Public
Members:	226
Owner:	Vanessa Griscti
Language:	English
Country:	United States of America

Shotokan karate is just one of the styles of karate that falls under the umbrella of various martial arts.
"Kara" means empty and "te" means hand. It is the art of using your body as a weapon, because usually your arms and legs are with you wherever you may go
One can easily spend the rest of their lives learning how to use their bodies as a weapon.


Founded by Gichin Funakoshi way back in the early 1900s, Shotokan karate is the most dominant style practised worldwide in contrast to other styles.
The fundamental principles that are taught in shotokan karate teach one a sense of self-control & discipline both in and out of the dojo...

For those interested in training... do not hesitate to contact me..