What is France Shotokan karate?

France Shotokan Karate was created in 1964 by Tsutomu Ohshima. It is affiliated with another of his organizations, Shotokan Karate of America (SKA). However, in 1965 Taiji Kase came from Japan along with Enoeda and Shirai, who went to England and Italy respectively, and karate came under the influence of the JKA.

What is Shotokai Karate?

Its headquarter is situated in Tokyo, Japan, though its main activities are based on Europe. The name “Shotokai” is used as a synonym for the Shotokan ryu association Dai Nihon Karate-do Shotokai. It is the Shotokan Karate association established by Gichin Funakoshi originally in 1930.

What is the difference between Shotokan and Shito-ryu karate?

When it comes to individual karate styles; Shotokan involves long, deep stances and powerful long range techniques. Shito-ryu, on the other hand, uses more upright stances and stresses speed rather than power in its long and middle range techniques.

What is Funakoshi Shotokan karate?

Funakoshi moved to San Jose, California to teach karate in December 1986, in 1987, the non-political Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association was founded with its world headquarters now in Milpitas, CA and affiliates throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South America.

Who is the Chief Instructor of the Shotokan dōjō?

Shigeru Egami, Chief Instructor of the Shotokan dōjō, opined that “the majority of followers of karate in overseas countries pursue karate only for its fighting techniques

How many katas in Shotokan karate?

Shotokan Karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the Shotokan system have two kiai points. The kiai or “spirit cry” as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain pre-determined moments in each kata.

What is shiai karate?

The sport, or competition (shiai) of Karate, is a relatively new addition to the Karate scene. The display of prowess in the martial arts has traditionally been in the act of self defense. Historically, this was only in a life of death situation.

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