America's Finest Shotokan
Karate
Developing Today's Elite Fighters
This section will open a page that contains all of the Shotokan Katas. The videos are a true asset into how the kata is performed.
Kihon is a Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." This section will refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of Shotokan Karate.
Open DocumentThis glossary will allow you to learn and understand basic Japanese terminology and information regarding the art of Shotokan.
Open Documentis a Japanese term meaning "Freestyle Fighting". Kumite is the part of karate in which a person trains against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the Kihon and Kata lessons and training events. This section will touch on Kumite in Shotokan Karate.
Colored belts represent levels of progress for students of martial arts. This document will describe the levels of belts and the proficiency needed to accomplish those levels.
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