Shotokan (松涛館, Shōtōkan) is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Gigo (Yoshitaka) Funakoshi (1906–1945).

Jan 19, 2021 · Shotokan Karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great Gichin Funakoshi. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, …

Oct 20, 2021 · ‘Shotokan’ was the name of the first official dojo constructed by Gichin Funakoshi in 1936 at Mejiro. The dojo was damaged in 1945 due to allied bombing. The word ‘shoto’ …

Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is a nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1956 (most Americans had never even heard of karate in 1956). Because …

This is a list of Shotokan Karate dojos affiliated with founder Tsutomu Ohshima. Please feel free to contact any dojo about practice there. If you have questions about SKA, please contact SKA …

Shotokai (松濤會, Shōtōkai) is the organisation formed originally in 1930 by master Gichin Funakoshi to teach and spread the art of karate -Do. [1][2] Nowadays, the name also …

If you’re stepping onto the dojo floor for the first time or you’ve been practicing karate for years, you’ve likely heard the term Shotokan. It’s one of the most recognized styles of karate …

Shotokan Directory is a list of every Shotokan karate dojo in the world (we hope it will be). With FREE listings for all karate schools and dojos! Visit us to find a local place to train or to add …

Some popular styles include Shotokan, well-regarded for its solid and linear movements, and Kyokushin, famous for its full-contact sparring. As you choose a style, consider the availability …

The ISKF is a global community dedicated to the art of traditional Shotokan Karate. Established by Master Teruyuki Okazaki, a direct disciple of Master Gichin Funakoshi—the revered …