Gichin Funakoshi
1868-1957
Founder of the Shotokan system

Shotokan Tiger Traditional Emblem



 
 
Sample from Shotokan Karate-White Belt to Green Belt Grading Syllabus DVD performed by Satori Instructors
 
  Kata and Kihon Video and Photos
 
 
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  Basic Katas
  Taikyoku shodan Video link
  Heian Shodan Video link
  Heian Nidan Video link
   
  Kihon (Basics)  
Zuki (Punches) Video download
Geri (Kicks) Video download
  Uke (Blocks) Video download
  Dachi (Stances) Video download
Nage-waza (Throws)  
   
 
  Grading and helpful information
 
 
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  Grading Syllabus.doc
  Grading Syllabus.pdf
  Karate terminology.doc
  Karate terminology.pdf
  Pressure points.pdf  
Bunkai (Kata applications).pdf
 
  Recommended reading.doc  
     
Shotokan demo (Frank Brennan).wmv
Enoeda performing kuzushi waza (Oizuki-stepping punch to ko soto gari-outer reap throw)
Club member in kumite
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