26 Shotokan Kata's
This is the old version shotokan kata video clip for reminder your kata practice and good study from this video.
This is the old version shotokan kata video clip for reminder your kata practice and good study from this video.
Apart from the formal introduction of karate and its history, to me karate –do is a way to “self realization “.
Through the practice of karate, we come to know what is good and bad for our karate, later what is good and bad for ourselves. With hard training and of course competitions too, we come to know how our body and mind responds to different given situations, and we try to make the best out of it, eventually we have to implement this hard earned knowledge in our daily live.
Understanding Karate-do !!
Recently karate has spread from Japan to all parts of the world. The reason for this world-wide popularity can be found not only in the powerful and dynamic elements of karate-do, but also in the combination of physical and mental training of this art of self-defense, which requires a healthy body, a sound spirit and a refined character. Further, the people nowadays might be very attracted by the beauty and the thrilling action of the karate movements.
It cannot be denied that Japanese karate instructors play a major role in spreading karate throughout the world. Presently, it is also true that many countries merely follow Japanese ways in respect to the technical improve-ment of karate. However, it is believed that karate will grow independently, in the style of each country and not as a martial art imported from Japan. It is also expected that various styles of this martial art will be seen when karate is adopted into the Olympics. The question that then arises concerns the way in which Japanese instructors should act overseas.
To understand the Dojo Precepts is not easy, Karateka must strictly be trained with the clear explanation from experienced Karate Sensei. The true essence of Karate-do is not only on the physical training but also the understanding of ‘Zen’ philosophy. Without the correct advice of true Karate Sensei, Karateka cannot be able to develop and succeed in his Karate-do.