What is Karate?
"Karate-Do
strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience,
enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing
strength to the
point where one may overcome even ferocious wild animals.
Mind and technique become one in true karate."
Gichin Funakoshi
Shotokan Karate is a martial art that emphasizes skill, self confidence and patience through karate training. Three major aspects of present day Shotokan Karate include the physical art (Kata), self defense, and sport karate (sparring).
Karate is a Japanese word meaning empty-hand or without weapons. It is a fighting art dating back hundreds of years.
