Shotokan Karate was founded in 1936 by the great master Gichin Funakoshi, when the first ever DOJO ( karate training hall ) was built in Japan in his honour. In 1972 the second World Karate Championships were held in Paris, France. Thirty two countries sent teams to compete. Karate had experienced an expansion unprecedented in its history.
As its chief instructor, he held this position until he died in 1957, aged 88. From the main headquarters, all the now famous names in Shotokan Karate were sent to all parts of the world to teach our style. Ohta and many more, all trained on the famous JKA Instructor's course. Also in England we have such great names as sensei Andy Sherry 9th Dan, who started training in 1959 when he was 16 years old.
As its chief instructor, he held this position until he died in 1957, aged 88. From the main headquarters, all the now famous names in Shotokan Karate were sent to all parts of the world to teach our style. Ohta and many more, all trained on the famous JKA Instructor's course. Also in England we have such great names as sensei Andy Sherry 9th Dan, who started training in 1959 when he was 16 years old.
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Healthy / active movement patterns, Character Development, Positive Attitude, Increased Attention Span, Increased Social Behaviour, Self Belief, Personal Skill Development, Life Long Learning and Social Acceptance. 6. Karate offers a strategic and popular form of self defence, and is frequently seen as a form of anti-bullying.
In order to make the competition as successful as we possibly can we please ask that the groups attending try to bring along anyone available to help, in either or both Referee/Judges and or table help. We now have the opportunity to set up 6 areas for Kata and 4 areas for Kumite; this could cut down the number of hours of the event.
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