Shotokan karate academy

About Shotokan karate academy

Karate is a self-defense martial art derived from Kung Fu, a Chinese martial art. Discover this ancestral art of karate with our complete shotokan karate application, the most practiced Japanese martial art in the world. Master the effective self-defense techniques of the most practiced style in the world.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced karateka, our shotokan karate tutorial will help you become a real karateka :

* Fundamental Techniques: Explore the kihon, essential basis of karate, including positions (dachi), punches (tsuki), kicks (geri) and blocks (uke).

* Shotokan Katas: Master the 5 Heian katas (Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan) with detailed explanations and illustrations for each movement.

* Bunkai: Discover the interpretation and practical application of kata shotokan movements in real combat situations.

* Kumite: Learn karate fighting techniques and strategies to excel in confrontations.

* Karate Philosophy: Explore the principles of Dojo Kun and Niju Kun to develop your mind in harmony with your body.

* Japanese terminology: Familiarize yourself with the essential vocabulary of karate to better understand the instructions during training.

Many karate schools ask their students about the meaning of kata in karate black belt tests. In this app, you will learn the shotokan karate katas: Heian shodan, Heian sandan, Heian Nidan, Heian Yondan and Heian Godan.

Our karate app explores in depth :

- The evolution of karate: from Chinese martial arts (kung-fu) to the modern form of shotokan.
- The differences between the styles of karate (Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Wado-Ryu, Shito-Ryu).
- The kihon (basic techniques) of Shotokan.
- The meaning of each kata, crucial for black belt exams.
- The fundamental instructions to learn karate and the main Shotokan kata.
- The positions of karate
- The defenses of karate
- Learning basic techniques of shotokan karate
- Foot attacks

Shotokan karate, derived from traditional martial arts such as kung fu, jiu-jitsu, aikido and judo, offers complete physical and mental training. Our application will guide you through this rich martial art, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

However, like all martial arts such as judo, taekwondo, Aikido, Jiu-jitsu; the effectiveness of Shotokan karate depends on the commitment of the student and the skill of the master of the shotokan karate school. Shotokan karate training will be ineffective if the student rarely goes to martial arts school or if the karate master is a bad instructor.

Whether you are looking to learn self-defense, improve your skills in katas, or understand the philosophy of karate, our application is your ideal companion. It is suitable for both individual practitioners and students of Shotokan karate schools.


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