Shotokan Karate is one of the most popular of the modern styles. It is the most powerful and dynamic of the Japanese systems. Shotokan Karate is known for its powerful and effective techniques. Our viewpoint is quality over quantity. Though we tend to have a smaller number of techniques than other martial arts styles, our focus is the perfection of our techniques. The emphasis is on mastering a few applications through repetition of fundamentals as opposed to superficial knowledge of many. The Shotokan core focuses in doing what works, not what looks pretty. The jumping and spinning of other flashier styles looks great in the movies but is not effective self defense. Repetition becomes reflex. We do large movements many times so that they become automatic. Only after achieving technical perfection are speed and power applied. Karate Training is comprised of the three points: Kihon, Kata and Kumite. Kihon: (Basics) Karate is built upon a strong foundation of basic moves that include spe...