What is Traditional Karate

As its most basic description, Traditional Karate (also known as Shotokan Karate) is a holistic system of fighting that involves an equal emphasis on punching, blocking, striking, kicking, and sweeping. The art emphasizes total body connection, proper usage of physiological movements, muscle contraction/expansion, timing, and the concept of emotional stability in order to generate powerful, effective techniques that can stop attacks.

This method of training enables students from any age and any athletic level to learn how to defend themselves.

Practitioners also benefit by learning:

– Tools to avoid physical conflict and tools to engage in physical conflict

– Foundational concepts that enhance performance in other sports (i.e. soccer, tennis, baseball, etc.) or arts (jiu jitsu, kendo, etc.)

– How to calm mind and body