Shotokan Karate originated in Okinawa, a small island south of Japan. It was popularised in Japan by Gichin Funakoshi in the 1950s. The name 'Shotokan' comes from the name 'Shoto', which was Funakoshi's pen name. Shotokan Karate is a traditional martial art. This means that improvements in character and mental discipline are as important as physical skill, if not more so. Shotokan Karate is meant to be accessible to all, including women, children and those without great athletic ability.

An indedispensable guide to Shotokan Karate presented by Serge Chouraqui, 7th Dan with slow motion demonstration for maximum student understanding.

Features: The fundamentals of Kihon, Kata, Kumite / The first 5 Kata's / The advanced techniques of the linear Kata's and the large form / Fist, leg and hand technique and combinations