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THE BEST IN SHOTOKAN KARATE MOVES WITH LOW PRICED VIDEOS! You want them, we have them! Great selection by renowned Master Kenneth Funakoshi!!! |
KarateKarate is a Japanese word meaning, open hand. Although most people think of karate as a means of combat it is much more than that. Karate students are taught dedication, discipline and how to have a positive attitude. The basics of karate include numerous physical poses, stances, kicks, punches, blows, etc., often accompanied by certain breathing techniques. Students climb in rank as they become more skilled, knowledgeable and efficient. Strength of mind and body is developed and a belt ranking shows the students abilities. White is the lowest belt a student can have, and black is the highest. Black belts are then divided by degrees, such as a Black Belt 1st degree, Black Belt 2nd degree, etc. Karate classes often teaches fundamentals and katas. Katas are the movements that are used in combinations to practice a particular style of martial arts, often being the main component that makes styles distinguishable from one another! About Shotokan KarateShotokan Karate was introduced in the early 1900s in Japan. Gichin Funakoshi sensei, helped to bring the martial art that he created to the attention of the world by demonstrations throughout his country, including shows for the royal family of Japan. Although Funakoshi chose to remain in Japan to teach his art, it was not long before it was traveling throughout the Orient and to the western world! While it the katas were first begun in Okinawa it wasnt long before they were being practiced in America! Shotokan Karate TapesWith the same name as Shotokan's creator Gichin Funakoshi, Master Kenneth Funakoshi has become one of the most renowned and respected Masters in Shotokan. His video series on Shotokan Karate encompasses a six volume set of Katas and numerous other videos that teach everything from the fundamentals to Sparring techniques for tournaments!
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