Member of ISKF (International Shotokan Karate Federation, www.iskf.com & ww.iskfbc.ca)
Member of Karate BC and National Karate Association (www.karatebc.org & www.nka.ca)
The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection
of the character of its participants.
-- Master Gichin Funakoshi
Shotokan Karate
Traditional Shotokan Karate is a Japanese style of
karate that emphasizes discipline, concentration, respect, mental and spiritual
development. Through practice you will learn not
only an effective method of self-defense but you will improve your health by
becoming more
physically and mentally fit.
The Shotokan style is easily recognized by its direct punching, blocking, and
kicking
techniques. Shotokan emphasizes correct posture, proper joint alignment, and
strength from
repetitive basic techniques. Basic techniques are repeated until the karate-ka
is able to
perform them properly and it becomes second nature. The result of all this
repetition is
called kime (focus).
IKKEN HISATSU Finish with one blow
The Shotokan practitioner's view is that the highest level of development of the
basic
technique is most important. The idea is that one technique mastered and
developed so well
that it is as natural as flipping a light switch to finish off an opponent. In
situations where
there are multiple opponents, this is essential as there may not be enough time
to deliver
more than one technique per opponent.
north vancouver karate
Instructor: Paige (Pejman) Hedayati
Cell: (604) 816 8965
Email: info@capilanokarate.com
http://www.capilanokarate.com
Location: Genesis Athletic Club
125 - 949 3rd St. W, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3P7
