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Shotokan is a style created by Gichin Funakoshi, born in Okinawa in 1868. Master Funakoshi contributed to promote and popularize karate in Japan.
Shotokan karate training is based on kihon, kata and kumite. Shotokan's techniques are characterized by long, deep positions that provide good stability and allow powerful movements while strengthening the legs.
Karate no kokyuryoku / The breathing power for karate: Hirokazu KANAZAWA Language : Japanese 55mn
Kokusai Shotokan Karate - Nyumon hen (for beginners) - Hirokazu KANAZAWA Language : Japanese / English ( subtitle ) 107m
Kokusai Shotokan karaté Chukyu hen Intermediate level - Hirokazu KANAZAWA Language : Japanese / English ( subtitle ) 107m
Kokusai Shotokan karaté Jokyu hen / Advanced level - Hirokazu KANAZAWA Language : Japonais / English ( subtitle ) 107mn
FUNAKOSHI Karate! The origin of KATA -IWAKI Nobuhiro Time: 94min. Language:Japanese IWAKI Nobuhiro is Zenkuren (JKF) 6th dan and former Director of Keio University School of Medicine Karate club