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Karate style
Shotokan (松涛館, Shōtōkan) is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Gigo (Yoshitaka) Funakoshi
Shotokan
Japanese and Okinawan martial art
in the US France Shotokan Karate was created in 1964 by Tsutomu Ohshima. It is affiliated with another of his organizations, Shotokan Karate of America
Karate
Sporting Organization
The Armenian Shotokan Karate Federation (Armenian: Հայաստանի շոտոկան կարատեի ֆեդերացիա), is the regulating body of Shotokan karate in Armenia, governed
Armenian Shotokan Karate Federation
Armenian_Shotokan_Karate_Federation
Shotokan karate organizations
Shotokan Karate is one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Since its inception, many organizations of Shotokan Karate have been established
List of Shotokan organizations
List_of_Shotokan_organizations
Kareta association
Japan Shotokan Karate Association (JSKA) was founded by Keigo Abe in 1999. Abe was a former instructor graduate of the Japan Karate Association and trained
Japan Shotokan Karate Association
Japan_Shotokan_Karate_Association
British karateka
(born 1952 in London) is a British 7th Dan Karateka and instructor of Shotokan karate and was one of the few students present at the very beginning of
Dave_Hazard
Japanese karateka (1868–1957)
Funakoshi Gichin; November 10, 1868 – April 26, 1957) was the founder of Shotokan karate. He is known as a "father of modern karate". Following the teachings
Gichin_Funakoshi
Shotokan karate organization
referred to simply as Kyokai 協会 in Japan) is one of the oldest global Shotokan karate organizations in the world. Gichin Funakoshi played a major role
Japan_Karate_Association
Japanese karateka (1931–2019)
December 2019) was a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He was the Chief instructor and President of the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation, an
Hirokazu_Kanazawa
Federation in mainland Japan sanctions four styles: Goju-ryu; Wado-ryu; Shotokan, a version of Shorin-ryu which emphasizes long, deep stances and powerful
Comparison_of_karate_styles
This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan style of karate. Heisoku Dachi: formal attention stance Musubi Dachi: informal attention stance
List_of_shotokan_techniques
Style of karate
throws. It has its origins within Shindō Yōshin-ryū jujitsu, as well as Shotokan, Tomari-te and Shito-Ryu karate. The name Wadō-ryū has three parts: Wa
Wadō-ryū
Japanese karateka (born 1930)
August 6, 1930)[a] is a prominent Japanese master of Shotokan karate who founded the organization Shotokan Karate of America (SKA). He is the Shihan (Chief
Tsutomu_Ohshima
Japanese karateka
Funakoshi (the founder of Shotokan karate) and is widely credited with developing the foundation of the modern karate Shōtōkan style. Gigō Funakoshi was
Gigō_Funakoshi
American actor (born 1967)
Kyokushin, taekwondo, kobudō, Shotokan, and the Superfoot System. White is a martial artist trained in nine different styles: Shōtōkan, Goju-Ryu (for which he
Michael_Jai_White
Style of Shotokan karate
Kenkojuku is a style of Shotokan karate previous to the establishment of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) style. It was founded by Tomosaburo Okano.
Kenkojuku
Korean martial art
techniques of what is commonly known as Tang Soo Do combine elements of Shōtōkan, Subak, Taekkyon, and Kung Fu. Tang Soo Do is half Chinese karate, having
Tang_Soo_Do
Karate federation
The International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) is one of the largest Shotokan karate organizations in North and South America. In 1977, in an effort
International Shotokan Karate Federation
International_Shotokan_Karate_Federation
Karate defense technique
Tartaglia, Fiore. Bunkai of the Shôtôkan-Kata Up to Black Belt / Vol. 3: A Reference Book for Karate Kata Shôtôkan Style. www.shotokan-kata.com. ISBN 9783981601473
Uchi-Uke
Style of karate
which suggests a combination of techniques both from the fast and dynamic Shōtōkan style as well as from the strength-focused Gōjū-ryū style. The International
Gosoku-ryu
Japanese karateka
1913 – April 15, 1987)[a] was an internationally famous Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He helped establish the Japan Karate Association (JKA) in 1949
Masatoshi_Nakayama
M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Keigo Abe (born 1938), Shotokan Rafael Aghayev (born 1985), Shotokan Gary Alexander, Isshin Ryu Seishō Arakaki (1840–1918)
List_of_karateka
Open hand karate kata
primary historical evidence has been found to substantiate this theory. In Shotokan, the kata has been known as Kankū (観空, lit. 'gazing at the sky') ever since
Kūsankū_(kata)
Karate kata
Kukkiwon. Gōjū Kai developed five of its own Taikyoku kata, based on the Shotokan katas and retaining the I-shaped embusen. The embusen (pathway) of all
Taikyoku
American actor (born 2001)
Liu grew up in San Gabriel Valley, California. Liu practices Japanese Shotokan and competed in the North American Sport Karate Association. He began practicing
Dallas_Liu
Kata practised in karate
Chintō (鎮東) (In Shotokan, Gankaku (岩鶴)) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of karate. According to legend, it is named after a stranded Chinese
Chintō
Intercollegiate sports teams of Drexel University
The Drexel Dragons are the athletic teams of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school's athletic program includes eighteen NCAA Division
Drexel_Dragons
Karate organization
Belgium Shotokan Canada Shotokan Curacao (operating as Shotokan Karate of Curacao) France Shotokan Gabon Germany Shotokan Greece Shotokan Israel Shotokan Japan
Shotokan_Karate_of_America
Governing body of sport karate
Association. The styles recognized by the JKF are Gōjū-ryū, Shitō-ryū, Shotokan, and Wadō-ryū. Its headquarter is located in Tokyo, Japan. In 1959, the
Japan_Karate_Federation
Private university in Tokyo, Japan
Kawasoe, Masao (1945–), Shotokan karate master Kawasoe, Norio (1951–2013), Shotokan karate master Kawawada, Minoru (1952–), Shotokan karate master Kimura
Takushoku_University
Japanese karateka (1937–2024)
1937 – 9 October 2024) was a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He was the founder of the Istituto Shotokan Italia, a subdivision of FIKTA (the Italian Traditional
Hiroshi_Shirai
Japanese karateka
Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He was a former Chief Instructor of the Karate Union of Great Britain. Enoeda was ranked 8th dan in Shotokan karate, and
Keinosuke_Enoeda
Kata of karate
different versions are now practiced even in Shuri-te derivatives like Shotokan (called Hangetsu) and in Wado-Ryū (called Seishan). Isshin-ryū also adopted
Seisan
American karateka
1943 (age 82) Cincinnati, Ohio Style Shuri-ryū Karate, Kempo Karate, Shotokan Karate, Chito-Ryu Teachers Robert Trias, William J. Dometrich, Ronald Williams
Vic_Moore
English filmmaker (born 1968)
started training in Shotokan karate at age seven at the Budokwai in London, where he later achieved a black belt in both Shotokan and Judo. He is also
Guy_Ritchie
French martial artist
Quenel-Raffaelli, is a French traceur, martial artist and stuntman. Utilizing shotokan karate and wushu, Raffaelli has been in films with Luc Besson and David
Cyril_Raffaelli
Panamaian karateka
in Panama) is a Panamanian Shotokan Karate practitioner, founder and Chief Officer of the Panamanian Association of Shotokan Karate, a JKA affiliated organization
Arturo_Worrell
American martial artist and actor (1940–2026)
combination of Moo Duk Kwan-style Tang Soo Do, Judo and Karate (Shito-Ryu and Shotokan). Norris's martial art system is the Chuck Norris System, formerly known
Chuck_Norris
American actor (born 1968)
years of martial arts experience. In college, he earned his black belt in Shotokan Karate and competed throughout the state. Later, he studied Aikido for
Jeffrey_Donovan
Japanese actor (1950–2025)
California and was an exchange student in Japan. He studied kendo and Shotokan karate under Masatoshi Nakayama at the Japan Karate Association. His breakthrough
Cary-Hiroyuki_Tagawa
Canadian actress (born 1982)
from Beauty & the Beast on Robot Chicken. Kreuk holds a purple belt in Shotokan karate, and is learned in acrobatics and wushu. Kreuk moved back to Vancouver
Kristin_Kreuk
graduated in psychology and zoology, while also earning a black belt in Shotokan karate. She joined the cast in February 2003, becoming the first British
Samantha_Page
Karate kata
not from Naha Style. Redmond, Rob, Kata: The Folk Dances of Shotokan, 2006 ("Shotokan Karate - 24 FIGHTING CHICKENS". Retrieved 2012-07-30.{{cite web}}:
Sōchin
Karate blocking technique
In Shotokan karate, soto uke is a blocking technique used for blocking mid-level incoming attacks. It is roughly translated as "From outside block", similar
Soto_uke
Japanese karateka
April 4, 1947, in Ehime Prefecture) is a Japanese karate expert of the Shotokan style. He holds the rank of 10th dan. Mikio Yahara was born in Ehime Prefecture
Mikio_Yahara
American minister and martial artist
7, 2024(2024-03-07) (aged 77) Niagara Falls Style Bushido Kai Karate, Shotokan, Aikijitsu, Bojutsu, Itosu Ryu, Kyokushin, Wado Ryu, and Tae Kwon-Do Teachers
Robert_Heisner
Japanese karateka (born 1964)
達也, Naka Tatsuya) (born May 29, 1964 in Tokyo) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He is a full-time instructor of the Japan Karate Association. He
Tatsuya_Naka
Style of karate
take the duty of teaching newer students. Instead, Eiji Yasuda [ja] (a Shotokan teacher from Gakushuin University Karatedo Club), Masashi Ishibashi, Ichiro
Kyokushin
Japanese martial arts term literally meaning (training hall) rules
created by Kanga Sakukawa, an 18th-century Okinawan karate proponent) the Shotokan Karate dōjō kun serves as a set of five guiding principles, recited at
Dōjō_kun
Hybrid martial art
Soo Do (Moo Duk Kwan) with Japanese styles of Judo, Shito-ryu Karate and Shotokan Karate. Over the years it has been further developed by former black belts
American_Tang_Soo_Do
South Korean martial artist
University specializing in law. During his school years, he started training in shotokan under the tutelage of Gichin Funakoshi and his son Gigō Funakoshi, who
Won-kuk_Lee
Boxing Shoot wrestling Shootfighting Shōrin-ryū Shorinji Kempo Shorinji-Ryu Shōtōkan-ryū Shūdōkan Shūkōkai Shurikenjutsu Sōjutsu Sōsuishi-ryū Suijutsu Sumo
List_of_Japanese_martial_arts
Moroccan actor and filmmaker (born 1962)
Qissi competed as an amateur boxer. He is also trained in the styles of Shotokan, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Qissi was born in Oujda, Morocco, and moved
Michel_Qissi
Karate school in Pittsburgh
Allegheny Shotokan Karate is a Western Pennsylvania-based martial arts school established in 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dojo was founded by
Allegheny_Shotokan_Karate
Karate federation
The Shotokan of England Karate Union (SEKU), founded in 1982 is a federation of Shotokan karate clubs in southern England, with about thirty clubs from
Shotokan of England Karate Union
Shotokan_of_England_Karate_Union
Karate technique
Unsu (雲手; lit. 'cloud hands'), is the most advanced kata found in the Shotokan, Shito-Ryu and Wado-Ryu karate styles and is generally taught to karateka
Unsū
Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Bruno Fernandes Black belt in Shotokan Black belt in Shidōkan Black belt in Gaidojutsu Years active 2002–2013
Georges_St-Pierre
Kata practised in karate
The Folk Dances of Shotokan, 2006 (http://wayback.vefsafn.is/wayback/20131103033637/http://www.24fightingchickens.com/kata/) Shotokan Gojushiho Sho kata
Gojūshiho
Kazakhstani taekwondo practitioner
2002) is a Kazakhstani shotokan athlete. She is a two-time world champion in shotokan, having won two gold medals at the World Shotokan Karate Championship
Eduarda_Velk
Okinawan martial artist (1931–2020)
a tenth degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, as well as the founder and chief instructor of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). Along
Teruyuki_Okazaki
Karateka
the two main karate masters who taught Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate. Not much is known about him, and most information on him comes
Ankō_Asato
Japanese karateka
October 21, 1949) is a prominent Japanese master of karate, first practising Shotokan, then Kyokushin, then World Ōyama, and now operating independently. Miura
Miyuki_Miura
American football wide receiver
placed on the inactive list on April 26. Sulaiman has a black belt in Shotokan Karate, judo and jujutsu. He has had three professional boxing matches
Sulaiman_Ismail
British physician and novelist
sufferers of drug addiction. Willocks holds a second dan black belt in Shotokan karate. His 1991 novel Bad City Blues was adapted for the screen in 1999
Tim_Willocks
Japanese karateka
to become his primary art, however; in 1922, Ōtsuka began training in Shotokan karate under Gichin Funakoshi, who was a new arrival in Japan. In 1927
Hironori_Ōtsuka
British karateka
the JKA Honbu in Tokyo. He later founded the Traditional Association of Shotokan Karate (T.A.S.K.) in Bedford, Bedfordshire, whose guest instructors included
John_van_Weenen
Chilean martial artist and actor
mainly in taekwondo and kickboxing, and also judo, aikido, wing chun and shotokan karate. Zaror has appeared in several Spanish language action films, including
Marko_Zaror
Japanese karateka
later pioneering Shotokan karate in the United States. At the time of his death in 2008, he was one of the surviving students of Shotokan founder Gichin
Hidetaka_Nishiyama
Competition format of karate
similar bareknuckle rules. The Shotokan Karate-Do International Association (SKDIA) run events called FullContact Shotokan. The competitors wear protective
Full_contact_karate
American actress (born 1954)
then married in 1994 and divorced in 2002. Bracco is a practitioner of Shotokan Karate. In 2015, she wrote a self help book, To the Fullest: The Clean
Lorraine_Bracco
stance. It is a version of sanchin used in some karate styles, particularly Shotokan. This stance is longer than sanchin-dachi, but retains the same tension
Hangetsu_dachi
Founder of Kyokushin Karate (1923–1994)
instruction, he contacted the Shotokan dojo (Karate school) operated by Gigō Funakoshi, the third son of karate master and Shotokan founder Gichin Funakoshi
Mas_Oyama
Karate kata, breaking a board or brick
such as Genseiryū and Shindō_jinen-ryū only teach Matsumora Rohai. The Shotokan version of Rōhai (renamed Meikyo (明鏡), literally "bright mirror" by Gichin
Rōhai
Danish stunt performer
Santa Monica, California along with Schwarzenegger. He has a black belt in Shotokan karate and holds championship titles.[citation needed] Thorsen is 193 centimetres
Sven-Ole_Thorsen
Japanese martial arts term
attacking a pressure point. Rielly, Robin L. (15 April 2000). Secrets of Shotokan Karate. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 9781462916986. Retrieved 24 December 2017
Kime
American kickboxer and martial artist
Al Dacascos (Kajukenbo), Dan Inosanto, Takayuki Kubota (Shotokan), Thomas Carroll (Shotokan), Gene LeBell (Judo), Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Mas Oyama
Benny_Urquidez
American martial artist (1936–2016)
Judo and Shotokan Karate, and made it mandatory that all of his sons train in two styles of Martial Arts. Bill Ryusaki trained in Shotokan Karate and
Bill_Ryusaki
Kata practised in karate
February 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2018. "GKR karate grading kata". Retrieved 15 January 2026. Both Hangetsu (Shotokan version) and Seisan (Goju-Ryu version).
Karate_kata
Style of karate
Ji'in, Jion, and Jitte form a group of kata used in Shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering
Jion_kata_group
Japanese actor (born 1948)
such as Chinese xingyiquan, Korean taekwondo and Japanese Shitō-ryū and Shotokan-ryū karate. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi, who are both
Sho_Kosugi
Martial arts technique
Bernardo (24 December 2017). Tsuku Kihon: Advanced Fighting Techniques of Shotokan Karate. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781477289280. Retrieved 24 December 2017 – via
Oi-zuki
Full-contact karate league
They consist of karateka from various styles of karate like Kyokushinkai, Shotokan, Shitō-ryū, and Wadō-ryū. Contestants from other martial arts disciplines
Karate_Combat
American martial artist
York. He was also a member of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation, but focussed on Shotokan karate. Carrol died from cancer in March 1999. Thomas Carroll LaPuppet
Thomas Carroll (martial artist)
Thomas_Carroll_(martial_artist)
American actor
considerable martial arts skills. He holds a first-degree black belt in Shotokan karate. "Male Celebs Who Practice Martial Arts", Jet, Sept. 24, 2001, at
Shaun_Baker_(actor)
Japanese manga series
tai chi, piguaquan, xingyiquan, Shaolin kung fu, Hung Gar, Daitō-ryū, Shōtōkan and numerous other styles, frequently featuring real-life practitioners
Kenji_(manga)
English martial artist and author (born 1949)
convicted sex offender. He has written several martial art books, most notably Shotokan Karate: A precise history (2001). Cook began training in karate in 1966
Harry_Cook_(martial_artist)
American actor and a former teen idol (born 1971)
martial arts, Hathaway would later earn black belts in Tang Soo Do and Shotokan Karate, and also competed as a Muay Thai boxer, and learned American Kenpo
Noah_Hathaway
Korean martial art
persisted. Soo Bahk Do is notable for its use of strong, deep stances as in Shotokan Karate, while also emphasizing a very active use of the hip to help generate
Soo_Bahk_Do
South African karateka and actor (1936–2019)
South African master of Shotokan karate. Along with others, such as Norman Robinson, he was an early practitioner of Shotokan karate in South Africa and
Stan_Schmidt
Japanese karateka
Shotokan karate who was one of the earliest masters responsible for introducing this martial art into Europe. He taught his style of karate, Shotokan
Taiji_Kase
Hybrid American Martial Art
Kodokan Judo Peter Young Yil Choo — Tang Soo Do (Moo Duk Kwan), Boxing and Shotokan Karate Frank F. Ordonez — Sekeino Jujutsu Clarence Chang — Sil-Lum Pai
Kajukenbo
Taekwondo schools or kwan teaching
1944 by Lee Won Kuk (이원국). He studied Taekkyeon in Seoul, He also studied Shotokan karate in Japan, Kung Fu in Henan and Shanghai in China, and other. Moo
Kwan_(martial_arts)
British actor (1972–2015)
Jackie Chan, he dreamed of appearing in action films. He began training in Shotokan Karate at the age of 14 under Sensei Dave Morris and Horace Harvey; and
Darren_Shahlavi
Karate association
(JKAE) is the official Japan Karate Association (JKA) organisation for Shotokan karate in England and Wales. Japan Karate Association England (“JKAE”)
JKA_England
Slovenian lawyer and football administrator
He grew up supporting Hajduk Split. Čeferin is a 4th Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate. He is also a motorsport aficionado and has crossed the Sahara Desert
Aleksander_Čeferin
American actor (born 1962)
training in martial arts since the age of 12, earning a 5th dan black belt in Shotokan karate and 2nd dan black belt in Hapkido. He is credited with helping popularize
Wesley_Snipes
American actor (1973–2022)
Frank had knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, including Shōtōkan, Wadō-ryū, Taekwondo, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do
Jason_David_Frank
Taekwondo discipline
in the world, and is considered the "Founder of Modern Taekwondo". As a Shotokan Black Belt under Gichin Funakoshi, Byung Jik Ro created what is commonly
Song_Moo_Kwan
American actor (born 1998)
Buchanan is a martial arts specialist. He is a karateka black belt in shotokan karate-do. While filming Designated Survivor in Toronto, Canada, Buchanan
Tanner_Buchanan
Karate technique
The Shōtōkan nijū kun (Japanese language: 松濤館二十訓) are the "twenty instructions" of the Okinawan martial arts master Gichin Funakoshi, whose pen name was
Nijū_kun
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Biblical
heat; the sun
Boy/Male
African
Camp by the road.
Boy/Male
English
Cowherd; cowboy.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : evidently a habitational name, perhaps from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, which is named from an unattested Old English personal name Ægel + Old English byrig, dative case of burh ‘fort’.
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Arabic, Muslim
Pious and Pure
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Scottish
From the cannon's seat.
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Tamil
Girl/Female
Celtic
Serves God.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Abundance, Powerful, Extensive
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Norse
Relic descendant.
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