Martial Arts: Shotokan
Shotokan is one of the four main schools of Karate in Japan. It is best
characterised by its long and deep stances and its use of more linear movements.
Shotokan has little of the circular movements found in Okinawan styles of
karate, nor does it have the body conditioning and supplementary training
exercises.
Shotokon Karate is considered by many a sports style of Karate, where tournaments and point-sparring are central to the art.
Origin of Shotokan: Japan
Founder of Shotokan: Gichin Funakoshi (Originally an Okinawan Karate Instructor who moved to Japan)
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