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Where was shotokan karate invented?
Shotokan karate was brought to Japan from Okinawa.
What is shotokan?
It translates to The House of Shoto. It is a style of karate developed in Japan by Funikoshi, based on Shorin Ryu Karate from Okinawa.
Who was shotokan karate created by?
Shotokan karate was developed in the 1930s and 1940's in Japan. Gichin Funakoshi came from Okinawa to do some demonstrations. He was asked to stay and teach, and he did. He brought Shorin Ryu Karate and certain aspects where changed to meet some of the Japanese desires.
What are the major karate styles worldwide?
Okinawa Karate * Shorin Ryu * GoJu Ryu * Shito Ryu * Wado Ryu Korean Karate * Tang Soo Do * Tae Kwon Do * Hapkido Japanese Karate * Shotokan
Who is the father of modern karate?
The Japanese refer to Gichin Funikoshi as the Father of Karate. He created Shotokan karate in Japan. He was from Okinawa and brought Shorin Ryu karate over to them.
When was Shotokan Karate of America created?
Shotokan Karate of America was created in 1955.
Who invented shotokan karate?
It was a style of karate brought to Japan from Okinawa by Gichin Funakoshi. He modified Shorin Ryu karate to fit the what was needed in Japan. It was named after his pen name Shoto and the name for a place, Kan.
When was International Shotokan Karate Federation created?
International Shotokan Karate Federation was created in 1977.
Where did shotokan originate?
Gichin Funakoshi brought it to Japan from Okinawa. He modified Shorin Ryu karate to fit the what was needed in Japan. It was named after his pen name Shoto.
Who was shotokan karate created by why is he so important?
Shotokan Karate was developed by Gichin Funakoshi. He was one of the first to bring Okinawan karate to Japan.
What is some the information about shotokan karate?
It was derived from Shorin Ryu karate from Okinawa. It was brought there from Okinawa by Gichin Funakoshi. Shoto was his pen name that he wrote poetry under. Kan means place or house. It got its name from the first dojo, Shoto Kan, or House of Shoto.
Is shotokan a martial art?
Yes, shotokan is a style of karate developed in Japan based on the Okinawan Shorin ryu karate.
