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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.
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Where was shotokan karate invented?
Shotokan karate was brought to Japan from Okinawa.
In Okinawa is Shotokan karate called Shotokan?
Japanese Shotokan Karate is taught on Okinawa. The roots of Shotokan are in Shorin Ryu karate, most of the kata can be identified as being the same.
When was Shotokan Karate of America created?
Shotokan Karate of America was created in 1955.
When was International Shotokan Karate Federation created?
International Shotokan Karate Federation was created in 1977.
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.
Is shotokan a martial art?
Yes, shotokan is a style of karate developed in Japan based on the Okinawan Shorin ryu karate.
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 kind of karate does northern karate school hold?
shotokan style
Shotokan Karate of America was founded in what year?
Shotokan Karate of America was founded in the year 1959. It is a non-profit organization that aims to teach traditional Karate-Do in the USA. It is led by Tsutomu Ohshima.
Is shotokan karate and jujitsu karate related?
there are no such things as jujitsu karate
How long does it take to get a shotokan karate?
It depends were you live.
What Daniel larusso get tought in the Karate Kid?
Daniel Larusso got taught Shotokan Karate in The Karate Kid
