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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.
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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.
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.
Who came up with karate?
there are many different types of karate and they are all created by different people
Is shotokan a martial art?
Yes, shotokan is a style of karate developed in Japan based on the Okinawan Shorin ryu karate.
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.
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.
