The Strength of Shotokan

The Strength of Shotokan

Shotokan Karate Do was founded by Gichin Funakoski. Funakoshi was originally a student of two other styles of Karate, Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu. He studied both of these styles for a number of years …
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“Britain’s Lion Of Martial Arts”

“Britain’s Lion Of Martial Arts”

Andy Sherry 1943 –“Britain’s Lion Of Martial Arts”Andy Sherry is one of the most senior British practitioners of karate and the chief instructor of the KUGB.Born in Liverpool, Andy Sherry showed an i …
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“Shotokan’s Power House and Role Model”

“Shotokan’s Power House and Role Model”

Taiji Kase 1929 – 2004“Shotokan’s Power House and Role Model”Shihan Taiji Kase was a Japanese master of Shotokankarate who was one of the earliest masters responsible for introducing this martial ar …
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“The Epitome Of The Word Karate Master”

“The Epitome Of The Word Karate Master”

Morio Higaonna 1938 – “The Epitome Of The Word Karate Master”Morio Higaonnawas born in Naha, Japan. He is a prominent Okinawankarate practitioner, and the founder and Chief Instructor of the I …
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Hiroshi Shirai

Hiroshi Shirai

Hiroshi Shirai 1937 “The Tornado of Shotokan”Hiroshi Shirae is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He is the founder of the Instituto Shotokan Italia (ISKA), a subdivision of the Italian Tra …
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​Chotoku Kyan (PLEASE SHARE WITH FRIENDS)

​Chotoku Kyan (PLEASE SHARE WITH FRIENDS)

Chotoku Kyan 1870 – 1945“Squinty Eyed Chan”Kyan was an Okinawankarate master who was famous for both his karate skills and his personal life attributes. Born in Shuri, Okinawa to a very wealthy fami …
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