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Karate is a method of weaponless self-defense that develops the body, mind, and spirit. Karate-Do literally means the "art of the empty hand." Martial arts as a form of physical education was brought by Gichin Funakoshi, a teacher, from the Okinawan Islands to Japan in 1922. Master Funakoshi was the founder of shotokan, one of the four major styles of karate in the world. Shotokan karate is taught in this dojo (training hall or school). |
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Pride in Shotokan, Love for all Martial ArtsJapanese karate has four and most widely practice styles, shotokan, shito-ryu, goju-ryu, and wado-ryu. BEST KARATE teaches primarily Shotokan style karate but we welcome karate-ka of all Japanese, Okinawa, and Korean styles. All Japanese karate styles focus on the core of the body for strength and have a balance between hand (punching, striking) and foot (kicking, sweeping) motions. There's a saying "Pride in shotokan, love for all martial arts." If you're a retired karate-ka or lost friend of shotokan looking for a rigorous workout with strong kihon (basics), technically precise kata (forms) and bunkai (self defense applications), and kumite (sparring) with spirit and respect, look no further. You're welcome to train at BEST KARATE. We have a brand new wooden floor and makiwaras (punching posts). Sensei Robinson is a senior instructor in the Traditional Karate Organization under Shihan Jo Mirza. Sensei Robinson earned his RokuDan (sixth degree black belt) from an examination panel that included Jo Mirza, Ray Dalke, and Rannie Ladner. Robinson studied and brought back to the forefront, Hyakuhachi Ho, a forgotten 28th kata in the shotokan system. Sensei Robinson's competition katas have been Bassai Dai, GojuShiho Dai, Sochin, Unsu, and Hyakuhachi Ho. Previously, Robinson trained with John McClary, a senior student of the renown Teruyuki Okazaki (ISKF, Philadelphia) for 20 years and earned his YonDan before a panel that included Hirokazu Kanazawa, Kenzo Mabuni, and Osamu Ozawa. | ||||
