Shotokan Karate-Do: History, Philosophy and Instruction History
Karate was introduced to Japan in 1922 by an Okinawan schoolteacher by the name of Gichin Funakoshi. Gichin Funakoshi is widely considered as the “father” of modern karate. He was born in Okinawa in 1868 and learnt karate from two highly respected Okinawan masters of the art, Yasutsune (Ankoh) Itosu and Yasutsune (Anko) Azato.
Funakoshi modified the art, taking inspiration from traditional Japanese budo styles (kendo, judo, etc) and emphasised the philosophical aspects. It was this new karate-do that he took to the Japan and was the first expert to introduce the art to the mainland.
In 1916 he gave a demonstration to the Butokuden in Kyoto, Japan, which at that time was the official centre of all martial arts. On March 6, 1921, the Crown Prince, who was later to become the Emperor of Japan, visited Okinawa and Master Funakoshi was once again asked to demonstrate karate.
Kihon (Basics)
Karate is built upon a strong foundation of basic moves that include specific stances, punches, blocks, and kicks. Proper body alignment and movement are emphasized, as are concentration and focus. During the practice of basics, student learns stability, balance, proper technique, and the principles of body contraction and relaxation. Basics are practiced during every training session by the karate student of every level.
Kata (Forms)
Kata, the formal movements of karate, are its very essence. They are sequences of movements, which simulate attacks and defenses against a number of imaginary enemies. Katas contain all the basic techniques and stances, which are necessary to attain rhythm and coordination. Each kata begins with a block to emphasize the use of karate strictly for self-defense. They can be roughly divided into two types: those which emphasize muscle strengthening and body building, and those that concentrate more on speed training and the development of lightning fast reflexes.
Kumite (Sparring)
Kumite is a form used to apply offensive and defensive techniques practiced in the kata under more realistic condition in which, by prearrangement between the participants, one applies offensive and the other defensive techniques. In other words, where the practice of kata assumes imaginary opponents, kumite is practices with another karateka in alternating roles of defender and aggressor.
Kumite allows the practical application of the moves found in the kata. During kumite, students learn proper distancing, timing, body shifting, and focus. Jiyu Kumite is free sparring, which is sparring engaged in without prearrangement. It is practiced by higher belts and is a form of training that is developed through the practice of step sparring (prearranged sparring).
INTERNATIONAL SHOTOKAN SHOBUKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION – JAPAN
International Shotokan Shobukan Karate. This is a traditional Shotokan Karate organization, founded by Kancho Masaya Kohama. Kancho has studied under Master T. Tsuhima for 40 years. Master Tsushima was a member of the famous Japan Karate Association and a student of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. Therefor Kancho is a first generation student to have studied under a master that received instructions from the founder of Shotokan Karate.
ISSKA is a non political organization that strives to keep the integrity and goals of Master Funakoshi, which includes following the principles set forth by the Dojo Kun.
The only style of karate that we teach is SHOTOKAN, The name of our organization is SHOBUKAN.
Kyoshi Karate T Rajeev : Founder
Kyoshi Karate T Rajeev started practising Karate from, Kanyakumari in the year 1993 under Lal MASTER Kyokushin Style Karate. Then he went on to learn Karate from different masters from different part of the India. In 2003 he got Black Belt From Shihan C Stepen Master and in depth knowledge in Karate
He founded the Indian Institute Of Martial Arts School in the year 2004 and Now in 2020 change the name as INTERNATIONAL BUDO SHOTOKAN KARATE DO ASSOCIATION affiliate With ISSKA Japan and Approved by KIO. He dedicated himself for Karate. He is now training more of students and Instructors worldwide.
Kyoshi Karate T Rajeev is now in possession of 6th Dan in Karate(Shotokan)
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