| Shotokan Karate is a Karate style that was | | | | areas of life. |
| developed by Gichin Funakoshi and his son Gigo | | | | Shotokan karate is very specialized karate style that |
| Funakoshi. The shotokan training can be divided into | | | | can be taught well only by good Shotokan karate |
| three broad parts: Kihon meaning basic. Kata which | | | | clubs. If you are looking for Shotokan karate clubs in |
| means patterns of moves or forms. Kumite meaning | | | | Dudley make sure to choose the best. Here are some |
| punches and kicks. | | | | questions to ask before joining any Shotokan Karate |
| The moves in Kihon and Kata are deep long postures | | | | club at Dudley: |
| that make the movements powerful and make legs | | | | Is the Shotokan Karate club enlisted with the local |
| stronger. Because of its approach and training style | | | | chamber of commerce or better business bureau? |
| Shotokan is considered 'tough' and 'exterior' martial | | | | What is frequency of the classes and cost per |
| arts. The beginners are trained in power, strength | | | | lesson? Prefer paying per lesson fee or month by |
| development and fast moves. | | | | month over a lump sum fee in the beginning. Does the |
| Kumite part of the Shotokan training is similar to Kihon | | | | Shotokan karate club have any affiliations? Affiliations |
| and Kata training in the beginning but later adopts a | | | | play a vital part in ensuring the consistency in the |
| more flexible approach compared to the kata and | | | | method of teaching and advancement procedure. |
| Kihon training. | | | | What is the primary emphasis of the Shotokan karate |
| Shotokan karate benefits its practitioners in numerous | | | | club? Is it competitive karate training or simple |
| ways: Shotokan Karate enhances the hand eye | | | | exercise? Are your shotokan karate goals in line with |
| coordination and body reflexes. This can help you | | | | the focus of the Shotokan Karate club? It would not |
| improve your driving. For kids it is very effective in | | | | work out well if you want to do Shotokan karate for |
| improving their sporting skills. It enhances the ability to | | | | exercise while the main focus of the club is on |
| concentrate. It helps the kids and adults alike in | | | | competitive Shotokan Karate. |
| improving various aspects of life. Shotokan Karate is | | | | How are Instructors? How is your experience after |
| an excellent form of exercise not only to reduce | | | | interacting with the instructors and other students? Are |
| weight but also to increase power and endurance. | | | | they friendly, social and open? |
| Shotokan Karate teaches you one of the most | | | | How was your experience while watching the martial |
| powerful martial arts style. This can help you defend | | | | art training session? |
| yourself or your near and dear ones in hour of need. | | | | Answers to the above questions will lead you the right |
| Shotokan Karate enthuses positive energy into the | | | | Shotokan karate club that meets your expectation the |
| body, this improves the over mental and physical | | | | best. |
| performance of Shotokan Karate practitioners in all | | | | |