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This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan style of karate. Stances (Tachi Kata) ... List of Shotokan organizations; Shotokan; Passai; References
This category lists the Shotokan Katas and articles specific to Shotokan Karate (not to Karate in general). Subcategories. ... List of shotokan techniques;
Modern Shotokan training is usually divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). Techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable powerful movements, and strengthen the legs. Shotokan is regarded as a dynamic martial art as it develops ...
Some later styles of karate have been derived from blending techniques from the four main branches, while others have added techniques from other martial arts. For example Kyokushin, which is an extremely hard style derived from Shotokan and Gōjū-ryū, involves much more breaking and full contact, knockdown sparring as a main part of training ...
A number of karate techniques are used to deliver strikes to the human body. These techniques are delivered from a number of stances . The karateka uses a number of blocks to protect themselves against these strikes.
Pages in category "Karate techniques" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. ... Karate techniques; List of shotokan techniques; C. Crane kick ...
Its headquarters is situated in Tokyo, Japan, though its main activities are based in Europe. Shotokan Karate is one of the most widely practiced and traditional martial arts in the world. It has a rich history and is known for its powerful techniques, disciplined practices, and emphasis on character development.
The above designations are particular to Shotokan and some other schools, and are backwards from other systems (Wado-ryu, Doshinkan, Uechi-Ryu, etc.) where soto uke is a block to the outside and uchi uke is a block to the inside — consistent with Gedan Barai is a block in the downward direction and Jodan Age Uke is a block in the upwards ...