Shotokan
Japanese martial discipline
Shotokan is a style of karate that was introduced to Japan in the 1930s and is characterized by deep, long stances and the use of linear movements.
Martial arts school
- senseiJapanese word for teacher
- kumiteControlled martial arts fighting
- danMartial arts proficiency level
- giMartial arts uniform
sempai · kiai · karateka · sparring · grading · belt · examination · conditioning
Trained self-control or specialty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- focusConcentrated attention point
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
respect · etiquette · bushido · patience · humility · spirit · character · courtesy
Japanese port metropolis
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- JapaneseOf or from Nippon
- OkinawaJapanese island, martial-arts origin
- masterAuthority or controller
founder · style · organization · tournament
Ordered succession of elements
- formsVarieties or documents
- soloPerformance by one
- performanceCarrying out a task
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
dojo
Martial arts school
- senseiJapanese word for teacher
- kumiteControlled martial arts fighting
- danMartial arts proficiency level
gi · sempai · kiai · karateka · sparring · grading · belt · examination · conditioning · repetition
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- focusConcentrated attention point
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
dedication · respect · etiquette · bushido · patience · humility · spirit · character · courtesy · integrity
Osaka
Japanese port metropolis
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- JapaneseOf or from Nippon
- OkinawaJapanese island, martial-arts origin
master · founder · style · organization · tournament
sequence
Ordered succession of elements
- formsVarieties or documents
- soloPerformance by one
- performanceCarrying out a task
uke
Miniature Hawaiian guitar