Karate-do
or the Way of Karate is a modern fighting method which
focuses not only on physical development but also on mental and spiritual
development as well. The physical development of Karate-do can ranges from
an individual's personal quest to have fun and improve their cardio-vascular
efficiency, balance, stamina and coordination, to becoming a competitive fighter
who truly represents the apex of physical athleticism.
The rewards of
mental development include the ability to read and defuse potentially dangerous situations and instinctively react with alertness, calm, and self-confidence.
Most important of all is the fact that lessons learned in Karate-do such as being
motivated, having self-esteem, patience and humility always apply to daily life.
The Karate-do we teach is based on a style called Wado (way of harmony) which
was created by Hironori Ohtsuka in 1934. Sensei Ohtsuka was one of the principal
architects of modern Karate-do [1] and one of the two men who revolutionized karate
training, by developing and institutionalizing free sparring [2].
The aim of
Karate-do is perfection of technique as well as development of a mind that is tranquil yet alive, able to react intuitively and without hesitation to any situation.
Our Wado-Kai training comes by way of Sensei Masaru Shintani and Sensei Paul
Leonard of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation.
[1] Patrick McCarthy, Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Volume 2, Tutle
Publishing.
[2] International Ryukyu Karate Research Society, "KSL Q &
A", Koryu Journal, 4th Quarter 1999.
Karate-do
or the Way of Karate is a modern fighting method which
focuses not only on physical development but also on mental and spiritual
development as well. The physical development of Karate-do can ranges from
an individual's personal quest to have fun and improve their cardio-vascular
efficiency, balance, stamina and coordination, to becoming a competitive fighter
who truly represents the apex of physical athleticism.
The rewards of
mental development include the ability to read and defuse potentially dangerous situations and instinctively react with alertness, calm, and self-confidence.
Most important of all is the fact that lessons learned in Karate-do such as being
motivated, having self-esteem, patience and humility always apply to daily life.
The aim of
Karate-do is perfection of technique as well as development of a mind that is tranquil yet alive, able to react intuitively and without hesitation to any situation.
Our Wado-Kai training comes by way of Sensei Masaru Shintani and Sensei Paul
Leonard of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation.