Basic self defense skills are taught from the beginning level in Karatedo Doshinkan. These skills are gradually developed until self defense is no longer a concern.

The Doshinkan practitioner can then share this opportunity to learn with family members and friends. This is a valuable service to the community, to the security of families, and to the individual’s growth and development.

Modernized sport Karate is of questionable value in providing effective self defense skills because it has been stripped of these techniques, but traditional Karatedo has always provided effectiveness in this area.