Karatedo Doshinkan does not specialize in a single type of martial arts technique, but follows a long tradition as an all inclusive martial art. Its physical techniques include blocking, striking, kicking, throwing, joint locks, grappling, traditional weapons, and more. This is not a modern amalgamation of several martial arts, but […]

There is an emphasis on strong fundamental techniques in Karatedo Doshinkan. Even advanced students continue to develop their basics.

Kata means “a model, a form, or a pattern”. It is a formal, prearranged sequence of movements that are ingeniously put together by the foremost masters of the art. Kata has been the main component of training in most traditional forms of Chinese and Japanese martial arts for centuries.

Karatedo Doshinkan has remained a traditional form of Karatedo. Although it is great fun, it is not considered a game or a sport and doesn’t include tournament play.

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.

When Karate became popular in Japan in the early 1900s, the throwing, falling and grappling techniques were discarded to make Karate a distinctive new sport that emphasized striking and kicking techniques, so this is how the general public usually views Karate.

Traditional Okinawan Karatedo weapons include bo (six foot staff), sai, tonfa (mill handle), kama (sickle), nunchaku (grain flail), etc.

A dojo is a “place for learning the Way”; in this case the way of Karatedo. It can be at the training hall itself, or an open field, or in the mountains, in a river, in our back yard, or our private room; anywhere we practice Karatedo.