01

Jul

Nutrition and Recovery for Karate Athletes

System Training

Optimising your diet and recovery protocols can make a significant difference to your performance in the dojo. Sports nutritionists and elite karateka share evidence-based strategies.

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01

Jun

Shotokan World Championships 2026: Athletes to Watch

System Competition

As the JKA World Championships approach, we preview the standout competitors in kata and kumite who could define this year's event in Tokyo.

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May

Shotokan vs. Other Karate Styles: Key Differences Explained

System General

With dozens of karate styles practised worldwide, newcomers are often unsure how Shotokan differs from Kyokushin, Wado-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, and other popular systems. Here is a clear breakdown.

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Apr

Youth Karate Development: Building Character Through Discipline

System Training

Karate's benefits for young people extend far beyond physical fitness. Research and decades of instructor experience confirm that structured Shotokan training builds confidence, focus, and resilience in children.

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01

Mar

Gichin Funakoshi: The Father of Modern Karate

System History

No figure in the history of karate is more important than Gichin Funakoshi. Born in Okinawa in 1868, he dedicated his life to transforming a regional martial art into a global discipline of character development.

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01

Mar

The Road to Black Belt: What It Really Takes

System Training

The black belt is one of martial arts' most recognised symbols, but what does achieving Shodan actually mean? And what comes after? A senior instructor reflects on the journey.

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01

Jan

Perfecting Your Kihon: The Fundamentals That Define a Karateka

System Training

Master Funakoshi said that one punch practised ten thousand times is worth more than ten thousand punches practised once. Kihon is the foundation on which everything else is built.

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01

Dec

Top 5 Shotokan Tournaments to Watch in 2026

System Competition

From the JKA World Championships in Tokyo to the ISKF Championships in Philadelphia, 2026 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for competitive Shotokan. Here are the events to follow.

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01

Nov

The 20 Guiding Principles of Karate by Gichin Funakoshi

System History

Funakoshi's Niju Kun remains one of the most profound philosophical frameworks in martial arts. These twenty principles go far beyond fighting to address how we live, think, and treat one another.

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