Welcome to Kaizen Shotokan Karate
Kihon...
Kihon is a Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practised as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts.
The practice and mastery of kihon is essential to all advanced training, and includes the practice of correct body form and breathing, while practising basics such as stances, punches, kicks, blocks, and thrusts, but it also includes basic representative kata.
Kihon is not only practising of techniques, it is also the karateka fostering the correct spirit and attitude at all times.
Training in karate teaches us not only self-defense but, to respect others as well as ourselves. We train our body to be strong, and our mind and spirit to be patient, in order to become the best human beings we can be. Karate is a spiritual endeavor, a way to develop a person as an individual. Everything we learn in the dojo, or training hall, should be applied to everyday life. Karate training is not always easy. Often times it can be very difficult and demanding. This is also true of life. If we can overcome obstacles in our training, it enables us to have strong character to do the same in our everyday lives.
Kaizen? (Japanese for "improvement" or "change for the better") refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon continuous improvement.
Kaizen in Japan is a system of improvement that includes both home and business life. Kaizen even includes social activities. It is a concept that is applied in every aspect of a person's life.
The WTKO is an alternative that truly is non-political in that our only requirements are technical integrity and hopefully a traditional Shotokan background. The WTKO does not dictate to athletes or countries what tournaments they can participate in or restrict athletes in any manner. We feel that the free exchange of ideas and athletic activity is the essence of freedom and democracy.
The WTKO is an organization for groups and individuals that practice traditional Shotokan karate and wish to preserve the values and principals that exemplifies Shotokan of the 70's and 80's and made Shotokan karate the pre-eminent karate style through out the world. The WTKO presents you with an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and groups from around the world, while both avoiding politics and being able to share information with various groups regardless of nationality.
The WTKO will support the activities of its affiliate and associate members around the world. The WTKO will also conduct international judges seminars and instructor training programs. website
