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"The ultimate
aim of karate lies not in
victory or defeat,
but in the perfection of the
characters of its participants" |
- Meijin
GICHIN FUNAKOSHI (1868 -1957)
Founder and Grandmaster of
Shotokan Karate |
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Shotokan Style of Karate was developed in
Okinawa, during the early 19th Century, by Meijin (Master) Gichin Funakoshi. He
combined the most effective techniques of
other Karate systems which were practiced at
that time to create a scientific, refined
and effective style of karate. He Later
built upon this foundation and refined his
system of training to make the Shotokan
style as perfect and effective as it is
known today.
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Meijin Funakoshi did quite a lot to promote
his art in his homeland of Okinawa and soon
his style of karate came to be known in
Japan (which as we all know had a very rich
martial history)
In 1917 he was invited to demonstrate his
style of karate at the Butokuden in Kyoto.
While in Japan, Funakoshi traveled and
continued to give exhibitions.
In 1922 the Japanese Ministry of
Education asked Funakoshi to participate in
a demonstration of ancient Japanese martial
arts at the Women's Higher Normal School in
Tokyo. This was Shotokan's "Big" break.
After the demonstration, Gichin was
approached by Jigaro Kano, the founder of
judo. He asked Funakoshi to stay longer in
Japan and show him (Kano) some basic
techniques.
Months later, when he next tried to leave,
Funakoshi was approached by the painter Hoan
Kosugi who wanted instruction in karate for
himself and members of his artists group.
So, Funakoshi postponed returning home and
began the first organized teaching of karate
in Japan at the Tabata Poplar Club. While
teaching at Tabata, Funakoshi decided to
remain in Japan, where he spent the rest of
his life teaching karate to the Japanese
people.
While in Japan, Funakoshi wrote the first
book ever on karate, entitled "RyuKyu Kempo:
Karate". The book was designed by Hoan
Kosugi, who is also credited with designing
the Shotokan tiger. Four years later the
book was re-released with the new title "Renten
Goshin Karate-jitsu". His next book,
"Karate-do Kyohan" was written in 1935.
In 1928, he was asked to give a
demonstration for the royal family of Japan.
For Funakoshi this would have been enough an
honor, but it was made all the greater
because the demonstration was done on the
palace grounds!. Since then Karate's
popularity continued to grow. Karate clubs
had been and continued to spring up at
colleges, universities and businesses
throughout Japan.
All this time, Funakoshi kept a dojo at the
Meisei Juku. However, time and an 1923
earthquake eventually created the need for a
new place to train. Funakoshi was offered to
use space at the kendo hall of Hiromichi
Nakayama. Eventually, Funakoshi was given
another great honor Nationwide, karate
practitioners chipped in to pay for the
construction of a dojo dedicated to the
instruction of Funakoshi's karate. Finally
In 1936, the Shotokan was born!
In 1949, the Japan Karate Association was
established, with Master Funakoshi as the
chief instructor. The Japan Karate
Association organized a very thorough
instructors course, which included a variety
of subjects. This course develops trainees
into highly qualified instructors.
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In 1956 Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa (Jyu-Dan, 10th Degree Black
Belt), joined Japan Karate
Association (J.K.A.).
In 1957, the Japanese Ministry of Education
officially recognized the Japan Karate
Association as a learning institution.
In 1957 Master Funakoshi expired at age 89,
after humbly making the largest contribution
to the art of Karate-Do.
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| S.K.I.F. |
In December, 1977, Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa
(Jyu Dan, 10th Degree Black Belt) is independent of J.K.A.
He establishes S.K.I.F. (Shotokan Karate-do
International federation). With over
1,700,000 active members, representing 72
countries, S.K.I.F. is one of the world's
largest and finest karate organizations.
S.K.I.F. continues to grow world wide,
fostering the highest standards of Shotokan
Karate-Do.
And as we grow into the 21st Century, the
traditional values of Shotokan Karate are
passed down from Sensei to student, who will
then pass on this priceless legacy (of
Shotokan Karate) to future generations. |
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