What does Karate mean to you? It is a hobby? A passion? Has it changed your life? Has it guided you throught difficult moments? Has it helped you to see things differently? In this wonderful […]
The effectiveness of Shotokan karate as self-defense has caused plenty of discussions in the last decade. But is effectiveness even important? Are we paranoid when it come to effectiveness? By Jonas Correia A few weeks […]
Yuki Nocilla belongs to the highly talented karatekas of her generation. Just last weekend, she proved again her class and won the German Championships. We take this as an occasion to portray Yuki Nocilla and […]
We cannot believe it! When we started our journey February this year, we thought it would be great to reach atleast 15.000 visitors. However, 10 mounth later we have reached 10 times as many people: […]
Fudoshin (不動心) means indomitable, incorruptible. It is the achievement of a clear and determined mind, and having a centred spirit. Fudoshin translates as ‘immovable mind’ or ‘unshakable heart’. By Thomas D. McKinnon The True Meaning […]
The next winter sale is about to start tomorrow. You will get 20% discount on every item you buy in our Shotokan Times Shop. As a special treat we also have designed a new Do […]
By Luke Rocco Between October 18 and 20, 2019, Shotokan Karate-do Association Malta hosted world-renowned Shinji Akita Sensei, 6th Dan, to lead a training seminar for the first time in Malta. Amongst the 100 Maltese […]
Yesterday, it was reported that Mikio Yahara past the physical exam for 10th Dan. The Shotokan Times found evidence. Yesterday, it was reported that Mikio Yahara past the physical exam for 10th Dan. While most […]
Sen no sen has a devastating effect – when it works. The reason is that the forward momentum of the attacker adds to the forward movement of the defender. Both movements combined create a level […]
Most karateka would agree that extending the arm is the most important part of a punch. At the end of the motion there must be kime, complete focus. Without kime, the punch will not be […]
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