Shotokai Karate Preserving the Teachings of Gichin Funakoshi

Welcome to our channel! In today's video, we delve into the profound legacy of Gichin Funakoshi and the world of Shotokai karate. Known for its dedication to the original teachings of Funakoshi, Shotokai represents a unique and fluid approach to karate, emphasizing mental discipline, physical health, and self-defense over competition. Join us as we explore the history, principles, and enduring impact of Shotokai, celebrating the timeless wisdom of its founder and the art's continued relevance in modern times. Let's embark on this journey to understand the essence of Shotokai and honor the lasting contributions of Gichin Funakoshi.

[@yannickjestin6943]

There is so much to add about the KDS and about the way to approach and experience the legacy of all those masters. Thank you for this video. The books are but the beginning, and the practice is still ongoing and developing, thanks to a group of formidable practitioners.

[@THEWISDOMOFTHEEAST]

Thank you for considering my work, I love martial arts and I hope to be contributing to the growth of people interested in them, a hug.

[@bajuszpal172]

Good idea to show the existence of Shotokai, and Mr. Egami´s contribution to improving the name of Karate . His book Beyond techniques gave me a real insight into the gradual changes of mindset and training that never ends. May he rest in peace. Best regards to all practitioners.Paul,69

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[@WurdNinja007]

As far as I know, Shotokai was the association in which Shotokan Karate was under. The heading on the video is misleading, presenting Shotokai as the style of Karate, when its Shotokan

[@THEWISDOMOFTHEEAST]

It's actually not misleading. Many who practice shotokai consider it a style, as it differs from shotokan in some aspects. Do a Google search and see that there are several Shotokai gym websites

[@lucamalavasi1388]

WurdNinja007 you are right!

[@TheAnsonysc]

松濤館，松濤流，Fisrt the style, then formed the association or çlub named Shotokan（松濤館）。

[@djones1662]

Great video - thanks for sharing!!

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[@user-jn4zd8rh4d]

Shotakan warriors.

[@user-jn4zd8rh4d]

Nice.😊

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[@marvinperez3314]

Cool 😎 now IP MAN is coming to clean up the dojo😂

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[@Gieszkanne]

Shotokai is very different from Shotokan

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[@ascaniosobrero]

Shotokai was not founded by Gichin Funakoshi, who established Shotokan. Shotokai was an all Japanese "deviation" from Shotokan, albeit with some logic in rejecting the sports transformation of the original Okinawan karate. Egami unfortunately took an absurd path in imagining a no-touch form of combat which discredited him.

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Thanks for the clarification, welcome to the channel

[@blockmasterscott]

I never knew that about Egami making no touch Karate, can you please add some detail? I’m really curious!

[@ascaniosobrero]

@@blockmasterscott You can see something in this video as well, where people drops with no reason. More details in the excellent book by Kenji Tokitsu "Histoire du Karaté-do", which has been traanslated in several languages including english. It has a chapter on Shotokai and Egami.

[@WurdNinja007]

I mean if ya gonna do a video on a Martial arts system, at least spell it right. It's Shotokan

[@THEWISDOMOFTHEEAST]

If you're going to criticize, at least be sure of what you're going to say. Shotokai is not Shotokan. Thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel.

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

Sorry to say this it was originally Shotokia