NO PREVIOUS MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. NOT AN EXERCISE OR SELF-DEFENSE ACTIVITY.
A striking art originating from Okinawa that drew inspiration from China and other South Asian mainland countries. Historically intended to shape and harden the body to be a sufficient fighting force without weapons, karate training offers equally useful benefits to the mind and spirit. New students will practice individual fundamental techniques (kihon), which will later be threaded together to create entire formal sequences called, kata. Within kata are the imaginings of engaging an external opponent. These instances can be analyzed and replicated in partner drills called kumite.
New students are always welcome! Contact Samuel Kanner <sikOP@hampshire.edu> to schedule a visit or to receive more information about terms and benefits of membership. Athletic clothing that provides full freedom of motion is required. For complete information about the Hampshire Shotokan dojo group, please visit: <hampshire.ska.org>.
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CURRENT SHOTOKAN KARATE PRACTICE IS ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY OBSERVE COVID HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FORBIDDING CONTACT AND CLOSE PROXIMITY.
Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 by Samuel Kanner
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