Discover the Essence of Shotokan Karate: Embrace the 20 Principles

Understanding the 20 Principles of Karate

Gishin Funakoshi’s 20 Principles of Karate form the philosophical backbone of Shotokan Karate, emphasizing the importance of character development, humility, and respect. These principles serve as a moral compass, guiding practitioners not only in their martial arts training but also in their daily lives. By adhering to these tenets, karateka cultivate discipline, perseverance, and a deep sense of integrity, which are essential to achieving personal and martial excellence.

Key Features of the 20 Principles

Explore how each principle enhances your martial arts journey:

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Seek Perfection of Character

02

Be Faithful

03

Endeavor

04

Respect Others

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Sensei John Barnett (8th Dan)

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Boksburg Dojo

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Sensei Janien Potgieter (7th Dan)

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Sensei Chris Martins (4th Dan)

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Brakpan Dojo

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Our instructors are accomplished, high-ranking black belts who take their teaching seriously, especially towards children, combining a comprehensive education in well-established, orthodox karate practice and philosophy with modern sports-orientated competition karate.

Traditional karate is about effective self-defence under all conditions. When we refer to traditional karate, we mean more than just kicks, punches and blocks. Shotokan’s founder Gichin Funakoshi emphasized that a fight can end up on the ground, for which you need skills other than kicking, punching and blocking.

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