The Shotokan Martial Art Creed
The Shotokan Martial Art Creed
I recognise that as a practitioner of Shotokan Karate-do, I am a symbol of true dedication to this martial arts.
I therefore declare that I will honour this status by committing myself to these guiding principles:
- I will practice my art with constant effort and self-discipline.
- I will develop myself in a positive manner to strengthen and maintain my mental and physical health. I will never abuse my skills and knowledge, but will apply them constructively and defensively.
- I will treat all people with respect and compassion.
- I will endeavour to adhere to the Twenty Principles of the Shotokan Way.
New World Shotokan Karate
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.