Here is a sample of Sensei YURI Isakovich and the Woodbine Karate Club
Diligent study of this Japanese art produces great speed and tremendous power facilitated by strong stances and excellent posture. Proper study eliminates ego promotes hard honest work, humility and excellence as well as physical conditioning. It Improves in coordination, strength, flexibility and agility. Alertness and mental discipline are also attributed to the practice of karate-do.
Introduction of Shotokan Karate
What is Shotokan Karate?
The way of the empty hand.
karate-do is a self- defense oriented martial art in which the entire body Is systematically trained and molded to become an effective defense against an enemy aggressor.
Shotokan karate is a traditional Japanese martial art dating back to the earls 1900s. It was founded by Gichin Funakoshi and was the first style of karate-do introduced to Japan. Master Funakoshi integrated two earlier systems of
open-hand fighting, bringing together the best of each.
It is an art built on the perfection of comparatively few techniques, rather than a limited knowledge of many. It Is a linear fighting style based on the philosophy that the shortest distance between two points Is a straight line. It also maintains that a direct line of attack Is the safest and most effective.
- Shodan
- Heian Shodan - 1st Grading Video- White to Yellow Belt
- Sandan
- Heian Sandan
