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\u677e\u6fe4\u9928 <\/span>\u7a7a\u624b\u9053\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

KARATE<\/h1>\n

SHOTOKAN<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u201cNo matter how much you excel in the art of Karate or in your studies, nothing is more important than your behaviour and your humanity as observed in daily life.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2013 Gichin Funakoshi \u2013<\/p>\n

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KARATE-DO<\/h2>\n

Karate<\/strong><\/em> is a martial art that anyone can practice \u2014 regardless of age, gender, or physical condition \u2014 and can be taken up at any stage of life. Its systematic training of arms and legs develops not only effective self-defence techniques but also qualities that enrich everyday life: discipline, focus, inner calm, and resilience.<\/p>\n

Originally, the word karate (\u5510\u624b) was written with the kanji kara (\u5510), meaning \u201cTang\u201d or \u201cChina,\u201d referring to the influence of Chinese martial arts \u2014 particularly kenp\u014d (\u62f3\u6cd5) \u2014 on the Okinawan fighting systems. Thus, karate originally meant \u201cChinese hand.\u201d Only later was the kanji changed to \u7a7a (\u201cempty\u201d), giving rise to the modern term karate-d\u014d (\u7a7a\u624b\u9053), \u201cthe way of the empty hand,\u201d reflecting a philosophical evolution focused on inner refinement and non-violence.<\/p>\n

Traditional karate practice is built on three fundamental pillars: kihon<\/em> (\u57fa\u672c, basic techniques), kumite<\/em> (\u7d44\u624b, sparring), and kata<\/em> (\u5f62, formal sequences). Kihon provides the technical foundation, forging coordination between left and right sides of the body and synchronising breath with movement \u2014 essential for generating power and cultivating balance. These core techniques are then tested and refined in kumite, where the practitioner learns to harmonise with an opponent, control emotions, and develop mental clarity under pressure.<\/p>\n

Kata unites both kihon and kumite into a dynamic, flowing form: a choreographed sequence of movements representing defence against multiple imagined attackers. This solo practice sharpens rhythm, timing, and awareness while deepening the understanding of combat principles and body mechanics.<\/p>\n

As the practitioner progresses, karate becomes more than just a physical discipline. It fosters self-awareness, emotional control, and inner harmony. Through dedicated training, one gradually learns to master the mind and transform conflict \u2014 both internal and external \u2014 into clarity. This lifelong journey is called the D\u014d<\/em><\/strong> (\u9053): the way of knowledge, self-mastery, and inner peace.<\/p>\n

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Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) | Father of modern Karate.<\/p>\n

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Shotokan<\/strong> <\/em>(\u9928 kan<\/em>, hall or house) literally means \u201cThe House of Shoto\u201d<\/em>, where Shoto<\/em> (\u677e\u6fe4 sh\u014dt\u014d<\/em>, \u201cpine waves\u201d or \u201cbreeze through the pines\u201d) was the pen name Master Funakoshi used to sign his poetry. It was in fact his students who raised a sign above the entrance of the dojo where he taught, bearing the inscription Shotokan<\/em>. From that moment, the term began to be used to refer to the type of karate practised by Funakoshi, even though he himself never gave his style a name, continuing to refer to it simply as Karate<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, he had a clear vision of the principles on which his discipline should be based, so much so that he summarised them in the Nij\u016b Kun<\/em><\/a> \u2014 the Twenty Priecepts of Karate<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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CLASSES<\/h3>\n

KARATE
<\/strong>Thursday 7pm \u2013 8.30pm<\/p>\n

TAIS\u014c
<\/strong>Tuesday | 7.30pm \u2013 8.30pm
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Where we are<\/h3>\n

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Garsington Village Hall<\/strong>
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Horspath Hub<\/strong>
The Old Chapel, Horspath
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