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Articles

Please click on the article you wish to read. The following assortment of articles have been written by both novice as well as advanced Shintokukai members. We suggest you check back from time to time, as this section will continually grow. Should you wish to submit an article for our consideration, whether you be a Shintokukai member or not, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our hope is to explore a broad range of topics and opinions concerning Karate and Kobudo, as well as the martial arts in general. We hope you enjoy the following articles:

The Principle of Perfecting Principles - Bending with the wind's of adversity (Part 1 of 2) - new article by guest writer: Sensei Chris Denwood

The Principle of Perfecting Principles- Bending with the wind's of adversity (Part 2 of 2) - new article by guest writer: Sensei Chris Denwood

Japanese and Western dojo(s), comparisons made by a Westerner who lived in Japan with a karate master - by guest writer: Dr. Jason Armstrong, 5th Dan

Kaizen

Being a Karateka in the Lousy Modern World

Enhancing Your Karate Training

What Constitutes Defense?

A Baby Can Teach Karate Too

Why I Never Tire of Karate

The Importance of Sparring

Controlling the Emotions in Sparring

A Brief History of the Lifeblood of Karate: Kata

Ignorance is Bliss




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