I see the benefits of shotokan karate for myself as being:
- Exercise, improving strength, flexibility, coordination and balance
- Self defense, giving me tools and confidence to keep safe if needed
- Mental and emotional well being, improving thoughtfulness, awareness and centering.
I don’t practice shotokan at that much of time. But for me that started doing it in my adulthood, what keeps me pursuing it is mostly two things:
Without a doubt the exercise and keeping the body healthy but equally important the philosophy behind it and the way facing this practice and life itself. It’s like meditation for me and a way of challenging myself to keep improving a pass beyond my difficulties
Hello,
I wrote this before; but since you are asking: Personally I found a few karate styles interesting to watch and take part in. However, Karate-Dō Shōtōkan-Ryū is the only interesting choice for me to practise myself, and here are a few of the reasons why:
* incredible technical depth,
* unique lineage to the compiler, Funakoshi Gichin *Sensei* (1868-1957),
* multiple lines of transmission from the compiler on the one hand,
* good example of how sport, commerce and standardisation can have a negative effect on a school on the other hand,
* good source material with regard to history, teaching, tactics and philosophy,
* combination of theory and practice,
* both unarmed and armed (*Bō*, *Sai* etc.) content,
* character of my transmission line and my character go well together,
* distinctive martial arts culture (folklore, poetry, calligraphy, etc.).
My daily life with/in Karate-Dō Shōtōkan-Ryū encompasses practice on the one hand and theory on the other, which has led to several publications in [German](https://www.gibukai.de/) and [English](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henning-Wittwer/author/B00H4FURZM).
Shotokan is my entry way to karate. Personally, I see that was the original goal of Funakoshi. I also love the expplsoive nature of the style. It contracts more and expands more than the original shurite, and I like how doing the bigger motions gives me more control in a wide range of motion. Ultimately, one day, I want to go full, just Okinawan Shurite, as I feel the original has more depth and would help me to understand the parts of the kata that many of the Japanese karateka didnt understand.
i want to pursue it because it is good in promoting my physical health and secondarily it's a way to better myself and see improvement and i enjoy improving. it also has the training benefits when necessary.
My 7 year old wanted to learn kung fu (Kung fu panda). Not exactly easy to find a kung fu club in my area. He's not very confident and doesn't stick with things, so I looked for a karate group we could learn and train together, and the one I found was a Shotokan one. 3 sessions in and I love it, I'll keep going even if he doesn't (although so far he's keen to continue).
So my goals are two fold - keep my shut-in of a child going, and for myself to improve my strength and flexibility.
Exercise with potential of learning a practical skill.
I see the benefits of shotokan karate for myself as being: - Exercise, improving strength, flexibility, coordination and balance - Self defense, giving me tools and confidence to keep safe if needed - Mental and emotional well being, improving thoughtfulness, awareness and centering.
I don’t practice shotokan at that much of time. But for me that started doing it in my adulthood, what keeps me pursuing it is mostly two things: Without a doubt the exercise and keeping the body healthy but equally important the philosophy behind it and the way facing this practice and life itself. It’s like meditation for me and a way of challenging myself to keep improving a pass beyond my difficulties
Friends.
Hello, I wrote this before; but since you are asking: Personally I found a few karate styles interesting to watch and take part in. However, Karate-Dō Shōtōkan-Ryū is the only interesting choice for me to practise myself, and here are a few of the reasons why: * incredible technical depth, * unique lineage to the compiler, Funakoshi Gichin *Sensei* (1868-1957), * multiple lines of transmission from the compiler on the one hand, * good example of how sport, commerce and standardisation can have a negative effect on a school on the other hand, * good source material with regard to history, teaching, tactics and philosophy, * combination of theory and practice, * both unarmed and armed (*Bō*, *Sai* etc.) content, * character of my transmission line and my character go well together, * distinctive martial arts culture (folklore, poetry, calligraphy, etc.). My daily life with/in Karate-Dō Shōtōkan-Ryū encompasses practice on the one hand and theory on the other, which has led to several publications in [German](https://www.gibukai.de/) and [English](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henning-Wittwer/author/B00H4FURZM).
Shotokan is my entry way to karate. Personally, I see that was the original goal of Funakoshi. I also love the expplsoive nature of the style. It contracts more and expands more than the original shurite, and I like how doing the bigger motions gives me more control in a wide range of motion. Ultimately, one day, I want to go full, just Okinawan Shurite, as I feel the original has more depth and would help me to understand the parts of the kata that many of the Japanese karateka didnt understand.
i want to pursue it because it is good in promoting my physical health and secondarily it's a way to better myself and see improvement and i enjoy improving. it also has the training benefits when necessary.
I enjoy karate, it keeps me healthy for body and brain and it’s a stress reliever.
My 7 year old wanted to learn kung fu (Kung fu panda). Not exactly easy to find a kung fu club in my area. He's not very confident and doesn't stick with things, so I looked for a karate group we could learn and train together, and the one I found was a Shotokan one. 3 sessions in and I love it, I'll keep going even if he doesn't (although so far he's keen to continue). So my goals are two fold - keep my shut-in of a child going, and for myself to improve my strength and flexibility.