George Paun, Author at Shotokan Karate Diary

Shotokan Karate History

February 5, 2017 No Comments

Shotokan Karate is a martial art developed by Gichin Funakoshi at the beginning of the 20th century. Funakoshi Sensei was born in Read More

January 30, 2017 No Comments

During the last years I keep being asked about the JKA belt test requirements. Actually so many time that I decided to Read More

January 25, 2017 No Comments

Known as the father of the JKA and Gichin Funakoshi’s right hand, Masatoshi Nakayama Sensei was born on April 13, 1913 in Read More

January 18, 2017 3 Comments

Karate for Kids? Is Karate good for them? Taking in consideration that most martial arts are not only about self defense but Read More

June 9, 2016 No Comments

Naka Tatsuya Shihan – One of the most well known Karate instructors from the JKA Hombu Dojo, with seminars all over the world and Read More

June 4, 2016 No Comments

Karate Gi – The formal uniform used by practitioners who train in the art of Karate Do. The uniform was also adopted Read More

March 27, 2016 No Comments

Shotokan Stances – Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi, Kiba Dachi review. While some of the stances are very similar, with just some minor Read More