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The following are some karate relates links you may find interesting. |
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Middle and high quality karate suits, equipment, books and videos. Site also contains an “Events” calendar for courses and competitions around Europe. |
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Kihon Kata - Step by Step (with graphics) |
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Kata (with charts) |
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Karate terminology and techniques |
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How to tie your belt (with graphics) |
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How to tie your belt (videos) |
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Understanding karate Shotokan Kata (with vidoes) |
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Forum on karate related topics |
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High quality Tokaido karate suits and equipment direct from Japan. Site available in English. |
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Quarterly magazine dedicated to Shotokan. |
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Quarterly magazine covering all martial arts including karate. Site includes online articles. |
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High quality Hirota karate suits and equipment direct from Japan. Site available in English. |
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Beginner, middle and high quality karate suits and equipment |
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Site contains videos of all 26 standard Shotokan kata. |
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Shotokai Karate-do & Japanese Martial Arts Encyclopaedia, Chile |
Information about Japanese martial arts in general and in particular Shotokai, a cousin of Shotokan. Very interesting as both styles share their early history and influences. |
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Details about the University College Dublin Karate Club. |
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Details about the NUIG Karate Club. Kata videos available here. |
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Details about the UL Karate Club. |
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Information in English about the background, methods, goals and philosophy of the JKA. |
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Information in 5 languages about the late Kase Sensei (9th dan) and his training methods. |
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Pascal Lecourt’s website. Only in French but contains video clips of kihon, kata and kumite demonstrations. |
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Site of the ITKF headed by Hidetaka Nishiyama Sensei (9th dan), containing information and articles about traditional karate. |
