Shotokan is one of four major karate styles with Japanese origins. “We use very linear movement with a balance of punches, ...

This book is aimed at both the experienced Karate student and those just starting up in finding their way through the theoretical and historical background of Karate and in the practice of the ...

Most fans have already pegged the young light heavyweight champion Jon Jones as unbeatable. When Lyoto Machida steps into the cage against him at UFC 140, it will be as an underdog. It wasn't that ...

One of the great things about running a community blog is the unexpected contributions from people who have some some subject matter expertise on a topic I personally don’t know that much about. But ...

Senpei Ryan Mansour and Senpei Tyron Search (back) and Sensei Stephen Kentridge demonstrating Shotokan karate techniques at Woodcrest Academy. Sensei Stephen Kentridge visited Woodcrest Academy last ...

I've written plenty about Lyoto Machida's karate over the past two years, but I thought we would try something different. I usually speak at length about Machida's striking style, which is very much ...

Richard O’Carroll and Brendan Smullen, senior members of the Skerries and Balbriggan Karate Clubs with Michael Blount, instructor. TWO local men from the North Fingal Shotokan Karate Group have ...

Athletes pictured after competing in the recent Munster Shotokan Open Karate Championships which were held in Milltown at the weekend. Athletes pictured after competing in the recent Munster Shotokan ...