About Karratha Shotokan

 

 

ALL WELCOME

All people of All ability are welcome at Karratha Shotokan. Typically, ages start from 7 years old onwards though consideration can be given to those younger that are willing, able to concentrate and can participate in a group environment.

Our Dojo trains at the Karratha Leisureplex Clubrooms on:

Tuesday       – Juniors (Yellow belt+)                    5pm – 6pm. Seniors (Purple Belt+) 6pm – 7pm

Wednesday – Juniors (Beginners/White Belts) 5pm – 6pm. Seniors 6pm – 7pm

Thursday     – Juniors (Yellow belt+)                    5pm – 6pm. Seniors 6pm – 7pm

 

REGISTRATION & UNIFORMS (Gi)

Karratha Shotokan Club registrations and club events are managed via our TidyHQ platform.

The club runs two 6-month semesters each year with a grading at the end of each semester.

2023 Semester fees are $250 per person an contributes to national/local registration and clubroom hire fees.

During the year we hold social events (let us know if you have a good idea) to get the club out and about in our community, we welcome visiting Sensei to host a training seminar and at the end of semester two, we hold our club competition, finishing the year with a Karate Club Christmas pool party in early December.

You can order Gi ($50) via the Shotokan club and you will be invoiced directly. We have sizes for you try on.

 

WHAT WE DO

Shotokan karate practices techniques being Kata, Kihon & Kumite. These forms are put into practice during club grading events each semester and the annual club contest. (Only the kids that want to compete in Kumite (Sparring) do so.

Annually there is the option to visit the Southwest to compete in the JKA SKC state championship in which all belts and all abilities are welcome.

 

WHAT IS SHOTOKAN KARATE

Shotokan Karate focuses on character development and mental discipline. Shotokan philosophy focuses not only on self-defense but also on overall improvement. Continuous practice of Shotokan techniques have benefits like, physical and aerobic fitness, improved perceptibility, better body alignment, increased concentration, stress management, confidence growth and discipline.

Shotokan Karate Kihon 

Kihon refers to the “basics” or “fundamentals “of karate. The basic techniques of karate, and its’ practice and repetition are better described using this term. One of the features of Kihon is that it can be performed from a stationary position or with footwork. Being a genre of karate, which can be performed individually or in large groups, it is the alphabet of karate.

Shotokan Karate Katas

‘Kata’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘form’. Kata is created by arranging various techniques of Kihon into sequences. Kata is a series of standardised movements or forms which are followed in all forms of karate to practice offensive and defensive techniques. For Grading students to pass the grading belt test, they are required to perfect the kata movements.  Shotokan Karate has 26 different katas

Shotokan Karate Bunkai 

Bunkai can be understood as singular elements of each kata. For instance, if an instructor must teach a kata to his students & will probably break down the kata into its offensive and defensive elements i.e., Bunkai. Bunkai differs for each kata because its interpretation and application change accordingly.  

Shotokan Karate Kumite

Kumite can mean ‘sparring’. In Karate terms, Kumite is where two competitors face off performing defensive and offensive techniques in a standing competition. Competitors can use punches, kicks or takedowns against opponents. 

Kumite is a discipline that puts a lot of importance on technique and skill, with strict rules enforced to ensure the safety of the athletes.

 

Kind Regards,

The Executive Committee

Karratha Shotokan Karate Dojo