Shūdōkan
Japanese school of karate developed by Kanken Toyama / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shudokan (修道館, Shūdōkan), literally "the hall for the study of the way of karate," is a Japanese school of karate developed by Kanken Toyama (1888 – 1966). It was the total headquarters of Japan Karate Federation (old). Characteristics of Shudokan karate include large circular motions with an emphasis on covering and its own unique kata.[1]
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Not to be confused with Shotokan Karate or Shudokan Aikido.
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Focus | Striking |
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Country of origin | Japan |
Creator | Kanken Toyama |
Parenthood | Okinawan martial arts (Shuri-te), Taijiquan, Chinese martial arts |
Descendant arts | Taekwondo, Kong Soo Do (Yun Mu Kwan and YMCA Kwon Bop Bu/Chang Moo Kwan), Hapkido, Bogutsuki Karate |
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