Articles

This page offers links to documents covering topics of significant importance and key concepts within Shotokan karate.

The articles include historical, philosophical and scientific discussions that students who are serious about understanding Shotokan karate might wish to read.

The primary reason for including such articles on this site is to guide students through aspects of the art that are best understood by reading rather than being 'lectured to' in the dojo. Some articles will be understood by all, others might not be fully comprehended until the individual reaches intermediate or advanced grade.

I have arranged the following articles in an order of interest that a person new to karate might wish to access such information:

In presenting these articles I have borrowed from numerous authors. This is not to say that I fully agree or endorse all that they write. However I do feel that each article is written from the perspective of experienced karateka and I agree with the general points they are making. Hopefully these articles will get you thinking about the why and how of training in karate-do; so that you can discuss the issues raised with other karateka.

I will add new articles and features of interest whenever I find them.