Auburn University Karate Club
			Shotokan History Shotokan is a school of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Yoshitaka Funakoshi (1906–1945). Gichin Funakoshi is widely recognized as having brought karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan, although Kenwa Mabuni, Chōki Motobu, and other Okinawan karate masters were actively teaching karate in Japan prior to this point. Shotokan is one of the five traditional karate styles,[citation needed] the others being Gōjū-ryū, Shitō-ryū, Shōrin-ryū and Wadō-ryū. Although it began as a unified karate school that developed into the Japan Karate Association, Shotokan now exists as several independent organizations. Dojo Kun The five rules of the Shotokan Dojo are: Seek Perfection of Character Be Faithful Endeavor Respect others Refrain from Violent Behavior Links Life of Gichin Funakoshi Wikipedia: Shotokan		Upcoming Events Belt Testing 3 October 2009 Alpharetta, GA Mobile Training and Testing 16-18 October 2009 Mobile, AL ASKF Collegiate Championship 17 October 2009 Mobile, AL Mobile Belt Test 19 November 2009 Mobile, AL End of Year Training 12 December 2009 New Orleans, LA Instructor Training 13 December 2009 New Orleans, LA
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