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Q: What Do I Get With A Free Membership? A: Your FREE membership provides you with access to the following; Basic Shotokan Kata Videos Heian Shodan | Heian Nidan | Heian Sandan | Heian Yondan | Heian Godan | Tekki Shodan | Tekki Nidan | Tekki Sandan | Senior Kata Bassai Dai | Kanku Dai | Empi | Jion | Bassai Sho | Kanku Sho | Chinte | Jiin | Gankaku | Jutte | Gojushiho Sho | Gojushiho Dai | Nijushiho | Sochin | Wankan | Unsu | Coming soon - Hangestu and Mekyo

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Q: Where Did The Videos Come From? A: All of the Kata Videos are available on YouTube.com. MyShotokan.com has spent HOURS upon HOURS to collect and organize all of the best videos - making it easy for you to find Karate Masters performing every Shotokan Kata.

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Q: Who Made This Website? A: MyShotokan.com was created by Doug Lampi of Quetico Internet Marketing. A 41 year old Shotokan Nidan with over 20 years tenure and an Online Traffic Specialist. I train with a small but enthusiastic group and we travel 550 Km to Winnipeg every three months to train with friends I have shared decades of my life with - from Midwest Karate.

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Q: What is Karate? A: Karate literally means empty hand, and "do" (pronounced dough) signifies that karate-do is a Way of self exploration and not simply a study of physical body movements. Generally, Karate is a regime of calisthenics that mimic the movements used in physical combat. Practically, Karate can be base component of powerful self defence or combat skills.

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Q: Who is a Sensei? A: The instructor of your club is referred to as Sensei. Guest instructors are also addressed as Sensei. "Sen" means "before" and "sei" means "born". The literal meaning of the Japanese word is "one who is born before". It is the honourable term used to address even doctors, lawyers and professors in Japan.

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Q: What is a Dojo? A: The Dojo is really the home of the Sensei; students come to his home to learn his way of life. It is a place where we can learn a great deal in a short time about who we are and how we react in the world. The Dojo is a place set aside from the rest of the world and should be treated with great respect. Be sure to bow upon entering and leaving, and keep your Dojo clean.

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Q: What is a Seminar? A: A seminar is a working class given by a guest instructor. Senior instructors are regularly invited to assist your Sensei. The corrections made by the guest instructors are noted by your Sensei and incorporated into future class lesson plans. Seminars help students to correct technique and help your instructor improve his teaching. Attendance at these special classes ensures the growth of both the individual and the club as a whole.

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Q: What is the J.K.A.? A: J.K.A. stands for Japan Karate Association. It is a support organization through which our club can arrange guest instructors, attend tournaments, receive karate publications as well as other technical and organizational information which ensure the strong growth of our club. Each individual is required to join the J.K.A. to be eligible to participate in classes, tournaments and testings.

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Q: Can I go to a tournament? A: Yes. Upcoming tournaments, and other events, are posted on www.atikokakarate.com and you are invited to attend any and all of them. Your participation may be limited if you have been unable to attend enough classes to ensure your physical readiness.

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Q: How long does it take me to get my belts? A: The time between Kyu belts (white to brown) is between 3 and 5 months. From brown to black may take a year and between black belts will take many years.

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Q: Should I train in other martial arts? A: Initially one may train in several arts, but it is usual to find one that suits you best and to concentrate on mastering all that it has to offer.

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