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Courage (Yūki 勇気)

In karate, 勇気 (Yūki), or courage, is a guiding quality that shapes practitioners both physically and mentally. Courage in karate is about more than just bravery in facing an opponent; it also involves the internal strength to confront personal fears, limitations, and … Continue reading

Humility (Kenkyo 謙虚)

Staying humble allows a karateka to continuously improve. In karate, there’s always more to learn, regardless of rank or experience, and humility keeps one grounded and open to correction and growth.謙虚 (kenkyo) reflects a sense of modesty, self-awareness, and respect … Continue reading

Sanzan (three mountains 三山)

“Sanzan (three mountains 三山) focusing on and emphasizing three major components in Karate: hardness (Go 剛), softness(Ju 柔), and fastness (Soku 速). Sanzan is centered on these three key elements in Karate.” Hardness (Go 剛) refers to the strong, rigid, … Continue reading

Sanchin – Abdominal Breathing – Core and Tanden

“In Karate, Seika Tanden or using Hara is literally bracing your core or creating IAP (Interabdominal Pressure).” Sanchin Kata is an isometric workout that has been passed down via the Nahate system over the ages. In Sanchin, Fukushiki Kokyu, or … Continue reading

Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year everybody, Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year. Very soon we can all come together again, like we did before. Until then, please remember that the spirit of karatedo is the … Continue reading

World Shitoryu Kyoshi title

World Shitoryu Karate Federation Certificate of Kyoshi title, 2017

Kunshi no Ken

Master Mabuni’s motto “Kunshi no Ken” which means to concentrate on cultivating one self to become a well rounded, respectful individual. The person who is able to accomplish this as well as to exercise good manners in all situations with … Continue reading

Itosu no Rohai(鷺牌) Kata

Itosu no Rohai(鷺牌) Kata Rohai (鷺牌) kata originated from the Tomari-te school of Okinawan martial arts. Master Itosu later took this kata and developed three kata from it: Rohai shodan, Rohai nidan, and Rohai sandan. Itosu Rohai Shodan has different … Continue reading

Shitoryu Papuren

Shitoryu Karate Kata, Papuren Papuren (八 步 連) Kata Papuren (八 步 連) (also pronounce Happoren or Paipuren means “Eight steps at the same time”) is a kata of karate which was introduced by a White Crane Kung fu expert … Continue reading

Online Karate Technical Seminar – Dominican Republic, November 2020

Shitoryu Karate Technical Seminars,Conducted by A.Tanzadeh, Kyoshi, 8th DanExclusively for the members of Dominican Republic ShitokaiSunday, November 1st, 2020

Shitoryu Karatedo

Shitō-ryū is a combination of 4 main karate systems (Shurite, Nahate, Tomarite and Hakkaku Ken “Crane Fist”), which attempts to unite the diverse roots of karate. On one hand, Shitō-ryū has the physical strength and long powerful stances of Shuri-te … Continue reading

Papuren (八 步 連) Kata

Shitoryu Karate Kata, Papuren Papuren (八 步 連) Kata Papuren (八 步 連) (also pronounce Happoren or Paipuren means “Eight steps at the same time”) is a kata of karate which was introduced by a White Crane Kung fu expert … Continue reading

Japan Shitokai 8th Dan

All Japan Karate Federation ‘Shitokai’ Hachi Dan. 2018. Authorized and signed by Soke Kenyu Mabuni and Kaicho Genzo Iwata

WSKF 8th Dan

World Shitoryu Karate Federation 8th Dan (Hachi Dan). Novermber 2018. Authorized and signed by Soke Kenyu Mabuni and Kaicho Genzo Iwata

WSKF Authorized Examiner

World Shitoryu Karate Federation 2nd degree examiner. Authorized to examine Dan level up to (5th Dan) godan and Shidosha up to JunShihan of the World Shitoryu karate Federation.

World Shitoryu Affiliation

World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF) Affiliation Certificate for Shitoryu Karate Canada (SKC) leading and Directing by Sensei Tanzadeh

World Shitoryu Kata Seminar, Tokyo 2019

World Shitoryu Karate Federation, Kata and Technical Seminars at Tokyo Budokan, March 2019

World Shitoryu Appreciation Letter

A letter of appreciation from the World Shitoryu Karate Federation signed and authorized by Soke Kenei Mabuni and Kaicho Ken Sakio. Tokyo 2000

World Shitoryu Kata Bronze Medalist

3rd Place in Individual Kata at the 1st World Shitoryu Karate Championships, Tokyo, Japan 1993. Signed and authorized by Kaicho Ken Sakio