Through the search for perfection of body and mind integration activity, and in
profound unity with the nature's laws, Shotokai gives its students, through constant
training, a control of concentration and relaxation techniques, giving them a
chance to fight stress, learning self defense and at the same time maintaining
their health and longevity.
But the goal in Shotokai is not to fight against a opponent, a physical enemy, and defeat him/her. It is more important to destroy our own internal enemies: our own errors. Shotokai is one way in which you can discover how to conciliate the differences that exist in the world and finally make all human beings one big family. It is the way to comprehend the Laws of the Universe, making us one with It; this understanding in karate can only be attained through constant training.
Shotokai's movements follow the natural laws, they are full of vitality and energy, but always applying the principles of harmony and relaxation, avoiding all use of brute physical force. This way people of both sexes, all ages, can practice it, and feel themselves attracted with the real possibility of training both body and mind. This will help you generate a balanced nature preparing yourself for all the moments of your life.
Today Shotokai is practiced in many different places in the world, following the tradition and true goal of the Martial Arts, which is: BUDO.
