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Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate is one of the four main schools of Karate in Japan. It is best characterised by its long and deep stances and its use of more linear movements.
Shotokan Karate is considered by many a sports style of Karate, where tournaments and point-sparring are central to the art.
Founder of Shotokan: Gichin Funakoshi (Originally an Okinawan Karate Instructor who moved to Japan).