Training Shotokan Japan Style - What to Expect at the Dojo
I'll never forget the 1st time I walked right into a dojo for some real shotokan japan training, mainly since the sheer volume of the kiai nearly pulled me off my feet before I even stepped onto the mats. There's a specific type of energy you discover in Japanese teaching halls that's very hard to replicate anywhere else. It's not just about the your punches or maybe the kicks; it's this thick environment of discipline combined with a very calm, very intense kind of respect. In case you've been practicing Shotokan in your own hometown for years, coming to the source is like finally viewing a movie in 4K after watching it on a dusty VHS tape for a 10 years. ...