Welcome to Shoto Ryu Karate Kai Association

Most Shoto Ryu Karate practices are performed with the muscles in a natural state of relaxation/readiness. Those that require rigid tension only serve as a method of finding relaxation. Relaxation brings quickness of movement and aids flow of ki The centre point or tan dien is located a little below the navel. Many martial arts concentrate on this point during practice, Shoto Ryu is no exception. It is believed by many that ones 'centre' stores ki (internal energy). Centralisation consolidates balance and body positioning Practised correctly, Karate increases strength of mind and focus. Self discipline is essential to increase concentration. Concentration is essential to produce ki Knowing oneself is essential in order to defeat an opponent, but harmonising with that opponent is also essential. Without relaxation, centralisation and concentration, harmonising with your opponent is impossible To aid concentration the breath should coincide with ones movements. To centralise, one must concentrate on the breath. Breathing, relaxation and concentration, are essential to produce ki The body's energy. This is the same energy which acupuncturists believe can be re-balanced in order to relieve certain ailments. Eastern cultures believe that Ki is all around us, present in all living things
The Five Tenets of Shoto Ryu Karate Kai

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