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Shotokan Karate | Shotokan History | Tests & Ranks

Sun Country Shotokan Karate
(Ages 6 - Adult)

• Develops strong character
• Increases discipline
• Promotes the self-assurance that helps young people reject peer pressure
• Enhances physical strength, endurance and coordination
• Teaches self-defense and awareness for a safer life
• Teaches courtesy and politeness
• Coached fitness classes help increase physical limits
Karate Ranking Test - July 28th, 2006

Karate-Do is a martial art who's roots come from India and China. It is believed that is was in the 1600's that the Okinawans began to develop it in secrecy as a form of self defense. Grand Master Gishin Funakoshi founder of Shotokan Karate was born in Okinawa in the mid 1800's , there he received his Karate training. He held the first Karate exhibition in Tokyo in the year 1922. This contributed a few years later to it's introduction to western civilizations. He dedicated most of his life to the innovation and development of the martial art into a sport. His goal was that Karate-Do could be practiced by anyone who wished to do so regardless of age or sex.

This is a certified Shotokan Karate school that has it roots in Japan. We are members of the Kenkojuku Karate-Do Federation with schools throughout the U.S. and abroad. Shihan K. Sugimoto is the Senior Instructor of our Associations in the Southeastern States, therefore he certifies all of the ranks achieved in this area.. We encourage those who join us in the learning of Karate-Do to achieve rank.

Standards are maintained by motivating students to generate a high level of interest and effort during training. Being promoted in rank is the reward for such. We are committed to teaching Karate-Do and to maintain high standards, for our students and school. We are devoted to develop strong characters and to give our students achievements they can be proud of. Endeavor, motivation, discipline, behavior and performance are all requirements for promotion.

Ranks and it's fees are not included in the fee charged for classes. The following are the requirements for test participation: The Instructor approves of the student being ready for testing. The student must own an approved Karate uniform (solid white). All students who hold rank or wish to do so must be members of the Shotokan Kenkojuku Karate-Do Federation ($20.00 yearly membership or prorated thru December of current year ($2.00 per month March thru December). A certificate is issued for each Belt promotion. All fees must be paid one week prior to examination, in order to gather the information necessary as to prepare in advance for the day of the test. Tests are part of the learning process and are conducted in regular class time.
NOTE: Must be a Member to participate in this program