Shotokan Karate – From Beginner To Black Belt DVD – Serge Chouraqui 

Shotokan Karate originated in Okinawa a small island south of Japan. It was popularised in Japan by Gichin Funakoshi in the 1950s. The name ‘Shotokan’ comes from the name ‘Shoto’ which was Funakoshi’s pen name. Shotokan Karate is a traditional martial art. This means that improvements in character and mental discipline are as important as physical skill if not more so. Shotokan Karate is meant to be accessible to all including women children and those without great athletic abi