Description: Kenkojuku, Karate-Do, Jimmy Bowden Sensei, ASKKA, American Shotokan Karate-Do Kenkojuku Alliance,, Tomokatsu Okano Kancho, Tomosaburo Okano Soke, Koji Sugimoto Shihan, Perry Florida, Joseph Butrim Shihan, Ted Raitch Shihan, Wayne Wickizer Shihan, John Hinken Shihan, Charlie Parker Sensei, Jimmy Bowden Sensei,
Interesting and recent pictures from the Perry, Florida Shotokan-Kenkojuku Dojo.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: January 2024, Regular Classes Resumed on each Tuesday & Thursday at 4:30pm for Beginner Kids under age 13 & 5:30pm for Novice to Advanced Teens & Adults. First class is Thursday, January 2024. PINAN CHI, similar to Tai Chi, may resume if at least Twelve to Thirty students enroll. VIDEOS OF INTEREST: Videos featuring Rika Usami, Mahiro & Masaki Takano, Masao Kagawa JKS and a Ashihara Karate Sabaki Kata. "CLICK" to open
Karate evolved in East Asia over a period of centuries, becoming systematized in Okinawa in the 17th century, probably by people forbidden to carry weapons. It was imported into Japan in the 1920s. Several schools and systems developed, each favoring somewhat different techniques and training methods. There are many books on Karate. Listed here are the ones we recommend. "CLICK" to open