International Shotokan Karate Association

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International Shotokan Karate Association India was formed under the guidance of Chief Instructor Sebasthiyan and technical director Rajan babu.
International Shotokan Karate Association India recognized by Karate India Organisation (KIO).

We teach traditional Shotokan Karate as taught at the Dojo, Japan.

We encourage you to explore this site to know more about us and the ISKA, and to contact us if you have any questions.

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Any student or Karate Instructor wishing to join ISKA India is Welcome. Any Instructor from any place in India is most Welcome for a single, group or state affiliation.

Grand Master

Kancho Masaya Kohama
9th Degree Black Belt.

Chief Instructor INDIA

Shihan M Sebasthiyan
7th Degree Black Belt.

Grand Master

Kancho Masaya Kohama
9th Degree Black Belt.

Chief Instructor INDIA

Shihan M Sebasthiyan
7th Degree Black Belt.

Kihon means "basics," or "fundamentals." It is the term used to describe the practice and repetition of the basic techniques of karate. Kihon can be performed with footwork or from a stationary position. It can be performed individually or in large groups. Kihon can be considered as the alphabet of karate. By organizing various kihon techniques into sequences, kata are created*. When learning how to apply kihon techniques to another person, kumite is born. Since kihon is vital to the development of proper karate technique, Shotokan students spend a great deal of time trying to perfect it. Improve your kihon skills, and all other aspects of karate improve automatically.

Kata are the pre-arranged sets of movements in which the karateka defends against several imaginary attackers. Each movement of a kata represents a self-defense technique against a potential opponent. These self-defense "applications" are traditionally called bunkai (analysis), although the word oyo (application) is also used. All kata have an embusen, or performance line. This is the path of the kata, or rather, its floor plan. The movements of a given kata must always be performed in the correct order, and the kata must always start and finish on the same spot

Kumite means "meeting of hands." In karate, the term is translated as "sparring." Sparring is any form of combat training with a partner. Kumite is the only facet of karate that requires a partner to practice with. Beginner and intermediate students usually train yakusoku-kumite, or "sparring with announcement." In this type of kumite, the attacker announces what the attack and target will be. The defender must then block or evade the attack and launch an effective counter-attack. Contact is generally not permitted in yakusoku-kumite, at least not for beginners. Contact on the counter-attack is never allowed. The idea is to make contact with the other's gi, or uniform, not the actual body. Advanced karateka practice jiyu-kumite, or "freestyle sparring." In this type of sparring, attacks and combinations are thrown at will by both partners, without announcement. In this type of sparring, good control is of utmost importance.

Sport karate, on the other hand, is a competitive version of karate that has been adapted for tournament play. It is characterized by its focus on speed, power, and technique, and it often involves sparring with protective gear.

In sport karate, points are awarded for successful strikes, kicks, and other techniques, and the goal is to score more points than one's opponent. Sport karate is often more fast-paced and action-packed than traditional karate, and it is typically practised for the purpose of competition rather than self-defence.

Traditional Karate training involves the dynamic use af the total body, the physical benefits are of the highest quality. While Traditional Karate strives to develop the whole person, it also benefits the mental and emotional states, providing for overall equilibrium and stability of emotions. The ultimate goal of training in Traditional Karate is not merely the perfection of fighting skills, but rather the total development of the human character where fighting is no longer necessary.

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