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ABOUT SHOTOKAN KARATE

Ohio Valley Karate is an active, participating member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation. This non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA, was founded by Master Teruyuki Okazaki (10th degree black belt) in 1961.

Shotokan karate is a traditional Japanese martial art characterized by powerful kicking and punching.  Practicioners will learn practical self-defense, discipline, and important guiding principles known as the Dojo Kun.  These principles should not only be the basis for karate training, but pervasive throughout one's daily life.
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Dojo Kun
Seek Perfection of Character

Be Faithful

Endeavor to Excel

Respect Others

Refrain From Violent Behavior


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