Central Shotokan Karate Dojo

18/07/2020

Thanks for your patience all members of the CSK family. We are looking to resume karate classes in the first week of August 2020. And no elections will not bother you since we will maintain the Wednesday and Friday training days.
We will also return to the one class a day.
To this end you are all invited to an update meeting at the Balmain Community center on Friday July 24th 2020 at 5:30 pm .
Training preparation and format will change in keeping with the ministry of health protocols for the operation of schools, gyms and other recreational facilities during this coronavirus season.
Please make every effort to attend and walk with your hand sanitizer and face masks.

31/03/2020

https://youtu.be/rOsRR1ucCl8

In Part 2 of Basic Blocks, the five main blocks of Shotokan Karate are demonstrated moving forwards step by step..

31/03/2020

https://youtu.be/gIQ4be2QT9k

In this video Sensei Jon Hodge, Master Instructor of the GMAU Shotokan Program goes through a complete introductory white belt class. Includes warm up and ki...

31/03/2020

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuHKYPHSe0w

31/03/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJvhMxzAJ2w

Masatoshi Nakayama (中山 正 敏 Nakayama Masatoshi, 13 de abril de 1913 - (?)15 de abril de 1987) foi um mestre japonês de renome internacional de Karatê Shotokan...

21/01/2020

26/12/2019

Come visit us soon and take advantage of a great fitness opportunity without breaking your pocket.

26/12/2019

Karate classes resume in the new year on January 8th 2020!
See you there.

20/11/2019

Next karate grading is scheduled for Thursday 21st November 2019 at Bishop Mendes Auditorium in San Fernando at 6:00 pm.
Other participating clubs will include Shorin San Fernando, St. Paul's San Fernando, Princes Town, St. Charles Moruga.

13/09/2017

Precepts or Principles of Shotokan Karate

1. Karate begins and ends with rei (respect). FYI - Bowing symbolizes this respect.
2. There is no first strike in karate.
3. Karate stands on the side of justice.
4. First know yourself, then know others.
5. Mentality over technique.
6. The heart must be set free.
7. Calamity springs from carelessness.
8. Karate goes beyond the dojo.
9. Karate is a lifelong pursuit.
10. Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.
11. Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.
12. Do not think of winning. Think, rather, of not losing.
13. Make adjustments according to your opponent.
14. The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and strength).
15. Think of hands and feet as swords.
16. When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies.
17. Formal stances are for beginners; later, one stands naturally.
18. Perform prescribed sets of techniques exactly; actual combat is another matter.
19. Do not forget the employment of withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique.
20. Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful, in your pursuit of the Way.

Though no longer a Karate-Do practitioner myself, the 20 guiding precepts of Karate by Gishin Funakoshi were a big influence on my practice in the 'early day...

13/09/2017

06/01/2017