Explaining Shitoryu Karate Bassai Sho Kata -

Shitoryu Karatedo Technical Seminars
Hosted by Belgium Shitokai
December 7th & 8th, 2024

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Karate Seminars in Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Africa 2026

Shitokai Germany presents:

Karate Technical Seminars, organized by Shitokai Karatedo Shu-Ha-Ri Hamburg.
April 18th, 19th, 2026
Conducted by: A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi

Registration: https://www.shuhari-hamburg.de/seminar
For more information please contact: Shu-Ha-Ri Hamburg at: info@shuhari-hamburg.de

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These four kata are officially recognized as the Shitei Kata of Shitoryu, and their selection reflects a deliberate and highly structured pedagogical framework within the official Shitokai syllabus. Each kata has been chosen to represent one of the four principal technical traditions that collectively form the historical and technical foundation of Shitoryu: Shuri-te, Naha-te, Tomari-te, and Crane Fist. This classification clearly demonstrates the official emphasis placed by Shitoryu on preserving the diversity of its technical heritage through representative kata practice. As such, the study of these four kata is of fundamental importance for every practitioner, not only for technical refinement but also for developing a comprehensive understanding of their underlying principles, applications, and bunkai in complete detail.

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Kaizen (改善) means “continuous improvement” or “change for better.” It teaches that small improvements, practiced consistently, create great results over time. In Japanese martial arts, Kaizen goes far beyond technique; it reflects the development of mind, attitude, character, and daily discipline.

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Doryoku (努力) is a fundamental principle in Japanese martial arts that means continuous effort, disciplined striving, and sincere hard work. It teaches that true progress does not come only from talent, but from steady daily practice, patience, repetition, and the willingness to continue even when improvement is slow. In martial arts, Doryoku is seen in repeating basics, refining kata, correcting mistakes, and maintaining discipline over a long period of time. It also includes mental effort, improving character, controlling emotions, and developing perseverance. Through Doryoku, a practitioner understands that real growth in both technique and spirit is built gradually through consistent and sincere effort.

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Sonkei (尊敬) is a cornerstone philosophy in karate and all traditional Japanese martial arts. Respect is the heart of karate. Every bow, every lesson, every partner is a chance to honor others and the art itself. Sonkei means respect with honor, a deep acknowledgment of the value, skill, and dignity of others. It’s more than simple politeness; it’s a conscious attitude of reverence for teachers, fellow students, opponents, and the art itself. Sonkei is expressed in many ways: bowing at the dojo (Rei), acknowledging instructors and seniors, respecting training partners, honoring opponents in kumite, and more.

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