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- proper noun A style of
karate based onstrength andpower .
Etymologies
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Examples
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So Shotokan translates as 'the hall of pine waves'.
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Corapi is rumored to hold a third degree black belt in Shotokan
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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The name Shotokan comes from the great master's pen name 'shoto', which translates as 'pine waves'.
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Also claims Washington Karate Federation "Master" Instructor, ranking Kudan 9th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and Black Belts in NINE other Japanese, Korean, Chinese martial art forms.
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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MMA fans know that Machida's style is unorthodox--his striking platform is a kind of Shotokan karate, which is generally the province of eight-year-old "black belts" who punch at the air two hours a week.
Nick Mamatas' Journal nihilistic_kid 2009
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Shotokan is a hard, external version of karate that focuses on strong stances, balance, and power punches and kicks.
Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010
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Shotokan is a hard, external version of karate that focuses on strong stances, balance, and power punches and kicks.
Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010
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Shotokan is a hard, external version of karate that focuses on strong stances, balance, and power punches and kicks.
Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010
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I started in Shotokan Karate (Japanese style) Then moved on to Tae Kwon Do (Korean style) and finally found my home and stayed with Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.
Stacey Nemour: Martial Arts: Finding the Perfect Style for You 2010
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I have a black belt in Shotokan karate, about 15 years experience.
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