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Last updated 3/1/08 Karate is commonly interpreted to mean "empty hand." This comes from the literal interpretation of the characters used to write Karate in Japanese. |
Karate in practice, can be and is a competitive sport, a means of exercise, an effective means of self defense, and finally and most importantly, a traditional Japanese martial art. It is an activity which can greatly benefit the health and well being of its participants. It can be enjoyed by people of both sexes and all ages.
An insight into the ultimate goals of the art of Karate may be attained by examining the dojo kun. It is an ISKF standard to have the dojo kun prominently displayed at the forefront of the practice area and to recite them at the end of every training session. The dojo kun are:
SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACTER
BE FAITHFUL
ENDEAVOR
RESPECT OTHERS
REFRAIN FROM VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
These dojo kun are the basic principles developed by Master Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern Karate. They are meant to establish Karate as a way of life for its participants. They set a standard of ethics and moral behavior for all participants in Karate.
VENICE KARATE CLUB
The Venice Karate Club is a member club of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). The head instructor has been training for over 40 years, has 6th dan ranking and certification for instructor, examiner, and judge from the ISKF. The club meets for training on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Normal training ends at 8:30 pm. Students are then welcome to stay for additional training which the instructors tailor to the needs of the students. Membership is open to anyone and new members are welcome. Members must also become members of the Venice Japanese Community Center.
松濤館空手を習ってみませんか。当ベニス空手クラブではベニスコミュニティー
センターの体育館で、毎週、月曜日と木曜日の週二回、午後７時半から練習をし
ています。
空手は身心の鍛錬にとてもよいし、体力作りにも最適です。小さなお子さんも習
えるようにベテランの先生が親切に指導いたします。是非一度、お気軽にベニス
空手クラブの練習を見に来てください。