Other Resources
Links to other interesting or valuable sites.
Informative Sites on Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Organizations
San Francisco / Silicon Valley Area Dojo
Commercial Sites
Other Links
Shotokan-Specific Sites
Baylor University Karate - Mr. Melton has put many great articles and other information on his site. James Melton passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2005, after a battle with cancer. He had outstanding skill and passion. Some consider him to have been one of the best Shotokan karate instructors in the USA. He will be missed.
Shoto-kan.com - General information about Shotokan karate. Includes dojo locator.
Lester Ingber Research - Prof. Ingber is the guru of karate physics. He really knows his stuff & how to explain it. Also the author of some great technical Karate texts, graciously made available for no charge through this web site.
Karate no Michi - Great use of Flash programming and high-quality video clips.
Karate the Japanese Way - Some of the latest from Japan. Also includes some of the best Shotokan-based forums on the net.
International Shotokan-ryu Karate-do Shihankai - Consists of an impressive group of high-ranking Western Shotokan instructors.
Shotokan Karate Database - Interesting forums and information.
Cory Searcy's Introductory Karate - Karate Class Lesson Plan - Especially good for new instructors.
Shotokan Organizations / Representative Dojo
Shotokan World - Mr. John Mullin teaches classes in Staten Island, NY; many good links and info on various JKA-style organizations around the world.
JKA - The Japan Karate Association's English site in Japan. SKdI & ISKF are affiliated with JKA.
JKA Boston - Includes a listing of SKdI dojo.
ISKF - Internatlonal Shotokan Karate Federation is a major Pan-American organization. The site includes many pages, including a list of most ISKF dojo. You can order a copy of 'Texbook of Modern Karate' very cheaply through the site.
ITKF - International Traditional Karate Federation site has some interesting articles.
KUGB - Karate Union of Great Britain
WTKO - World Traditional Karate Organization
Karate-Do en Colombia - Karate-Do en Colombia (in Spanish).
Karate no Michi South Africa - KWF of South Africa, headed by Dorfman Sensei.
USANKF - The USA National Karate-do Federation, one of the biggest organizations for traditional karate styles in the USA.
Other Dojo in the San Francisco / Silicon Valley Area
JKS of San Jose - Shotokan dojo located in San Jose's Japantown.
Northern California Karate Association - Shotokan dojo located in Palo Alto.
Pacific Martial Arts - Shito-ryu in Mountain View.
Aikido West - Aikido in Redwood City.
Commercial Sites (not all Shotokan)
Sites listed here are not necessarily endorsed by JKASV or its instructors.
Shotokan Karate Magazine - Loads of good content from various sources.
Legend Video - Intense karate videotapes, including 'Art of War' and more.
E/B Productions - Shotokan instructional videotapes.
Tokon - If you can't afford Tokaido, you may want to look here.
Kamikaze, the international website (click banner above to go there).
Dragon Times Online - Links to martial arts publications.
Journal of Asian Martial Arts - Some good articles.
Doshin Martial Arts Supplies - Again, if you can't afford the highest quality Tokaido, have a look here.
Other Interesting Links
CyberDojo - Always something interesting happening at the CyberDojo.
MAPhysics - Discussion group devoted to the scientific study of the martial arts, mostly physics and biomechanics.
Koryu.com - Classic martial arts resource. Some great articles and book reviews on various traditional martial arts.
Staley Training - Some good martial arts-related articles, many focusing on strength training.
Safety for Women - Some good tips on self-defense.