Links to other interesting sites. Shotokan-Specific SitesLester 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 Organizations / Representative DojoShotokan World - Sensei 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 AreaJKS of San Jose - Shotokan dojo located in San Jose's Japantown. 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. The Shotokan Way - Best online Shotokan magazine, with contributions from Keeling Sensei. 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. 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 LinksArt of Zen Yoga - Breathe! 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. |
|
|
|
Other Resources |