Karate Etiquette
Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, said, “Karate begins and ends with courtesy,” and this level of etiquette helps form the foundation of Shotokan Karate. Etiquette enables karateka to train with discipline and respect – respect for the dojo, the sensei and sempai, and for other karateka. A karateka who understands the principles …