Shotobear, Author at JKA Karate of Arizona

10 Sep Shotokan Karate Magazine

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The Magazine for all Shotokan Karateka Chuck Coburn, 7th Dan JKA Cheryl Coburn, 6th Dan JKA ...

27 May The Concept of Japanese Karate

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By: Shojiro Koyama In 1922 Karate was introduced in Tokyo by Gichin Funakoshi of Okinawa. Funakoshi's Karate inherits the spirit of "Mind and Technique" embodied in other martial arts which already existed in Japan, such as Kendo, Sumo, and Budo. Karate was filtered through the quintessence...

25 May 2004 Interview with Master Koyama

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A Brief Interview with Master Shojiro Koyama, Chairman Western States Karate Championship Association A: For me, karate is a mission, one that I brought to the U.S. when I arrived in the early 1960's. My mission is grounded in 3 major philosophical principles that are underlying...

22 Mar Now Offering Outside Karate Classes for Kids

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We are proud to announce that we are now offering outdoor karate classes for kids! Make sure to bring a mask and your own water, and wear comfortable athletic clothing! Contact us today to sign up! ...

25 Nov 2nd JKA WF America Virtual Kata Championships

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Results for the 2nd JKA•WF AMERICA Virtual Kata Championships held November 21, 2020. Congratulations to all the competitors, staff, instructors for supporting this outstanding event. ...

19 Jul Outside Saturday Morning Karate Class

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Outstanding Spirit & Great Turnout Today! JKA of Arizona Outside Saturday Class at 6:30 AM • Youth & Adults. Oss...

06 Jul Japan Karate Association Logo / Emblem

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JKA Logo - Inyo Japan Karate Association emblem or logo is called "Inyo". The white and red circles represent the Japanese Yin-Yan. ...

22 Jun 1st Virtual Kata Tournament

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JKA•WF AMERICA held a National Virtual Kata Championships. A few of the JKA•WF AMERICA • Western Region recipients receiving award certificates after 6:30 AM Saturday Class. Congratulations. PS: Other Western Region recipients award certificates will be mailed this week. Great job by all. Oss...

19 Jun Saturday Outside Karate Class

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JKA of Arizona Outside Saturday Class at 6:30 AM • Youth & Adults. Lezzz Go...

19 Jun Re-Open – First Black Belt Class

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Coronavirus-19: 1st class Re-Open on June 15. Mask, Limited Class Size, Social Distance, Complete Clean Down Afterwards. Safety is Paramount! We now have for 2020 - Inside Dojo Training, Zoom Classes, Outside Classes. Oss..Chuck Coburn ...