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We train to master the principles of the basic techniques and
forms of traditional Shotokan Karate. The addition of
jutsu allows us to apply these principles to our study of the
forms (kata) by means of the five levels of applications against attacks.
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The sensei (chief instructor) here at Shotokan Karatejutsu
is Joe Scheid. Mr. Scheid has over twenty years of training and teaching
experience. He was also instructed and successfully tested under Shihan Osamu Ozawa, the most senior black belt in Shotokan
Karate in the western hemisphere. Mr. Scheid has also competed at an
international level and has trained with some of the most respected
traditional karate instructors in the world. He is currently a fourth
degree black belt and continues his schooling with sensei Sal Lopresti,
a sixth degree black belt at Shotokan Karatejutsu Academy. His training also includes
work with Kyoshi Patrick
McCarthy of Koryu-Uchinadi.
Mr. Scheid has also tested under Sensei Edmond Otis, chairman
and chief instructor of the American
Japan Karate Association. |
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