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Shotokan

Once again let me state that this is my personal view, albeit shared by many. There IS A PLACE FOR SPORT KARATE, but it is a sport, it is not BUDO IMO.

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Karate in the Olympics?

Once again let me state that this is my personal view, albeit shared by many. There IS A PLACE FOR SPORT KARATE, but it is a sport, it is not BUDO IMO.

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SHOTOKAN - A Personal View - Not A Sport

For the supporters of Olympic recognition, please look at the title before attacking your keyboard - it's a personal view!

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SHOTOKAN - Gone but not forgotten

SHOTOKAN - these clips are from our own archive and represent the very best of traditional Shotokan karate as it was - long gone, but never forgotten.

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Shotokan - Frank Brennan - A Profile

Complete history of shotokan legend - Frank Brennan. This guy did more for British karate than anyone else in recent history.

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SHOTOKAN - More KUGB clips

These clips are taken from The Art of War DVD collection, and show a level of kumite that has now disappeared for ever.

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Shotokan - Terry O'Neill, UNSU

Terry was a many times kumite champion, noted for his innovative and exciting techniques. He was also a kata champion, and here is an example, an excellent performance of Unsu.

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SHOTOKAN - Martial Art View

Myself and the late Allan Bardsley were interviewed by New York based Martial Art View television in 2005 and the response from many of their US viewers was interesting.

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SHOTOKAN - More Archive Footage

Rare clip indeed, Frank Brennan convincingly beaten by Elwyn Hall - also short clip from the murderous KUGB squad training sessions and Elwyn Hall in full demolition mode.

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SHOTOKAN - KUGB Action

Frank Brennan and Miles Draper - timing and excellent control - another Master Class from the Karate Union of Great Britain.

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Legend Productions - one of the world leaders in the production of Shotokan video programmes.

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SHOTOKAN LEGENDS

Frank Brennan - George Best - Ian Roberts - Ronnie Christopher - just four of the top KUGB fighters - true KUGB legends.

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SHOTOKAN - Elwyn Hall Collection

Another excellent example of Elwyn Hall's sweeping ability. This however wasn't given as an Ippon due to the referee's myopia - and he managed to convince the judges that 'he knew best'..!

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SHOTOKAN ACTION from the KUGB

A few short clips from the KUGB - these clips are taken from the Art of War DVDs.

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Shotokan - Ronnie Christopher Kumite Masterclass

Ronnie Christopher - another example of a tope class 'hard fighter' but a modest and dignified man.

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SHOTOKAN - JKA Style

2 minutes of a JKA 'dynamite demo' - extracts from the 'JKA Highlights' programme - fond memories of the 1980's

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SHOTOKAN - Continues Attacks

Fine example of traditional Shotokan fighters attitude of 'never give up' - continues attacking.

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Shotokan - Gary Harford, Kumite & Kata Master Class

Gary Harford is a senior KUGB instructor, and his background is impressive by any standard. Noted for his speed and stamina in kumite, and also his brilliant kata ability, Gary is a fine example of top class Shotokan

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Shotokan - Elwyn Hall Masterclass

Elwyn Hall, a dynamic fighter in any situation - as British Combat instructor Geoff Thompson remarked,

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