About Tokonkai Karate-do, Paignton

We study the art of Shotokan Karate, one of the more popular karate styles in the UK. Karate originated in Okinawa, a Japanese prefecture, and was created as a form of self-defence. Master Funakoshi Gichin developed Shotokan Karate, where in addition to the self-defence he also promoted a healthier living both physically and mentally.

Tokon is the Japanese for "Fighting Spirit" and this is the ethos we hope to promote within the club. We do not promote aggression but rather encourage a "never give up" attitude, both within and outside of our training

By the time our students attain their black belt they have shown us personality characteristics we expect from all our yudansha to uphold, such as a respectful attitude, an indomitable spirit, self-discipline and self-respect.

Tokonkai Karate instructors:

• Are black belts
• Hold professional indemnity insurance
• Hold a clean enhanced CRB check
• Are First Aid trained

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