Chidokan

Karate is a Japanese martial art yet it has a rich history.  Karate’s roots are believed to have originated in India, and these martial arts teachings were spread into China and then finally on to Okinawa, islands off the south coast of mainland Japan. 

In the early 1900’s Japan absorbed the Okinawan Te and created the beginings of modern day Karate-Do. There are many different styles of Karate and countless more schools and training dojos, but all generally follow the same precepts or rules.

 Shotokan Karate-Do is one of three main styles of Karate and was introduced to the world by Gichin Funakoshi during the early 1900′s. Funakoshi is considered the Grandfather of modern day karate as he was instrumental in introducing karate to the the Western world.