SHOTOKAN - the MOST practiced
STYLE of KARATE IN THE WORLD.
CHARACTERISTICS SHOTOKAN:
Shotokan teaches self-defense through a series of KIHON (basics), KATA (forms) and KUMITE (sparring).
The art is known as a hard martial arts style (rather than soft) because it emphasizes strikes, long stances and sparring techniques. Higher belts also learn basic grappling and jiu-jitsu style techniques.
Shotokan teaches self-defense through a series of KIHON (basics), KATA (forms) and KUMITE (sparring).
The art is known as a hard martial arts style (rather than soft) because it emphasizes strikes, long stances and sparring techniques. Higher belts also learn basic grappling and jiu-jitsu style techniques.
Shihan Claycomb - Hook Kick
"Ura Mawashi Geri"
Shotokan is a quick and powerful style that teaches to absorb the energy of the opponent and ruthlessly counter-attack from an angled position.
Practitioners are known for developing strong legs with extensive low and powerful stance training as well as strong and fast hands and kicks. Students are also known for developing great flexibility and variety in the arsenal of techniques they have acquired and the methodology by which they implement them.
Practitioners are known for developing strong legs with extensive low and powerful stance training as well as strong and fast hands and kicks. Students are also known for developing great flexibility and variety in the arsenal of techniques they have acquired and the methodology by which they implement them.
"Low stances are for beginners, natural movements for advanced"
~ Gichin Funakoshi "Father of Modern Karate"
In contrast to their physical ferocity, Shotokan practitioners are examples of correct and proper etiquette, and behavior following the five main precepts of karate training set by Master Funakoshi in his Dojo-Kun basic code of conduct.
~ Gichin Funakoshi "Father of Modern Karate"
In contrast to their physical ferocity, Shotokan practitioners are examples of correct and proper etiquette, and behavior following the five main precepts of karate training set by Master Funakoshi in his Dojo-Kun basic code of conduct.
Shihan Sasaki Toshiatsu 8th dan JKMO, awarding Black belt certification to the Claycomb's from JAPAN.
At Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts in Fontana CA, We uphold the highest level of integrity and professionalism as taught by Master GIchin Funakoshi and our Chief Instructor Shihan Toshiatsu Sasaki.
We strive to exemplify and follow the ideals and principles that make Shotokan karate
one of the most popular styles in the world today.
WE are proud to be the ONLY Shotokan dojo in FONTANA certified directly from JAPAN.
one of the most popular styles in the world today.
WE are proud to be the ONLY Shotokan dojo in FONTANA certified directly from JAPAN.
FAMOUS SHOTOKAN PRACTITIONERS
Lyoto Machida
Machida has proven how effective SHOTOKAN can be in MMA by becoming to first and ONLY SHOTOKAN practitioner to win a UFC CHAMPIONSHIP by putting the art on full display with effective technique and elusive movement and powerful KNOCK out power.
Machida has proven how effective SHOTOKAN can be in MMA by becoming to first and ONLY SHOTOKAN practitioner to win a UFC CHAMPIONSHIP by putting the art on full display with effective technique and elusive movement and powerful KNOCK out power.
UFC Champion LYOTO MACHIDA and Brother CHINZO MACHIDA with the Claycomb Family.
Rafael Aghayev
Aghayev is by far one of the most successful Shotokan karate fighters and athletes of all time.
He is a 5X World and 11X European champion, UNDEFEATED KARATE COMBAT Champion and 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist!
Aghayev is by far one of the most successful Shotokan karate fighters and athletes of all time.
He is a 5X World and 11X European champion, UNDEFEATED KARATE COMBAT Champion and 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist!
Shihan Joseph Claycomb with Rafael Aghayev at the LAS VEGAS 2007 US OPEN
Aghayev is simply known in the world of Karate as the GOAT and Savior of Karate.
Shahin Atamov former Karate Combat Champion and Rafael Aghayev (Right) 5X World Champion, 11X European Champion, Olympic medalist and Undefeated Karate Combat champion.