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Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation
The philosophy of Shotokan Karate-Do is based on the traditional budo spirit of karate which seeks for the perfection of character through hard training and discipline. In addition to the traditional philosophy underpinned by the Rei-to-Setsu and Dojo Kun , SKIF also seeks the healthy mental and physical growth of youth and peaceful international exchange of friendship through the training and competition.
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Monday, 02 October 2023
Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF) was established in 1977 by Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa who had studied directly under the Grand Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate-Do . Kanazawa Sensei was the director and general Manager for Foreign Affairs Division of the Japan Karate Association before he founded SKIF . SKIF, a Government recognized Specified Non- Profit Organization in Japan has been expanding its activities since its founding and now has affiliated group in over 120 countries with several millions members worldwide.
Rei and Setsu : when interacting with others , rei (bowing) serves as a means of initially displaying respect for a person’s character, contributes to well-balanced relationship between people , and provides a way for preserving social order. Setsu (principles) represent the proper etiquette for expressing this concept . It is essential that those who practice karate maintain a deep internal understanding of rei and act in strict accordance to the code of setsu .