This section helps you to meet the karateka who practice at DoShiKai.
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What is Doshi-Kai?
DoShiKai is a traditional Japanese Shotokan dojo. |
Doshi-Kai (meaning “the group pursuing the way”) was founded by Master Nagao Matsuyama, in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1984.
The atmosphere at Doshi-Kai is unique—serious and focused, but friendly and not militaristic. In this setting, you can really feel the difference between “commercial” martial arts and the rare traditional non-profit groups where the “art” is more important than the promotion, the technique more valued than the belt, and the individual progress is not measured by how much you’ve paid out, but by how hard you work on yourself.
Body Shifting - Tai Sabaki
Sensei Matsuyama demonstrates using block and attack and body shifting at the same time:
 Visit a Typical Class online
Take a YouTube Video tour of basic techniques, kihon kumite and kata filmed during a regular class run by Sensei Matsuyama.
<- Sensei Matsuyama demonstrating a technique with George Noone
These classes will challenge you to excel, much like the way they were taught in Japan to promote mental and physical discipline. Master Matsuyama’s advanced take on Shotokan combines the flexibility and fluidity of Taisabaki (shifting) with the speed, power and forward focus of traditional Shotokan.
Every class with Master Matsuyama is like a special seminar—he has been mentored by Master Watanabe, who himself is the oldest living student of the founder of Shotokan Karate, Grandmaster Funakoshi. Advanced students come from a long way off, just to have a chance to work out with Master Matsuyama at his level.
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| Special Open Seminar
The Special Open Seminar was a success. With approximately 32 attendees, Sensei Nago Matsuyama spent time reviewing the fine points of four blocks: Down block (gedan-barai), rising block (age-uke), outside arm block (soto uke) and inside arm block (uchi uke).
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DoShi-Kai is located in Acton, Masachusetts, near Boston. |
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Adult Classes
Tuesday and Thursdays
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Doshi-Kai Karate Dojo
New Exchange Place
138 Main Street (Route 27)
Top Floor
Acton, MA 01720
Tel. 617-738-6244
info@doshikai.net
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