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SHOTOKAN
26
26 Shotokan Kata - predetermined sequence of self defence movements
20
20 precepts by Funakoshi - the founder of modern karate
7
7 days a week - clubs are available to train
5
5 chief instructors of the Applied Karate Association
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Where We Are Going
The goals of the AKA are to aspire to apply karate in the correct context of the situation, be it Karate for self-defence, conflict management, risk avoidance, Karate for competition sport based athletic performance, Karate for psychological strength or health based fitness.
The logo of the AKA has the kanji (Japanese symbol) for 5 at the heart of the design as this represents the 5 founding members of the association, Senseis Emma Williams, Keith Williams, Matt Powell, Dave Galloway and Matt Smith