Before your first class

The questions people ask before they walk in, answered plainly. Written from what people actually search for, not from what a website usually says.

Shotokan, and how it differs from the other styles

Shotokan is the most widely practised style of karate. Long stances, direct technique, and a strong emphasis on form. How it compares to the others, plainly.

How long does a black belt take?

Four to six years of steady training is the usual answer for a first-degree black belt in Shotokan. What decides it is attendance, not talent.