The Shodan by Shihan Collins

This is the app version of The Shodan by Shihan Howard Collins 8 dan. It contains descriptions of all the basic techniques needed to reach Shodan in the Kyokushin style of Karate. Do not be misled, by what you find in the contents of this app. The Shodan gives you the basic techniques, excluding Kata, needed for your Shodan examination. You also need other things, manners, discipline, humility, honour; these cannot be put into words. The app is only a guide, it does not give you all the answers, you still need an experienced instructor to give you the finer points in technique, timing and speed. They cannot be shown in a app.Today’s trend is to look for the next grade and try to get a Black Belt as fast as possible. Instead you should be looking for how you can improve yourself as a human being, when you are ready the Shodan will come. Remember the Shodan is the first step to your enlightenment and improvement of your character."- Shihan Howard Collins