I dont believe what the author wrote about shotokan being a sports centered style. Many have taken that route with karate in general. In true Shotokan karate-do and just traditional karate in general, what is stressed is the control over the muscles in the body and control over the mind. There is a physical side and a mental side to it. The physical side has to do with perfection and effectiveness of technique.Since nobody is perfect it creates goals for all karateka alive. The control over the mind has to do with your bushido and attitude. Plus your mind cant go crazy in a real situation otherwise your in real trouble.

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