Bukon Shotokan Karate-Do: Sydney, Australia
About us
Bukon Shotokan was founded in 2004 by Chief Instructor Paul Fenech Sensei, based on the existing Zanshin Shotokan organisation that was founded by Frank Nowak Sensei, who instructed Paul Sensei.
We take pride in our heritage and close connection with the history of Shotokan Karate, consistent with a school which teaches traditional Karate.
Our classes cater for a wide range of ages and abilities found amongst our current members as well as new students.
Affiliations
- Shotokan Karate International Australia (SKIA)
- Karate Union of Australia (KUA)
- Australian Karate Federation (AKF)
- NSW Karate Federation
- Tora Shotokan Tasmania
- The Shire Karate Club
The Shotokan Tiger
The Tiger symbol used for the Shotokan logo, stands for the strength and power of Karate-Do. The circle which surrounds the tiger represents the self-discipline which controls that power.
The philosophy of Karate-Do demands that the more powerful and effective our karate turns out to be, the more important the mental control over that power becomes. This philosophy must be reflected in the teaching of our karate. The most obvious example of that teaching philosophy can be seen in the teaching of Kumite with Shotokan where we have a powerful execution of Karate-waza followed by breathing technique which simultaneously includes a mental control exercise.
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