Nidan Kihon (2nd Dan Black Belt Basic Techniques) - Karatedō Shōtōkan Ryu - Dan Examination Program

The proper studying of Karate passes through three methods: Kihon, Kata, and Kumite. The geometric figure that best represents this idea is an equilateral triangle where the Kihon is the ground and the Kata, and the Kumite are the sides. Exactly like in the equilateral triangle, where the more extensive the base the more the sides rise, in Karate the more the practice of Kihon is constant and thorough the more Kata and Kumite can improve. Fortunately, the genius of master Hiroshi Shirai, from the end of the 80s, made available to us a technical Dan examination program of great value. Even after over 30 years, Kihon’s program remains unmatched in body dynamics and sense of martial art. To understand all this, however, the practice must be daily and never deviate from the original program. Il corretto apprendimento del Karate passa attraverso tre metodiche: Kihon, Kata, Kumite. La figura geometrica che meglio rappresenta quest’idea è un triangolo equilatero dove il Kihon è la base e il