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“There is no place in contemporary Karate-do for different schools. Some instructors, I know, claim to have invented new and unusual kata, and so they arrogate to themselves the right to be called founders of "schools". Indeed, I have heard myself and my colleagues referred to as the Shoto-kan school, but I strongly object to this attempt at classification. My belief is that all these "schools" should be amalgamated into one so that Karate-do may pursue and orderly and useful progress into man's future.”

Quote by Gichin Funakoshi

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Gichin Funakoshi
Gichin Funakoshi

Gichin Funakoshi, known as the father of Japanese Kendo, was born on November 10, 1868, and passed away on April 26, 1957. He played a crucial role in the development of Japanese Kendo and was instrumental in establishing modern Kendo. Funakoshi's work has had a significant impact on the spread of Japanese culture and the practice of Kendo worldwide. more

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