** This is the most detailed reference of the typical Shotokan Karate curriculum specific of beginners! If you are just starting in Shotokan Karate, use this app to know the knowledge you are expected to acquire in you current rank. At the end of each course there's a quiz about what you just read, to make sure you understood it! **

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"Shotokan Karate White Belt" app organises the content in 4 different courses:

* Theory : Learn about Shotokan Karate history, principles and conduct. This course is FREE!
* Kihon - Basic Training : Explains in detail the first techniques one learns in Shotokan Karate (stances, hand strikes and kicks). Also teaches about vital points and natural weapons.

The following two courses will be available in the next update of this app:
* Kata : Explains the first Kata one usually learns in Shotokan Karate (Heian Shodan). Also has information on the application of the movements contained for self-defence ("bunkai").
* Kumite : Explains the training methods used to introduce a new student to the actual application of the techniques in combat.

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This app also has other interesting FREE features:

* Glossary : All those Japanese words confuse you? Use this app's Shotokan Karate terminology Glossary to know what they mean!

* Share with friends : Have you enjoyed this app? Share it by e-mail or twitter with your friends!

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All content of this app can be seen without an internet connect! Just keep it mind that to unlock paid courses you need to be connected to the internet in order to make the purchase at iTunes. After that you are free to access that content with or without an internet connection.

Content written in English.

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This is a on going work and I (author & developer) aim to perfect it as much as possible. If you find any problem, would like to make a suggestion to improve the app or simply say you like the app, please e-mail me at support@telmoamaro.com . I'll do my best to quickly reply and, if needed, fix any issue!

Thank you!