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Welcome to My Blog on Traditonal Shotokan Karate-Do



Welcome to my blog on traditional shotokan karate-do.  My name is Paul Cortissoz and I have been training in shotokan karate-do for the past 20+ years on and off.  I am originally from Toronto, Canada but now live in NYC and am the co-owner of Way Of Life Shotokan Karate-Do in the Bronx and Westchester County, NY.


I will admit that there is a selfish interest in starting this blog as I want to generate traffic to our site and membership for our school.


Now that we have that out of the way, there is also a higher purpose for this blog.  I want to generate discussion on traditional karate, shotokan or otherwise.  All traditional styles are welcome.  I am passionate about preserving the art form in an age where MMA dominates martial arts discussion.  I also want to share my insights as I continue my training and journey in shotokan, and discuss modern interpretations of older karate texts.


I am new to blogging, so your ideas on topic areas are very much welcomed as well as your thoughts on improving the blog.  Welcome to karate stances.  Osu!

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