Shukokai Shukokai XCOR Aerospace Category="Karate"Shukokai is a Karate style, founded by Chojiro Tani in 1950. Shukokai translates to "a way for all" which in essence means that it is a style that can be practiced by people of all ages. Chojiro Tani learned the style of Shito-ryu under master Kenwa Mabuni.

Shukokai karate reflects how the style has developed although it keeps its purity. The techniques are fast and in contrary to most other karate styles where stances usually are quite deep (for example in Shotokan), Shukokai uses a relatively high stance to aid mobility. Quick "snapping" techniques utilise the styles speed to produce great power.

Developed under the guidance of Shigeru Kimura the style stresses controlled contact in competitions and compensates by using pads to allow the practise of full power techniques during training.

Shukokai was founded after World War II by Sensei Tani who lived in the city of Kōbe, Japan. Sensei Tani sought to perfect his style by studying the mechanics of the human body and developed techniques which can be delivered with maximum efficiency. The theories behind Shukokai are somewhat complex and it takes a lifetime of study to truly understand the art. It is a system of combat which seeks perfection and therefore demands continuous study.