SENSEI TORU SHIMOJI
Smyrna Market Village
1295 W Spring St SE
Suite 110
Smyrna, GA 30080
(404) 641-2840
info@karateATL.com
TRADITIONAL KARATE
Traditional Karate-do is a part of Budo, the Japanese martial art system.
It is defined as a weaponless self-defense art against a single or multiple
opponents using punching, striking, blocking, kicking and shifting techniques.
The technical focus of training is the development of Todome-waza, the
"finishing blow". This concept is based on the notion that a
competent practitioner can deliver a single blow (mental or physical)
that instantly terminates an assailant's intent to harm. However, the
ultimate aim of Budo study is to develop one's character as well as fighting
skills to altogether evade and/or avoid violent encounters. Continued...
PROGRAMS
Traditional Karate Atlanta offers a number of exciting movement programs:
Introductory
Adults
Youth (6-10)
SENSEI TORU SHIMOJI
The chief instructor of Traditional Karate Atlanta is Sensei Toru Shimoji, 5-time US National Champion (1982 - 1987), 2000 Nishiyama Cup International Champion, 1985 Pan American Champion, and 2002 ITKF World Championship Silver Medallist. Sensei Shimoji received his dan rankings and instructor certification
from his teacher, Hidetaka Nishiyama. Bio Continued...
