Egami Followers (Shotokai)

Shotokai Practitioners

Community of practitioners and masters continuing Shigeru Egami's non-competitive Shotokai Karate legacy.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth20. století

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginJapan / Global

Rank / TitleTraditional Shotokai Lineage

Active Years1957–present

Adherents of Shigeru Egami preserve non-sport Shotokai Karate, focusing on total physical relaxation, deep body expansion, and spiritual harmony.

An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.