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Shin-do Shotokai translated means Spirit of Shotokai.
This name was chosen by our founding Technical Directors
Alan Neish and Steve Gilmour. Both are 5th Dans, with over 30 years
experience, who
originally practiced with Harada Sensei. We practice Shotokai Karate and
the Directors, see this as a fitting description of the ‘way’ that we
are on.
The organisation made a conscious decision to be a group
of people that have a strong sense of core values and principles. These
can be followed in the ‘way’ of practice, in teaching and in life as a
whole. Thus the method is truly holistic.
We also made a choice to have a separation between the
technical responsibilities of the Executive and the administration of
the organisation and this is embodied in our constitution.
The Technical Executive assisting Alan and Steve are 4th
Dans Martin Doyle, Rob Jones and John Sowden.
There are eight 3rd Dans and the group has around sixty
black belts in total.
As you will see from our club section, we practice all
over the UK and you are welcome to use this facility to make contact.
Values &
Beliefs
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The
Shin-Do Shotokai is committed to being a successful, innovative
self development organisation. Its strengths will be
characterised by it’s clarity of purpose; positive leadership;
teamwork; a belief in quality and in people. |
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The
Shin-Do Shotokai directors and senior executives are committed
to creating a climate in which individuals can develop to their
full potential. The key to it’s success will be a bleif in
people as individuals; the generation of trust through a policy
of shared knowledge and mutual understanding; and a climate in
which open, honest and effective communication is encouraged. |
Everyone
should have:
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The
right to know what to expect of them, and the standards by which
to perform |
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Freedom
to perform and develop within their role |
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Feedback
on performance and recognition of achievements |
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Help &
support to realise their full potential |
Everyone
should give:
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A
positive “can do” attitude supportive of their colleagues, the
resolution of problems and the development of the Shin-Do
Shotokai. |
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A
commitment to the Shin-Do Shotokai values, beliefs and
objectives |
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The
directors and senior executives are determined to build an
association of which everyone involved can be proud. To do this
they commit themselves to ensuring the above values & beliefs
are present in all things to do with the practice of Karate, and
the management of the Shin-Do Shotokai |
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