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'''SHOKIDOKAN Shokidokan is a Martial Art that was founded by, John Wilson in 1984. John Wilson started studying Karate at the age of 6 with Southern Japanese Karate Association. He continued to learn from intructors and friends until the age of 18, when he enlisted in the Marines. While in the Marines he had the opportunity to study Karate in Okinawa Japan, where John Jr. was born. Upon his return to the USA in June 1983 he attempted to continue his studies only to find that Martial Arts in the states had become an capitalist enterprise and intructors didn't allow people to sparr at thier dojos without signing up and learning thier system. Therefore styles had become compartmentalized. Although an artist was good fighting against another using the same techniques, he may not fair as well once out of his element. Having no choice John Wilson opend a small dojo in his garage and started teaching a few family and friend Shokidokan. There are only 4 black belts in Shokidokan as of 01-09-10. These include John Wilson(founder) John Wilson JR. Frank Wilson and Micheal York. Each of these instructors have taught aspects of Shokidokan to many others. Although many of the techniques can be found in other styles of Martial Arts, Shokidokan differs because of it's main phylosophy, "self defense". There is a counter for every strike, kick or technique in fighting. The Shokidokan Artist learns and practices only using proper counters for attacks. No punches or kicks are thrown out of distance and the artist strives to heavily counter all attacks. To accomplish this, the Shokidokan Artist must learn aspects of every style of fighting he can find. There is a core of styles used by the artist for his counters. The core includes, Karate, Boxing, Judo, Aikido, Jujitsu and Muay Thai Kick Boxing. Along with the core, distancing and footwork must be perfected. Reaction time is also shortend through repetition and knowledge. Not only must the student practice but he must compete as well as complete the required text. These text are The Tao Of Jeet Kune Do, by Bruce Lee, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Text, by Gene Simco The Meat of The Art, by John Wilson.