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This is only a short summary of this site. We´re sorry that the site is by far not available in English as a whole.

Shoto Budo is part of the Finnish Karate-Do Shotokai (SKDS). This modern budo-style of highly efficient self-defence capabilities is practiced not only in the city of Kuusankoski, Finland, but also at various cities in Scotland, under the same name. In Finland, we have sister clubs under the name of Karate-Do Shotokai in the cities of Helsinki, Turku, Salo, Oulu, Kuusamo and Rovaniemi. You can find links to their home sites on our links page.

Our practitioners are appr. from 15 to 50 years of age. We also have a very popular junior "department", that has as many as 40 to 50 children. 

Our club has of course practices and weekend courses, but also sauna evenings and other little parties. Our way of practicing is fast but also relaxed. The coaches do have such a high standard and a very long practice history themselves, that practicing is not only very motivating but also safe.

We arrange a basic course two times a year. If you are an English-speaking person living in the nearby area, feel free to come over and take a look!

On this site you can find various kinds of information about our style (currently in Finnish only, sorry!). Anyway, you can always browse the picture pages.

Even more interested? Feel free to take a look, read and download our Style description and A Technical guide.