Every instructor, every club, and every organization that offers classes in Shotokan karate has unique insights and perspectives to share, but overall the curriculum is very similar no matter which group you practice with. Some organizations use the exact same syllabus for every club, while others (like ours) allow each club to adjust the syllabus to suit the needs of their students and the individual instructor’s preferences. For an example of how a Shotokan syllabus may be organized, click here.