American Federation of
Martial Arts
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR:
Hanshi Adolfo
Ennever, 9th Dan
Shotokan Karate A popular Japanese Karate
system founded by Gichin Funakoshi and influenced directly by the Okinawan style of
Shuri-te. It is characterized by powerful linear techniques and deep, strong stances.
Funakoshi practiced calligraphy and signed his work with
his pen name , Shoto. Hence , the school where he taught came to be known as Shoto's
school. Today, Shotokan Karate is one of the four major Japanese karate system and is
practiced throughout the world
What does Shotokan mean?
When written in Japanese character, the word Shotokan is
composed of three character. The is "sho " (pronounced show, with a long 0) and
comes from the word "matsu "means pine tree. The second word is "to ",
(pronounced toe). To is the character for wave. The sound that the wind makes when it
blows through pine tree is pine wave. Funakoshi was a poet and calligrapher who would sign
his work with the pen name of Shoto. In 1939 Funakoshi's students built the world's first
free standing karate dojo in Japan. In honor of their teacher they called it the Shotokan,
the House of Pine Waves, or House Shoto ( Funakoshi). Oddly enough his student did not
refer to their style as Shotokan. It was the outsiders who gave it the name. Funakoshi and
his students had another name for what they did and it was Karate.
Hanshi Adolfo Ennever
 Hanshi Adolfo Ennever is the founder and Director of the American
Federation of Martial Arts , and the Director of the New York Demonstration Team He is an
8th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan , 8th degree Black Belt in Kobujitsu , Ronald
Duncan's Way of the Wind System, 4th level in Koga Ryu Ninjitsu under Professor Ronald
Duncan, 1st degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan , As well as Black Belt in many
related martial arts forms. Former Instructors are Master Sieato , Master Cofield , Hanshi
Cruz, Master Chuk Sik Kim , and Professor Ronald Duncan Father of American Ninjitsu . With
more than 40 years of active involvement with the Martial Arts , Hanshi Ennever is a
Master of his Arts . His notable career has merited awards for Competitions and teaching ,
as well as the respect of his many students , many of whom have become Black Belts . His
contributions to community , and many Organizations in this and many other Countries . The
Bay Shore Karate Center embodies Hanshi Ennever's personal Philosophy and reflex his
concern for the growth and development of his student's progress . The teaching methods
developed by Hanshi Ennever have led to frequent college campus visits to lecture on his
Philosophy and demonstrate his techniques . Hanshi Ennever encourages people interested in
learning SHOTOKAN Karate especially the parents of interested children , to come in
and talk and observe the Dynamics of his approach . Hanshi Ennever has demonstrated his
techniques for the Armed Forces , Colleges , High Schools , and many Charity groups.
Hanshi Ennever is an International Certified Instructor and Tournament Referee. He has
produced National and International Champions, He has appeared on ABC Wide World of Sports
, and has Demonstrated at the Madison Square Garden and Atlantic City .
Hanshi Ennever
might be the only western Martial Artist to practice and teach his students Astral
Projection , the ability to "LEAVE THE BODY" at will . It is a phenomenon
that has long fascinated both the Scientific World and the world Ninjitsu. The art
of the invisible warrior . Their esoteric art enabled these living phantoms to walk on
water , pass through walls , disappear at will and fly . These were no more than Apparitions
of the Ninja , Those who were able to master this art.
Hanshi Adolfo Ennever
26 Sundome Court
Bluffton, SC 29909
Office: 843-705-6953 / Fax:
843-705-6951
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