Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate Welcome to Arizona JKA Shotokan Karate - dō FIND CLASSES Why Shotokan Karate-do? Mental Training Karate-do is mental training. In addition to practicing kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). Spiritual Training Karate-do is spiritual training. We also learn about the philosophy and Japanese culture. Physical Training Karate-do is physical training.