Shokotan Karate follows the traditional Shotokan style. Shotokan karate is one of the most widely practiced forms in the world and one of the most traditional. Shokotan Karate belongs to the International Shotokan Karate Federation, which is one of the largest and most prestigious karate organizations and is found in more than 40 countries. James Field is an eighth-degree black belt and chief instructor. He has been teaching karate since 1968.