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Site dedicated to the study of the 26 shotokan karate kata. Some sample pages. Pay membership required to view all content.
http://www.shotokankata.com/

Karate in Japan, the training, the teachers, the experience. Content is continually updated. Pages provide in-depth look into all aspects of Shotokan Karate.
http://karatethejapaneseway.com/

Detailed discussions on kata, kumite, kihon, bunkai, oyo, dojo etiquette, ranking requirements, and Japanese terminology.
http://www.i-clps.com/karate/

Contains information on gradings, kata, terminology, striking points and Shotokan history.
http://freespace.virgin.net/richard.amuzu/Karate/

Pages detailing the history, philosophies, traditions and techniques of Shotokan Karate.
http://www.shotokanforeveryone.com

Detailed description, techniques, history and related information.
http://www.shotokai.org/

Chilean Shotokai activities, history, interviews, philosophy, photos, videos on Karate and Budo. [English/Spanish]
http://www.shotokai.cl/

Includes history, links, multimedia and terminology explanations.
http://www.sover.net/~altpc/legend/main.htm

Karate weblog, featuring daily blogging, book reviews, and training notes.
http://www.shotoblog.com/

Contains details on registration, list of katas, results, and photos.
http://shiai.karate.ee/index_eng.html

Focuses on the meaning and bunkai (applications) of Karate kata. Includes video clips.
http://www.karate-shotokan-kata.com/

Pages provide a look into various facets of shotokan karate, such as kumite, striking, and kata. Also listing updated karate news.
http://www.shotokankarate.dabsol.co.uk/shotokan/main/index.htm

E-mail list for practitioners of Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do. Part of Yahoo Groups. You must register first.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/shotokan/

Information on the founder and of Shotokan karate. Includes articles, history, books, and links.
http://www.gichinfunakoshi.com/

Pages cover most all general aspects of karate and training. Information on basic moves, kata, kumite, and the history of Shotokan.
http://www.shotokan-karate.info/

Based Sheppey, Tunbridge Wells. Also offers self defence and weapons training.
http://www.markskinner.btinternet.co.uk/joli/

General information and reference. History, masters, kata's, terminology and associations.
http://www.shoto-kan.com/

A youth's journals and notes on Shotokan karate. Personal information, history of karate, kata, tournament results, and image gallery.
http://www.kumitekid.com/

Personal page of a student of Sensei Nishiyama. Technical information, personal diary, news, and image gallery.
http://www.ekarateclass.com/

Shotokan Karate techniques, philosophy, kata, kumite, and history. Downloadable kata movies (mpg). (Java Required)
http://thecyberdojo.brinkster.net/index.html

Run by sensei C.M. Smaby, based in Cedar Rapids. Instructor, classes and events.
http://www.japankarateiowa.com/

Information and general philosophy by Ramona Iftode. Beginners guide, history, philosophy, club promotion, discussion forums and resources.
http://www.dojo.ro/english.htm

Articles about Shotokan Karate and related topics by long-time enthusiast and writer Rob Redmond.
http://www.24fightingchickens.com/