Shidōkan Karate
| Focus | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Creator | Yoshiji Soeno |
| Parenthood | Kyokushin Karate, Judo, Muay Thai |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | https://shidokan.jp |
Shidōkan (士道館) is an eclectic style of knockdown karate, founded by Yoshiji Soeno. Established in 1978, its governing body is the World Karate Association Shidokan, with its headquarters located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Currently, it has branches in 68 countries.
Shidokan karate is sometimes described as the "Triathlon of Martial arts", as it encompasses full contact karate, Muay Thai, and grappling-based martial arts. Tournaments are full contact and are either held in a boxing ring or open mat.