KEN

Trained in Shotokan Karate by the legendary Gouken, Ken is one of the most famous fighters in the world. He's almost a household name in the U.S., the man every boy wants to be and every girls dreams of meeting. All the adulation in no way impedes Ken's training; he's always getting ready for the next big fight.

FIGHTING STYLE

A style involving hard blows and kicks, Shotokan Karate is a deadly fighting art developed in Japan. Its moves are straightfoward and deceptively simple. Most practitioners wear a GI, a sort of loose jacket and pants.

SCHOOLS

There are many schools for this style, but few masters. Most Shotokan schools are located in Japan, but one is in the western United States. The structure of this style is somewhat simplistic in design. The students start by learning the basics and then advance by learning the complex powers and maneuvers of this style. Student are considered to have completed their training when they have truly mastered the dragon punch. Many students spend years just trying to learn this.

APPEARANCE

Ken wears the traditional Karate gi without the sleeves. He prefers red or dark gray for tournaments. He keeps his blond hair long and dresses stylishly outside(and inside)the ring.

SPECIAL MANEUVERS

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