‘Kiyoshin Karate Dō’ is a Japanese style Martial Art. All training and study of Kiyoshin Karate Dō is meant to be approached with a clear mind, purposeful movement and most of all a pure heart. Kiyoshin Karate Dō is heavily influenced by Japanese Culture as well as Teachings and principles of GICHIN FUNAKOSHI and Shotokan Karate Concepts. 清 - KIYO - Pure 心 - SHIN - Heart 空 - KARA - Empty/Open 手 - TE - Hand 道 - DŌ - Path/Way Even though Japanese culture and tradition has a heavy influence on Kiyoshin Karate Dō, a lot of training focuses on Modern Day self-defence predicaments.