Deepen practical karate together – with strategy and realistic self-defense to reach the next level.
Karatepraxis stands for applicable, style-independent karate that bridges the gap between traditional form and realistic application. At its core is the conviction that karate can be more than just a sport, more than fixed techniques, and more than pure competition preparation. It’s about engaging with the knowledge embedded in traditional movement patterns, questioning it, and making it meaningfully usable in a modern context.
Cross-style and independent of rank or association, Karatepraxis is for anyone who wants not just to perform karate, but to truly understand and experience it. The approach is open and exploratory, encouraging both personal growth and the ability to respond effectively in real-world situations. Tradition and application come together in a productive dialogue – with the goal of cultivating a form of karate that is thoughtful, practical, and relevant to everyday life.
Why training with Karatepraxis will improve your karate:
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Practical Approach
Deepen practical karate together – with strategy and realistic self-defense to reach the next level.
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Independent & open for all styles
Karate-based self-protection concepts – for all martial artists, regardless of style or organization.
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Modern Tradition
Ancient knowledge, interpreted for today’s insights and needs. Let’s learn karate together!
Karatepraxis Programs
Kata Bunkai
Learn bunkai and practical karate together – unlock the kata code and put meaningful application at the heart of your karate-based self-defense. Discover how traditional techniques can become effective self-protection concepts through practical karate – cross-style, reality-based, and deeply insightful.
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Karate Selfdefense
In the multi-part seminar series SV-Basic and SV-Expert, you will gain solid knowledge in self-defense. The content is practically oriented and suitable for all styles. Step by step, you will learn effective applications – independent of rank or affiliation. We promote self-protection with real-world relevance.
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Castle Retreat
Experience four days of intensive training at a medieval castle on the Rhine with international guest instructors. Learn karate and bunkai together – with a focus on practical application, deep technical understanding, and cross-style exchange in a unique atmosphere. Deepen your skills and insight with every day of training.
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„Karatepraxis is modern Tradition.“
Christian Wedewardt teaches principle-based karate – logically structured, process-oriented, and always with a touch of humor. He shares his extensive knowledge of practical karate, particularly in kataapplication and Karate-Defense (karate-based self-defense), through seminars and courses in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the United States – including New York, California, Nevada, Washington, and Hawaii.
TRAINER TEAM“I've taught and trained in Shotokan for over 30 years, and have enjoyed training with many great instructors and Christian is definitely one of them.”
