(Omg I can't believe I didn't even spell it right. /sigh) Shotokan is founded on self-defense. Don't feel bad since it's been forever since I practiced as well. It's basically just surviving and defending from whatever attacks others bring against you. If Taekwondo was made to thwart Shotokan...
Holy cow! You're really accomplished. Have you already checked out the Hand Crafts subforum in the Discussion Hall? It seems right up your alley!
Selvyn you practice taekwondo? :eek That's news to me. :o Ahem. I was a Shotokan person, but it has been many years for me too.