i have 2 dojos by my place and trying to decide which 1 i like . shotokan is really offence but does not have alot of defence in it . i read at higher belts they train some jiu jitsu but to what extent .also is the style high stances or low. and how pratical is it for self defense on the street. gojukai suposed to be hard and soft . i read it is a close combat style were you fight your oppenent at close quartersand not from a distance.the jiu jitsu is suposed to be really good.also does shotokan do alot of low kicks from waist down. and is there any elbows and knees in the style.gojukai do more high kicks and use elbows and knees. sorry guys im a newb and need help lol. did some reading on the 2 styles but couldnt find wt i wanted to know.