What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try and sanction an Eastern martial art (8)" mean?

The definition is "Eastern martial art". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHOT (synonym of "Try") + OK (synonym of "sanction") + AN (abbreviation of "and"); definition: "Eastern martial art" The answer is SHOTOKAN.

Try and sanction an Eastern martial art (8)

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