NKA DAN TEST GUIDELINES

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1 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE April 15, 2001

2 NATIONAL KARATE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (NKA) L ASSOCIATION NATIONALE DE KARATE (NKA) Information provided & Approved by: NKA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Masami Tsuruoka Shane Higashi Takeshi Uchiage Yoshiaki Sato Suenori Tominaga Alex Waith (Chair) (Chito-Ryu) (Goju-Ryu) (Shito-Ryu) (Shotokan) (Wado-Ryu) Compiled and Edited by: David Chong - NKA Technical Committee Liaison Copyright by NKA All rights reserved Printed in Toronto: April 15, 2001

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Application Procedure for NKA Style Association Recognition 1 2. Application Procedure for NKA Dan Recognition and Dan Test 1 3. Additional Requirements and Clarification for Application Procedure 2 For Style Association Recognition and Dan Recognition and Dan Test 4. Dan Test Guidelines for Generic-Style 3 5. Dan Test Guidelines for NKA 5 Major Styles 4-12 (Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Shotokan, Wado-Ryu, Chito-Ryu) 6. History of Karate NKA Technical Committee Responsibilities Process for Style Association Recognition Approval Examiners and Certification Required for Each Dan Level Technical Committee Profile Appendix A - NKA 5 Major Styles Shitei Kata - NKA 5 Major Styles Kata Appendix B - Application sheet for Dan Recognition or Dan Test - Application sheet for Style Association Recognition

4 Application Procedure for NKA Style Association Recognition 1.1 Application form is outlined in Appendix B. 1.2 Applicant is required to complete application form (see Appendix B) 1.3 Submit the application form along with information required for application below and a cheque payable to National Karate Association of Canada to their provincial association President. 1.4 Provincial association President must approve application and then forward approved application and information package, and cheque to Treasurer of NKA 1.5 Treasurer will forward information to Technical Committee via Liaison for processing. 1.6 NKA Liaison will provide a response to applicant upon a decision being finalized by the Technical Committee. A copy will also be sent to the provincial President. 1.7 Application fee of $200 per each application is not refunded. Information required for application includes: (a) Style origin and affiliation (b) Organization structure (c) Dan grading system and/or syllabus (d) Names, addresses, background information and Dan certificates of grading board (e) Names and sample signatures of individuals authorized to sign Dan certificates (f) Names and addresses of administrative personnel and/or board of directors (g) Any other information to support application 2. Application Procedure for NKA Dan Recognition & Dan Test 2.1 Application form is outlined in Appendix B. 2.2 Applicant is required to complete application form (see Appendix B) 2.3 Submit the application form along with a photo copy of their Dan Certificate, a passport photo, and a cheque payable to National Karate Association of Canada to their provincial association President. 2.4 Provincial association President must approve application and then forward approved application, photo, Dan certificate and cheque to Treasurer of NKA 2.5 Treasurer will forward information to Technical Committee via Liaison for processing. 2.6 Upon approval from the Technical Committee, the Liaison will mail the NKA Dan Certificate to the applicant or Provincial President. 2.7 Application fee is not refunded. NKA Dan test is normally held during the National Black Belt Championships each year. Regional Dan Tests may be available upon special arrangement with the NKA.

5 Additional Requirements and Clarification for Application Procedure for Style Association Recognition and Dan Recognition and Dan Test 3.1 Style association applicants who would like to register a name bearing reference to any established style or association using that name should provide documentation or information regarding their affiliation, connection or lineage to the named group or style to substantiate their lineage. 3.2 Any style association recognized and registered as such by NKA Technical Committee that is inactive after 3 years will have to reapply and also to pay the application fee. 3.3 For style association and Dan recognition, applicants must be a member in good standing with the provincial association and NKA for at least 5 years. 3.4 Style association head or chief instructor or technical grading board responsible for Dan grading in their style association must have a minimum of NKA 5 th Dan or higher. 3.5 Style associations recognized by NKA Technical Committee can apply for Dan recognition for their members up to 3 rd Dan without test. 4 th Dan and above will require a test by NKA Technical Committee. 3.6 NKA Dan certificates would not be issued to non recognized style association members unless they take and pass a Dan test with the NKA technical Committee. 3.7 The NKA Technical Committee will be authorized to suspend style association recognition or Dan grading previously issued by them if there are any infractions to the grading procedures approved by NKA Technical Committee or the NKA Dan Test guidelines.

6 Dan Test Guidelines for Generic-Style Generic style is defined as any other not listed in section 5. Submit report PRIOR to practical examination: 4.1 Show style lineage to Karate-do tree of NCCP technical manual level Explain style origin of the style name and who was the founder of the style including background. 4.3 Characteristics of techniques and stance and how they were created and why. Submit list PRIOR to practical examination explaining: 4.4 Kihon. 4.5 Kata leading up to last level before Sho-Dan. 4.6 Kata requirements for each Dan level. Perform practical examination: 4.7 Perform Kihon from list and be able to answer any questions concerning application of any of the Kihon techniques. 4.8 Perform 3 of the Katas from the submitted list of Katas leading up to the last level before Sho-Dan and explain any bunkai. 4.9 Perform the required Katas for the Dan level being tested for. Note: An applicant in a Generic style requiring to be recognized under one of the 5 major NKA styles will be tested on section 5.

7 Dan Test Guidelines for NKA 5 Major Styles (Goju-Ryu; Shito-Ryu; Shotokan; Wado-Ryu; Chito-Ryu) 5.1 Goju-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus: Kata, Kumite & Training time: Dan Kata Kumite Age Training (Min) Sho-Dan Sanchin Saifa Seiyunchi Jiyu Min 16 3 Year n Ni-Dan Sanchin Seiyunchi Tensho Jiyu 1 yr after Sho-Dan n San-Dan Sanchin Sanseiru Tensho Jiyu 2 yr after Ni-Dan Yon-Dan Sanchin Shisochin Tensho Jiyu 3 yr after San-Dan Go-Dan Sanchin Seisan Tensho Jiyu 4 yr after Yon-Dan Roku-Dan Sanchin Seipai Tensho X 5 yr after Go-Dan Hichi-Dan Sanchin Kururunfa Tensho X 6 yr after Roku-Dan Hachi- Dan Sanchin Suparinpei Tensho X 7 yr after Hichi-Dan - Also need Kata bunkai. - Need Jiyu-Kumite (Free sparring) for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan (up to 35 yrs. old) Basic Techniques: - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to San-Dan. Stances: Dachi. Basics: Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Soto Hachiji-Dachi. Uchi Hachiji-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Neko Ashi-Dachi. Han Zenkutsu- Zenkutsu-Dachi. Han Kokutsu-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi. Yoku-Uke. Harai-Uke. Jyoge-Uke. Ura-Uchi. Fumikomi-Sokuto. Furi-Uchi. Kansetsu-Geri. Shuto. Kosoku-Geri. Kihon-Tsuki. Kin-Keri. Migi-Tsuki. Hidari-Tsuki. Migi-Keri. Hidari-Keri. Shiko-Tsuki. Migi Nekoahi-Keri. Hidari Nekoashi-Keri History and Karate-Do: - Questions about history and founder of Goju-Ryu. - Karate is not like other athletic sports because it also includes the Do (way). Because of this, you are required not only to train and practice hard but also you need to develop a good attitude in order to pass the test. This is Karate-Do.

8 Shito-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus: Kata, Kumite & Training time: Dan Kata Kumite Age Training (Min) Sho-Dan Seienchin Bassai Jiyu Min 16 3 Year Ni-Dan Seipai Jion Jiyu 1 yr after Sho-Dan San-Dan Kosokun Dai Seisan Jiyu 2 yr after Ni-Dan Yon-Dan Wanshu Kururunfa Jiyu 3 yr after San-Dan Go-Dan Superimpei Unshu Jiyu 4 yr after Yon-Dan Roku-Dan Gojushiho Sochin Chinto X 5 yr after Go-Dan Hichi-Dan Free Free X 6 yr after Roku-Dan Hachi- Dan Free Free X 7 yr after Hichi-Dan - Also need Kata bunkai. - Need Jiyu-Kumite (Free sparring) for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan (up to 35 yrs. old) Basic Techniques: - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. Stances: Blocks: Trusts: Strikes: Kicks: Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Hachiji-Dachi. Zenkutsu-Dachi. Moto-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Nekoashi-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi. Kosa-Dachi. Sagiashi-Dachi. Harai-Uke (Gedanbari-Uke). Yoko-Uke (Soto-Uke). Yoko-Uchi (Uchi-Uke). Age-Uke. Shuto-Uke. Sukui-Uke. Uchiotoshi-Uke. Kosa-Uke. Hijisasae-Uke. Osae-Uke. Kakiwake-Uke. Nagashi-Uke. Shiuko-Uke. Tsuki-Uke. Shotei-Uke (Taisho). Seiken-Zuki. Oi-Zuki. Gyaku-Zuki. Furi-Zuki. Maete-Zuki. Nihon-Zuki. Age-Zuki. Morote-Zuki. Tate-Zuki. Yonhon-Nukite. Shuto-Uchi. Ura-Uchi. Kentsui-Uchi. Shotei (Taisho)-Uchi. Haito-Uchi. Hiji-Ate. Koken. Mae-Geri. Oi-Geri. Yoko Sokuto-Geri. Mawashi-Geri. Ushiro-Geri. Mae ashi-geri. Fumikomi-Geri. Hiza-Geri. Ushiro Mawashi-Geri. Gyaku Mawashi-Geri. Mae Tobi-Geri. Yoko Tobi-Geri.

9 Shito-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus (Cont d): History: Questions on specific history and tradition of Shito-ryu from its origin to the present time. Questions on the history of Shito-ryu founder Karate-Do: Candidates must have a general understanding and knowledge of Karate-Do. Candidates must be of good character as vouched by a Bonafide instructor. Candidates must posses and demonstrate: - respect for Karate-Do; a good spirit and a strong mental attitude; regular practice and good physical condition Written Essay: Written essay on an aspect of Karate. Topic determined by Examiners Others: Questions on Competition Rules and NCCP.

10 Shotokan Dan Grading Syllabus: Kata & Training time: Dan Kata Kumite Age Training (Min) Sho-Dan Jion Kanku-dai Bassai- Jiyu Min 16 3 Year Dai Ni-Dan Jion Kanku-dai Free Jiyu 1 yr after Sho-Dan San-Dan Jion Kanku-dai Free Jiyu 2 yr after Ni-Dan Yon-Dan Jion Kanku-dai Free Jiyu 3 yr after San-Dan Go-Dan Free Free Jiyu 4 yr after Yon-Dan Roku-Dan Free Free X 5 yr after Go-Dan Hichi-Dan Free X 6 yr after Roku-Dan Hachi- Dan Free X 7 yr after Hichi-Dan - Also need Kata bunkai. - Need Jiyu-Kumite (Free sparring) for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan (up to 35 yrs. old) Additional Kata Requirements: Kata Criteria for Decision: - The kata must be performed with competence, and demonstrate an understanding of the traditional principles it contains. Checking Point: - Good timing, rhythm, speed, balance, kime, strength and weakness of power. - Extension and contraction of the body. Slowness and quickness of techniques. Stability at the center of gravity. - Preparation of the temperament. Chakugan. Proper tension in the abdomen. Tachikata (stances) and unsoku (foot movement) Basic Techniques: - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. 1. Kihon Tachikata: Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Sotohachiji-Dachi (Sizentai). Kibadachi. Zenkutsu-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Fudo-Dachi (Soochin-Dachi). Nekoashi-Dachi. Renoji-Dachi. Chyoji-Dachi. Sasae-Dachi. Hangetsu-Dachi. Gankaku-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi. 2. Uke: Gedan-Barai. JyodanAgeuke. Chudan-Sotouke. Chudan-Uchiuke. Jyodan-Shutouke. Chudan-Shutouke. Haishuuke (Jyodan, Chudan, Gedan) Keitouke. Naiwanuke. Gaiwanuke.

11 Shotokan Dan Grading Syllabus (Cont d): Basic Techniques (Cont d): - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. 3. Kogeki (attack) Tewaza: Seiken-Zuki (Oizuki. Gakuzuki. Gedan Chudan Jyodan). Kagi-Zuki. Morote-Zuki. Uke-Zuki. Awase-Zuki. Mawashi-Zuki. Kizami-Zuki. Maete-Zuki. Yoko-Zuki. Tateken-Zuki. Ura-Zuki. 4. Ate or Uchi (strikes): Uraken. Hiraken. Ipponken. Nakatakaipponken. Nukite (ippon, nihon, yonhon) Washide. Teisho-Uchi. Seiryuto-Uchi. Haito-Uchi. 5. Keri (kicks): Maegeri (Keage or Kekomi). Mawashigeri (Uchi or Soto). Yokogeri (kekomi or keage). Ushirogeri. Mikazukigeri. Hizageri. Kakatogeri. Tsuma sakigeri. Ren Zoku Waza: Any combination of Kihon (Examiner s choice) Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite Jiyu Kumite (Examiner s choice) Written Essay: Written essay 1-2 pages on an aspect of Karate. Topic determined by Examiners.

12 Wado-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus: Kata, Kumite & Training time: Dan Kata Kumite Age Training (Min) Sho-Dan Kushanku Naihanchi Pinan Jiyu Min 16 3 Year Ni-Dan Seishan Jion Pinan Jiyu 1 yr after Sho-Dan San-Dan Bassai Rohai Pinan Jiyu 2 yr after Ni-Dan Yon-Dan Chinto Niseishi Pinan Jiyu 3 yr after San-Dan Go-Dan Wanshu Jitte Pinan Jiyu 4 yr after Yon-Dan Roku-Dan Free Free Free X 5 yr after Go-Dan Hichi-Dan Free Free Free X 6 yr after Roku-Dan Hachi- Dan Free Free Free X 7 yr after Hichi-Dan - Need Jiyu-Kumite (Free sparring) for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan (up to 35 yrs. old) Basic Techniques: - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. Kihon-Tsuki: 1. Kette Junzuki Mawatte: Jodan Uke 2. Kette Gyakuzuki Gedan Barai 3. Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi Jodan Uke 4. Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi Gedan Barai 5. Tobikomi Nagashizuki Shizentai 6. Shuto Uke Mahanmi Neko Ashi Dachi Shuto Uke Kihon Keri: 1. Okuri Ashi Maegeri Chudan 2. Tsugi Ashi Mawashigeri Jodan 3. Ushiro Geri Chudan 4. Tsugi Ashi Sokuto Geri Chudan Ren Zoku Waza: Combination techniques of applicants choice using punches/strikes and kicks. Three separate sequences should be demonstrated. Kihon Kumite: Shodan Ippon Me (No. 1) Nihon Me (No. 2) Sanbon Me (No. 3) Nidan Ippon Me (No. 1) Sanbon Me (No. 3) Yonhon Me (No. 4) Sandan Yonhon Me (No. 4) Gohon Me (No. 5) Hachihon Me (No. 8) Yondan Sanbon Me (No. 3) Gohon Me (No. 5) Kyuhon Me (No. 9) Godan Ippon Me (No. 1) to Juhon Me (No. 10)

13 Wado-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus (Cont d): History: Candidates may be asked some basic questions on the history of Wado Ryu karate Technical: Candidates will be asked some questions on principle of techniques and movements.

14 Chito-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus: Kata, Kumite & Training time: Dan Kata Kumite Age Training (Min) Sho-Dan Chinto Jiyu Min 16 3 Year Ni-Dan Sochin Tenshin Jiyu 1 yr after Sho-Dan San-Dan Rohai-Dai Sanshiryu Ryusan Jiyu 2 yr after Ni-Dan Yon-Dan Sanshiryu Kusanku Sanchin Jiyu 3 yr after San-Dan Go-Dan Ryusan Jiyu 4 yr after Yon-Dan Roku-Dan Kusanku X 5 yr after Go-Dan Hichi-Dan Free X 6 yr after Roku-Dan Hachi- Dan Free X 7 yr after Hichi-Dan - Also need Kata bunkai. - Also need to know all Kata and Kihon required prior to the rank attempted. - Need Jiyu-Kumite (Free sparring) for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan (up to 35 yrs. old) Basic Techniques: - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. Mae-kekomi. Yoko-kekomi. Mae ashi-keage. Ushiro-geri. O uchi mawashi-geri. Ko uchi mawashi-geri. Mawari ushiro-geri. Hittsui. Ura mawashi-geri. Ni dan-geri. Yoko tobi-geri. Soto mawashi- Stances: Punches: Kicks: geri. Blocks: Strikes: Heisoku-dachi. Musubi-dachi. Heiko-dachi. Soto hachiji-dachi. Uchi hachiji-dachi. Shiko ashi-dachi. Seisan-dachi. Kake ashi-dachi. Tsuru ashi-dachi. Neko ashi-dachi. Tate Haza-dachi. Okutsu-dachi. Choku-zuki. San ren-zuki. Kagi-zuki. Jodan ushiro-zuki. Shiko-zuki. Oi-zuki. Mae te-zuki. Gyaku-zuki. Tate-zuki. Heiko-zuki. Oshi-zuki. Kizami-zuki. Sayu-zuki. Ippon ken-zuki. Nakataka ippon ken-zuki. Ura-zuki. Age-zuki. Ren-zuki. Yama-zuki. Fumi-komi. Uchi mikazuki-geri. Mae tobi-geri. Soto mikazuki-geri. Otoshi-geri. Ushiro tobi-geri. Jodan age-uke. Soto-uke. Uchi-uke. Gedan-barai. Shuto-uke. Haishu-uke. Osae-uke. Uraken-uke. Kakiwake-uke. Kosa-uke. Sukui-uke. Tekubi kake-uke. Tsukami-uke. Soto mikazuki geri-uke. Morote-uke. Teisho-uke. Nami ashi geri-uke. Shuto-uchi. Uraken-uchi. Tate-empi. Yoko-empi. Mawashi-empi. Jodan ushiro-empi. Ryote ushiro-empi. Otoshi-empi. Teisho-uchi. Heito-uchi. Tettsui-uchi (Ken-Tsui). Nukite. Ura tettsui-uchi (Ken-Tsui). Kakuto-uchi. Hiraken-uchi. Koko.

15 Chito-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus (Cont d): Basic Techniques (Cont d): - Need basic techniques for Sho-Dan to Go-Dan. Kihon: The Kihon requirement shall be pre-determined by the Examiners. Ren Zoku Waza: Combination techniques requirements shall be pre-determined by the Examiners. Bunkai: Chito-Ryu Bunkai requirements shall be pre-determined by the Examiners. Kihon Kumite: 1. Go-hon-kumite 2. San-bon-kumite 3. Ippon-kumite 4. Jiyu-ippon-kumite 5. Jiyu-kumite 6. Bogu-kumite History: Questions on General history of karate. History of the founder of Chito-Ryu. General history on the development of Chito-Ryu in Canada Written Test & Thesis: 1. Sho-Dan to San-Dan: Short written test. 2. Yon-Dan and above: Prepared Thesis (Prior to NKA Dan Test) (Topic to be provided by the Examiner upon request) Others: Questions on Competition Rule, Etiquette, and Concept related to Karate-Do etc.

16 History of Karate (adapted from Karate-do Kyohan by Gichin Funakoshi) The evolution of karate probably began over a thousand years ago. It was during this time that a system of physical training intended to strengthen the monks bodies and increase their determination was formed; these exercises became the basis for the majority of Chinese martial arts. This teaching method spread to many places and came to bear the name Shorin-ji Kempo. It was this method that eventually reached the Ryukyu Islands and developed into Okinawa-te, the forerunner of present-day Karate. Okinawa is a small island of the group that comprises modern day Japan. In its earliest stages the martial art known as karate was called Te or hand. There is no documentation to clarify the date of appearance of karate, but it is believed that it came to Okinawa very early. Karate was practiced in secrecy in Okinawa since in the early 1600 s the national government made a policy under which the possession of any, and all, weapons by the people were forbidden. Te continued to develop over the years primarily in three Okinawan cities: Shuri; Naha; and Tomari. Each of these towns was a centre to a different sect of society: kings and nobles; merchants and business people; and farmers and fishermen, respectively. For this reason different forms of self-defense developed and associated with each city and subsequently became known as Shuri-te, Naha-te and Tomari-te. Collectively they were called Okinawa-Te or Tode, Chinese hand. The Chinese character used to write Tode could also be pronounced kara and the name Te was replaced with karate-jutsu or Chinese hand art. This was later changed to karate-do by Gichin Funakoshi who adopted an alternate meaning for the Chinese character for kara, empty. From this point on the term karate came to mean empty hand. The Do in karate-do means way or path, and underscores the moral and spiritual elements of the discipline and philosophy of Karate. Today, there are five main styles of karate-do in Japan: Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Shotokan, Wado-Ryu and Chito-Ryu.

17 History of Karate (Cont d) Goju-Ryu developed out of Naha-te, its popularity primarily due to the success of Kanryo Higashionna ( ). Higashionna opened a dojo in Naha using eight forms brought from China. His best student, Chyojun Miyagi ( ) later founded Gojuryu, hard soft way in In Goju-ryu much emphasis is placed on combining soft blocking techniques with quick strong counter attacks delivered in rapid succession. Shito-Ryu was founded by Kenwa Mabuni ( ) in 1928 and was influenced directly by both Naha-te and Shuri-te. The name Shito is contractively derived from the combination of the Japanese characters of Mabuni s teachers names - Itosu Ankoh and Kanryo Higashionna. Shito-ryu schools use a large number of kata (about sixty) and the style is characterized by an emphasis on power in the execution of techniques. Shotokan was founded by Gichin Funakoshi ( ) in Tokyo in Funakoshi is considered to be the founder of modern karate. Born in Okinawa, he began to study karate with Yasutsune Azato, one of Okinawa s greatest experts in the art. In 1921 Funakoshi first introduced Karate to Tokyo. In 1936, at nearly 70 years of age, he opened his own training hall. The dojo was named Shotokan after the pen name used by Funakoshi used to sign poems written in his youth. Shotokan Karate is characterized by powerful linear techniques and deep strong stances. Wado-Ryu way of harmony was developed between 1922 and 1929, and registered in 1939 as a system of karate developed from ju-jitsu and karate by Hironori Ohtsuka ( ). Ohtsuka Sensei was said to be the first martial artist to be decorated by the Emperor of Japan with a special title and medal for his contribution to Karate-Do. He was also an assistant to Gichin Funakoshi. This style of karate combines basic movements of ju-jitsu with techniques of evasion, putting an emphasis on softness and the way of harmony or spiritual discipline. Chito-Ryu was developed by the Okinawan Karate master, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose ( ). After the war, he moved from Tokyo to Kumamoto and in March 1946 he opened the karate-judo Yosei-kan in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto. Today the headquarters of the Chito Kai is in Kumamoto City. In 1952, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose named his group the All Japan Chito Kai, and its technical style as Chito Ryu Karate-do. He based his teachings on his extensive study of Okinawan Shorei-ryu (Naha-te from Aragaki Ou) and Shorin-ryu (Shuri-te from Kiyan Chotoku) karate and his medical knowledge of physiology to form Chito Ryu. The characters in the name Chito-ryu translate as Chi=1000 (year old), To=Tang dynasty in China, Ryu=Style. This is an acknowledgment of the Okinawan tradition that the roots of Karate are traced back 1000 years in to China. These five styles have also become the major karate styles in Canada with Chito-Ryu being the Founding Style of the NKA.

18 NKA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 7.1 Responsibilities: From the Constitution of the National Karate Association of Canada: There shall be a committee of technically qualify instructors. The Committee shall provide learning, instructional opportunities and evaluate and make recommendations to the National Council on all new association/style applications. The Committee may itself make recommendations to the Board on matters of a technical nature as defined by the Board. 7.2 Process for Style Association Recognition Approval: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Review origin/history of style to ensure lineage with traditional Japanese system. Review background of association to determine if they conform to a traditional system of karate training. Review credentials and Dan grading certificates of applicants for authenticity and affiliation. Check that the grading system conforms with guidelines of NCCP Technical Level 1 Appendix III. Write to applicants to request any further information for clarification or inform NKA Executive if application is accepted. To be carried out by Technical Committee Liaison.

19 NKA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (Cont d) 7.3 Examiners and Certification Required for Each Dan Level: This is adopted from the NCCP Technical Level 1 Appendix III. Class A: Pre-Requisite Ranking: 7th Dan or higher Class B: Pre-Requisite Ranking: 5th Dan or higher Class C: Pre-Requisite Ranking: 4th Dan or higher Class D: Pre-Requisite Ranking: 3rd Dan or higher 1st Dan 2nd Dan 3rd Dan 4th Dan 5th Dan 6th Dan & Above One or more Class C (or higher) Examiner(s) or two or more Class D Examiners. One or more Class B (or higher) Examiner(s) or two or more Class C Examiners. One or more Class A Examiner(s); or two or more Class B Examiners or, one Class B and two or more Class C Examiners; or, four or more Class C Examiners. Two or more Class A Examiners; or, one Class A and three or more Class B Examiners. Three or more Class A Examiners; or, two Class A and three or more Class B Examiners. 4 or more Class A Examiners and the highest ranking member of the NSGB s Technical Committee or NKA Technical Committee.

20 Technical Committee Profile: Masami Tsuruoka (Chair) 10th Dan Shane Higashi (Chito-Ryu) 8th Dan Takeshi Uchiage (Goju-Ryu) 7th Dan Yoshiaki Sato (Shito-Ryu) 8th Dan Suenori Tominaga (Shotokan) 8th Dan Alex Waith (Wado-Ryu) 6th Dan 1. MASAMI TSURUOKA (10th Dan) Founder of Tsuruoka Karate-Do By Frank Foulkes (Courtesy Tsuruoka Karate Federation) Masami Tsuruoka was born in 1929 in Cumberland, British Columbia. At the end of the war, he moved with his family to Kumamoto, Japan. During a trip to Tokyo he chanced to see a karate demonstration; he was so impressed that he resolved to learn this art, and upon his return to Kumamoto began to study Chito-ryu karate with Dr. Chitose. By 1956, having attained the rank of nidan, he returned to Canada and started working in Toronto. At this time he was holding down two jobs during the daytime, and was not practicing karate at all. However, he also held a shodan in judo, which he was practicing in the evenings and introducing some karate. Then, in 1957, Tsuruoka began teaching karate in a small gym. Ned Paige, an early student, recognizing that Tsuruoka had something valuable to offer Canadians, urged him to open his own karate club. Accordingly, in 1958, he rented an old bowling alley in the west end of Toronto, where he began teaching karate seven days per week. At this time he was still working full time at his daytime jobs. Thus began Tsuruoka Karate, the first karate dojo in Canada. In 1962, Tsuyoshi Chitose, Tsuruoka s teacher in and the founder and head master of the Chito-ryu style of karate, appointed Tsuruoka Sensei as the chief representative of Chito-ryu karate in North America. This position was later assumed by Shane Higashi, Tsuruoka s first black belt. During the occupation of Japan, several American military personnel had undertaken karate training at the Yoseikan-the Chito-ryu head dojo in Kumamoto. In the early 1960 s Tsuruoka Sensei got in touch with these former Chito-ryu students in order to develop a Chito-ryu karate organization in North America. Notable among those was contacted was Bill Demetrich of Kentucky, who went to Toronto on various occasions to train with Tsuruoka Sensei. Demetrich is currently the chief representative of Chito-ryu karate in the United States.

21 Technical Committee Profile (Cont d): 1. MASAMI TSURUOKA (10th Dan) - (Cont d): In 1963, Tsuruoka organized the first karate tournament in Canada. The First Canadian Karate Open Championship. In the same year he began teaching karate in the University of Toronto, which became the first university karate club in Canada. In 1967 the first university karate tournament was held between Ontario universities, the University of Toronto team, with Frank Foulkes as team captain, winning the championship. Many of Tsuruoka Sensei s students during this period were instrumental in the spread and development of karate in Canada. Among these is Shane Higashi. Higashi initially opened as an affiliate Tsuruoka club, but afterwards when on to develop his own organization in various parts of Canada. We should also mention Alcide Bourque, who later returned to New Brunswick, where he still heads the Tsuruoka organization in that province. Also during this period, people like Andre Langelier, George Sylvain and Fernand Cleroux regularly drove in from Ottawa to receive instruction. These people went on to introduce karate in the Ottawa region. During this period, one student, Jim Merrileo, an American living in Rochester, drove to Toronto every Sunday for about five years without missing a single workout! Merrileo was instrumental in introducing karate to New York state. Tug Wilson, a well known fourth degree black belt in judo, came to Toronto from Winnipeg for three months to learn karate from Tsuruoka Sensei. Wilson introduced karate to prairie provinces, and continued to make the trek to Toronto to improve his skills under Tsuruoka s tutelage. Also during this period, Tran Quan Ba, a university professor teaching karate in Montreal, affiliated himself with the Tsuruoka organization in Quebec. It has been many years since Tsuruoka Sensei opened the first official karate school in Canada. Long known as the father of Canadian Karate, he can justifiably take pride in the fact that, largely through his untiring efforts, karate has grown from three students in a small rented office in 1957 to tens of thousands of students across North America. Tsuruoka Sensei himself has personally graduated thousands of black belts. Over the years since 1958, there has been a gradual influx of many different styles of karate from Japan as well as from other countries. However, the karate world in Canada is permeated with Tsuruoka Sensei s original students and their descendants, and the many teachers of other styles have been profoundly influenced by his teachings. Many thousands of people from all walks of life have trained under Tsuruoka Sensei s firm hand. It is fair to say that all of them have been touched by his spirit and, in some small way, have become better people. In the world of Canadian karate wherever you go you will find the shadow of Masami Tsuruoka.

22 Technical Committee Profile (Cont d): 2. SHANE YUKIO HIGASHI (8th Dan) Head of the Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Association (-excepts taken from The New Canadian on Oct 23, compliment Soke Cup Committee 1998) Shane Yukio Higashi was born the third youngest in a family of eleven on October 14, 1940, in Chemainus, British Columbia. Six years later, the Higashis moved to Japan. They returned to Toronto in the spring of Shane Higashi started studying karate at the age of 20, in 1960, under the instruction of Masami Tsuruoka Sensei, then 3th Dan. His interest in karate was prompted by a deep interest in the philosophy of the Oriental martial arts, and the association and knowledge gained from a 4th Dan in judo brother-inlaw, a 5th Dan karate relative in Japan (Mitsuzome Yukio Kinki University Shito Ryu). At the Tsuruoka karate school, the young Higashi soon became a star pupil, attaining in one year his shodan in Chito Ryu Karate. In 1964, he became the grand champion of the Canadian Open Karate Tournament. In 1974 he also officiated at the first Canadian Black Belt Championships held by the National Karate Association in Alberta. Officiated Internationally and also served as NKA Vice President ( ). In 1975, Higashi Sensei was appointed as Ryu Kyu Kobu Jutsu Chief Instructor by Motokatsu Inoue Sensei In 1965, he received his nidan from Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose, the founder of Chito Ryu Karate. In January, 1966 Higashi returned to Japan to receive personal instruction from Dr. Chitose, 10th Dan, and supreme instructor of all Japan Karate Association. He studied and trained intensively in Japan for seven months, attaining his 4th Dan and a special instructor certificate, issued to only a select few. In 1968 he received his 5th Dan from Dr. Chitose, and then, in 1972, he received his 6th Dan. In 1979, he was awarded Kyoshi-go (elite master instructor license) as well as his 7th Dan from Dr. Chitose. In 1997, Higashi-Kyoshi received his 8th Dan from Chitose Soke (the son of the founder and now the head of Chito-Ryu). In 1979 he was designated as the leading authority in Canada for Chito-Ryu Karate by its founder, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and formed the Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Do Association to co-ordinate the development of Chito Ryu karate in Canada. Higashi-Kyoshi has been instrumental in spreading Chito-Ryu karate around the world. Over the years he has worked with various senseis to establish clubs in their countries: Chito Ryu karate was established in Australia Chito Ryu karate was established in Scotland Chito Ryu karate was established in Hong Kong Chito Ryu karate was established in Singapore Chito Ryu karate was established in Norway Chito Ryu karate was established in Hungary.

23 Technical Committee Profile (Cont d): 3. TAKESHI UCHIAGE (JKF 7th Dan) Chair of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Uchiage-Kai - JKF 7th Dan - Chairman of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Uchiage-Kai. 21 countries in Uchiage-Kai in the World. - Graduate of Tenri University, in the department of Physical Education. - Formally the coach of Tenri University, Nara, Japan. - Chief of Technical Committee of Osaka Keizai College Taiiku-Kai Karate Club (Nibu) since P.U.K.O. Technical Committee. - Came to Canada in 1973 as a goodwill mission between twin sister cities Wakayama Japan and Richmond BC. At that time, the mayor of Wakayama, Mr. Shozo Ujita who is the JKF Vice President and the President of JKF Goju-Kai sent one of his top students, Takeshi Uchiage, to Richmond, B.C; Canada to open Goju-Ryu Karate club in Canada. - Formally W.U.K.O. Kumite Referee and Kata Judge. 4. YOSHIAKI SATO (8th Dan) Vice President of Seikokai (Shito-Ryu) - Born on May 5, 1944 in Tokyo Japan. - 7th Dan - Shito-Ryu style - The club name is Seikokai - Instructor: Rtusho Sakagami, Seiko-Suzuki joined Shito-Ryu Karate in Tokyo Japan started instruction in Canada - 30 branch clubs in Canada, Mexico and Agentina - Graduate of Hosei University in Tokyo Japan, with BA degree in Sociology and obtained High School Teaching License (Social Study) - Vice President of Seikokai

24 Technical Committee Profile (Cont d): 5. SUENORI TOMINAGA (8th Dan) Chief Instructor of Jinbukai Canada (Shotokan) Suenori Tominaga began his training at the University of Fukuoka in Japan over four decades ago. He studied first under Minoru Miyata and later under Osamu Yamada (after Miyata passed away). Minoru Miyata was a student of Gichin Funakoshi and it is through him that Jinbukai Canada trace the lineage to the founder of Shotokan. Suenori Tominaga has distinguished himself as a competitor in both kata and kumite, competing at the All Japan Championships in the 1960 s. His training has kept pace with his teaching and has continued to the present with no less distinction. He is currently registered as a 7th degree black belt and has produced some of Canada s top performers throughout the years. Additionally, he has achieved national and international status as a referee, and is Chief Instructor for Jinbukai Canada. In 1992 Suenori Tominaga was voted by his peers as the winner of the prestigious Ross Rumbell President s award for lifetime contribution to the development of karate in Canada 6. ALEX WAITH (6th Dan) Chief Instructor of Canadian Wado Ryu Karate Federation - Wado Ryu Karate-Do Renmei 6th Dan. - Started karate training in Member of All Britain Karate Association (ABKA) Wado Ryu branch CIRCA Founding member of the Guyana Karate Federation CIRCA September, Came to Canada in Started Ontario branch of Canadian Wado Ryu Karate Federation under the direction of Suzuki Tatsuo Sensei - United Kingdom Karate Wado Ryu Federation (UKKW) Chairman. - Chief Instructor of Canadian Wado Ryu Karate Federation CIRCA Former NKA tournament official. Member of the Technical Committee of Karate Ontario. - Appointed member of NKA Technical Advisory Committee Wado Ryu representative CIRCA Currently Canada s representative of the Wado Ryu Karate-Do Academy and the Wado Ryu Karate-Do Renmei of Japan, under the direction of Shiomitsu Masafumi Sensei.

25 APPENDIX A: NKA 5 Major Styles Shitei Kata Goju Shoto Shito Wado Chito Seipai Saifa Jion Kanku Dai Bassai Dai Seienchin Seishan Chinto Bassai Sanshiryu NKA approved standard kata references: 1. Goju, Shoto, Shito, Wado: - Karatedo kata model for teaching Shiteigata -JKF and WKF approved reference. 2. Chito: - Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Tournament Kata Officiating Guide for Judges 2001 (Chitose Tsuyoshi Kumamoto City, Japan).

26 APPENDIX A: GOJU-RYU KATAS: 1. Sanchin 2. Gekisai Ichi 3. Gekisai Ni 4. Saifa 5. Seiyunchin 6. Shisochin 7. Sanseru 8. Seisan 9. Seipai 10. Kururunfa 11. Superimpei 12. Tensho

27 APPENDIX A: SHITO-RYU KATAS 1. Kihon Kata - Daiichi Dosa - Daiyon Dosa 26. Niseishi 2. Ten No Kata 27. Gojushiho 3. Chi No Kata 28. Unshu 4. Heian Shodan 29. Seisan 5. Heian Nidan 30. NaifanchinShodan 6. Heian Sandan 31. Naifanchin Nidan 7. Heian Yondan 32. Naifanchin Sandan 8. Heian Godan 33. Aoyanagi 9. Jitte 34. Jyuroku 10. Jion 35. Nipaipo 11. Jiin 36. Sanchin 12. Matsukaze (Wankan) 37. Tensho 13. Wanshu 38. Seipai 14. Rohai 39. Sanseiru 15. Bassai Dai 40. Saifa 16. Bassai Sho 41. Sisochin 17. Tomari Bassai 42. Kururunfa 18. Matsumura Bassai 43. Superimpei 19. Kosokun Dai 44. Hakkaku 20. Kosokun Sho 45. Pachu 21. Shiho Kosokun 46. Heiku 22. Chinto 47. Paiku 23. Chintei 48. Ahnan 24. Seienchin 49. Annanko 25. Sochin

28 APPENDIX A: SHOTOKAN KATAS: 1. Heian Shodan 2. Heian Nidan 3. Heian Sandan 4. Heian Yondan 5. Heian Godan 6. Bassai - Dai 7. Bassai - Sho 8. Kanku - Dai 9. Kanku - Sho 10. Tekki - Shodan 11. Tekki - Nidan 12. Tekki - Sandan 13. Hangetsu 14. Jitte 15. Enpi 16. Gankaku 17. Jion 18. Sochin 19. Nijushiho 20. Goju Shiho - Dai 21. Goju Shiho - Sho 22. Chintei 23. Unsu 24. Meikyo 25. Wankan 26. Jiin

29 APPENDIX A: WADO-RYU KATAS: 1. Pinan Shodan 2. Pinan Nidan 3. Pinan Sandan 4. Pinan Yondan 5. Pinan Godan 6. Kushanku 7. Naihanchi 8. Seishan 9. Chinto 10. Bassai 11. Niseishi 12. Rohai 13. Wanshu 14. Jion 15. Jitte

30 APPENDIX A: CHITO-RYU KATAS: 1. Kihon Kata - Ichi/Ni/San 2. Shihohai 3. Niseishi - Dai 4. Rohai - Sho 5. Rohai - Dai 6. Seisan 7. Bassai 8. Chinto 9. Sochin 10. Tenshin 11. Sanshiryu 12. Ryusan 13. Kusanku 14. Sanchin

31 APPENDIX B: THE NATIONAL KARATE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA L ASSOCIATION NATIONALE DE KARATE DU CANADA APPLICATION FOR DAN RECOGNITION OR DAN TEST NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: PHONE: (Residence) (Business) PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION: DATE JOINED NKA: STYLE ASSOCIATION OR CLUB: PRESENT DAN RANK (attached photocopy of certificate): DAN RECOGNITION OR TEST SOUGHT: Style Association recognized by NKA: FEES: Shodan $25. Yodan ) Test Fee $200. Nidan $35. or above Sandan $50. Dan test req d Style Association NOT Yet recognized by NKA: Dan test required for all level : Shodan or above Test fee $200. We confirm that the applicant has been a member of the National Karate Association for the immediate One (1) year. Signature: Date: Provincial President Please make your cheque payable to the National Karate Association and forward your application to: David Chong NKA Technical Committee 11 Cromwell Road Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. M1J 3N1 Approved: Date: NKA Dan NKA Recognized: ID No. / / Information required: (a) photo copy of Dan certificate, (b) a passport photo (c ) Cheque payable to NKA.

32 APPENDIX B: THE NATIONAL KARATE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA L ASSOCIATION NATIONALE DE KARATE DU CANADA APPLICATION FOR NKA STYLE ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: PHONE: (Residence) (Business) PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION: DATE JOINED NKA: STYLE ASSOCIATION : PRESENT DAN RANK (attached photocopy of certificate): Application fee: $200 per each application. Non refunded. Information required for application includes: (a) Style origin and affiliation (b) Organization structure (c) Dan grading system and/or syllabus (d) Names, addresses, background information and Dan certificates of grading board (e) Names and sample signatures of individuals authorized to sign Dan certificates (f) Names and addresses of administrative personnel and/or board of directors (g) Any other information to support application We confirm that the applicant has been a member of the National Karate Association for the immediately previous five (5) years. Signature: Date: Provincial President Please make your cheque payable to the National Karate Association and forward your application to: David Chong NKA Technical Committee 11 Cromwell Road Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. M1J 3N1 Approved: Date: Technical Committee NKA Style Assoc. NKA Recognized: ID No. / /