SHUKOKAI - The Way For All

SHUKOKAI - The Way For All The style was developed in 1949 by Chojiro Tani (born 1915 in Kobe, Japan) who is currently 1 ranked 9th Dan. Sensei Tani started Karate just after his entry into University in Kyoto, and trained under Chojun Miyagi the founder of Goju-Ryu. After obtaining his Nidan grading, Sensei Tani then changed to Shito-Ryu training under Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shito-Ryu and who is still considered one of the greatest Karateka of all time. Sensei Tani evolved the Shukokai technique over a period of years and in 1949 founded the Shukokai World Karate Union. The chief technical master of Shukokai is Shigeru Kimura 2. Sensei Kimura commenced karate at the age of 16 under sensei Tani. At the age of 21 he won the Open Shukokai Karate Championship, and after winning that title for the second time in 1964 he ceased participating in championship Karate to devote his life to developing the style of karate now known and respected as Shukokai. At 34 Sensei Kimura was the youngest ever 7th Dan from an internationally recognised style and presently holds the rank of 8th Dan Hanshi (master). Sensei Tommy Morris was Sensei Kimura s highest graded instructor. Sensei Morris eventually left Sensei Kimura's organisation and developed his own brand of Shukokai mixed with traditional Shito-Ryu (from which Shukokai originally developed). He is Chief Instructor of "Kobe Osaka International". "Shukokai", originally was not the name of a style of karate but actually the name of Sensei Tani's Dojo and means "the way for all". Shukokai Karate is found throughout Europe and South Africa. In Australia Shukokai is not so widespread but is strongly represented in Victoria. Shukokai has been developed in Australia by Sensei Alan Murdoch. Sensei Alan Murdoch 3 started his training in 1969 at the Kobe Osaka Dojo in Glasgow under Sensei Tommy Morris. He received his Shodan (1st Dan) from Sensei Kimura in 1972. He was graded to 2nd and 3rd Dan by Sensei Morris and awarded 4th Dan by Sensei Kimura in 1985. Sensei Alan Murdoch founded the Shukokai Karate Dojo in 1972 in Victoria. The dojo is currently located in Dandenong Victoria. Regrettably Sensei Murdoch left Sensei Kimura's Organisation in 1989 and is now a member of Sensei Tommy Morris's Kobe Osaka International. Australian Shukokai although not numerically large when compared to the main karate organisations is strongly represented in sports Karate within Australia. A number of current and past Australian and Victorian champions are Shukokai Karateka. The current Australian team also boasts a large proportion of Shukokai proponents. Sensei Richard Harris commenced training with Sensei Alan Murdoch in 1984 and received his black belt from Sensei Tommy Morris in 1989. 1 Sensei Chojiro Tani passed away Sunday 11 th January 1998 2 Sensei Shigeru Kimura passed away 3 Sensei Alan Murdoch passed away November 2006 1

DOJO ETIQUETTE Self discipline, mutual trust and respect for one's opponents are essential for the enjoyment and safe practice of Karate. The practice of correct dojo etiquette encourages these attributes; their development enhances your martial arts training. Please carefully observe the following procedure in any dojo 1. On entering the dojo bow (rei) 2. On greeting one's Sensei (instructor), training partner or other budoka (practitioner of martial arts), bow and say oo's 3. Before entering any training or contest area for a competition, always bow at the perimeter before advancing into the area, being careful to enter from your own side. Never cut across the contest area (shiai-jo) 4. Never walk on any training or contest area whilst wearing shoes 5. Students must keep their bodies clean, nails must be cut short, gi s should be clean. Gi s must not be drawn or written on and may only bear the badges of Shukokai 6. Smoking and swearing in the dojo at all times is strictly forbidden 7. Any person who has been drinking shall not present himself for training 8. Talking during training should be kept to a minimum 9. Members shall do their utmost to carry out training as laid down by their Sensei 10. When asked to "line out" or called on by the Sensei, always run into position 11. Never lean against the walls or sprawl about the dojo floor. Always sit upright (cross legged or seiza). If you are waiting your turn to train with a partner, do not sit or stand about, but train in a similar manner to the rest of the class 12. Students shall make every effort to attend classes on time 2

13. a. As soon as the Sensei enters the training area students will line out in the b. appropriate manner, standing in musabi-dachi (heels together hands by the sides) c. The senior grade present in the body of the class shall as soon as everyone is in position call "Seiza" d. The class shall then kneel in unison, first on the left knee, keeping the back straight, then on the right knee, and finally sitting back on heels with palms of the hands resting on the upper thighs, fingers pointed inwards e. On the command "Mokso" the hands shall be cupped, left hand on the top, f. thumbs pointing upward and with eyes closed the students win compose themselves for training g. On the command "Yamme" the eyes are opened and the hands are returned to the thighs palm down h. On the command "rei" the class shall place their hands on the floor, palms down, and bow for approximately 2 seconds. They shall not raise their heads before the Sensei as this is a breach of etiquette 14. Any member arriving after training has commenced shall execute a full kneeling bow at the edge of the mat, facing in the direction of the Sensei, before Joining the class 15. Any member wishing to leave the mat shall not do so until he has received the Sensei's permission 16. Any member leaving the dojo before the class has completed training shall execute a full kneeling rei at the edge of the dojo 17. When demonstrating for or with the Sensei or upon receiving instructions from him students shall acknowledge with a standing bow and "oo's". Please note the student should always bow to the Sensei first, the Sensei will acknowledge 18. Instructors shall not be called by their first names during training 19. When training with a partner both shall bow simultaneously before and after each section of training 3

SHUKOKAI KARATE DOJO JAPANESE KARATE TERMINOLOGY age-zuki (or tsuki-age) age-uke ashi-barai technique) ashi-sabaki chakugan Choku-zuki ch'uan fa Chudan-uke dojo empi empi-uchi fumikomi fumi-waza gedan-barai geta gyaku-zuki hachiji-dachi hangetsu-dachi haishu haishu-uchi haishu-uke haisoku haito haito-uchi heisoku-dachi heno-o hajime hiji-ate hiraken hiraken-zuki hittsui hittsui-geri ippon-ken ippon-ken-zuki ippon-nukite ju-ippon-kumite ju-kumite juji-uke kage-zuke kakato kake-dachi kake-dameshi kake-te kake-uke kake-waza upper cut punch rising block sweeping ankle throw (leg sweeping foot movement focus of attention straight punch "Fist way" middle level block (training) gym elbow elbow strike stamping kick stamping (techniques) downward block clogs reverse punch open leg stance wide hour glass stance back hand back hand strike back hand block instep ridge hand ridge hand strike informal attention stance response begin upper elbow strike four knuckle fist four knuckle fist straight punch knee knee kick one knuckle fist one knuckle fist straight punch one finger spear hand semi free one blow sparring free style sparring x-block hook punch heel one legged stance (heron stance) tests of strength hook hand hooking block hooking (techniques) 4

kakiwake-uke kakuto kakuto-uke kansetsu-geri karate-gi kamae kata keito keito-uke kempo kendo keri-waza Kiba-dachi kihon kumite kime kin-geri koko kokutsu dachi koshi kumade kumite ma-ai mae-ken or kazami.zuki mae-ashi-geri mae-geri mae-geri-keage mae-geri-kekomi mae-tobi-geri makiwara mawate mawashi-geri mawashi-zuki mikazuki-geri mikazuki-geri-uke mizu-no-kokoro morote-uke morote-zuki musubi-dachi nagashi-uke nage-waza nakadate-ippon-ken nami-ashi neko-ashi-dachi nihon-nukite nukite oi-zuki Okinawa-te osae-uke uraken (or riken) uraken-uchi sanchin-dachi wedge block bent wrist bent wrist block side kick to knee, shin, etc. practice suit on guard forms chicken head wrist chicken head wrist block "fist way" way of sword, sword fighting kicking (techniques) straddle leg stance basic sparring focus or ki (concentration of strength) groin kick tiger-mouth hand back stance ball of the foot bear hand sparring distance leading hand punch cross between front and roundhouse kick front kick front snap kick front thrust kick flying front kick punching board turning hand (turn around) roundhouse kick roundhouse punch crescent kick crescent kick block a mind like water augmented forearm block double fist punch stance with heels together toes apart sweeping block throwing (techniques) middle finger one knuckle fist inside snapping block cat stance two finger spear hand spear hand straight thrust lunge punch "Okinawa hands" pressing block back fist back fist strike hour glass stance 5

seiken fore fist seiken-choki-zuki fore fist straight punch sensei chief instructor of school or dojo seiryuto ox-jaw hand seiza sitting back on heels shiko-dachi sumo stance (toes point out 450) shizen-dachi open leg stance before "yoi" shizen-dachi heiko yoi dachi shiai refereed competition shotei edge of palm heel shuto knife hand shuto-uchi knife hand strike shuto-uke knife hand block sochin-dachi diagonal straddle leg stance sokuto foot edge sukui-uke scooping block tateken-zuki vertical fist punch teisho palm heel teisho-uchi palm heel strike teisho-uke palm heel block teisho-zuki palm heel straight punch teisoku sole tettsui bottom fist tettsui-uke bottom fist block tettsui-uchi bottom fist strike tsuri front and rear foot slide tsuri-komi leading leg technique tsukami-uke grasping block tsuki-no-kokoro a mind like the moon tsuki-uke punching block tsuki-waza punching (techniques) uchi-waza striking (techniques) ude forearm ude-uke forearm block ura-zuki close punch ura-mawashi-geri leading leg heel kick ushiro-geri back kick ushiro-geri-keage back snap kick ushiro-geri-kekomi back thrust kick ushiro-uchi hooking back heel kick yame-zuki U punch yoi dachi ready stance yame stop yoko-geri side kick yoko-geri-keage side snap kick yoko-geri-kekomi side thrust kick yoko-tobi-geri flying side kick yonhon-nukite spear hand zenkutsu-dachi forward stance zanshin awareness 6

Note on Pronunciation The letter "U" in the middle of the word is usually only very slightly sounded thus, "tsuki" becomes ts'ki, "shuto" becomes sh'to etc. Technique Level Gedan Chudan Jodan Note Zuki or Tsuki belt level - downwards belt level - shoulder level shoulder level - above both mean punching technique JAPANESE COUNTING No. 1. ICHI FIRST ICHI BAN 2. NI SECOND NI BAN 3. SAN THIRD SAN BAN 4. SHI FOURTH YON BAN 5. GO FIFTH GO BAN 6. ROKU SIXTH ROKU BAN 7. SHICHI SEVENTH NANA BAN 8. HACHI EIGHTH HACHI BAN 9. GU NINTH KYU BAN 10. JU TENTH JU BAN 7

BASIC COMBINATIONS All the combinations listed below are from left kamae, any left handed person will adopt right kamae, however,, practice using both sides of the body is advised. All forward moving combinations must start with a front foot slide. On completion of the last technique a chudan open hand thrust is executed. The exception to this is after a reverse punch, a return to kamae is sufficient. Ichi Ban 1. A. Slide in, right lunge punch (jodan Oizuki), thrust, kamae. B. Slide in, right lunge punch (jodan Oizuki), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. C. Slide in, right One leg punch (jodan), thrust, kamae. D. Slide in, right lunge punch (jodan Oizuki), step over right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. Ni Ban 2. A. Slide in, right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. B. Slide in, right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), left front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. C. Slide in, left fake (jodan Maekenzuki), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. D. Slide in, left back fist (jodan Uraken), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. San Ban 3. A. Slide in, left front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. B. Slide in, left front punch (chudan Maekenzuki), right reverse punch (jodan Gyaku zuki), kamae. C. Slide back to right 45 degrees, left front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. D. Slide back to left 45 degrees, left back fist (jodan Uraken), thrust, kamae. Yon Ban 4. A. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), right lunge punch (jodan Oizuki), thrust, kamae. B. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. C. Slide in, right turning front kick (chudan Maeashigeri), right one leg punch (jodan), thrust, kamae. D. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), left roundhouse kick (jodan Mawashigeri), left back fist (jodan Uraken), thrust, kamae. 8

Go Ban 5. A. Skip in, left front kick (chudan Maegeri), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. B. Slide in, right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), skip in left front kick (chudan Maegeri), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. C. Skip in, left roundhouse kick (jodan Mawashigeri), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. D. Slide in, right one leg punch (jodan), step over left roundhouse kick (jodan Mawashigeri), left back fist (jodan Uraken), thrust, kamae. Roku Ban 6. A. Step back, right knife hand block (jodan shuto uke), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), step forward and repeat opposite sides. B. Step back, right knife hand block (jodan shuto uke), right back fist (jodan Uraken), step forward and repeat opposite sides. C. Slide back, right palm heel block (jodan Shotei uke), left front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. D. Slide back, right palm heel block (jodan Shotei uke), left palm heel block (chudan Shotei uke), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. Nan Ban 7. A. Slide in, left open hand low block (shuto Gedan barai), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. B. Slide in, left open hand low block (shuto Gedan barai), left front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. C. Step back, right low block (Gedan barai), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), step forward and repeat opposite sides. D. Step back, X block (Juji uke), right back fist (jodan Uraken), step forward, X block (Juji uke), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. 9

Hachi Ban 8. A. Slide forward, right one leg punch ((jodan), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. B. Slide forward right one leg punch (jodan), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), right front punch (jodan Maekenzuki), thrust, kamae. C. Slide forward, right one leg punch (jodan), right back fist (jodan Uraken), thrust, kamae. D. Slide forward, right one leg punch (jodan), right back fist (jodan Uraken), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. Kyu Ban 9. A. Slide in, right rear leg foot sweep (Ashi barai), right lunge punch (jodan Oizuki), thrust, kamae. B. Slide in, right reverse punch (jodan Gyaku zuki), left leg foot sweep (Ashi barai), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. C. Slide in, right one leg punch (jodan), right foot sweep (Ashi barai), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. D. Slide in, right foot sweep (Ashi barai), right back fist (jodan Uraken), thrust, kamae. Ju Ban 10. A. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), step over left roundhouse kick (jodan Mawashigeri), right reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. B. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), left back kick (chudan Ushiro geri), thrust, kamae. C. Slide in, right front kick (chudan Maegeri), step through right side kick (chudan Yoko geri), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. D. Slide in, right back kick (chudan Ushiro geri), right reverse roundhouse kick (jodan Ura-mawashigeri), left reverse punch (chudan Gyaku zuki), kamae. Brown & Black belts will be required to learn further combinations of takedown techniques as taught by Kobi-Osaka International. They will be done with a partner assisting and will be taught in class 10

NAMES OF KATA CURRENTLY TAUGHT IN AUSTRALIAN SHUKOKAI 1991 SHIHO TSUKI 1,2,3. KERI NO KATA JUNI NO KATA EMPI NO KATA TAIKYOKU SHODAN GYAKU ZUKI NO KATA PINAN SHODAN, NIDAN SANDAN, YONDAN, GODAN. SEIENCHIN SEIPAI SAIFA SEISAN SHIHO KOSOKUN (KOSOKUN SHIHO) SHISOCHIN SANCHIN BASSAI DAI BASSAI SHO JIIN JION JITTE TEKKI SHODAN MATSUKAZE CHINTO NIPPAPO ANNANKO TENSHO KURRURUNFA ROHAI SUPAEMPI Suggested reading material:- SHUKOKAI KATA by Sensei Thom. M. Morris (Available through your club) 11

YOUR GRADING Here are a few points to bear in mind when you go for a grading. 1. Ensure you have trained regularly and thoroughly in the techniques and kata required for the grade you hope to achieve. 2. A grade is not awarded on the number of techniques that you can perform rather on the quality of the performance i.e. good strong stances, snappy techniques, good hip movements, concentration, posture etc. 3. Your kata should be a combination of technical skill, power and concentration and should not be rushed. Take a few seconds to compose yourself before starting the kata and concentrate on it. A bad start may jeopardise your chance of a good score. Concentrate for about 3 or 4 seconds after the last movement of the kata, before returning to "Yoi" position and again wait a few seconds before relaxing and bowing to the examiner. 4. If you do not understand the examiner's request, ask him to repeat it. Failure to understand the Japanese terminology does not necessarily mean lost points though you should know all the names of basic techniques. 5. You should wear a clean, pressed karate-gi, make sure finger and toe nails are cut short and you must not wear any metallic objects. If you have long hair you should wear a Hachi-maki. This will help you to avoid the habit of flicking your hair away from your face during the kata, which destroys your concentration and loses you points. Club and Shukokai Badges are compulsory. 6. When you are called before the examiner, do not forget to bow correctly (a nod of the head is not sufficient). Failure to bow to the examiner before and after each section of the examination and before and after the sparring with opponents shows a lack of knowledge of basic dojo etiquette and may lead to the examiner dismissing you. 7. When waiting your turn to be called, do not lean against the walls or sprawl on the mat or dojo floor and please keep silent when others are taking part in their examination. 8. Finally, remember this, the examiner is not there to fail you, he wants you to pass, but you have to help by doing the right things during the examination. Make sure you have prepared yourself accordingly. 12

Senior Grading Reqiurements (16 years and above) Students are to have a minimum of 25 lessons between Kyu grades up to 4 th Kyu (Purple). A minimum of 50 lessons between each grade up to 1 st Kyu (plus appropriate teaching time). From 1 st Kyu to Shodan-Ho 75 lessons minimum required (plus appropriate teaching time). From Shodan-Ho to Shodan 100 lessons minimum (plus appropriate teaching time) Students Responsibility The student must ensure the following requirements before attempting gradings 1. The number of lessons meet the required minimum for the grade attempted 2. Knowledge of the grading syllabus and terminology 3. Appropriate grading fees paid. 4. Association membership current 5. Association license presented with fee. All of the above are required before grading, failure to comply will mean no grading. Junior Grading Requirements (Under 16years) The following is a breakdown of the minimum number of lessons needed between the gradings and assuming all grading requirements are met. The Association has allowed for 4 Stripes between each grading. The 4 th stripe has no special requirements and is used at the grading panel s discretion. Total RED 9 th Kyu 15 +1 Stripe 30 +2 Stripes 45 +3 Stripes 60 Yellow 8 th 75 +1 Stripe 90 +2 Stripes 105 +3 Stripes 120 Orange 7 th 135 +1 Stripe 150 +2 Stripes 165 +3 Stripes 180 Green 6 th 195 +1 Stripe 210 +2 Stripes 225 +3 Stripes 240 At this point Juniors move only one stripe at each grading. Blue 5 th 265 +1 Stripe 290 +2 Stripes 315 +3 Stripes 340 Purple 4 th 365 +1 Stripe 390 +2 Stripes 415 +3 Stripes 440 13

Brown 3 rd 485 Brown 2 nd 560 Brown 1 st 660 Junior Black (Shodan-Ho) When recommended by Sensei. The only exceptions to the above are:- 1. When Sensei or grading panel agree the student shows great technical merit. 2. If the student has acquired all the merit ribbons which are presented to them during classes or gradings for technical and physical improvement of their skills 14

UNDER 10 GRADING SYLLABUS The requirements for under 10 years of age are similar to those of other age groups with the exception of the Kata. Upon reaching the age of 10 years the student will follow the normal grading syllabus. Whilst the Association works on a 4 stripe system between the coloured belts, 5 stripes or more may be given in class, or at the grading where the grading panel deem it necessary. Performance of the kata must show a marked improvement through each grade level before a student is allowed to advance to the next coloured belt. 9th KYU RED BELT SHIHO TSUIKI 1 (clenched fist downward block step forward lunge punch). 9/1 Stripe as above (but with higher standard). 9/2 Stripes as above (but all aspects of kata must be apparent). 9/3 Stripes KERI NO KATA 8th KYU YELLOW BELT SHIHO TSUKI 2 (clenched fist downward block step forward lunge punch and back on guard). 8/1 Stripe SHIHO TSUKI 3. (open hand inside middle blocks). 8/2 Stripes TAIKYOKU SHODAN 8/3 Stripes GYAKU ZUKI NO KATA 7th KYU ORANGE BELT GYAKU ZUKI NO KATA (improved performance) 7/1 Stripe PINAN NIDAN. (knowledge of basic movements) 7/2 Stripes (improved performance) 7/3 Stripes PINAN NIDAN (PINAN No. 2) (no mistakes in technique or direction) 6th KYU GREEN BELT PINAN SHODAN (No. 1) Basic Knowledge 6/1 Stripe PINAN SHODAN (No. 1) Kata improved 6/2 Stripes PINAN SHODAN (No.1) All stances correct 6/3 Stripes PINAN SHODAN Kata must be correct in all areas 5th KYU BLUE BELT PINAN SANDAN (No. 3) Basic Knowledge 5/1 Stripe PINAN SANDAN (No. 3) Kata improved 5/2 Stripes Good sound basics & Kata with all Kata Bunkai 5/3 Stripes PINAN SANDAN Kata must be correct in all areas Students must be over 10 years old to attempt 4th Kyu (purple Belt) 15

GRADING SYLLABUS 10 years of age and above to senior level As well as attending class regularly it is expected that you will attend courses run by the Association whenever an overseas instructor is brought to Australia. For 3 rd Kyu Brown Belt & above these courses are compulsory if you wish to attain further grading. 9 th KYU RED BELT Kihon (Technique) Combinations In Yoi-Dachi Punches Blocks Kicks Strikes In Zenkutsu Dachi As Above Lunge Punch No s 1A to 4A Choku zuki Gedan Barai Mae Geri Shuto uchi Oizuki Kata Taikyoko Shodan (10 years to Senior level) Terminology Yoi-dachi Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan Barai Shuto uchi Mae geri Gedan Chudan Jodan Zuki Uchi Geri Oizuki Ready Stance Forward stance Downward Block Knife hand block Front kick Low, below belt Waist to Shoulder Above Shoulder Punch Strike Kick Lunch punch 8 th KYU YELLOW BELT All previous techniques with improved skills Kihon (Techniques) In Yoi-dachi Punches Blocks Strikes In Zenkutsu-dachi As Above In Shiko-dachi Blocks Mae-ken-zuki Shuto-uke, chudan-uke, jodan age-uke plus combination punch and thrust. Uraken, Shotei Shuto-gedan-barai 16

Combinations No s. 1A to 7A Kata Gyaku-zuki no kata (10 years to senior) Kumite Ippon Kumite Terminology Shuto Uraken Shotei Mae-ken Oi-zuki Shuto-uke Chudan-uke Jodan-age-uke Ippon kumite Open hand Backknuckle Palm Heel Leading hand Lunge punch Open hand block Inside middle block Upper rising block Pre-arranged, single attack sparring 7 TH KYU ORANGE BELT All previous techniques with improved skill Kihon (Technique) Combinations Kata Kumite In Zenkutsu-dachi Blocks Kicks Ashi-sabaki In Neko-ashi-dachi Blocks No s. 1A to 10A Pinan Nidan Sanbon Kumite Terminology Sukui-uke Kansetsu-geri Neko-ashi-dachi Kamae Ashi-sabaki Kata Empi-uchi Sukui-uke, with combination punch and thrust Mae-geri Kensetsu-geri From left and right kamae Shuto-uke Sweeping block (palm heel or wrist) Side kick to knee, shin etc. Cat stance On guard Foot movement Pre-arranged form Elbow strike 6 TH KYU GREEN BELT All previous techniques with improved skill Kihon (Technique) In Zenkutsu-dachi Mawashi-geri Mae-geri Empi-uchi Front and rear leg Front leg Elbow strike Combinations As above No s 1 to 4 complete 17

Kata Kumite Impact Pinan Shodan Ju-kumite Oi-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, Empi-uchi, Mae-geri Students Note Kiai, Zanchin, Chakugan and kime must now be apparent in Kata and Kumite Terminology Mawashi-geri Oi-zuki Ju-kumite Kiai Zanchin Chakugan Kime Empi-uchi Roundhouse kick Lunge punch Freestyle sparring Focused shout Awareness Concentrated stare Focus Elbow strike 5 th KYU BLUE BELT All previous techniques with improved skill. Kihon (Technique) In Zenkutsu-dachi Stances Sanchin-dachi Kicks Ushiro-geri, Yoko-geri kakato (Sokuto) (Front and rear kick) Combinations Kata Kumite Impact As above plus No s 1 to 7 complete Pinan Sandan Ju-kumite Ju-ippon-kumite Mawashi-geri Yoko-geri Terminology Sanchin-dachi Ushiro-geri Yoko-geru Kakato Sokuto Hourglass Stance Back kick Side kick with heel Side edge of heel 4 th KYU PURPLE BELT All previous techniques with improved skill. Kihon (Technique) In Zenkutsu-dachi Ushiro-mawashi-geri Spinning Hook Kick Combinations Complete list of combinations from Kamae 18

Kata Kumite Impact Pinan Yondan Pinan Godan Ju-kumite Ju-ippon-kumite Ushiro-geri Terminology Yoko-geri-kakato Ju-ippon-kumite Side kick with heel Semi-free one step sparring All students attempting Gradings from this point must have the required number of Teaching Stamps. 3 rd KYU BROWN BELT (1 black stripe) All previous techniques with improved skill. Kihon (Technique) In Zenkutsu-dachi Tsuri-ashi Forward/backward with Combination technique Combination Kata Kumite Teaching Experience Impact All improved shock, connection and form Annanko Sanchin Saifa Ju-ippon-kumite and multiple attacker defences Ju-kumite As per Sub Instructors Card. All with improved shock, connection and form Terminology Tsuri-ashi Combination of front and rear foot shuffle used to obtain distance or break opponents rhythm See special Note Refer page 23 Suburb Clubs: Students attempting this grade must train at least 1 lesson per fortnight at the Honbu Dojo. 2 nd KYU BROWN BELT (2 black stripes) all previous techniques with improved skill. Kihon (Technique) Kata In Zenkutsu-dachi Strikes (uchi) Punches (tsuki) Kicks (geri) Bassai Dai Tettsui, nukite, shuto Ura, mawashi, kage Ushiro-uchi, ura-mawashi-uchi hittsui-geri 19

Jiin Kumite Teaching Experience Impact Ju-kumite Multiple attacker Randori As per Sub Instructors Card. All techniques Terminology Tettsui Nukite Shuto Ura Mawashi Kage Hittsui or Hiza Geri Ushiro-uchi Ura-mawashi Randori Hammer fist Spear hand Knife hand Close punch Roundhouse Hook Knee strike Spinning heel kick Leading leg hook kick A form of sparring with emphasis on continuous technique See Special Note. (Refer page 23) Suburb Clubs: Students attempting this grade must train at least 1 lesson per fortnight from 2 nd Kyu. 1 st KYU BROWN BELT (3 black stripes) All previous techniques with improved skill. Kata Kosokun-Shiho Jion Matsumora Rohi Kumite Teaching Experience Ju-kumite plus multiple attacker Knowledge of W.U.K.O. rules (signal and terminology) In order to understand fully all they have learned, students must have the ability to impart knowledge they have gained. Student s Note: This is an extremely important grade for both student and Sensei as a check point to ensure the required standard in preparation for Shodan. See Special Note. 20

(Refer page 23) As part of this grading a minimum number of 25 classes assisting the main instructor (subinstructing) are required prior to attempting your grading, 10 of which must be junior classes. Ensure your sub-instructor s card in signed after each class. Suburb Clubs: Students attempting this grade must train at least 1 lesson per week at the Honbu Dojo. SHODAN HO BLACK BELT Kumite Ju-kumite (Multiple attackers may be used). Must be proficient in free sparring and take part in Dojo or competition shiai regularly unless 40 years of age or over. Kata Seienchin Matzukazi Bassai Sho Plus all Kata on grading syllabus. All aspects of Kata must be apparent e.g Zanchin, Timing, Speed, Expansion and Contraction, Breathing, Kiai. Impact Teaching Experience General See Special Note. (Refer page 23) Must be able to demonstrate shock and penetration on impact Pads in proportion to body weight. Must be sub-instructing regularly. Must be proficient and know Japanese terminology for a wide variety of techniques. Must have a minimum time of 6 months as 1 st Kyu and have trained regularly for a minimum of 3 years. Must incorporate any advance in style or technique. As part of this grading a minimum number of 3 classes assisting the main instructor (sub-instructing) are required prior to attempting your grading. 15 of which must be junior classes. Ensure your sub-instructor s card is signed after each class. SHODAN BLACK BELT Kumite Ju-kumite (Multiple attackers will be used) Must be proficient in free sparring and take part in Dojo or competition shiai regularly unless 40 years of age or over. Kata Sapai Plus at least (six) major approved kata in addition to five pinans. 21

Kurrurnfa Tomari Bassai All aspects of kata must be apparent e.g. Zanchin, Chakugan, Timing, Speed, Expansion, and Contraction, Breathing, Kiai. Impact Teaching Experience General Student s Note Must be able to demonstrate shock and impact in proportion to body weight on impact pads whilst in motion (all major techniques). Must be instructing regularly. Must have a minimum time of 6 months as Shodan-Ho and have trained regularly for a minimum of three and a half years. Must incorporate any advance in style technique. As from this level onwards you are a representative of your style, and as such, the standard now expected must be maintained and improved upon through constant and regular training. All black belts must attend instructors training to a minimum of 75% and Dojo Heads to a Minimum of 100%. See special note. (refer to page 23) Shodan: Must be prepared to assist the club in instructing when needed and take 5 classes (full instruction) per year. NIDAN BLACK BELT Kata Kosokun Dai Unshu Bunkai (2 per Kata) SANDAN BLACK BELT Kata Chinto Kosokun Sho Bunkai (2 per Kata) In addition to above Wunshu Niseishi (Yamada Sensei's Kata Manual) Shisochin (Yamada Sensei's Kata Manual) SUBURB INSTRUCTORS EXEMPT 22

Special Note: FOR SENIOR GRADES 3 RD KYU BROWN BELT AND ABOVE. It is expected as senior grades (16 years old and above) you will attend at least 1 visiting instructors course per year. Failure to attend may result in a suspension of your next grading attempt, or loss of your current grade. It must be understood that these courses are run for the benefit of all. As a high grade it is part of the responsibility you have not only to attend, but to encourage the lower grades to do likewise. Any overseas instructor running courses for the Association has the power to grade, but will only grade those people attending the course. As these courses are the Associations way of helping to maintain our high standard of karate, it must be obvious that the more people exposed to this expertise the faster and stronger we all become. 23

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