WEST RIVER DOJO RULES & ETIQUETTE These rules are in place to maintain a level of safety and respect that is expected in a karate dojo. 1. Students will bow respectfully upon entering and exiting the dojo (training area). 2. Remove all foot wear before entering the dojo. 3. All students MUST bow to Sensei and all other Black Belts upon entering the dojo. 4. Inside of the dojo, always address the instructor as Sensei, and all other senior ranks as Sempai. DO NOT address anyone by first names unless they are of the same or lower kyu than your own. 5. Do not talk with your classmates during class. When Sensei talks; students listen. 6. Do not leave the dojo for any reason without permission from Sensei or an Instructor. These are the only people who may give you permission to leave the dojo or work out area. 7. When Sensei or a Black Belt enters the dojo, the class should be called to attention. 8. Higher ranking kyus will aid the lower kyus in their training. Lower kyu grades will follow the instructions of the higher ranking kyus in the dojo. 9. Be courteous to all visitors, spectators and fellow karate-ka in the dojo. 10. DO NOT engage in loud talking, horseplay or other disruptive activities during class. Lessons are to be respected by all those who take part. 11. Abusive, vulgar and foul language will not be tolerated inside of the dojo. 12. There will be no negative or reckless attitudes or behavior towards Sensei, the Sempais and or others in the dojo. 13. No student will provoke violence outside of the dojo. This may result in expulsion from the club. 14. It is inappropriate for any students to visit another dojo, participate in a tournament, or teach karate outside of the dojo without prior consent from Sensei. 15. When at tournaments and other dojo related functions; be responsible, respectful and well mannered. You are representing the dojo as well as yourself. 16. Consider the dojo as your home. Take responsibility for its atmosphere, orderliness and cleanliness. 17. Please be on time to class, this is self discipline. If the class is called to attention and already in a lineup, sit quietly in seiza and do not enter until told to do so. If the class is already in session, enter, then bow to Sensei first and foremost, then any and all other Black Belts in the dojo before joining the class in its activities. 18. Every student will control their temper and behave in a manner that commands respect and admiration at all times. 19. All rules will be enforced by Sensei and the other instructors. SENSEI HAS THE FINAL SAY IN ALL SITUATIONS INVOLVING KARATE AND THE DOJO!
WEST RIVER DOJO SAFETY RULES These rules are in place to maintain a level of safety and respect that is expected in a karate dojo. 20. There will be absolutely NO horseplay in the dojo. 21. DO NOT chew gum in class. This is to reduce and prevent the possibility of choking while training. 22. There will be no sparring inside of the dojo without the consent on an instructor. 23. Sparring equipment will be brought to every class; and each student will be responsible for his/her own equipment. This includes: gloves, mouthguards, shin/in-step guards, groin cup (all males) and all optional equipment such as chest guards, helmets, etc 24. Students engaged in kumite (sparring) practice MUST wear protective equipment: gloves, mouth guards, etc This is prevent injury to yourself and to others. 25. It is your responsibility to maintain your own equipment. 26. No rings, watches, earrings or other jewelry may be worn in class. This is to prevent injury to yourself and others while training. (If you are wearing single studded earrings, you may tape up your ears so that they are not exposed). 27. If you wear glasses, remove them for kumite. 28. Weapons will be handled ONLY when given permission to do so, and with proper supervision. This also includes personal weapons. 29. Weapons are never be used against anyone with exceptions to demonstrations and training purposes. WEST RIVER DOJO HYGIENE RULES 1. Every student s gi (uniform) will be clean, neat and wrinkle free. Always remember, first impressions are lasting impressions. Do not come to class in a uniform that looks like you have just slept in it or cleaned the stables. 2. Every student should maintain good personal hygiene. Fingernails and toenails should be trimmed, wear deodorant, long hair should be tied back or away from your face, bathe daily to prevent bad body odour. 3. Every student will do their part to keep the dojo clean as possible. Nobody wants to have to train and workout in a dirty dojo. 4. Wash or wipe down your kumite (sparring) equipment regularly so they do have any foul odours and ensure that they last longer.
BASIC KARATE TERMINOLOGY Counting in Japanese from 1 10 Ichi Ni San Shi Go Roku Sichi Hachi Ku Ju Karate Terminology Karate Karate-Do Sensei Sempai Kohai Karate-Ka Dojo Karate Gi Karate Obi Kyu Dan Kihon Waza Shomen Hidari Migi Jodan Chudan Gedan Kiai Kata Kumite Kihon Kumite Jiyu Kumite Bunkai Kime Hikite Maai Embusen Shime Zanshin Tanden Chakugan Tai Sabaki Empty Hand The Way of the Empty Hand / The Way of Karate Instructor / Teacher Senior Ranking Student Junior Ranking Student Students or Practitioners of Karate-Do Training Hall Karate Uniform Karate Belt Belt Level Other Than Black (Colour Belts) Black Belt Degree (eg. Shodan 1 st Degree) Basic / Basics Technique / Techniques Front Left Right Upper Middle Lower Yell / Shout!!! (with spirit, focus, energy) Prearranged Fighting Forms Sparring Basic Prearranged Sparring Free Sparring Practical Kata Application & Techniques Focus a Technique Spiritually, Physically & Mentally Arm Retraction Distance Performance Line of a Kata Contraction (relaxation & tightening of muscles) Awareness (alertness of mind and body) Core or Center (movement of one s body) Focus Body Shifting
BASIC KARATE COMMANDS NARANDE KIYOTSUKE REI SHOMEN-NI-REI SENSEI-NI-REI SEMPAI-NI-REI OTAGAI-NI-REI SEIZA MOKUSO MOKUSO-YAME ONEGAI-SHIMASU ARIGATO-GOZAI-MASHITA TATTE YOI HAJIME YAME MAWATTE YASUME NAOTTE OSU or HAI KAMAETE Line Up Come to Attention Bow Bow to the Front Bow to the Instructor Bow to the Senior Belts Bow to Each Other Kneel Meditation End Meditation Please Teach Me Thank You for Teaching Me Stand Up Ready Start / Begin Stop / End Change / Switch Relax At Ease or Relax Yes and/or I Understand Move into Ready Stance
KIHON WAZA BASIC TECHNIQUES Tsuki Seiken Tsuki (Shomen Tsuki) Gyaku Tsuki Oi Tsuki Kizami Tsuki Uraken (Tsuki) Heiko Tsuki Nukite Kiru Age Tsuki Age Tsuki Morote Tsuki Ippon Nukite Nihon Nukite Ipponken (Tsuki) Nakadaka Ipponken (Tsuki) Nihonken (Tsuki) Tateken Tsuki Hiraken (Tsuki) Kage Tsuki Ura Tsuki Punches - Thrusts Fore Fist Strike (Front Punch) Reverse Punch Lunge Punch Jab Punch Inverted Fore Fist Strike Parallel Double Punch Spear Hand Thrust Uppercut Punch Rising Punch U Punch (2 Arm, 2 Level Punch) 1 Finger Thrust (Index Finger) 2 Finger Thrust (Index & Middle Finger) 1 Knuckle Punch (Index Finger) 1 Knuckle Punch (Middle Finger) 2 Knuckle Punch (Index & Middle Finger) Vertical Fist Strike 4 Knuckle Strike Hook Punch Close Punch (Short Punch) Uchi Shuto Uchi Gyaku Shuto (Uchi) Ura Uchi Empi Uchi / Hiji Ate Tetsui Uchi Kentsui Uchi Teisho Uchi Seiryuto Uchi Haito Uchi Haishu Uchi Koken Uchi Keiko Uchi Kote Uchi Herabasami Strikes Knife Hand Strike (Chop) Reverse Knife Hand Strike (Chop) Back Fist Strike Elbow Strike Hammer Fist Strike Side Hammer Fist Strike Palm Heel Strike Palm Edge Strike Ridge Hand Strike Open Back Hand Strike Wrist Joint Strike Joined Fingertip Chicken Beak Strike Forearm Strike Inside Ridge Hand Tiger Mouth Grab Strike
KIHON WAZA BASIC TECHNIQUES Dachi Heisoku Dachi Musubi Dachi Sanchin Dachi Shizen Dachi Shiko Dachi Zenkutsu Dachi Neko Ashi Dachi Kiba Dachi Sagiashi Dachi Renoji Dachi Kosa Dachi Kokutsu Dachi Pinan Dachi Fudo Dachi Jiyu Kamae Stances Feet Together V Stance (Heels Touching) Inside Tension Stance Parallel (Natural) Stance Horse (Riding) Stance Forward Front Stance Cat Stance Sumo Stance Crane One Legged Stance L Stance Cross Legged Stance Rear Defensive Stance Half Forward Stance Rooted Stance (45 Horse Stance) Free Sparring Stance Geri *Keage Geri* *Kekomi Geri* Shomen Geri / Mae Geri Sukuto Geri / Yoko Geri Mawashi Geri Ushiro (Ura) Mawashi Geri Ushiro Geri Mawari-Ushiro Geri Tobi Geri Nidan Tobi Geri Hiza Geri (Uchi) Mikazuke Geri (Soto) Mikazuke Geri Fumikomi Geri Kakato Geri Ashi Barai Kicks *Snap Kick* *Thrust Kick* Front Kick Knife Edge Kick / Side Kick Roundhouse Kick Reverse Roundhouse Kick Back Heel Kick Spinning Back Heel Kick Jumping Kick Double Jumping Kick Knee Kick Crescent Kick (Outside to Inside) Crescent Kick (Inside to Outside) Stamping Kick Axe Kick Leg / Foot Sweep
KIHON WAZA BASIC TECHNIQUES Uke Harai Uke / Gedan Barai Yoko Uke Jodan Uke / Age Uke Yoko Uchi Uke Sukui Uke Mawashi Uke Shuto Barai Tetsui Uke Kakete Kake Uke Yoko Uke Harai Otoshi Hiji Uke / Empi Uke Tekubi Katete Tekubi Kake Uke Osae Uke Shuto Uke Morote Uke Ude Uke Ura Ude Uke Teisho Uke Haishu Uke Nagashi Uke Juji Uke Kosa Uke Kakiwake Uke Ko Uke Uchi Mikazuke Geri Uke Soto Mikazuke Geri Uke Awase Uke Wa Uke Blocks Downward Block / Downward Sweep Inside Middle Block Upward Block / Rising Block Outside Middle Block Scooping Block 2 Hand Circular Sweeping Block Downward Knife Hand Sweep Hammerfist Block Hook & Grab Hooking Block Yoko Uke & Harai Uke Simultaneously Elbow Block Wrist Hook Grab Wrist Hook Block Pressing Block Knife Hand Block 2 Hand Reinforced Block Forearm Block Back Forearm Block Palm Heel Block Open Back Hand Block Sweeping Block X Block (Crossed Open Hands) X Block (Crossed Closed Fists) Wedge Block (Drive Fists Apart) Wrist Arch Block Crescent Kick Block (Outside to Inside) Crescent Kick Block (Inside to Outside) Joined Hand Block Circular Block