Kei Shin Kan Karate-Do Information Booklet

Kei Shin Kan Karate-Do Information Booklet

KEI SHIN KAN KARATE - DO Background and history Kei Shin Kan Karate-Do is a Japanese form of the martial art of Karate. It arrived in Australia in 1971 and has branches in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. The founder of Kei Shin Kan is Master Takazawa who was given a dojo by his teacher (Master Toyama) in 1958. Master Takazawa still lives in Nagano Japan. The head of Kei Shin Kan in Australia is Shihan Uchida in Sydney. The benefits of Karate There are many benefits from studying Karate, including : Learn self-defence and how to avoid dangerous situations Improve mental discipline and patience Improve strength, fitness and flexibility Meeting and socialising with a friendly group of students. It is likely to take many years for a normal person to achieve a high standard although students may progress faster depending on their dedication to training. While it is not realistic to set a particular time-frame to achieve black belt level, it is unusual to reach this level in less than 5 years. Again, the speed of progression varies with each individual. The syllabus Much emphasis is placed on learning proper basic techniques including stances, punches and blocks. These movements form the foundation of Karate practice. Sparring is introduced gradually starting with restricted sparring such as one-step sparring. As skills improve other sparring practice is introduced including three-action sparring, hands-only sparring and eventually free sparring. Safety in sparring is paramount. All sparring is strictly non-contact and protective equipment is worn also in case of accidental contact. Kata (or forms) are taught at all levels. There are 19 kata to study to black belt level that are assessed at various gradings. All students start at beginner and white belt level and the first grading level is 8th kyu. Subsequent gradings are for 7th kyu, 6th kyu etc. Green belt is 6th Kyu to 4th kyu and Brown belt is 3rd kyu to 1 st kyu level. Black belt is 1st Dan onwards. Training in traditional Japanese weapons commences at 3 kyu. Weapons include Bo (long staff), Jo (short staff), nunchuku, sai and tonfa. There are certain government licensing requirements that must be complied with for some weapons in some States. All instructors are dedicated and approachable and teaching often occurs on a one-to-one basis. Why don't you give it a try? New students are welcome.

KEI SHIN KAN KARATE DO KATA STUDY LIST Shorin (Shuri-Te) group Taikyoku Shodan Taikyoko Nidan Taikyoku Sandan Heian Shodan (Pinan) Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Tekki Shodan (Naihanchi) Tekki Nidan Tekki Sandan Passai Dai Passai Sho Juroku Seishan (Hangetsu) Wanshu (Empi) Niseishi (Nijushiho) Kanku Dai (Kusanku) Kanku Sho Chinto Chinte Jion Jitte Useishi (Gojushiho) Shorei (Naha-Te) group Sanchin Tensho Matsu No Kata Gekisai Ichi Gekisai Ni Seipai Saifa Sanseiru Seienchin Plus: Numerous weapon kata for Bo, Sai, Nunchuku and Tonfa.

Japanese Terminology Seiza Rei Mokuso Mokuso Yame Shomen Ni Rei Sense! Ni Rei Senpai Ni Rei Otagai Ni Rei Tsuki-waza Gyaku-zuki Oi-zuki Jodan-zuki Chudan-zuki Gedan-zuki Ura-zuki Mawashi-zuki Formal kneeling position. This is the most humble position from which we can demonstrate our respect for our art and for one another. Bow. We show our trust of one another by exposing the most vulnerable part of our head. Meditation. At the beginning of training we clear our minds and focus our attention on the session in front of us. At the end of training it is a time to release from the concentration of training. End of Mokuso. Bow to the front. We are showing our respect to the unlimited capacity of Karate and everthing that it entails. Bow facing instructor (called by the most senior student). A sign of respect to show our appreciation for Sensei's instruction. Bow facing Senior. In the absence of Sensei (called by the most advanced student after the Senior). A bow to thank the Senior for his instruction. Bow to each other. In the absence of other advanced students (called by the Senior himself). A bow of mutual respect. Punch Techniques Reverse Punch Lunge Punch Upper Punch Middle Punch Lower Punch Short Punch (knuckles down) Roundhouse Punch Terminology-2005002 21/04/05 1/3

Japanese Terminology Tachi-kata Shizen-tai Heisoku-dachi Kiba-dachi Shiko-dachi Zenkutsu-dachi Kokustu-dachi Nekoashi-dachi Uke-waza Jodan Age-uke Gedan Barai Chudan Uchi-uke Chudan Soto-uke Shuto-uke Kake-uke Keri-waza Mae-geri Yoko-geri Mae-yoko-geri Mawashi-geri Ushiro-geri Uchi-waza Shuto-uchi Empi-uchi Nukite Uraken-uchi Stances Natural Stance Attention Stance Horse Riding Stance Sumo Stance Forward Stance Back Stance Cat Stance Block Techniques Upper Block Lower Block Inside Middle Block Outside Middle Block Knife Hand Block Hooking Block Kick Techniques Front Kick Side Kick Front Side Kick Roundhouse Kick Back Kick Strike Techniques Knife Hand Strike Elbow Strike Spear Hand Strike Back Fist Strike Terminology-2005002 21/04/05 2/3

Japanese Terminology Miscellaneous Sense! Dojo Kekomi Keage Kumite Kata Kiai Karate-Gi Numbers Ichi Ni San Shi Go Roke Chich Hachi Ku Ju Teacher Training Hall Thrust Snap Sparring Prearranged Form Abdominal Shout Uniform One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Terminology-2005002 21/04/05 3/3