Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Kids Program Education Guide for Parents
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Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Youth Program Education Guide for Parents Written and illustrated by student Michael Veillon (2nd Dan) under the direct supervision, instruction, and guidance of Hanshi Jerry Partain (9th Dan), with contributions from students Dr. William Zeichner (4th Dan), Mark Bills (2nd Dan), and Doyle Moody (5th Dan). Photographs by Mark Bills and Doyle Moody. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission from the authors. Copyright © 2004 by Ancient Health and Healing Center of Cenla, L.L.C.
Disclaimer The following manual is to be used by those parents interested in helping their children improve the karate skills that they are being taught by a qualified instructor of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. In no way should this manual be used as a replacement for an instructor or as a reason to avoid attending regular classes. The information in this manual should be used for guidance only and should be approached with great caution. As in any activity it is highly recommended that parents consult a physician prior to allowing their children to practice karate. Neither the author nor the publisher assume any responsibility for the use or misuse of the information contained in this book. The author and the publisher specifically disclaim any personal loss, liability, or risk incurred as a consequence of the use or application, either directly or indirectly, of any advice or information presented herein.
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How to Wear Your Uniform
First put on your uniform top. For the sake of modesty, girls should always wear a T-shirt or sports bra under their uniform top.
Put on your uniform pants. Tie the drawstring in the front with a bow.
Tuck the right side of the uniform top under the left side. If your top has ties, the right side should tie to the inside of the left side, and the left side should tie to the outside of the right side.
Remember: Your top should be tucked right side under left side. Tucking the left side under the right side is only done when you are mourning the death of someone important to you.
To tie your belt, first hold the belt in the middle in both hands in front of you. If you have stripes on your belt, make sure you hold the belt so that the stripes are to your right.
Hold the belt against your stomach below your belly button. Try not to let it touch the ground while you are tying it. Bring the ends around behind your back, crossing in the middle. Bring the ends to the front.
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How to Wear Your Uniform
Cross the left end of the belt over the right end and then tuck it up under both loops.
Pull both ends to tighten. Bend the end that was passed under both loops down and loop it around the other end and then under itself and through.
Pull both ends to tighten. Finished knot should look like a “U” pointing to the left. Stripes should end up on the left side when finished.
Parents, please help teach your child to tie their belt. It may take time, but if they can tie their shoes, they can tie their belt.
Remember: Don’t wash your belt, or it will shrink. Before the use of colored belts, it used to be taught that washing your belt would release your energy. And so, the more experienced you were, the dirtier your belt became, until it eventually turned black.
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Ranking System
A ranking system of colored belts is used to reflect the experience and ability of the student. However, since everyone is different, rank is not relative. Each student is working against his/herself, not against anyone else. Rank also does not indicate a certain level of fighting ability. It is not required that you are capable of defeating anybody. There is no ranking system that is universally accepted. Many different organizations have developed their own ranking systems along with their own unique ranking requirements. The requirements for each level (usually referred to as a kyu) vary in different schools and organizations, and even the colors of the belts and their order are sometimes different. Some schools even have different ranking systems between their youth and adult programs. The amount of time spent in each level may also vary between schools. Originally, when karate was being developed on the island of Okinawa, there was no ranking system used. People did not get promoted for learning a new kata or displaying any level of technical aptitude. They did not receive a new belt or a certificate confirming their level of proficiency. In fact, they didn't even wear a karate uniform. These are all relatively recent inventions. When Gichin Funakoshi brought karate to Japan from Okinawa, he adopted the ranking system designed by Jigaro Kano, the founder of Judo. He also decided to use to same uniform. Here at Wake Forest Christian Karate & Kobudo we use a 10 kyu (level) system for our kids program. Our goal is to ensure that the students mature mentally, physically, and morally as they advance. Therefore, the earliest age that a student will achieve the level of Shodan (1st degree black belt) would be the age of 16. In the Do Shin Tai Kan Dojo we use the following colored belts for our youth programs: Children (6 to 12 yrs old) 10th Kyu = White Belt (0 Stripes) 9th Kyu = White (1-2 Stripes) 8th Kyu = Purple Belt (0-1 Stripes) 7th Kyu = Purple Belt (2-3 Stripes) 6th Kyu = Green Belt (0 Stripes) 5th Kyu = Green Belt (1 Stripe) 4th Kyu = Green Belt (2 Stripes) 3rd Kyu = Brown Belt (0 Stripes) 2nd Kyu = Brown Belt (1 Stripes) 1st Kyu = Brown Belt (2 Stripe) Shodan = White/Black Belt
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Do Shin Tai Kan Dojo Children's Program Syllabus
Children's Belt White
White – 1 stripe White – 2 stripe
Grade Level Exercises 10th Kyu 25 Basics(1-8) 25 Basics(9-16) 25 Basics(17-25) All Prev 9th Kyu
8th Kyu
Purple – 2 stripe Purple - 3 stripe
7th Kyu
Green
6th Kyu
Green - 1 stripe
5th Kyu
Green - 2 stripes
4th Kyu
Brown - 3 stripes
3rd Kyu
Brown - 2 stripes
2nd Kyu
Brown - 1 stripe
1st Kyu
Kote Aite
Self Def / Tuite
Ippon Kumite
Open Handed Kata
All Prev Escape 1-4 Escape 5-8
All Prev
All Prev Fukyu Ichi (1/2) Fukyu Ichi (All)
All Prev
All Prev Escape 10-12 Escape 13-15
All Prev Fukyu Ni (1/2) Fukyu Ni (All)
All Prev
All Prev
All Prev
All Prev
All Prev
All Prev Self Def (1-10)
All Prev One Step 1 (1) One Step 1 (2) One Step 1 (3) All Prev One Step 1 (4) One Step 1 (5) One Step 1 (6-7) All Prev One Step 2
Tuite 1 (1-5)
One Step 3
Pinan Nidan Naihanchi Shodan
All Prev Purple Purple - 1 stripe
Other Warm-ups(1-3) Warm-ups(4-6) Warm-ups(7-10) All Prev
Green Belt Basics
All Prev
Change Body (1-10) Kick Drills 1 (1-5) Naihanchi stance
Tuite 2 (1-5)
Brown Belt Basics
All Prev Fukyu San (1/2) Fukyu San (All) Pinan Shodan All Prev Wansu
Pinan Sandan Naihanchi Nidan
Kick Drills 2 (1-5)
Tuite 3 (1-5)
Brown Belt (1-10)
Ananku
Change Body
Tuite 4 (1-5)
Naihanchi Sandan
Tuite 5 (1-5)
Seisan Pinan Yondan
Kobudo Kata
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Requirements for Advancement to 10th Kyu – 1st Stripe
In order to advance to 10th Kyu – 1st Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Sensei Gi Obi Dojo Hai Iie Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Kiotuske Sensei Ni Rei Ohayo Gozaimasu Konnichi Wa Komban Wa Saiyonara Ryukyu Shaolin Shakai Do Shin Tai Kan Dojo
- sen-say - teacher - gee - uniform - oh-bee - belt - doh-joh - learning place, school - hi - yes - ee-ay - no - doh-moh ah-ree-gah-toh gah-zi-mahs - thank you, very much - kee-oht-skay - attention - sen-say nee day - bow to Sensei - oh-hi-oh gah-zi-mahs - good morning - coh-nee-chee wah - hello, good afternoon - cohm-bahn wah - good evening - si-oh-nah-dah - good-bye - doo-kyoo shou-leen shah-ki - Okinawan Pine Forest Fellowship - doh sheen ti kahn doh-joh - Mind-Spirit-Body place of learning
Counting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Basic Counting Ichi - ee-chee Ni - nee San - sahn Shi - shee Go - goh Roku - droh-koo Shichi - see-chee Hachi - hah-chee Ku - koo Ju - joo
Counting Objects Hito - hee-toh Futa - foo-tah Mi - mee Yon - yohn Itsu - eet-soo Mu - moo Nana - nah-nah Ya - yah Kokono - koh-koh-noh To - toh
Remember: Always bow and say “thank you” after receiving instructions or corrections.
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How to Make a Proper Fist Bend your index finger so that the first knuckle touches the second knuckle of your thumb, tucking in the fold of skin that is between your thumb and index finger. Then fold your other fingers tightly into a fist, pressing the fingertips into your palm. Fold your thumb across the first knuckles of your first and middle fingers. Your thumb should now be under your fist, not on top or on the side of your fist. Thumb is underneath fist.
When you punch, the objective is to strike with the first two knuckles. Strike with these knuckles.
Make sure that your wrist is straight, not bent.
How to Make a Knife Hand Point your index finger. Place your middle finger against your index finger, bending the middle finger until its tip is even with the tip of your index finger.
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Place your ring finger against your middle finger so that its tip is even with the tips of the middle and index finger. Place your little finger against your ring finger, and then fold your thumb into your palm. Remember to keep your fingers tightly pressed together.
Stances Ready Stance – Heels together and feet at a 45 degree angle.
Left Front Stance – Left leg forward with left foot pointing straight ahead. Right leg back with right foot pointing 45 degrees to the right. Right leg should not be back too far; no more than shoulder’s width. Feet should be apart about a fist’s width. Shoulders should be square.
Right Front Stance – Same as left front stance, but with the right leg forward and the left leg back.
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Straddle Leg Stance – Legs should be apart about shoulder’s width, with both feet point straight ahead. Shoulders should be square.
Niahanchi Stance – Legs should be apart about shoulder’s width, with both feet point inward at a 45-degree angle. Legs should be tight, with buttocks pulled up and in tightly.
Remember: Remove shoes before entering the Dojo. Always bow when entering and leaving the Dojo.
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The 25 Basics (#1-8) 1) Double solar plexus punch – front stance: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip (chambered) with palm side up, and left foot forward stance.
Left Forward Stance
First Punch
Correct Chamber
Second Punch
Incorrect Chambers
Punch to middle of chest, first with right hand and then with left hand. As right hand punches, it should come straight forward from the hip, palm side up, and then turn over at the last six inches of the punch, to the solar plexus (middle of chest). At the same time, the left hand should come straight back, palm side down, and then turn over at the last six inches, and be re-chambered on the hip. Then the left hand should punch to the solar plexus and the right hand be re-chambered. (Repeat with right hand forward, left hand on hip, and right foot forward stance).
Left hand punching and Right hand re-chambering.
Left hand turned over at last six inches of punch and Right hand re-chambered.
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2) Double solar plexus punch – straddle stance: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip (chambered) with palm side up, and straddle stance. Double punch to middle of chest. (Repeat with right hand forward and left hand on hip).
Straddle Stance
First Punch
Second Punch
3) Double head punch – straddle stance: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip (chambered) with palm side up, and straddle stance. Double punch to face. (Repeat with right hand forward and left hand on hip).
Straddle Stance
First Punch
Second Punch
Remember: Avoid saying, “I can’t” or “It’s too hard”. Simply put forward your best effort.
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4) Foot Sweep, Punch, Block – straddle stance: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip, and straddle stance. Bring right foot to the left.
Sweep right foot forward and outward.
Mid-level punch with right hand.
Double bone block with right hand. (Repeat with right foot sweep, left hand punch, left hand block).
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5) Down Block: Start with left hand forward in down block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, bring right arm across left arm, down block with right hand, pull left hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
6) Double Bone Block: Start with left hand forward in double bone block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Fist should be shoulder level.
Forearm should be at 45-degree angle.
Step with right foot, bring right arm down to protect groin, and circle upward to block, pull left hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
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7) Head Block: Start with left hand forward in high block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, bring right hand up with palm side towards face, pull left hand back to hip. Turn right hand outward as it reaches nose, ending about one inch above head. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
8) Double Solar Plexus Punch: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot.
Double punch to middle of chest. Kiai on second punch. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
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Warm-up Exercises (#1-3) 1) Wrist Loosening a. Shake both hands (like shaking off water)
b. Twist wrist – each hand, vertical
c. Twist wrist – each hand, horizontal
Remember: Always remain quiet while Sensei is talking. Pay strict attention, listen to instructions, and train hard in class.
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2) Loosening Neck a. Bend neck forward and back
b. Bend neck sideways to each shoulder
3) Loosening Shoulder a. Roll shoulders forward
b. Roll shoulders backward
Remember: Always bow with eyes down, hands in open position to your side, and heels together. Do NOT slap your thighs with your hands, or simply “bob your head” to bow.
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The 25 Basics (#9-16) 9) Cross Body Block: Start with left hand forward in cross body block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Left hand should be shoulder level, and left arm should be at 45-degree angle in front of chest. Step with right foot, bring right arm up and across as if punching across stomach, pull left hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
45-degree angle
Side View
Side View
10) Single Bone Block: Start with left hand forward in single bone block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Fist should be shoulder level.
Forearm should be at 45-degree angle.
Step with right foot, bring right arm down and circle upward to block, pull left hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
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Remember: Your Obi should never be placed on the ground. Try not to let it touch the ground when tying it around your waist.
11) Knife Hand Block: Start with left hand forward in knife hand position, right hand in front of stomach and in knife hand position pointing straight forward, and left foot forward stance.
Side View Bring right hand up over left arm with right hand palm up towards sky.
Palm Up Side View
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Bring left hand to right elbow so that the large knuckle of the left hand presses against the front of the right elbow.
Side View Snap right hand down into knife hand block, bring left hand to front of stomach pointing straight forward. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
Side View
Remember: Never face Sensei, Sempai, or a higher ranked student while adjusting or tying your Gi or Obi.
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12) Punch-Kick Under: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Punch with right hand, then raise right knee to waist level.
Toes should be up, not pointed down.
Incorrect
Correct Extend right foot frontward with toes pointed.
Toes should be pointed, not pulled back. Correct
Incorrect
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Pull foot back, then place foot down in front. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
13) Step-Single Solar Plexus Punch: Start with left hand forward, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, single punch to middle of chest. Kiai on each punch. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
Side View
Side View
14) Front Kick: Start with both hands on hips, and right foot forward stance. Raise left knee to waist level.
Toes should be up, not pointed down.
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Knee should be waist level and straight in front, not out to side.
Correct
Incorrect
Extend left foot frontward with toes pointed, pull foot back, then place foot down in back. (Repeat with left foot forward stance, kicking with right foot).
Keep all kicks below waist level.
Snap foot back; don’t drop it.
15) Block-Pivot-Kick: Start with both hands on hips and straddle stance. Raise right knee to waist level, blocking across left leg, pivot hips to the right.
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Extend right foot outward with toes pointed, pull foot back, then place foot down. (Alternate kicks, right side then left side)
16) Side Shin Kick: Start with both hands on hips and heels together with feet at a 45-degree angle. Raise left knee to waist level.
Kick to left side at a downward angle with the knife edge of your foot. Strike with knife edge of foot to side of opponent’s knee, then push foot down towards opponent’s ankle. (Alternate kicks, right side then left side)
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Warm-up Exercises (#4-6) 4) Loosening Upper Body a. Twist shoulders and arms to side, keep hips stationary (Repeat both sides)
b. Swing arms from side to side, slap kidneys (Repeat both sides)
5) Loosening Lower Body a. Rotate hips - clockwise and then counter clockwise
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b. Rotate knees - clockwise and then counter clockwise
c. Rotate feet – stand on one leg with other leg’s knee raised to waist level – draw a circle with your toes, clockwise and then counter clockwise (Repeat both legs)
6) Loosening Leg Muscles and Tendons a. Spread legs, squat down on one leg while keeping the other leg straight, keep both feet flat (raise up slowly and repeat on other side)
Remember: Never wear your Obi outside of the Dojo.
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The 25 Basics (#17-25) 17) Side Kick: Start with both hands on hips and ready stance. Raise left knee to waist level.
Kick to left side (no higher than waist level) with the knife edge of your foot. Toes should be pulled up.
Correct
Toes should not be pointed.
Incorrect
Pull foot back, then place foot down. (Alternate kicks, left side then right side).
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18) Front Side Kick: Start with both hands on hips and straddle stance. Rotate hips 45 degrees to the right. Raise left knee to waist level.
Kick straight ahead (no higher than waist level) with the knife edge of your foot. Toes should be pulled up.
Correct
Toes should not be pointed.
Foot should not be turned.
Incorrect
Pull foot back, then place foot down. (Alternate kicks, left side then right side).
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19) Back Kick: Start with both hands on hips and ready stance. Raise left knee to waist level, look behind you over your left shoulder, kick straight back (no higher than knee level) with the heel of your foot.
Pull foot back, then place foot down. (Alternate kicks, left side then right side).
Don’t lean forward. Kick shown from right side:
Correct
Don’t point toes.
Incorrect
Toes should be pulled up.
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20) Side Kick – Front Kick: Start with both hands on hips, and right foot forward stance. Raise left knee to waist level, kick to left side (no higher than waist level) with the knife edge of your foot.
Pull foot back, kick to front (no higher than waist level) with toes pointed, pull foot back, then place foot down in back. (Repeat with left foot forward stance, kicking with right foot).
Remember: Never say anything bad about other karate schools, students, or teachers.
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21) Front Kick – Side Kick: Start with both hands on hips, and right foot forward stance. Raise left knee to waist level, kick to front (no higher than waist level) with toes pointed.
Pull foot back, kick to left side (no higher than waist level) with the knife edge of your foot, pull foot back, then place foot down in back. (Repeat with left foot forward stance, kicking with right foot).
22) Down Block: Start left hand forward in down block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, bring right arm across left arm, block down with right hand, pull left hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward slow, and coming back fast).
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23) Reverse Punch: Start right hand forward, left hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, open shoulders, punch with left hand while squaring shoulders, pull right hand back to hip. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
Shoulders should be opened.
Angled View
Angled View
Shoulders should be square.
Angled View
Remember: Always answer “Hai, Sensei” or “Yes Sir” in a loud voice when saying “Yes” to Sensei’s questions.
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24) Block-Sweep-Jab: Start left hand forward in double bone block, right hand on hip, and left foot forward stance. Step with right foot, double bone block with right hand, and sweep with your left hand.
Bring left hand down in front of you to about your belt, and then finger jab with your right hand to the throat. (Repeat walking forward and back, alternating left and right side).
25) Push-Ups a) kicking toes while in push-up position
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b) punching floor while in push-up position
c) bouncing on toes and knuckles while in push-up position d) regular (or knuckle) push-ups Running in Place
Jumping Jacks
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Warm-up Exercises (#7-10) 7) Loosening Hips and Lower Back a. Spinal twist – sitting, cross one leg over the other, place opposite elbow on outside of knee, place other hand behind on floor, twist and look behind (change legs and repeat on other side)
b. Pelvic lift – sitting, legs straight out in front, hands behind, lift stomach to the sky
c. Butterfly – sitting, bring heels of feet to center of groin, press knees to the floor
8) Loosening Legs a. Hurdler’s position – sitting, one leg straight, one leg bent, try to touch toes (repeat with other leg)
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b. Legs together – sitting, legs straight out in front, try to touch toes
c. Legs spread apart – reach for toes on both feet
9) Kneeling a. Toes pointed – place hands on floor behind, lift stomach to the sky
b. On toes – grab ankles, lift stomach to the sky
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10) Building Arm Strength and Loosen Hamstrings c. Walking pushups-keeping legs straight, take 3 steps with your hands, do a pushup, and the walk back 3 steps and stand up (Repeat).
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Requirements for Advancement to 10th Kyu – 2nd Stripe
In order to advance to 10th Kyu – 2nd Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Dozo Yoi Yame Hajime Mate Moldate Ushiro Mawatte Shomen Otoshi Dozo Onegai Shimasu Yasume Sempai
- doh-zoh - please - yoy - ready (to begin) - yah-may - ready (to end) - hah-jee-may - begin - mah-tay - halt - mohl-dah-tay - line up - oo-shee-doh - rear - mah-wah-tay - turn around - shoh-men - front - oh-toh-shee - drop down - doh-zoh oh-nee-gi shee-mahs - please teach us - yah-soo-may - rest, relax - sem-pi - senior student, assistant teacher
Counting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ichi Ni San Shi Go Roku Shichi Hachi Ku Ju
- ee-chee - nee - sahn - shee - goh - droh-koo - see-chee - hah-chee - koo - joo
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ju-Ichi Ju-Ni Ju-San Ju-Shi Ju-Go Ju-Roku Ju-Shichi Ju-Hachi Ju-Ku Ni-Ju
- joo ee-chee - joo nee - joo sahn - joo shee - joo goh - joo droh-cooh - joo see-chee - joo hah-chee - joo koo - nee joo
Remember: Always face Sensei and bow when he enters or leaves the Dojo.
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Escape Techniques (#1) Escape techniques are non-confrontational techniques meant to be used to escape from an attacker. The intent of these techniques is to teach a student to not let themselves be touched, grabbed, or caught by enforcing in them the habits of constantly being on alert and being ready to move. These techniques differ from self-defense techniques in that these techniques do not involve the Defender applying any aggressive moves on the Attacker. 1) Wrist Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s left wrist with his right hand. Defender performs change body by stepping back with his right foot and turning his body to his right, 45-degrees to Attacker.
Defender brings his left forearm up, making a “Popeye” muscle. Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right wrist.)
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Escape Techniques (#2) 2) Elbow Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s left elbow with his right hand. Defender performs a “spinning top” by stepping back with his right foot and rotating 180 degrees, pivoting on his right foot.
Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right elbow.)
Remember: Never Fight! Get away!
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Escape Techniques (#3-4) 3) Shoulder Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s left shoulder with his right hand. Defender claps both hands together towards Attacker’s groin making Attacker flinch.
Defender then changes body by stepping forward with his right foot and turning his body to his left, 45 degrees to Attacker. With hands stilled clasped together, Defender strikes Attacker’s arm. Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right shoulder.)
4) Wrist Grab (opposite side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s right wrist with his right hand. Defender performs change body by stepping back with his right foot and turning his body 45 degrees to Attacker.
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Defender brings his right forearm up, making a “Popeye” muscle. Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s left wrist.)
Katas and Gatas A kata is a prearranged pattern of movements of attack and defense techniques against imaginary opponents. Gata is the term used for a children’s kata. In the past, kata was the primary means of instruction for Karate and was used to pass on knowledge from generation to generation. The knowledge gained from practice of Kata consists of much more than just the memorization movements and techniques. There is also the knowledge of the practical application of the techniques, known as Bunkai. Kata also improves one’s balance, timing, breathing and focus, and perfects one’s precision in the very basics of Karate. Although no one would ever use kata in an actual fight, practicing kata, along with understanding of its application, gives one the ability to make the proper decisions of what to do in different situations, along with the ability to do it precisely and powerfully. It is said that it takes a student about three years of constant practice to fully learn and understand a single kata. Therefore, we teach a student only one kata at a time, and do not teach the next kata until that student has shown that he/she is ready to move on to the next level. All katas should be performed with focus (Kime), good flow, and crisp execution. Before each kata, come to attention (Kiotuske) , bow (Rei), and then take the ready stance (Yoi). At the end of each kata, come back to the ready stance (Yame), and bow (Rei).
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Kiotuske (Attention):
Hands should be open and arms down along you sides.
Heels should be together and feet at a 45-degree angle. Incorrect
Correct Rei (Bow): Bend forward at the waist, keeping back straight and eyes down. Hands slide down sides of legs during bow.
Bow to about 45-degree angle.
Side View Yoi (Begin)/Yame (End): Step 1) Bring forearms up to a 45-degree angle, with hands together so that the right hand is on top of the left hand. Make sure the tips of both hands touch each other and that the thumbs are tucked in. Tips touching. 45-degree angle Thumbs tucked in.
Side View
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Step 2) Bring arms in towards chest (right hand should be pushing while left hand is pulling). Once arms reach chest, rotate hands downward so that palms are down and left hand is on top of right hand. Push hands down until arms are extended out in front.
Side View
Side View
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Step 3) Make fists with both hands so that knuckles of the first fingers on both hands are touching each other. Pull hands together so that the knuckles of the thumbs are touching, and then pull both hands back close to body.
Side View
Side View
Step 4) Bring arms out to the side and relax so that arms are not tense and knees are slightly bent, not locked.
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Fukyu Gata Ichi (1st Half) The Fyukyu Gata Ichi is a basic gata that was designed for children in middle school. Most of the blocks in this gata are done with the low block. White colored feet represent previous position of feet, and Dark colored feet represent current position of feet. Lines represent pattern of kata. 1) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left Low Block
2) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
3) Right Front, Right 180-degrees Turn, Right Low Block
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4) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
5) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left Low Block
6) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
7) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
8) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Right Middle Punch
9) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Low Block Picture Incorrect, Both low and high block are facing 45
10) Right Front, Right 45-degrees Turn, Right High Block
11) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Low Block Picture Incorrect, Both low and high block are facing 45
12) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left High Block
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In order to advance to 10th Kyu – 3rd Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Utsuri Kyu Migi Hidari Hanshi Seito Ippon Kumite Kiai Kata Kihon Gedan Chudan Jodan
- oot-soo-dee - kyoo - mee-gee - hee-dah-ree - hahn-shee - say-toh - ee-pahn - koo-mee-tay - kee-I - kah-tah - kee-hon - gay-dahn - choo-dahn - joh-dahn
- change - level, rank - right - left - title for teacher 8th Dan and above - student, pupil - one step - exchange of techniques - loud yell - pre-arranged routines - basic - low - middle - high
Counting 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Ju Ni-Ju San-Ju Yon-Ju Go-Ju Roku-Ju Nan-Ju Hachi-Ju Kyu-Ju Hyaku
- joo - nee joo - sahn joo - yohn joo - goh joo - droh-koo joo - nah-nah joo - hah-chee joo - koo joo - hyah-coo
Remember: Do not ask or question katas or techniques that are above your rank.
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Fukyu Gata Ichi (2nd Half) 13) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left Low Block, Right Middle Punch
(photos shown from reverse angle) 14) Right Front, Left Reverse Punch
15) Left Front, Right Reverse Punch
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16) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Left Reverse Punch
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17) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Low Block Incorrect, Both block and punch are to 45
18) Right Front, Right 45-degree, Right High Punch
19) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Low Block
20) Left Front, Left 45-degree, Left High Punch
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Escape Techniques (#5) 5) Elbow Grab (opposite side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s right elbow with his right hand. Defender performs a “spinning top” by stepping back with his right foot and rotating 180 degrees, pivoting on his right foot. Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s left elbow.)
Escape Techniques (#6) 6) Shoulder Grab (opposite side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s right shoulder with his right hand. Defender claps both hands together towards Attacker’s groin making Attacker flinch..
Defender then changes body by stepping forward with his left foot and turning his body to his right, 45 degrees to Attacker. With hands still clasped together, Defender strikes Attacker’s arm. Once Attacker’s grip is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s left shoulder.)
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Escape Techniques (#7-8) 7) Attempted Choke 1 – Start with Attacker attempting to choke the Defender’s throat with both hands. Defender tucks his chin to his chest and then ducks down under Attacker’s arms. Once free of Attacker’s grasp, Defender runs away.
8) Attempted Choke 2 – Start with Attacker attempting to choke the Defender’s throat with both hands. Defender tucks his chin to his chest and then performs a “spinning top” by stepping back with his right foot and rotating 180 degrees, pivoting on his right foot. Once free of Attacker’s grasp, Defender runs away.
Remember: Training is on a continuous basis, and one learns a little at a time. Brakes in training will result in a step backwards.
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In order to advance to 9th Kyu, students must show mastery of all skills learned in all previous levels.
Opening Ceremony (Basic) Kiotuske Sensei Ni Rei Komban Wa Sensei (Konnichi Wa Sensei (Ohayo Gozaimasu Sens ei Sensei Ni Rei Dozo Onegai Shimasu
- kee-oht-skay - sen-say nee day - cohm-bahn wah sen-say - coh-nee-chee wah sen-say - oh-hi-oh gah-zi-mahs sen-say - sen-say nee day - doh-soh oh-nee-gi shee-mahs
- attention - bow to Sensei - good evening Sensei - good afternoon Sensei) - good morning Sensei) - bow to Sensei - please teach us
Closing Ceremony (Basic) Kiotuske Ushiro Muwatte Gi Tu Obi Nawasu Shomen Sensei Ni Rei Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Sensei Ni Rei Saiyonara Sensei Yasume
- kee-oht-skay - attention - oo-shee-doh moo-wah-tay - turn to the rear - gee too oh-bee nah-wah-soo - fix your Gi and Obi - shoh-men - front - sen-say nee day - bow to Sensei - doh-moh ah-ree-gah-toh gah-zi-mahs - thank you, very much - sen-say nee day - bow to Sensei - si-oh-nah-dah sen-say - good-bye Sensei - yah-soo-may - relax
Remember: Training without concentration prevents advancement.
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Escape Techniques (#10) 10) Rear Bear Hug 1 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender from behind in a bear hug. Defender runs in place as fast and hard as he can, causing Attacker to let go. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away.
Escape Techniques (#11-12) 11) Rear Bear Hug 2 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender from behind in a bear hug. Defender tucks his chin to his chest and sinks his weight down. Defender then ducks under Attacker’s arms and performs a “spinning top”. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away.
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12) Rear Bear Hug 3 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender from behind in a bear hug. Defender tucks his chin to his chest and bends over forward, striking Attacker with his buttocks. At the same time, Defender claps both hands together and brings them up to his head as if diving into a pool. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away.
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Fukyu Gata Ni (1st Half) The Fyukyu Gata Ni is a basic gata that was designed for children in middle school. It is very similar to the Fyukyu Gata Ichi except that most of the blocks in this gata are done with the double bone block. White colored feet represent previous position of feet, and Dark colored feet represent current position of feet. Lines represent pattern of kata.
1) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block
2) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
3) Right Front, Right 180-degrees Turn, Right Double Bone Block
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4) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
5) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block
6) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
7) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
8) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Right Middle Punch
9) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block Incorrect, Both blocks are to 45
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10) Right Front, Right 45-degrees Turn, Right High Block
11) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Double Bone Block
12) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left High Block
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Vocabulary Uke Tsuki Keri Kote Aite Kobudo Mae Yoko Dachi Shizen Tai Kime
- oo-kay - soo-kee - keh-dee - koh-tay ah-tay - koh-boo-doh - mah-ay - yoh-koh - dah-chee - shee-zen ti - kee-mee
- block - punch - kick - body hardening - weapon - forward - sideways - stance - natural position - focus
Here is Hanshi Jerry Partain receiving his 8th Dan from his teacher Master Fusei Kise in the early 1990’s.
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Fukyu Gata Ni (2nd Half) 13) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block, Right Middle Punch
(photos shown from reverse angle) 14) Right Front, Left Reverse Punch
15) Left Front, Right Reverse Punch
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(photo shown from reverse angle)
16) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Left Reverse Punch
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17) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block Incorrect, Both Block and Punch are 45
18) Right Front, Right 45-degrees, Right Middle Punch
19) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Double Bone Block
20) Left Front, Left 45-degrees, Left Middle Punch
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Escape Techniques (#13) 13) Side Shoulder Grab 1 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender’s left shoulder from side with his right hand. Defender claps both hands together, turns to his left and brings both hands up on outside of Attacker’s arm. Defender then performs change body by stepping back with his right foot and uses both of his hands to push the Attacker’s arm. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right shoulder.)
Escape Techniques (#14) 14) Side Shoulder Grab 2 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender’s left shoulder from side with his right hand. Defender performs “spinning top” by stepping forward with his left foot and rotating 180 degrees, pivoting on his right foot. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right shoulder.)
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Escape Techniques (#15) 15) Side Shoulder Grab 3 – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender’s left shoulder from side with his right hand. Defender claps both hands together and steps back with his left foot and then strikes Attacker’s arm. Once Attacker’s hold is broken, Defender runs away. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right shoulder.)
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In order to advance to 9th Kyu – 2nd Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Ryukyu Shaolin Shorin Ryu Shiori Midori Chairo Tai Sabaki Do Itashi Mashite Wakari Masu Wakari Masen
- doo-kyoo - knotted rope (Okinawan Islands Chain) - shou-leen - pine forest - shoh-deen doo - Pine Forest School - shee-oh-ree - white - mee-dho-ree - green - chi-doh - brown - ti sah-bah-kee - body shifting - doh ee-tah-shee mah-shee-tay - You are welcome - wah-kah-dee mah-soo - I understand - wah-kah-dee mah-sen - I do not understand
Do you know who this is? This is Hanshi Jerry Partain’s teacher, Master Fusei Kise (standing), when he was young, with his teacher, Master Hohan Soken (sitting).
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Ippon Kumite Ippon Kumite are drills where two partners practice offensive and defensive techniques together. The Attacker should always try to punch in the same place, becoming more precise each time, which then allows the Defender to become more precise with his blocks. Although the phrase translates “One Step”, it comes from a much longer phrase which basically means “to exchange techniques”, or “to work together”. In order for the partners to work together properly, they need to maintain the same distance from each other while they are stepping. They should stay close enough that their toes on their front feet are almost touching.
Correct Distance
Too Far Apart
Too Close
Remember: Ippon Kumite means to exchange techniques, to work together.
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Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#1) 1) Down Block - Start with both attacker and defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single low-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with down block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#2) 2) Double Bone Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Remember: Make sure your Obi is always tied properly and is always tight at the knot.
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Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#3) 3) High Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single high punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with high block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#4) 4) Cross Body Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with cross body block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Remember: Always show proper respect to Sensei and all higher ranking students.
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Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#5) 5) Single Bone Block – Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with single bone block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Remember: Do not turn your back after bowing to Sensei or Sempai. Step back about 3-4 steps, then turn and continue walking.
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Ippon Kumite Set 1 (#6-7) 6) Knife Hand Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with knife hand block. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
7) Block-Sweep-Jab - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block, sweeps the Attacker’s arm, grabbing the Attacker’s wrist and pulling it down in front of him to about his belt, and then jabs with blocking hand to Attacker’s throat. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Block-Sweep-Jab (performed in right front stance):
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Fukyu Gata San (1st Half) The Fyukyu Gata San is a basic gata that was designed for children in middle school. It is very similar to the Fyukyu Gata Ni except that most of the blocks in this gata are done with the high block. White colored feet represent previous position of feet, and Dark colored feet represent current position of feet. Lines represent pattern of kata.
1) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left High Block
2) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
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3) Right Front, Right 180-degrees Turn, Right High Block
4) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
5) Left Front, Left 90-degrees Turn, Left High Block
6) Right Front, Right Middle Punch
7) Left Front, Left Middle Punch
8) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Right Middle Punch
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9) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left High Block Incorrect, Both blocks are to 45
10) Right Front, Right 45-degrees Turn, Right Low Block
11) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right High Block
12) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left Low Block
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Vocabulary Mo Ichi Do Tsuzukete Gambatte Shuto Hai Soku Kakato Koshi Sokuto Tetsoku Tsumasaki
- moh ee-chee doh - soo-zoo-keh-tay - gahm-bah-tay - shoo-toh - hi soh-koo - kah-kah-toh - koh-shee - soh-koo-toh - teh-soh-koo - soo-mah-sah-kee
- again, repeat - continue - congratulations, good job - knife hand - instep of foot - heel of foot - ball of foot - knife edge of foot - sole of foot - tips of toes
This is Master Hohan Soken. He was Master Fusei Kise’s teacher and was the great-grandson of Master Sokon Matsumura, the founder of Shorin Ryu. He became Grand Master of Shorin Ryu after his uncle, Master Nabe Matsumura. He lived from 1889 to 1983.
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Fukyu Gata San (2nd Half) 13) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left High Block, Right Middle Punch
(photos shown from reverse angle) 14) Right Front, Left Reverse Punch
15) Left Front, Right Reverse Punch
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16) Right Front, “KI-YA!”, Left Reverse Punch
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17) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left High Block Incorrect, Both block and punch are 45
18) Right Front, Right 45-degrees, Right Middle Punch
19) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right High Block
20) Left Front, Left 45-degrees, Left Middle Punch
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Pinan Kata Shodan The Pinan Kata Shodan is the first adult level kata. This kata is also the first in a series of five Pinan, or “peaceful mind”, katas. The Pinan katas were developed by Bushi Matsumura’s student, Anko (Yatsutsune) Itosu during the years 1903 to 1909 for the Okinawan public schools. He developed them from two old Chinese katas. White colored feet represent previous position of feet, and Dark colored feet represent current position of feet. Lines represent pattern of kata.
Yoi)
1) Right Straddle Leg, Left Double Bone Block with Right High Block
2) Same Stance, Right Punch, Left Elbow Smash, Left Side Low Block
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3) Same Stance, Right Double Bone Block with Left High Block,
4) Same Stance, Left Punch, Right Elbow Smash, Right Side Low Block
5) Right Knee Block, Double Knuckle Block to Reinforce Knee Block, Right Front Kick to Rear
Kick (photo shown from reverse angle.)
(Step down after kick.)
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6) Left Front, Left Knife Hand Block
7) Right Front, Right Knife Hand Block
8) Left Front, Left Knife Hand Block
9) Right Front, Right Spear Hand, “KIA”
10) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Knife Hand Block
11) Right Front, Right 45-degrees Turn, Right Knife Hand Block
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12) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Knife Hand Block
13) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left Knife Hand Block
14) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left Double Bone Block, Right Reverse Punch
(photos shown from reverse angle) 15) Right Front Kick, Left Reverse Punch
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16) Left Front Kick, Right Reverse Punch
(photos shown from reverse angle) 17) Right Front Kick, Right Down Block
(photos shown from reverse angle)
18) Left Front, Left 270-degrees Turn, Left Low Block
19) Right Front, Right 45-degrees Turn, Right High Block
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20) Right Front, Right 135-degrees Turn, Right Low Block
21) Left Front, Left 45-degrees Turn, Left High Block
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Our Association Patch Emperor’s Flag The Okinawan Emperor’s flag is represented by three swirls in a dark circle. Legend has it that when the Japanese invaded Okinawa in the 1600’s, they captured one of the Okinawan generals. They were going to execute him by throwing him alive into a large cauldron of boiling water. The general insisted that he be thrown into the cauldron by three of the Japanese generals. When they went to throw him into the cauldron, he grabbed hold of them and pulled them in along with him. The flag was created as a symbol of the fight of the Okinawans against the Japanese, and later became the symbol of Okinawa Te, the ancient martial art of Okinawa.
This is Master Satunuk “Tode” Sakugawa. He was the creator of Okinawan Karate. He lived from 1735 to 1815.
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Self Defense (#1-9) 1) Wrist Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the defender’s left wrist with his right hand. Defender traps Attacker’s right hand with his right hand, kicks Attacker’s left leg just above the knee with the toes of his right foot.
Defender steps back with left foot while swinging his left arm up in a circular motion, locking the Attacker’s thumb and pushing down on it with his wrist, and pushing up on back of Attacker’s hand with his right hand. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing Defender’s right wrist.)
2) Elbow Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the defender’s left elbow with his right hand. Defender traps Attacker’s right hand with his right hand, kicks Attacker’s left leg just above the knee with the toes of his right foot.
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Defender steps back with left foot while swinging his left arm up in a circular motion, pushing down on the Attacker’s elbow with his left hand, and pushing up on back of Attacker’s hand with his right hand. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing defender’s right elbow.)
3) Shoulder Grab (same side) – Start with Attacker grabbing the defender’s left shoulder with his right hand. Defender traps Attacker’s right hand with his right hand, kicks Attacker’s left leg just above the knee with the toes of his right foot.
Defender steps down (not back) with left foot next to his right foot while swinging his left arm up in a circular motion, pushing down on the Attacker’s shoulder with his left hand. Defender steps forward with his left foot. (Repeat with Attacker’s left hand grabbing defender’s right elbow.)
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4) Attempted Front Choke (both hands) – Start with Attacker attempting to choke the Defender. Defender reaches up between the Attacker’s arms, blocking the Attacker’s arms outward.
Defender grabs the Attacker’s wrists, bending them down while pressing Attacker’s arms up into a 90-degree bend.
5) Rear Bear Hug – Start with Attacker grabbing Defender from behind in a bear hug. Defender stomps on both of Attacker’s feet, then leans forward, steps forward and raises one arm above his head while driving the elbow of his other arm into the Attacker’s stomach.
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Defender then punches the Attacker up under his chin and then kicks the Attacker with a back kick to the Attacker’s shin or knee.
This is how to practice in class for safety. This is how it would be done in a real situation.
6) Attempted Headlock – Start with Attacker putting one arm behind the Defender’s head and onto the opposite shoulder. Defender grabs Attacker’s hand. Defender reaches around behind the Attacker and pokes his fingers into the Attacker’s floating ribs while grabbing the Attacker’s hand that is on Defender’s shoulder.
Poke to ribs.
Don’t let this happen!!
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Defender twists Attacker’s hand over while pulling the hand down and pushing up on Attacker’s elbow with his shoulder.
(photo shown from reverse angle)
From this position, Defender can add a back fist to Attacker’s face and then a strike to his groin.
7) Front Lapel (or Hair) Grab – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s ghi from the front. Defender reaches up with both arms, and places the knife edges of his hands on the wrist of the Attacker’s hand. Defender pushes down with his hands on the Attacker’s wrist while bending forward and bending Attacker’s hands backward. At the same time, Defender steps backward, pulling Attacker downward. From this position, Defender can add a punch to side of Attacker’s jaw.
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8) Handshake – Start with Attacker and Defender shaking hands. Defender steps forward with his left foot and changes body position so that his left hip is next to the Attacker’s right hip. At the same time, the Defender raises his left arm up under the Attacker’s right arm. The Defender raises his left arm and presses up on the Attacker’s arm, while twisting the Attacker’s right hand so that the palm is upward, and then pushes the Attacker’s right hand down so that it is bent backwards at 90-degrees.
From this position, Defender can add a strike to Attacker’s groin and then a back fist to his face.
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9) Double Lapel Grab (both hands) – Start with Attacker grabbing the Defender’s ghi at the chest. Defender reaches up and over the Attacker’s arms, grabbing the Attacker’s hands so that the Defender’s fingers grab under the Attacker’s thumbs and the Defender’s thumbs grab the Attacker’s palms. Defender twists Attacker’s hands up and out, and then bends them back towards the Attacker, pushing downward.
From this position, Defender can add a punch to side of Attacker’s jaw.
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Wansu Kata The Wansu Kata is also known as the “dumping” kata because of the throw that appears near the end. This kata was brought from China to Tomari, Okinawa by a martial artist and ambassador named Wanshu in 1683. Afterwards, Wansu was redeveloped as a Tomari-Te kata. White colored feet represent previous position of feet, and Dark colored feet represent current position of feet. Lines represent pattern of kata. Yoi)
1) Right Straddle Leg, Left Low Block
2) Same Stance, Right Punch Across
2) Right Back into Left Front Stance, Left Elbow Smash, Left Down Block, Right Reverse Punch
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3) Right Front, Right Knife Hand Block, Left Low Punch
4) Left Behind Right T-Stance, Right Side Low Block
5) Left Front, Left Low Block, Right Reverse Punch
6) Right Front, Right Knife Hand Block, Left Low Punch
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7) Left Behind Right T-Stance, Right Side Low Block
8) Left Front, Left Low Block, Right Reverse Punch
9) Right Front, Right Knife Hand Block, Left Low Punch
10) Left Behind Right T-Stance, Right Side Low Block
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11) Left Front, Left Low Block, Right Forearm Smash
12) Left Crane Stance, Left High Knife Hand Block, Right Low Knife Hand Block
13) Right Front, Left Hand Catch
14) Left Front, Left 180-degrees, Dump
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15) Right Front, Left 180-degrees, Left Front, Right Palm Smash
16) Left Back, Right 45-degrees, Right Knife Hand Block
17) Right Back, Left 45-degrees, Left Knife Hand Block
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Requirements for Advancement to 8th Kyu – 1st Stripe
In order to advance to 8th Kyu – 1st Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Hayai Osoi Musubi Dachi Heiko Dachi Hidari Shizen Dachi Migi Shizen Dachi Sampon Mae Sampon Ushiro Sampon
- hah-yi - oh-soy - moo-soo-bee dah-chee - hay-koh dah-chee - hee-dah-ree shee-zen dah-chee - mee-gee shee-zen dah-chee - sahm-pohn - mah-ay sahm-pohn - oo-shee-doh sahm-pohn
- fast - slow - ready stance - straddle leg stance - left front stance - right front stance - step, walk - walking forward - walking backward
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- Shaolin
- Shakai
- Okinawan Islands Chain
- Pine Forest
- Society, Fellowship, Community
This is Master Nabe Matsumura. He became Grand Master of Shorin Ryu after his grandfather, Master Sokon Matsumura, the founder of Shorin Ryu. He was also Master Hohan Soken’s uncle. He lived from the 1850’s to the 1930’s.
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Ippon Kumite Set 2 (#1-2) 1) Down Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single low-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with down block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, pulling punch back afterwards. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
2) Double Bone Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
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Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, pulling punch back afterwards.
(After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Ippon Kumite Set 2 (#3-4) 3) High Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single high punch.
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Defender steps backward and blocks punch with high block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, pulling punch back afterwards. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
4) Cross Body Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with cross body block while grabbing Attacker’s wrist with his opposite hand. Defender then strikes Attacker’s shoulder with back of his open hand. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
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Ippon Kumite Set 2 (#5-7) 5) Single Bone Block – Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with single bone block and then counters with a punch with the same arm to the outside of Attacker’s head, pulling punch back afterwards, and striking the Attacker’s forearm with his elbow. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Strike with elbow to forearm.
Remember: During breaks, Sensei should receive water first, then all senior students.
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6) Knife Hand Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with knife hand block, pulling Attacker’s arm down. Defender grabs Attacker’s arm just above the elbow with his opposite hand and then counters with a knife hand jab between the Attacker’s arm and hip. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Remember: If you should get to class late, wait in the back of the class at Attention until you are recognized and allowed to join the class.
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7) Block-Sweep-Jab - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block, sweeps the Attacker’s arm, grabbing the Attacker’s wrist and pulling it down in front of him to about his belt, and then jabs with blocking hand to outside side of Attacker’s neck. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Block-Sweep-Jab (performed in right front stance):
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Requirements for Advancement to 8th Kyu – 2nd Stripe
In order to advance to 8th Kyu – 2nd Stripe, students must show basic understanding and ability of the following skills:
Vocabulary Chudan Tsuki Jodan Tsuki Ni Chudan Tsuki Ni Jodan Tsuki Uchi Ashi Barai Gedan Uke Chudan Uke Age Uke Soto Uke
- choo-dahn soo-kee - joh-dahn soo-kee - nee choo-dahn soo-kee - nee joh-dahn soo-kee - oo-chee ah-shee bah-di - gay-dahn oo-kay - choo-dahn oo-kay - ah-gay oo-kay - soh-toh oo-kay
- middle punch - high punch - double middle punch - double high punch - foot sweep - down block - double bone block - high (rising) block - cross body block
This is Master Sokon “Bushi” Matsumura. He was the founder of Shorin Ryu. He was one of the best students of Master Satunuk “Tode” Sakugawa, the creator of Okinawan Karate. He lived from 1797 to 1889.
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Ippon Kumite Set 3 (#1-2) 1) Down Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single low-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with down block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, holding the punch. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
2) Double Bone Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance. Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
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Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, holding the punch. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Ippon Kumite Set 3 (#3-4) 3) High Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single high punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with high block and then counters with a punch to the outside of Attacker’s ribs, holding the punch. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
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4) Cross Body Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with cross body block while grabbing Attacker’s wrist with his opposite hand. Defender then strikes Attacker’s side of head at the temple with back of his open hand. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
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Ippon Kumite Set 3 (#5-7) 5) Single Bone Block –Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with single bone block and then counters with a punch with the same arm to the outside of Attacker’s head, pulling punch back afterwards, and striking the Attacker’s hand with his elbow. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Strike with elbow to hand.
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6) Knife Hand Block - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch.
Defender steps backward and blocks punch with knife hand block, pulling Attacker’s arm down. Defender grabs Attacker’s arm just above the elbow with his opposite hand and then counters with a knife hand jab between the Attacker’s groin. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
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7) Block-Sweep-Jab - Start with both Attacker and Defender in left front stance (photos below shown starting from right front stance). Attacker steps forward and punches at Defender with a single mid-level punch. Defender steps backward and blocks punch with double bone block, sweeps the Attacker’s arm, grabbing the Attacker’s wrist and pulling it down in front of him to about his belt, and then jabs with blocking hand to same side of Attacker’s neck. (After 5 blocks, reverse directions with Attacker now the Defender.)
Block-Sweep-Jab (performed in right front stance):
