TECHNICAL COMMITTEE DAN TEST GUIDELINES

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KARATE CANADA DAN TEST GUIDELINES

April 15, 2001

KARATE CANADA DAN TEST GUIDELINES

KARATE CANADA DAN TEST GUIDELINES

Information provided and approved by:

KARATE CANADA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Masami Tsuruoka Shane Higashi Takeshi Uchiage Yoshiaki Sato Suenori Tominaga Alex Waith

(Chair) (Chito-Ryu) (Goju-Ryu) (Shito-Ryu) (Shotokan) (Wado-Ryu)

10th Dan 9th Dan 8th Dan 8th Dan 8th Dan 7th Dan

Compiled and edited by:

David Chong - Karate Canada Technical Committee Liaison Copyright by Karate Canada All rights reserved

Printed in Toronto: April 15, 2001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Application procedure for Karate Canada style association recognition……..4 2. Application procedure for Karate Canada Dan recognition and Dan test…….5 3. Additional requirements and clarification for application procedure, for style association recognition and Dan recognition and Dan test…………………….6 4. Dan test guidelines for generic style……………………………………………...7 5. Dan test guidelines for Karate Canada 5 major styles…………………........…8 6. History of karate………………………………………………………………..….17 7. Karate Canada Technical committee…………………………………………....19 7.1. Responsibilities…………………………………………………………….....19 7.2. Process for style association recognition approval…………………….…19 7.3. Examiners and certification required for each Dan level…………….......19 7.4. Technical committee profile…………………………………………..……..20 8. Appendix A: Karate Canada 5 major styles Shitei Kata and Kata……….......26 9. Appendix B: Application forms for Dan recognition, Dan test or Style Association Recognition………………………………………………………….32

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1. Application procedure for Karate Canada style association recognition 1.1.

Application form is outlined in Appendix B.

1.2.

Applicant is required to complete application form (see Appendix B).

1.3.

Submit the application form along with information required for application below and a cheque payable to “Karate Canada” to their provincial association President.

1.4.

Provincial association President must approve application and then forward approved application and information package, and cheque to “Treasurer of Karate Canada”

1.5.

Treasurer will forward information to Technical committee via Liaison for processing.

1.6.

Karate Canada Liaison will provide a response to applicant upon a decision being finalized by the Technical committee. A copy will also be sent to the provincial President.

1.7.

Application fee of $200 per each application is not refunded.

1.8.

Information required for application includes:

(a) Style origin and affiliation (b) Organization structure (c) Dan grading system and/or syllabus (d) Names, addresses, background information and Dan certificates of grading board (e) Names and sample signatures of individuals authorized to sign Dan certificates (f) Names and addresses of administrative personnel and/or board of directors (g) Any other information to support application

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2. Application procedure for Karate Canada Dan recognition and Dan test 2.1.

Application form is outlined in Appendix B.

2.2.

Applicant is required to complete application form (see Appendix B).

2.3.

Submit the application form along with a photo copy of their Dan certificate, a passport photo, and a cheque payable to “Karate Canada” to their provincial association President.

2.4.

Provincial association President must approve application and then forward approved application, photo, Dan certificate and cheque to “Treasurer of Karate Canada”.

2.5.

Treasurer will forward information to Technical committee via Liaison for processing.

2.6.

Upon approval from the Technical committee, the Liaison will mail the Karate Canada Dan certificate to the applicant or provincial President.

2.7.

Application fee is not refunded.

2.8.

Karate Canada Dan test is normally held during the Karate Canada Canadian Championships each year. Regional Dan tests may be available upon special arrangement with the Karate Canada.

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3. Additional requirements and clarification for application procedure for style association recognition and Dan recognition and Dan test 3.1.

Style association applicants who would like to register a name bearing reference to any established style or association using that name should provide documentation or information regarding their affiliation, connection or lineage to the named group or style to substantiate their lineage.

3.2.

Any style association recognized and registered as such by Karate Canada Technical committee that is inactive after 3 years will have to reapply and also to pay the application fee.

3.3.

For style association and Dan recognition, applicants must be a member in good standing with the provincial association and Karate Canada for at least 5 years.

3.4.

Style association head or chief instructor or technical grading board responsible for Dan grading in their style association must have a minimum of Karate Canada 5th Dan or higher.

3.5.

Style associations recognized by Karate Canada Technical committee can apply for Dan recognition for their members up to 3rd Dan without test. 4th Dan and above will require a test by Karate Canada Technical committee.

3.6.

Karate Canada Dan certificates would not be issued to non recognized style association members unless they take and pass a Dan test with the Karate Canada Technical committee.

3.7.

The Karate Canada Technical committee will be authorized to suspend style association recognition or Dan grading previously issued by them if there are any infractions to the grading procedures approved by Karate Canada Technical committee or the Karate Canada Dan test guidelines.

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4. Dan test guidelines for generic style Generic style is defined as any other not listed in section 5. Submit report PRIOR to practical examination: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3.

Show style lineage to Karate-do tree of NCCP technical manual level 1. Explain style origin of the style name and who was the founder of the style including background. Characteristics of techniques and stance and how they were created and why.

Submit list PRIOR to practical examination explaining: 4.4. 4.5. 4.6.

Kihon. Kata leading up to last level before Shodan. Kata requirements for each Dan level.

Perform practical examination: 4.7. 4.8. 4.9.

Perform Kihon from list and be able to answer any questions concerning application of any of the Kihon techniques. Perform 3 of the Katas from the submitted list of Katas leading up to the last level before Shodan and explain any bunkai. Perform the required Katas for the Dan level being tested for.

Note: An applicant in a generic style requiring to be recognized under one of the 5 major Karate Canada styles will be tested on section 5.

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5. Dan test guidelines for Karate Canada 5 major styles (Goju-Ryu, ShitoRyu, Shotokan, Wado-Ryu, Chito-Ryu) 5.1.

Goju-Ryu Dan grading syllabus 5.1.1. Kata, Kumite and training time:

Dan Shodan Nidan Sandan Yondan Godan Rokudan Hichidan Hachidan  

Kata Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin Sanchin

Saifa Seiyunchin Sanseiru Shisochin Seisan Seipai Kururunfa Suparinpei

Seiyunchin Tensho Tensho Tensho Tensho Tensho Tensho Tensho

Kumite Age Jiyu Min 16 Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu X X X

Training (Min) 3 Years 1 yr after Shodan 2 yr after Nidan 3 yr after Sandan 4 yr after Yondan 5 yr after Godan 6 yr after Rokudan 7 yr after Hichidan

Also need Kata bunkai. Need Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) for Shodan to Godan (up to 35 yrs. old).

5.1.2. Basic Techniques: The following basic techniques are required for Shodan to Sandan: Stances:

Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Soto Hachiji-Dachi. Uchi Hachiji-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Neko Ashi-Dachi. Han Zenkutsu-Dachi. Zenkutsu-Dachi. Han Kokutsu-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi.

Basics:

Yoku-Uke. Harai-Uke. Jyoge-Uke. Ura-Uchi. Fumikomi-Sokuto. Furi-Uchi. Kansetsu-Geri. Shuto. Kosoku-Geri. Kihon-Tsuki. Kin-Keri. Migi-Tsuki. Hidari-Tsuki. Migi-Keri. Hidari-Keri. Shiko-Tsuki. Migi Nekoahi-Keri. Hidari Nekoashi-Keri.

 

5.1.3. History and Karate-Do: Questions about history and founder of Goju-Ryu. Karate is not like other athletic sports because it also includes the Do (way). Because of this, you are required not only to train and practice hard but also you need to develop a good attitude in order to pass the test. This is Karate-Do. 8

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5.2.

Shito-Ryu Dan grading syllabus 5.2.1. Kata, Kumite and training time:

Dan Sho-Dan Ni-Dan San-Dan Yon-Dan Go-Dan Roku-Dan Hichi-Dan Hachi-Dan  

Kata Seienchin Seipai Kosokun Dai Wanshu Superimpei Gojushiho Free Free

Kumite Age Jiyu Min 16 Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Chinto X X X

Bassai Jion Seisan Kururunfa Unshu Sochin Free Free

Training (Min) 3 Years 1 yr after Sho-Dan 2 yr after Ni-Dan 3 yr after San-Dan 4 yr after Yon-Dan 5 yr after Go-Dan 6 yr after Roku-Dan 7 yr after Hichi-Dan

Also need Kata bunkai. Need Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) for Shodan to Godan (up to 35 yrs. old). 5.2.2. Basic Techniques:

The following basic techniques are required Shodan to Godan: Stances:

Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Hachiji-Dachi. Zenkutsu-Dachi. Moto-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Nekoashi-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi. Kosa-Dachi. Sagiashi-Dachi.

Blocks:

Harai-Uke (Gedanbari-Uke). Yoko-Uke (Soto-Uke). Yoko-Uchi (Uchi-Uke). Age-Uke. Shuto-Uke. Sukui-Uke. Uchiotoshi-Uke. Kosa-Uke. Hijisasae-Uke. Osae-Uke. Kakiwake-Uke. Nagashi-Uke. Shiuko-Uke. Tsuki-Uke. Shotei-Uke (Taisho).

Trusts:

Seiken-Zuki. Oi-Zuki. Gyaku-Zuki. Furi-Zuki. Maete-Zuki. Nihon-Zuki. Age-Zuki. Morote-Zuki. Tate-Zuki. Yonhon-Nukite.

Strikes:

Shuto-Uchi. Ura-Uchi. Kentsui-Uchi. Shotei (Taisho)-Uchi. Haito-Uchi. Hiji-Ate. Koken.

Kicks:

Mae-Geri. Oi-Geri. Yoko Sokuto-Geri. Mawashi-Geri. Ushiro-Geri. Mae ashi-Geri. Fumikomi-Geri. Hiza-Geri. Ushiro Mawashi-Geri. Gyaku Mawashi-Geri. Mae Tobi-Geri. Yoko Tobi-Geri.

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5.2.3. History:  

Questions on specific history and tradition of Shito-Ryu from its origin to the present time. Questions on the history of Shito-Ryu founder. 5.2.4. Karate-Do: a) Candidates must have a general understanding and knowledge of Karate-Do. b) Candidates must be of good character as vouched by a Bonafide instructor. c) Candidates must posses and demonstrate: respect for Karate-Do; a good spirit and a strong mental attitude; regular practice and good physical condition. 5.2.5. Written Essay:

Written essay on an aspect of Karate. Topic determined by examiners. 5.2.6. Others:

 Questions on Competition rules and NCCP.

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5.3.

Shotokan Dan grading syllabus 5.3.1. Kata, Kumite and training time:

Dan Shodan Nidan Sandan Yondan Godan Rokudan Hichidan Hachidan  

Kata Jion Jion Jion Jion Free Free Free Free

Kanku-dai Kanku-dai Kanku-dai Kanku-dai Free Free

Bassai-Dai Free Free Free

Kumite Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu X X X

Age Min 16

Training (Min) 3 Years 1 yr after Shodan 2 yr after Nidan 3 yr after Sandan 4 yr after Yondan 5 yr after Godan 6 yr after Rokudan 7 yr after Hichidan

Also need Kata bunkai. Need Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) for Shodan to Godan (up to 35 yrs. old).

Additional Kata Requirements: Kata Criteria for Decision: The kata must be performed with competence, and demonstrate an understanding of the traditional principles it contains. Checking Point: 1. Good timing, rhythm, speed, balance, kime, strength and weakness of power. 2. Extension and contraction of the body. Slowness and quickness of techniques. Stability at the center of gravity. 3. Preparation of the temperament. Chakugan. Proper tension in the abdomen. 4. Tachikata (stances) and unsoku (foot movement).



5.3.2. Basic Techniques: The following basic techniques are required for Shodan to Godan: a) Kihon Tachikata: Heisoku-Dachi. Musubi-Dachi. Heiko-Dachi. Sotohachiji-Dachi (Sizentai). Kibadachi. Zenkutsu-Dachi. Kokutsu-Dachi. Shiko-Dachi. Fudo-Dachi (Soochin-Dachi). Nekoashi-Dachi. Renoji-Dachi. Chyoji-Dachi. SasaeDachi.Hangets u-Dachi. Gankaku-Dachi. Sanchin-Dachi. b) Uke:

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Gedan-Barai. JyodanAgeuke. Chudan-Sotouke. Chudan-Uchiuke. JyodanShutouke. Chudan-Shutouke. Haishuuke (Jyodan, Chudan, Gedan) Keitouke. Naiwanuke. Gaiwanuke. c) Kogeki (attack) Tewaza: Seiken-Zuki (Oizuki. Gakuzuki. Gedan Chudan Jyodan). Kagi-Zuki. MoroteZuki. Uke-Zuki. Awase-Zuki. Mawashi-Zuki. Kizami-Zuki. Maete-Zuki. YokoZuki. Tateken-Zuki. Ura-Zuki. d) Ate or Uchi (strikes): Uraken. Hiraken. Ipponken. Nakatakaipponken. Nukite (ippon, nihon, yonhon) Washide. Teisho-Uchi. Seiryuto-Uchi. Haito-Uchi. e) Keri (kicks): Maegeri (Keage or Kekomi). Mawashigeri (Uchi or Soto). Yokogeri (kekomi or keage). Ushirogeri. Mikazukigeri. Hizageri. Kakatogeri. Tsuma sakigeri. Ren Zoku Waza: Any combination of Kihon

(Examiner’s choice)

Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite Jiyu Kumite

(Examiner’s choice)

5.3.3. Written Essay: Written essay of 1 or 2 pages on an aspect of Karate. Topic determined by Examiners.

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5.4.

Wado-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus 5.4.1. Kata, Kumite and training time:

Dan Shodan Nidan Sandan Yondan Godan Rokudan Hichidan Hachidan 

Kata Kushanku Seishan Bassai Chinto Wanshu Free Free Free

Naihanchi Jion Rohai Niseishi Jitte Free Free Free

Pinan Pinan Pinan Pinan Pinan Free Free Free

Kumite Age Jiyu Min 16 Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu X X X

Training (Min) 3 Years 1 yr after Shodan 2 yr after Nidan 3 yr after Sandan 4 yr after Yondan 5 yr after Godan 6 yr after Rokudan 7 yr after Hichidan

Need Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) for Shodan to Godan (up to 35 yrs. old). 5.4.2. Basic Techniques:



The following basic techniques afre required for Shodan to Godan. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Kihon 1. 2. 3. 4.

Kihon-Tsuki: Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi Tobikomi Nagashizuki Shuto Uke Mahanmi Neko Ashi Dachi

Mawatte: Jodan Uke Gedan Barai Jodan Uke Gedan Barai Shizentai Shuto Uke

Keri: Okuri Ashi Maegeri Chudan Tsugi Ashi Mawashigeri Jodan Ushiro Geri Chudan Tsugi Ashi Sokuto Geri Chudan

Ren Zoku Waza: Combination techniques of applicants choice using punches/strikes and kicks. Three separate sequences should be demonstrated. Kihon Kumite: Shodan Nidan Sandan Yondan Godan

Ippon Me (No. 1) Nihon Me (No. 2) Sanbon Me (No. 3) Ippon Me (No. 1) Sanbon Me (No. 3) Yonhon Me (No. 4) Yonhon Me (No. 4) Gohon Me (No. 5) Hachihon Me (No. 8) Sanbon Me (No. 3) Gohon Me (No. 5) Kyuhon Me (No. 9) Ippon Me (No. 1) to Juhon Me (No. 10)

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5.4.3. History: Candidates may be asked some basic questions on the history of Wado Ryu karate. 5.4.4. Technical: Candidates will be asked some questions on principle of techniques and movements.

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5.5.

Chito-Ryu Dan Grading Syllabus 5.5.1. Kata, Kumite and training time:

Dan Shodan Nidan Sandan Yondan Godan Rokudan Hichidan Hachidan   

Kata Chinto Sochin Rohai-Dai Sanshiryu Ryusan Kusanku Free Free

Tenshin Sanshiryu Kusanku

Ryusan Sanchin

Kumite Age Jiyu Min 16 Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu Jiyu X X X

Training (Min) 3 Years 1 yr after Shodan 2 yr after Nidan 3 yr after Sandan 4 yr after Yondan 5 yr after Godan 6 yr after Rokudan 7 yr after Hichidan

Also need Kata bunkai. Also need to know all Kata and Kihon required prior to the rank attempted. Need Jiyu-Kumite (free sparring) for Shodan to Godan (up to 35 yrs. old).

5.5.2. Basic Techniques: 

The following basic techniques are required for Shodan to Godan:

Stances: Heisoku-dachi. Musubi-dachi. Heiko-dachi. Soto hachiji-dachi. Uchi hachijidachi. Shiko ashi-dachi. Seisan-dachi. Kake ashi-dachi. Tsuru ashi-dachi. Neko ashi-dachi. Tate Haza-dachi. Okutsu-dachi. Punches: Choku-zuki. San ren-zuki. Kagi-zuki. Jodan ushiro-zuki. Shiko-zuki. Oi-zuki. Mae te-zuki. Gyaku-zuki. Tate-zuki. Heiko-zuki. Oshi-zuki. Kizami-zuki. Sayuzuki. Ippon ken-zuki. Nakataka ippon ken-zuki. Ura-zuki. Age-zuki. Ren-zuki. Yama-zuki. Kicks: Mae-kekomi. Yoko-kekomi. Mae ashi-keage. Ushiro-geri. O uchi mawashigeri. Ko uchi mawashi-geri. Mawari ushiro-geri. Hittsui. Ura mawashi-geri. Ni dan-geri. Yoko tobi-geri. Soto mawashi-geri. Fumi-komi. Uchi mikazuki-geri. Mae tobi-geri. Soto mikazuki-geri. Otoshi-geri. Ushiro tobi-geri. Blocks: 15

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Jodan age-uke. Soto-uke. Uchi-uke. Gedan-barai. Shuto-uke. Haishu-uke. Osae-uke. Uraken-uke. Kakiwake-uke. Kosa-uke. Sukui-uke. Tekubi kakeuke. Tsukami-uke. Soto mikazuki geri-uke. Morote-uke. Teisho-uke. Nami ashi geri-uke. Strikes: Shuto-uchi. Uraken-uchi. Tate-empi. Yoko-empi. Mawashi-empi. Jodan ushiroempi. Ryote ushiro-empi. Otoshi-empi. Teisho-uchi. Heito-uchi. Tettsui-uchi (Ken-Tsui). Nukite. Ura tettsui-uchi (Ken-Tsui). Kakuto-uchi. Hiraken-uchi. Koko. Kihon: The Kihon requirement shall be pre-determined by the examiners. Ren Zoku Waza: Combination techniques requirements shall be pre-determined by the examiners. Bunkai: Chito-Ryu Bunkai requirements shall be pre-determined by the examiners. Kihon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Kumite: Go-hon-kumite San-bon-kumite Ippon-kumite Jiyu-ippon-kumite Jiyu-kumite Bogu-kumite

5.5.3. History: Questions on General history of karate. History of the founder of Chito-Ryu. General history on the development of Chito-Ryu in Canada. 5.5.4. Written Test and Thesis: 1. Shodan to Sandan: Short written test. 2. Yondan and above: Prepared Thesis (Prior to Karate Canada Dan Test) Topic to be provided by the examiner upon request 5.5.5. Others: Questions on Competition rule, etiquette, and concept related to Karate-Do, etc.

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6. History of Karate (adapted from Karate-do Kyohan by Gichin Funakoshi) The evolution of karate probably began over a thousand years ago. It was during this time that a system of physical training intended to strengthen the monks’ bodies and increase their determination was formed; these exercises became the basis for the majority of Chinese martial arts. This teaching method spread to many places and came to bear the name Shorin-ji Kempo. It was this method that eventually reached the Ryukyu Islands and developed into Okinawa-te, the forerunner of present-day Karate. Okinawa is a small island of the group that comprises modern day Japan. In its earliest stages the martial art known as karate was called Te or “hand”. There is no documentation to clarify the date of appearance of karate, but it is believed that it came to Okinawa very early. Karate was practiced in secrecy in Okinawa since in the early 1600’s the national government made a policy under which the possession of any, and all, weapons by the people were forbidden. Te continued to develop over the years primarily in three Okinawan cities: Shuri; Naha; and Tomari. Each of these towns was a centre to a different sect of society: kings and nobles; merchants and business people; and farmers and fishermen, respectively. For this reason different forms of self-defense developed and associated with each city and subsequently became known as Shuri-te, Naha-te and Tomari-te. Collectively they were called Okinawa-Te or Tode, “Chinese hand”. The Chinese character used to write Tode could also be pronounced “kara” and the name Te was replaced with karate-jutsu or “Chinese hand art”. This was later changed to karate-do by Gichin Funakoshi who adopted an alternate meaning for the Chinese character for kara, “empty”. From this point on the term karate came to mean “empty hand”. The Do in karate-do means “way” or “path”, and underscores the moral and spiritual elements of the discipline and philosophy of Karate. Today, there are five main styles of karate-Do in Japan: Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Shotokan, Wado-Ryu and Chito-Ryu. Goju-Ryu developed out of Naha-te, its popularity primarily due to the success of Kanryo Higashionna (1853-1915). Higashionna opened a dojo in Naha using eight forms brought from China. His best student, Chyojun Miyagi (1888-1953) later founded Goju-ryu, “hard soft way” in 1930. In Goju-ryu much emphasis is placed on combining soft blocking techniques with quick strong counter attacks delivered in rapid succession. Shito-Ryu was founded by Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952) in 1928 and was influenced directly by both Naha-te and Shuri-te. The name Shito is contractively derived from the combination of the Japanese characters of Mabuni’s teachers’ names - Itosu Ankoh and Kanryo Higashionna. Shito-ryu schools use a large number of kata (about sixty) and the style is characterized by an emphasis on power in the execution of techniques.

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Shotokan was founded by Gichin Funakoshi (1896-1957) in Tokyo in 1938. Funakoshi is considered to be the founder of modern karate. Born in Okinawa, he began to study karate with Yasutsune Azato, one of Okinawa’s greatest experts in the art. In 1921 Funakoshi first introduced Karate to Tokyo. In 1936, at nearly 70 years of age, he opened his own training hall. The dojo was named Shotokan after the pen name used by Funakoshi used to sign poems written in his youth. Shotokan Karate is characterized by powerful linear techniques and deep strong stances. Wado-Ryu “way of harmony” was developed between 1922 and 1929, and registered in 1939 as a system of karate developed from ju-jitsu and karate by Hironori Ohtsuka (1892-1982). Ohtsuka Sensei was said to be the first martial artist to be decorated by the Emperor of Japan with a special title and medal for his contribution to Karate-Do. He was also an assistant to Gichin Funakoshi. This style of karate combines basic movements of ju-jitsu with techniques of evasion, putting an emphasis on softness and the way of harmony or spiritual discipline. Chito-Ryu was developed by the Okinawan Karate master, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898-1984).After the war, he moved from Tokyo to Kumamoto and in March 1946 he opened the karate-judo Yosei-kan in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto. Today the headquarters of the Chito Kai is in Kumamoto City. In 1952, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose named his group the All Japan Chito Kai, and its technical style as Chito Ryu Karate-do. He based his teachings on his extensive study of Okinawan Shorei-ryu (Naha-te from Aragaki Ou) and Shorin-ryu (Shuri-te from Kiyan Chotoku) karate and his medical knowledge of physiology to form Chito Ryu. The characters in the name Chito-ryu translate as Chi=1000 (year old), To=Tang dynasty in China, Ryu=Style. This is an acknowledgment of the Okinawan tradition that the roots of Karate are traced back 1000 years in to China. These five styles have also become the major karate styles in Canada with Chito-Ryu being the Founding Style of the Karate Canada.

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7. Karate Canada Technical committee 7.1. Responsibilities From the Constitution of Karate Canada: There shall be a committee of technically qualify instructors. The Committee shall provide learning, instructional opportunities and evaluate and make rcommendations to the National Council on all new association/style applications. The Committee may itself make recommendations to the Board on matters of a technical nature as defined by the Board.

7.2. Process for style association recognition approval (a) Review origin/history of style to ensure lineage with traditional Japanese system. (b) Review background of association to determine if they conform to a traditional system of karate training. (c) Review credentials and Dan grading certificates of applicants for authenticity and affiliation. (d) Check that the grading system conforms with guidelines of NCCP Technical Level 1 Appendix III. (e) Write to applicants to request any further information for clarification or inform Karate Canada Executive if application is accepted. To be carried out Technical Committee Liaison.

7.3. Examiners and certification required for each Dan level This is adopted from the NCCP technical level 1 Appendix III. Class Class Class Class

A: B: C: D:

Pre-Requisite Ranking: Pre-Requisite Ranking: Pre-Requisite Ranking: Pre-Requisite Ranking:

7th Dan or higher 5th Dan or higher 4th Dan or higher 3rd Dan or higher

1st Dan

One or more Class C (or higher) examiner(s); or Two or more Class D examiners.

2nd Dan

One or more Class B (or higher) examiner(s); or Two or more Class C examiners.

3rd Dan

One or more Class A examiner(s); or Two or more Class B examiners; or One Class B and two or more Class C examiners; or Four or more Class C examiners.

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4th Dan

Two or more Class A examiners; or One Class A and three or more Class B examiners.

5th Dan

Three or more Class A examiners; or Two Class A and three or more Class B examiners.

6th Dan and above

4 or more Class A examiners and the highest ranking member of the NSGB’s Technical Committee or Karate Canada Technical Committee.

7.4. Technical committee profile: Masami Tsuruoka Shane Higashi Takeshi Uchiage Yoshiaki Sato Suenori Tominaga Alex Waith

1.

(Chair) (Chito-Ryu) (Goju-Ryu) (Shito-Ryu) (Shotokan) (Wado-Ryu)

10th Dan 9th Dan 8th Dan 8th Dan 8th Dan 7th Dan

MASAMI TSURUOKA (10th Dan) Founder of Tsuruoka Karate-Do By Frank Foulkes (Courtesy Tsuruoka Karate Federation)

Masami Tsuruoka was born in 1929 in Cumberland, British Columbia. At the end of the war, he moved with his family to Kumamoto, Japan. During a trip to Tokyo he chanced to see a karate demonstration; he was so impressed that he resolved to learn this art, and upon his return to Kumamoto began to study Chito-ryu karate with Dr. Chitose. By 1956, having attained the rank of nidan, he returned to Canada and started working in Toronto. At this time he was holding down two jobs during the daytime, and was not practicing karate at all. However, he also held a shodan in judo, which he was practicing in the evenings and introducing some karate. Then, in 1957, Tsuruoka began teaching karate in a small gym. Ned Paige, an early student, recognizing that Tsuruoka had something valuable to offer Canadians, urged him to open his own karate club. Accordingly, in 1958, he rented an old bowling alley in the west end of Toronto, where he began teaching karate seven days per week. At this time he was still working full time at his daytime jobs. Thus began Tsuruoka Karate, the first karate dojo in Canada. In 1962, Tsuyoshi Chitose, Tsuruoka’s teacher in and the founder and head master of the Chito-ryu style of karate, appointed Tsuruoka Sensei as the chief representative of 20

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Chito-ryu karate in North America. This position was later assumed by Shane Higashi, Tsuruoka’s first black belt. During the occupation of Japan, several American military personnel had undertaken karate training at the Yoseikan-the Chito-ryu head dojo in Kumamoto. In the early 1960’s Tsuruoka Sensei got in touch with these former Chito-ryu students in order to develop a Chito-ryu karate organization in North America. Notable among those was contacted was Bill Demetrich of Kentucky, who went to Toronto on various occasions to train with Tsuruoka Sensei. Demetrich is currently the chief representative of Chito-ryu karate in the United States. In 1963, Tsuruoka organized the first karate tournament in Canada, “The First Canadian Karate Open Championship”. In the same year he began teaching karate in the University of Toronto, which became the first university karate club in Canada. In 1967 the first university karate tournament was held between Ontario universities, the University of Toronto team, with Frank Foulkes as team captain, winning the championship. Many of Tsuruoka Sensei’s students during this period were instrumental in the spread and development of karate in Canada. Among these is Shane Higashi. Higashi initially opened as an affiliate Tsuruoka club, but afterwards when on to develop his own organization in various parts of Canada. We should also mention Alcide Bourque, who later returned to New Brunswick, where he still heads the Tsuruoka organization in that province. Also during this period, people like Andre Langelier, George Sylvain and Fernand Cleroux regularly drove in from Ottawa to receive instruction. These people went on to introduce karate in the Ottawa region. During this period, one student, Jim Merrileo, an American living in Rochester, drove to Toronto every Sunday for about five years without missing a single workout! Merrileo was instrumental in introducing karate to New York state. “Tug” Wilson, a well known fourth degree black belt in judo, came to Toronto from Winnipeg for three months to learn karate from Tsuruoka Sensei. Wilson introduced karate to prairie provinces, and continued to make the trek to Toronto to improve his skills under Tsuruoka’s tutelage. Also during this period, Tran Quan Ba, a university professor teaching karate in Montreal, affiliated himself with the Tsuruoka organization in Quebec. It has been many years since Tsuruoka Sensei opened the first official karate school in Canada. Long known as “the father of Canadian Karate”, he can justifiably take pride in the fact that, largely through his untiring efforts, karate has grown from three students in a small rented office in 1957 to tens of thousands of students across North America. Tsuruoka Sensei himself has personally graduated thousands of black belts. Over the years since 1958, there has been a gradual influx of many different styles of karate from Japan as well as from other countries. However, the karate world in Canada is permeated with Tsuruoka Sensei’s original students and their “descendants,” and the many teachers of other styles have been profoundly influenced by his teachings. 21

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Many thousands of people from all walks of life have trained under Tsuruoka Sensei’s firm hand. It is fair to say that all of them have been touched by his spirit and, in some small way, have become better people. In the world of Canadian karate wherever you go you will find the shadow of Masami Tsuruoka. 2.

SHANE YUKIO HIGASHI (9th Dan) Head of the Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Association (Excerpts taken from “The New Canadian” on Oct 23, 1963 -compliment Soke Cup Committee 1998)

Shane Yukio Higashi was born the third youngest in a family of eleven on October 14, 1940, in Chemainus, British Columbia. Six years later, the Higashis moved to Japan. They returned to Toronto in the spring of 1956. Shane Higashi started studying karate at the age of 20, in 1960, under the instruction of Masami Tsuruoka Sensei, then 3th Dan. His interest in karate was prompted by a deep interest in the philosophy of the Oriental martial arts, and the association and knowledge gained from a 4th Dan in judo brother-in-law, a 5th Dan karate relative in Japan (Mitsuzome Yukio Kinki University Shito Ryu). At the Tsuruoka karate school, the young Higashi soon became a star pupil, attaining in one year his shodan in Chito Ryu Karate. In 1964, he became the grand champion of the Canadian Open Karate Tournament. In 1974 he also officiated at the first Canadian Black Belt Championships held by the National Karate Association in Alberta. Officiated Internationally and also served as Karate Canada Vice President (1996-98). In 1975, Higashi Sensei was appointed as Ryu Kyu Kobu Jutsu Chief Instructor by Motokatsu Inoue Sensei In 1965, he received his nidan from Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose, the founder of Chito Ryu Karate. In January, 1966 Higashi returned to Japan to receive personal instruction from Dr. Chitose, 10th Dan, and supreme instructor of all Japan Karate Association. He studied and trained intensively in Japan for seven months, attaining his 4th Dan and a special instructor certificate, issued to only a select few. In 1968 he received his 5th Dan from Dr. Chitose, and then, in 1972, he received his 6th Dan. In 1979, he was awarded Kyoshi-go (elite master instructor license) as well as his 7th Dan from Dr. Chitose. In 1997, Higashi-Kyoshi received his 8th Dan from Chitose Soke (the son of the founder and now the head of Chito-Ryu). In 1979 he was designated as the leading authority in Canada for Chito-Ryu Karate by its founder, Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and formed the Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Do Association to co-ordinate the development of Chito Ryu karate in Canada. Higashi-Kyoshi has been instrumental in spreading Chito-Ryu karate around the world. Over the years he has worked with various senseis to establish clubs in their countries: 22

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1970 – 1986 – 1989 – 1991 – 1992 – 1999 –

Chito-Ryu karate Chito-Ryu karate Chito-Ryu karate Chito-Ryu karate Chito-Ryu karate Chito-Ryu karate

was established in Australia. was established in Scotland. was established in Hong Kong. was established in Singapore. was established in Norway. was established in Hungary.

TAKESHI UCHIAGE (8th Dan) Chair of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Uchiage-Kai

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Goju-Ryu 8th Dan JKF 7th Dan Chairman of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Uchiage-Kai. 21 countries in Uchiage-Kai in the World. Graduate of Tenri University, in the department of Physical Education. Formally the coach of Tenri University, Nara, Japan. Chief of Technical Committee of Osaka Keizai College Taiiku-Kai Karate Club (Nibu) since 1980. P.U.K.O. Technical Committee. Came to Canada in 1973 as a goodwill mission between twin sister cities Wakayama Japan and Richmond BC. At that time, the mayor of Wakayama, Mr. Shozo Ujita who is the JKF Vice President and the President of JKF Goju-Kai sent one of his top students, Takeshi Uchiage, to Richmond, B.C; Canada to open Goju-Ryu Karate club in Canada. Formally W.U.K.O. Kumite Referee and Kata Judge.

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YOSHIAKI SATO (8th Dan) Vice President of Seikokai (Shito-Ryu)

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Born on May 5, 1944 in Tokyo Japan. 8th Dan Shito-Ryu style The club name is Seikokai Instructor: Rtusho Sakagami, Seiko-Suzuki 1963 joined Shito-Ryu Karate in Tokyo Japan 1970 started instruction in Canada 30 branch clubs in Canada, Mexico and Agentina Graduate of Hosei University in Tokyo Japan, with BA degree in Sociology and obtained High School Teaching License (Social Study)  Vice President of Seikokai         

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SUENORI TOMINAGA (8th Dan) Chief Instructor of Jinbukai Canada (Shotokan)

Suenori Tominaga began his training at the University of Fukuoka in Japan over four decades ago. He studied first under Minoru Miyata and later under Osamu Yamada (after Miyata passed away). Minoru Miyata was a student of Gichin Funakoshi and it is through him that Jinbukai Canada trace the lineage to the founder of Shotokan. Suenori Tominaga has distinguished himself as a competitor in both kata and kumite, competing at the All Japan Championships in the 1960’s. His training has kept pace with his teaching and has continued to the present with no less distinction. He is currently registered as a 8th degree black belt and has produced some of Canada’s top performers throughout the years. Additionally, he has achieved national and international status as a referee, and is Chief Instructor for Jinbukai Canada. In 1992, Suenori Tominaga was voted by his peers as the winner of the prestigious Ross Rumbell President’s award for lifetime contribution to the development of karate in Canada

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ALEX WAITH (7th Dan) Chief Instructor of Canadian Wado-Ryu Karate Federation  Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei 7th Dan.  Started karate training in 1963.  Member of All Britain Karate Association (ABKA) Wado-Ryu branch CIRCA 1964.  Founding member of the Guyana Karate Federation CIRCA September, 1972.  Came to Canada in 1977. Started Ontario branch of Canadian Wado-Ryu Karate Federation under the direction of Suzuki Tatsuo Sensei - United Kingdom Karate Wado-Ryu Federation (UKKW) Chairman.  Chief Instructor of Canadian Wado-Ryu Karate Federation CIRCA 1986.  Former Karate Canada tournament official. Member of the Technical Committee of Karate Ontario.  Appointed member of Karate Canada Technical Advisory Committee Wado-Ryu representative CIRCA 1992.  Currently Canada’s representative of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy and the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei of Japan, under the direction of Shiomitsu Masafumi Sensei.

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Appendix A Karate Canada 5 Major Styles Shitei Kata

Goju

Seipai Saifa

Shoto

Jion Kanku Dai

Shito

Bassai Dai Seienchin

Wado

Seishan Chinto

Chito

Bassai Sanshiryu

Karate Canada approved standard kata references: 1. Goju, Shoto, Shito, Wado:  Karatedo kata model for teaching Shiteigata –JKF and WKF approved reference. 2. Chito:  Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Tournament Kata Officiating Guide for Judges 2001 (Chitose Tsuyoshi – Kumamoto City, Japan).

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Appendix A

GOJU-RYU KATAS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Sanchin Gekisai Ichi Gekisai Ni Saifa Seiyunchin Shisochin Sanseru Seisan Seipai Kururunfa Superimpei Tensho

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Appendix A

SHITO-RYU KATAS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Kihon Kata - Daiichi Dosa - Daiyon Dosa Ten No Kata 26. Niseishi Chi No Kata 27. Gojushiho Heian Shodan 28. Unshu Heian Nidan 29. Seisan Heian Sandan 30. NaifanchinShodan Heian Yondan 31. Naifanchin Nidan Heian Godan 32. Naifanchin Sandan Jitte 33. Aoyanagi Jion 34. Jyuroku Jiin 35. Nipaipo Matsukaze (Wankan) 36. Sanchin Wanshu 37. Tensho Rohai 38. Seipai Bassai Dai 39. Sanseiru Bassai Sho 40. Saifa Tomari Bassai 41. Sisochin Matsumura Bassai 42. Kururunfa Kosokun Dai 43. Superimpei Kosokun Sho 44. Hakkaku Shiho Kosokun 45. Pachu Chinto 46. Heiku Chintei 47. Paiku Seienchin 48. Ahnan Sochin 49. Annanko

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SHOTOKAN KATAS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Heian Shodan Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Bassai - Dai Bassai - Sho Kanku - Dai Kanku - Sho Tekki - Shodan Tekki - Nidan Tekki - Sandan Hangetsu Jitte Enpi Gankaku Jion Sochin Nijushiho Goju Shiho - Dai Goju Shiho - Sho Chintei Unsu Meikyo Wankan Jiin

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Pinan Shodan Pinan Nidan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yondan Pinan Godan Kushanku Naihanchi Seishan Chinto Bassai Niseishi Rohai Wanshu Jion Jitte

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APPENDIX A

CHITO-RYU KATAS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Kihon Kata - Ichi/Ni/San Shihohai Niseishi - Dai Rohai - Sho Rohai - Dai Seisan Bassai Chinto Sochin Tenshin Sanshiryu Ryusan Kusanku Sanchin

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Appendix B APPLICATION FOR DAN RECOGNITION OR DAN TEST NAME:__________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH:_______________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________POSTAL CODE:_______________ PHONE: (Residence)____________________________(Business)_______________________________ PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION:________________DATE JOINED Karate Canada:____________ STYLE ASSOCIATION OR CLUB:__________________________________________________ PRESENT DAN RANK (attached photocopy of certificate):_______________________________ DAN RECOGNITION OR TEST SOUGHT:___________________________________________ Style Association recognized by Karate Canada: FEES: Shodan $25. Yodan Test Fee $200. Nidan $35. or above Sandan $50. Dan test req’d Style Association NOT Yet recognized by Karate Canada: Dan test required for all level : Shodan or above – Test fee $200. _____________________________________________________________________________ _ We confirm that the applicant has been a member of the National Karate Association for the immediate One (1) year. Signature:_____________________________________ Date:__________________________ Provincial President Please make your cheque payable to the“Karate Canada”and forward your application to: David Chong Karate Canada Technical Committee 11 Cromwell Road Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. M1J 3N1 Approved:___________________________________ Date:______________________________ Karate Canada Dan Karate Canada Recognized:_________________________________ID No._________/_________/___________ 32

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Information required: (a) photo copy of Dan certificate, (b) a passport photo (c ) Cheque payable to Karate Canada.

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Appendix B APPLICATION FOR KARATE CANADA STYLE ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION NAME:___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH:______________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________ _ __________________________________________POSTAL CODE:______________________ PHONE: (Residence)___________________________(Business)________________________________ PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION:_____________________DATE JOINED Karate Canada:_______ STYLE ASSOCIATION :__________________________________________________________ PRESENT DAN RANK (attached photocopy of certificate):_______________________________

Application fee: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

$200 per each application.

Non refunded.

Information required for application includes: Style origin and affiliation Organization structure Dan grading system and/or syllabus Names, addresses, background information and Dan certificates of grading board Names and sample signatures of individuals authorized to sign Dan certificates Names and addresses of administrative personnel and/or board of directors Any other information to support application

_____________________________________________________________________________ _ We confirm that the applicant has been a member of Karate Canada for the immediately

previous five (5) years. Signature:_______________________________________ Date:_________________________ Provincial President Please make your cheque payable to the“Karate Canada”and forward your application to: David Chong Karate Canada Technical Committee 11 Cromwell Road Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. M1J 3N1 Approved:_________________________________________ Date:________________________ 34

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