Wado Ki Kai Welcome to Karatedo Children’s Karate

Geoffrey Bradley 6th Dan www.wadokikai.com

Rules of the Dojo Students should be in a proper training uniform (Gi) for all classes and BE ON TIME. No gum, food, or drinks allowed in class (water bottles are permitted). No loose jewelry or watches are permitted to be worn during training as they may cause injury to the students or others. No horseplay allowed; continued disruption of the classes may result in the student not being allowed to participate. Bathroom Breaks are allowed but students should wear shoes when outside the Dojo and no running allowed. Students are responsible there own equipment at all times and no games, toys or comic books are allowed in the Dojo. Pay Attention, Work hard, Train hard!

Counting in Japanese Ichi - Japanese for the number '1' Ni - Japanese for the number '2' San - Japanese for the number '3' Shi - Japanese for the number '4' Go - Japanese for the number '5' Roku - Japanese for the number '6' Shichi - Japanese for the number '7' Hachi - Japanese for the number '8' Ku - Japanese for the number '9' Ju - Japanese for the number '10'

Terms in Japanese BUNKAI A study of the techniques and applications in KATA. DO Way/path. The Japanese character for "DO" is the same as the Chinese character for Tao (as in "Taoism"). In Karate, the connotation is that of a way of attaining enlightenment or a way of improving one's character through traditional training. DOJO Literally "place of the Way." Also "place of enlightenment." The place where we practice Karate. Traditional etiquette prescribes bowing in the direction of the designated front of the dojo (SHOMEN) whenever entering or leaving the dojo. DOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA Japanese for "thank you very much." At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you've trained. GI (DO GI) (KEIKO GI) (KARATE GI) Training costume. In JKR and in most other traditional Japanese and Okinawan Karate Dojo, the GI must be white and cotton (Synthetics with Cotton allowed). HAI "Yes". HAJIME "Begin". A command given to start a given drill, Kata, or Kumite. KI Mind. Spirit. Energy. Vital force. Intention. (Chinese "chi") The definitions presented here are very general. KI is one word that cannot be translated directly into any language. KIAI A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. Even when an audible KIAI are absent, one should try to preserve the feeling of KIAI at certain crucial points within Karate techniques. Manifestation of KI (simultaneous union of spirit and expression of physical strength). KUMITE Kumite or sparring is a way of practicing karate techniques with a partner. There are two primary types of kumite: pre-arranged (yakusoku), and free (ju). We focus primarily on yakusoku, which is divided into four classifications: basic one-step sparring, three-step sparring, five-step sparring, and semi-free one-step sparring. Although our school does not emphasize sport karate, sparring is an important aspect of our training in the development of technique, attitude, coordination, distance, and judgment. REI "Respect". A method of showing respect in Japanese culture is the Bow. It is proper for the junior person bows lower than the senior person. SEMPAI A senior student.

SENSEI Teacher. It is usually considered proper to address the instructor during practice as "Sensei" rather than by his/her name. If the instructor is a permanent instructor for one's DOJO or for an organization, it is proper to address him/her as "Sensei" off the mat as well. SHINKO-KATA These are the basic techniques which accompany each Kata. They consist of blocks, parries, strikes, kicks, punches, etc., which make up the moves of karate. The longer a student trains, the more complex and demanding the shinko-katas become.

Ranking System for Wadokikai WHITE YELLOW Kata: Taikyoko Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, and Yodan - 4 Shinko-Katas Training Period: Minimum 6 months from white ORANGE Kata: Pingan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan - 3 Shinko-Katas, 1 Two-Man Shinko-Kata Training Period: Minimum 1 Year from white Kumite GREEN Kata: Pingan Yodan, Godan, and Nahanchi Shodan - 3 Shinko-Katas, 1 Two-Man ShinkoKata Training Period: Minimum 1 1/2 Years from white Kumite BLUE Kata: Jion, Saiffa - 4 Shinko-Katas Training Period: Minimum 2 Years from white Kumite PURPLE Kata: Potsai Dai, Chinto - 4 Shinko-Katas, 1 Two-Man Shinko-Kata Training Period: Minimum 2 1/2 Years from white Kumite BROWN 3rd Kyu Kata: Unsa, Empi - 3 Shinko-Katas, 1 Two-Man Shinko-Kata Training Period: Minimum 3 Years from white Kumite BROWN 2ndKyu Kata: Siesan, Bo (Sushi No Sho) and Sai (Gay Pa) Training Period: Minimum 3 1/2 Years from white Kumite BROWN 1stKyu Kata: Kusanku Sho, Sai (Soea) Training Period: Minimum 4 Years from white Kumite BLACK 1st Degree* Kata: Kusanku Sho, Bo (Sakagawa Bo), Sai (Giokerin) Training Period: Minimum 4 1/2 Years from white Kumite *Under the age of 17, Students receives a Junior Black Belt

Testing Time On our school system, promotionals are held every six months. Testing can be done at any of our schools. Test Criteria Strength is a fundamental criterion when testing, and is based primarily on the training level a person is at. The techniques, movements, power, and force a student exhibits should be commensurate with a student's experience and rank. This is the Immediate concern of the actual test. One is also measured by personal growth. Tournament competition is also part the training criteria, as it builds skill, polish and inner strength that comes from being “under pressure” to perform. Development of impulse control, humanness toward others, etc. are closely looked at. These attributes are on going concerns throughout martial arts training, and hopefully, throughout our lives. Judging The judgment as to whether the student meets the minimum standards of performance for his/her prospective rank is made by a group of judges. The judges consist of experienced black belts from the different schools of the Wado Ki Kai ® system, and occasionally, from other instructors (black belts) from different karate styles. The judges meet periodically throughout the year to discuss a variety of topics concerning the martial arts, but also to examine the progression of their students in achieving the goals defined for each semester. Rationale Emotionally, we respond to real life self-defense situations in much the same way as we respond to test taking. By putting our bodies through the correct karate movements and techniques during formal examinations, we are better preparing ourselves for real life situations. Karateka who have survived both life- threatening attacks and the rigors of martial art examinations will tell you that they have experienced few emotional differences between the two; fear, anxiety, anger, etc. We therefore value formal testing as a way of learning to direct these emotions into proper and practiced defense.

How to introduce yourself to Judges in a Tournament Judges, my name is _______________. My School is Karatedo; My Style is Wado Ki Kai; My Instructor is Geoffrey Bradley; The form I would like to do is _______________; may begin? Wait for the Judges to give you the go ahead, callout the form and begin. Remember to always bow to the Judges at the beginning and at the end.

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