KARATE-DO

MARTIAL ART SELF-DEFENCE SPORT SELF-DISCIPLINE(SELF-CULTURE)

WADO RYU KARATE-DO

Founder: HIRONORI OTSUKA (1892-1982)

Established: 1st May, 1934

SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS OF WADO RYU

NAGAS INAS KAWAS NORU TORU : : : : : Brushing techniques Feinting techniques Dodging techniques Anticipation, counter techniques Holding, throwing and sweeping techniques

KARATE TRAINING SUCCESSION

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. KIHON/RENKEI WAZA KATA KIHON GUMITE YAKUSOKU GUMITE OHYU GUMITE JIYU GUMITE SHIAI/SHINPAN BUNKAI (Basic/Combination techniques) (Form) (Basic fighting techniques) (Pre-arranged fighting techniques) (Advanced fighting) (Free fighting) (Contest and judging) (Application)

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DOJO RULES AND ETIQUETTE

1. Clean white Karate-gi must be worn, not more than one badge may be worn on the front of a jacket and no markings of any kind on the back of the jacket or the trousers. No wrist watches, rings, earrings, chains, necklaces, bracelets may be worn, as accidents may occur i.e. earrings being ripped out by being caught. Finger and toe nails must be kept short and clean at all times: hands and feet must always be kept clean(accidental scratches etc). Before entering and leaving the Dojo(training hall) bow from the waist. Karate wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru (Karate begins and ends with courtesy). In the Dojo (while used as a Dojo) silence must be obtained, otherwise this shows discourtesy to the Sensei and other pupils also no chatting, no smoking, no chewing gum, no eating and no drinking whilst participating in Karate. However intimate master and pupil may be outside the Dojo, inside the instructor is always called SENSEI and treated with utmost respect. If for whatever reason, the pupil loses respect for his master, he must immediately find another master. Punctuality at all times is essential. The Karate-Ka must always respect an opponent, never losing his/her temper no matter how an opponent may have behaved, Karate-ka of inferior grade to oneself must be treated with consideration. Outside the Dojo or Shiajo (contest area), the Karate-ka must never use the techniques he has learnt, other than in the defence of life or limb. He must never be the first to attack (Karate ni sente nashi).

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10. Visitors are welcome, subject to their observing the above rules, where applicable.

HISTORY OF KARATE
the Islands Loochoo(now Okinawan Islands of Japan), The Karate Originated ainpeculiar bareofhand and bare feet striking technique(athis was inhabitants had called Tei which means hand. During the Tang dynasty of China, Kenpo form of boxing) was introduced to Loochoo where elements were accepted and the resulting form was called To-Dei(literally Tang hand) n 1406 the King of Loochoo proclaimed peaceful country and his Icitizens to carry weapons which madeovera time everprotectpopular,forbadefrom To-Dei more eventually some warriors were allowed to re-arm to the country possible invasion. n 1609 the country was invaded Satsuma Iwho conquered the and practising by the Japanese Shimazu Daimyo ofRyukyuan Ryukyuan Islands (formally Loochoo), He then prohibited the carrying of weapons any martial arts by its people. The warriors who fought against the Shimazu clan were brave and skilled in the practice of ToDei, most were also members of the Shizoku (Samurai class). art of weaponless was first The Okinawa Kenpo ofdefence or Ryukyuintroduced to the people of Japan in 1922 as To-Dei Karate-Jutsu. arts master Hironori Otsuka studied this great interest Japanese martialcombined it with advancedancient form of form withcombat Wado and eventually another unarmed called Jujitsu to introduce in 1934 the combat Wado-Ryu Karate-Do. Means way of peace and harmony, Ryu means style and Karate-Do means the way of the empty hand (weaponless defence).

KARATE-DO
The practice of Karate is to develop and maintain health and strength, both physical and mental, to teach good manners, self discipline and mutual respect between Karate-Ka and others. It also encourages decency and respect between all members of society. Karate is endless, because every technique can always be improved upon. This inculcates modesty and a strong intellectual stature. Except in the defence of life or limb, karate techniques must never be used outside the dojo, because they can be extremely dangerous.

KATA
Kata are a combination of basic Karate techniques arranged in a stream of consecutive body movements, consisting of various attacking and defending techniques, using both both hands and feet, against a number of imaginary opponents, covering attacks from every possible direction. This demands good balance and posture, correct stances, speed, strong focus, swift and accurate perception and correct breathing. Wado Ryu Kata are generally smaller than those of other styles, unnecessary movements should not be performed in Wado Ryu Kata. The movements should be performed in the shortest possible way, when the movements are smaller, it becomes more difficult to accelerate and focus, so you would need more skill to perform them effectively. In Budo it has always been said that it is very important to learn from the old masters who perform techniques very rationally and do not expend energy uselessly, instead we have to reach as high a energy as possible at the moment the attack reaches the opponent, actually all we have to do is concentrate the energy at the very moment of contact. This energy concentration is called Kime (focusing) and is very important in all aspects of Karate. for this reason as in all aspects of Karate relaxation immediately before and after a movement is essential to good technique. Excerpts taken from Karate Kata of Wado Ryu Shingo Ohgami.

Kata is very important in Karate training and is considered to be the Life and Soul of Karate-Do, having been practiced and developed for centuries by literally millions of Karate-Ka Kata is also said to be the expression of both mental culture and human nature.

KIHON-GUMITE (basic fighting)

In these pair work exercises, attacks must be executed with accuracy and meaning. Each punch and each kick must be intended to hit its target. In Kihon-Gumite, we learn TaiSabaki, which means body shift, consisting of Ten-I(foot work), Ten-Tai(body turning) and Ten-Gi(arm blocking) techniques, used in conjunction with each other. Attacker Move closer to the defender with toes to get correct distance to attack, but without moving body. (Hidari Hanmi Gamae - HHG, Migi Hanmi Gamae - MHG). Attacker:
No 1 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki chudan

Defender
MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Nagashi gedanbarai & Nakadaka Ipponken zuki. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, nijiriashi to Soe-ashi dachi & Ushiro gedan barai, R Haito uchi & L Shuto-uchi MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Tobikomi kagizuki chudan & Naka daka Ippon ken zuki to knee. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, half step back & Nagashi shuto uchi uke, step in Haito uchi, & Nakadaka ipponken zuki. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Nagashi otoshi uke, grab hand & Ipponken uchi, Yoko enpi uchi, grab two handed twist pull round to floor(Kotegaeshi) pressure to arm, shuto-uchi to neck. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Half turn Soe-ashi dachi & Ushiro gedan barai, Haishu nagashi sotouke & Naka daka Ippon ken zuki. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Negash Shuto uchi to neck or Teisho uchi to shoulder.

No 2

MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Okutte sokuto chudan. MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, half step Maegeri chudan. HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki Jodan

No 3

No 4

No 5

HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki chudan.

No 6

HHG Tobikomizuki jodan, okutte sokuto chudan, Gyakuzuki Jodan.

No 7

HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, half step back, mawashigeri chudan/jodan

No 8

MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Qtr turn Nagashi uchi uke. Teija dachi with Hiji uke jodan, Tsukkomi junzuki gedan, yoriashi to Shiko dachi with Yoko enpi, push knee & Morote haito uchi chudan. MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Qtr turn Nagashi uchi uke, half turn Nagashi Haishu sotouke Jodan & Nakadaka ippon ken zuki. MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Nagashi Shuto uchi uke Jodan, Yoko enpi under arm pit, hold, Haito uchi gedan, twist inside grab hold hip and throw over R shoulder.

No 9

No 10

YAKUSOKU GUMITE (pre-arranged fighting)

Yakusoku-Gumite consists of blocks, evasions or sweeps, followed by counter blows, and is carried out as pair work. The counter-blows are a mixture of punches and kicks, and foot sweep is also used. Whether in attack, defence or in counter-attack, the Karate-Ka must be ambidextrous. Therefore, attacks and defence must be practiced left-handed, right-handed, left-footed and right-footed. Throughout, the word counter means pre-emptive action to forestall an attack. In all pair work, the exercises are ineffective unless the attacks are executed with both accuracy and meaning, because otherwise the defender cannot defend properly. Each punch(tsuki) and each kick(keri) must be intended to hit its target, but defender must control his/her techniques.

YAKUSOKU GUMITE (pre-arranged fighting)

ATTACKER DEFENDER

Jodan (Zuki) Uke

1. Zenshinshite Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . .Step back, Jodan Uke Gykuzuki Chudan 2. Zenshinshite Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan 3. Tobikomi Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step side, Counter Gyakuzuki Chudan

Chudan (Zuki) Uke

1. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Soto-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan 2. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back & side Chudanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan 3. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back half turn, Uchi Uke Uraken Jodan 4. Tobikomi Chudan Gyakuzuki . . . . . . .Counter,Maegeri Chudan 5. Tobikomi Chudan Gyakuzuki . . . . . . .Side step, Otoshi-Uke Uraken Jodan

Maegeri Uke
1. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uchi-Gedanbarai, Gyakuzuki Chudan 2. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Half step back, Maegeri Chudan 3. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Half step back, Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan 4. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tobikomi Counter Gyakuzuki Chudan 5. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . .Step back half turn, Uchi-Gedanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan 6. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Move back & side Soto Gedanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan 7. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan 8. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Tobikomi Gyakuzuki Chudan 9. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Move back & side Soto Gedanbarai, AshibaraiGyakuzuki Chudan/Jodan 10. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan.

Mawashigeri Uke
1. Mawashigeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . .Back foot step side, Chudan-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan 2. Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan . . . . . . . .Half step back, Mawashigeri Jodan/Chudan 3. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Chudan/Jodan-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan 4. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan 5. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tobikomi, Kakae-Nage, Gyakuzuki Chudan/Jodan 6. Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan

OHYO-GUMITE (Advanced fighting)

As in Kihon Gumite these exercises must be executed with accuracy and meaning. Each punch and each kick must be intended to hit its target. In Ohyo-Gumite, we learn as well, Tai-Sabaki, which means body shift, consisting of Ten-I(foot work), Ten-Tai(body turning) and Ten-Gi(arm blocking) techniques, used in conjunction with each other. (Hidari Hanmi Gamae - HHG, Migi Hanmi Gamae - MHG). Attacker:
No 1 HHG Junzuki Jodan Zenshin Gyakuzuki chudan Ashi barai Gyakuzuki chudan. MHGTobikomizuki gyakuzuki jodan Ashi barai Gyakuzuki chudan. HHG Junzuki jodan zenshin Gyakuzuki chudan Drop to avoid attack Perform twist and sweep Uraken jodan No 4 MHGUraken Zenshin Opposite arm grab arm Gyakuzuki chudan Grab left shoulder Pulldown hizageri, otoshi enpi. HHG Ayumiashi uchi uke Uchi chudan barai Uraken jodan Drop haito sweep and pull shoulder Shuto uchi jodan. No 6 HHG Okutte maegeri chudan Gyakuzuki jodan Tobikomi, mawashigeri chudan. HHG Tobikomizuki Tobikomizuki Uchi gedan barai Gyakuzuki chudan Press back of knee, pull down gyakuzuki chudan. No 8 HHG Tobikomi sweep tobikomi opposite sweep ushirogeri chudan gyakuzuki chudan. 8 HHG Ushiro ayumiashi, Ushiro ayumiashi MHGUshiro nijiriashi, nagashi uke.

Defender
HHG Ushiro ayumiashi, shuto uchi uke

No 2

HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke.

No 3

MHGUshiro ayumiashi, shuto uchi uke, ushiro nijiriashi, otoshi uke, Counter, junzuki no tsukkomi.

No 5

HHG Gyakuzuki chudan zenshin, okutte maegeri.

HHG Ushiro ayumiashi Shuto uchi uke. HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke Counter maegeri chudan.

No 7

JIYU-GUMITE (free fighting)

In Jiyu-Gumite, there are neither no rules nor any prohibited techniques, nor can protectors be worn. Any techniques can be used to make full contact on the opponent on any part of his body, especially to the vital points or pressure points, including Sunegeri (shin kicks), Kingeri (groin kicks), Barate-Uchi (open backhand techniques) to the face, any throwing techniques, arm locks and strangle holds, until the opponent surrenders. Therefore for safety, free-fighting must always be conducted under the supervision of a qualified Blackbelt referee. However at Kyu grading, Examiners only look for effective attacking and defending techniques.

Fighting Strategy
Includes forestalling the opponent. there are three principal methods, known as SEN. These are: 1. 2. Sen-te, Ken-no-sen (first attack). this is to attack the opponent before he has prepared for the attack. Go-Sen-No-Te, Go-No-Sen, or Tai-No-Sen (Counter attack) After the attacker has started his attack, Defender (with block, if necessary) strikes Attacker before he has struck. Sen-Sen-No-Sen-Te, Tai-Tai-No-Sen (Anticipatory attack)this is to attack the opponent after he has prepared his attack, but has not yet carried it out.

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8th Kyu (Yellow Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Jodan Uke Zenshin (step forward, upper rising block) Chudan Soto Uke Zenshin (Step forward, outer body block) Chudan Uchi Uke Zenshin (Step forward, inner body block) Gedan Barai Zenshin (Step forward, downward block) Junzuki Zenshin (Step forward, straight body punch) Gyakuzuki Zenshin(Step forward, opposite body punch) Maegeri Zenshin (Front kick, step forward) Mawashigeri Zenshin (step forward, roundhouse kick)

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Maegeri Chudan - Tobikomizuki Jodan (Front kick to body - snap punch to the face) Maegeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan (Front kick to the body - opposite punch to the body)

(Senior Syllabus)
Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Ipponme (No.1 face punch and block) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . .L & R Ipponme (No.1 body punch and block) Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . . .L & R Ipponme (No.1 front kick, and block) Mawashigeri Uke . . . . .L & R Ipponme (No.1 Mawashigeri, and block)

(Junior Syllabus)
Yakusoku Gumite
Jodan (Zuki) Uke ........L & R Ipponme (No.1 face punch and block)

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7th Kyu (Orange belt)

Kihon Waza 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Junzuki Gyakuzuki Junzuki no Tsukkomi Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi Maegeri Chudan Mawashigeri Chudan Sokuto Geri Uraken Jodan

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Maegeri Chudan - Mawashigeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan Gyakuzuki Jodan - Maegeri Chudan

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
1 Pinan Nidan

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Nidan

Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Nihonme (2) Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . .L & R Nihonme (2) Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2)

Yakusoku Gumite
Chudan (Zuki) Uke .........L & R Ipponme (1)

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6th Kyu (Green Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Tobikomizuki Shuto-Uke Zenshin Okutte Maegeri Chudan Okutte Mawashigeri Chudan Okutte Sokuto Chudan Ushirogeri

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Okutte Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Uraken Jodan Tobikomi Jodan - Chudanzuki - Okutte Maegeri Chudan.

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Shodan (1) Pinan Sandan (3)

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Nidan (2) Pinan Shodan (1)

Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Sanbonme (3) Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3) Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3) Maegeri Uke

Yakusoku Gumite
L & R Ipponme (1)

Ohyo Gumite
1. Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L)

Ohyo Gumite
Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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5th Kyu (Blue Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi Tobikomizuki Nagashizuki Ushirogeri Chudan Tobigeri Jodan

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Mawashigeri Chudan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan Tobikomi Jodan - Chudanzuki - Mawashigeri Chudan

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Shodan (1) Pinan Yodan (4)

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Shodan (1) Pinan Sandan (3)

Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1)

Kihon Gumite
not required

Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Ipponme (1) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Yonhonme (4) Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . .L & R Yonhonme (4) Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Yonhonme (4)

Yakusoku Gumite
1.Mawashigeri Uke . .L & R Ipponme

Ohyu Gumite
Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)

Ohyu Gumite
Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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4th Kyu (Purple Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Nagashizuki Shuto Uke Zenshin Maegeri Chudan Mawashigeri Chudan Sokuto Chudan Okutte Ushirogeri Chudan

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Uraken Jodan

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Yodan (4) Pinan Godan (5)

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Sandan (3) Pinan Yodan (4)

Kihon Gumite
Nihonme (2)

Kihon Gumite
Not Required

Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Gohonme (5) Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . .L & R Gohonme (5) Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Ropponme (6)

Yakusoku Gumite
Jodan (Zuki) Uke L & R Nihonme (2) Chudan (Zuki) Uke L& R Nihonme (2)

Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L) Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)

Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L) Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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3rd Kyu (Brown Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi Tobikomizuki Nagashizuki Okutte Mawashigeri Jodan Okutte Sokuto Chudan

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Tobikomi Jodan Chudanzuki - Okutte Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Uraken Jodan Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan - Mawashigeri Jodan

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Godan (5) Kushanku

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Pinan Yodan (4) Pinan Godan (5)

Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1) Nihonme (2) Sanbonme (3)

Kihon Gumite
Not Required

Yakusoku Gumite
1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Sanbonme (3) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R Ipponme (1) Maegeri Uke. . . . . . . . L & R Ropponme (6) Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R Ipponme (1)

Yakusoku Gumite
Maegeri Uke ...........L & R Gohonme (5) Mawashigeri Uke ...L & R Sanbonme (3)

Ohyu Gumite
Yonhonme (4)(Att/R, Def/R)

Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L) Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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2nd Kyu (Brown Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Nagashizuki Maegeri Jodan Mawashigeri Jodan Sokuto Jodan Ushirogeri Chudan Nidangeri Chudan-Jodan Zenshinite Uraken Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan - Maegeri Chudan - Mawashigeri Chudan Gyakuzuki Chudan Mawashigeri Jodan - Ushiromawashigeri Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan

Renkei Waza

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
One Pinan Kata of students choice (Tokui-Kata) Kushanku Naihanchi

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Kushanku

Kihon Gumite
Sanbonme (3) Yonhonme (4) Ropponme (6)

Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1)

Yakusoku Gumite No arrangement with partner.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Ipponme (1) Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R Nihonme (2) Maegeri Uke. . . . . . . . L & R Nanahonme (7) Maegeri Uke. . . . . . . . L & R Happonme (8) Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R Gohonme (5) Jodan Zuki Uke .....L & R Sanbonme (3)

Ohyu Gumite
Yohonme (4)

Ohyu Gumite
Yohonme (4)

Jiyu Gumite
Free Fighting

Jiyu Gumite
Free Fighting

Shiai & Shinpan

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1st Kyu (Brown Belt)

Kihon Waza
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Kette Junzuki Kette Gyakuzuki Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi Nagashizuki Okutte Mawashigeri Jodan Okutte Sokuto Jodan Okutte Ushirogeri Chudan

Renkei Waza
1. 2. Zenshinite Jodan - Chudanzuki - Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan Mawashigeri Jodan Sunegeri - Mawashigeri Jodan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan

(Senior Syllabus)
Kata
Naihanchi Seishan Chinto

(Junior Syllabus)
Kata
Kushanku

Kihon Gumite
Yonhonme (4) Ropponme (6) Nanahonme (7) Happonme (8)

Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1)

Yakusoku Gumite Improvised by students.

1. 2. 3. 4. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R (Chosen by the Examiner) Maegeri Uke. . . . . . . . L & R 8 & 9 Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R 1-6

Yakusoku Gumite
Jodan (Zuki) Uke ...........................L & R Chudan (Zuki) Uke........................L & R (Chosen by the Examiner)

Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1) Nihonme (2) Yonhonme (4)

Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1) Nihonme (2) Yonhonme (4)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

Shiai & Shinpan

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Gorei (commands)
Kiotsuke ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attention ! (Musubi Dachi) Mokuso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meditation Seiza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kneel Sensei-ni-Rei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bow to instructor Otagai-ni-Rei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bow to all assembled Kiritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stand Yo-oi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ready stance (Hachiji Dachi) Junzuki Hidari Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left Junzuki position Hidari Hanmi Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left fighting stance Migi Hanmi Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right fighting stance Hidari Shizentai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left natural stance (Lenoji Dachi) Migi Shizentai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right natural stance (Lenoji Dachi) Mawatte, Jodan Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn with upper rising block Mawatte,Gedan Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn with downward block Sonobade Gyakuzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Change to reverse punch & position Kiai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shout Yame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stop Naore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Relax Numeration Used in Kata (Ordinal) & Dan Grades 1. Ichi.......................Shodan ......................Ipponme 2. Ni ........................Nidan ........................Nihonme 3. San.......................Sandan ......................Sanbonme 4. Shi .......................Yodan.........................Yonhonme 5. Go........................Godan........................Gohonme 6. Roku ....................Rokudan ....................Ropponme 7. Shichi...................Shichidan...................Nanahonme 8. Hachi ...................Hachidan ...................Happonme 9. Ku........................Kudan........................Kyuhonme 10. Ju .........................Judan.........................Jipponme (Cardinal)

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Tachikata (Stances)

Heisoku Dachi

Zenkutsu Dachi (forward stance) (1) Junzuki Dachi

Heiko-o Dachi (1) Yoko Heiko-o Dachi

Musubi Dachi (Fudotai)

Zenkutsu Dachi (forward stance) (2) Gyakuzuki Dachi

Heiko-o Dachi (2) Tate Heiko-o Dachi

Hachiji Dachi (Shizentai) (Yo-oi)

Ko-okutsu Dachi Back stance

Teiji Dachi (Junzuki no Tsukkomi Dachi)

Jigo Tai (used in Kushanku)

Nekoashi Dachi (cat stance) (1) Mahanmi Nekoashi Dachi

Kata-ashi Dachi (used in Chinto etc.)

Naihanchi Dachi

Nekoashi Dachi (cat stance) (2) Shomen Nekoashi Dachi

Soe-ashi Dachi (used in Pinan Yodan etc)

Shiko Dachi (Sumo Stance)

Seishan Dachi (1) Yoko Seishan Dachi

Ko-ashi Dachi

Kiba Dachi (Horse-Back Stance)

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Lenoji Dachi (L or R Shizentai)

Te Waza (Hand Techniques)

Tsuki Waza (Punching [thrust] Techniques) 1. Seiken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forefist punch 2. Tateken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vertical fist punch 3. Gyakuken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverse (upside down) fist punch 4. Shitosashi Ipponken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . .Forefinger one knuckle fist 5. Nakadaka Ipponken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . .Middle finger one knuckle fist 6. Ippon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One finger spear hand 7. Nihon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two finger spear hand 8. Yonhon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four finger spear hand 9. Moretezuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punch with both fists at same level 10. Hiraken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle row of knuckle fist 11. Kagizuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Short punch (arm bent) 12. Yamazuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double punch at different levels 13. Washide (Shizuki) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beak hand punch Uchi Waza (striking Techniques) 1. Tettsui-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bottom fist strike 2. Uraken-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Backfist strike 3. Shuto-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knife hand strike 4. Barate-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back of fingers strike 5. Furiken-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swinging strike 6. Teisho-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palm heel strike 7. Haito-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ridge hand strike 8. Kumade-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bear hand strike 9. Kakuto-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crane head strike 10. Mae Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forward elbow strike 11. Yoko Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elbow strike 12. Tate Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upward elbow strike 13. Ushiro Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back elbow strike 14. Furi Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swing elbow strike 15. Otoshi Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward elbow strike UKE WAZA (Blocking Techniques) 1. Jodan (Age) Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upper rising block 2. Gedan Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward block 3. Chudan (Soto) Uchi Uke . . . . . . . . . . .Middle (outer) Inner block 4. Shuto Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knife hand block 5. Teisho Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palm heel block 6. Juji Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cross block 7. Nagashi Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brushing cover block 8. Otoshi Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward cover block 9. Kakiwake Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double block 10. Kake Te . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hooking hand block 11. Sasae Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reinforced block 12. Harai Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inner knife hand brushing block 13. Haishu Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back of hand block
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ASHI WAZA (Foot Techniques)

KERI WAZA (Kicking Techniques) 1. Maegeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front kick 2. Shomen Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front roundhouse kick 3. Uchi Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inner roundhouse kick 4. Ushiro Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverse roundhouse kick 5. Ura Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forward reverse roundhouse kick 6. Yokogeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side kick 7. Sokuto Geri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edge of foot kick 8. Ushirogeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back kick 9. Tobigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flying kick 10. Nidangeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double level flying kick 11. Kesageri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flying side kick 12. Sunegeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shin Kick 13. Mikazukigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crescent kick 14. Hizageri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knee kick ASHI-SABAKI (Foot Movements) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Zenshin Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step forward Okuri Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sliding step (Okutte...) Hiraki Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turning movement (Nagashizuki) Kaiten Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turning (Mawatte) Yokoido Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sideways step (used in Naihanchi etc) Ashi Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foot sweep Kanibasami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scissor trip

METHOD OF MOVEMENT Taju no ido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One leg to the other(weight shifting) Ayumiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taking one step forward or backward(Walking) Surikomiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taking two steps F. or B. Yoriashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move one foot the the other F. or B. Tsugiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move foot opposite to direstion of movement then the other F. or B. 6. Nijiriashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glide both feet at the same time F. or B. 7. Choyaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Jumping) 7. Kagami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ducking) TAOSHI WAZA (Take Downs) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Kosotogari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Small outside clip Osotogari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big outside clip Sasae Tsurikomiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lifting pull throw with support Kouchigari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Small inside clip Ouchigari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big inside clip Kubinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neck throw.
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KUMITE SHIAI
WUKO rule are applied. These allow touch contact only. The normal duration of a bout is either two or three minutes of fighting time. This, however can be extended to five minutes according to the rules of the tournament. The result of the bout is determined by one contestant having achieved three Ippons (an Ippon is a full point) or 6 Waza-aris (a Waza is half a point), or a combination of Ippons and Wazaaris totalling three points. Or it can be determined by the declaration by the Referee of HANSOKU (a foul), OR SHIKKAKU (disqualification), or KIKEN (withdrawal by a contestant). If none of these have been attained during the duration of a bout, the winner is the contestant with the greater number of points. In the event of a draw the referee declares ENCHO-SEN (in individual match & DAISHO-SEN), whereby the bout is extended until one of the contestants has scored further Ippon or Waza-ari. In the event that the bout continues to be drawn, the winner is selected by HANTEI, the decision arrived at by the referee, judge and Arbitrator. IPPON is awarded for a scoring technique such as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A Jodan kick with control Scoring at the precise moment of an opponents attack (counter) Deflecting an attack, combined with scoring to an opponents unguarded back Sweeping or throwing, followed by a scoring technique A combination technique, each component of which is entitled to score in its own right

CRITERIA applied by the referee 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Good form Correct attitude Vigorous application Proper timing Zanshin Correct distance

TARGET AREAS are limited to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Head Face Neck Abdomen Chest Back (excluding shoulders)

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KUMITE SHIAI
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR 1. Contact to the throat 2. Excessive contact 3. Attacks to the groin, joints or instep 4. Open-handed attacks to the face 5. Dangerous throws 6. Use of an uncontrollable technique 7. Repeated direct attack to arms or legs 8. Repeated exit from the competition area (JOGAI) or actions that waste time 9. Purposeless grabbing, wrestling or violent pushing 10. MUBOBI (reckless disregard for ones own safety) 11. Any discourteous behaviour 12. Feigning injury in order to gain advantage SHIKKAKU (disqualification) may be invoked against behaviour such as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Action which harms the prestige and honour of Karate-Do Disobedience of referees order Over-excitement such as to jeopardise the smooth running of a bout Any action which is dangerous and deliberately violates the rules of prohibited behaviour Entering, or continuing a contest, against a doctors recommendation Actions which violate the rules of the tournament

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SHIAI & SHINPAN (Contest and Judging)

1. Shushin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Referee 2. Fukushin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge 3. Kansa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arbitrator 4. Shobu Sanbon (Ippon) - Hajime . . . . . .Start Sanbon (Ippon) match 5. Fujubun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technique insufficient 6. Torimasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unacceptable as a scoring technique 7. Aiuchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Simultaneous blow 8. Jogai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exit from fighting area 9. Keikoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warning with a Waza-ari penalty 10. Jogai - Chui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jogai warning with Ippon penalty 11. Hansoku - Chui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foul warning with a Ippon penalty 12. Aka (Shiro) Waza-ari . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (white) scores half a point 13. Aka (Shiro) Ippon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (white) scores full point 14. Tsuzukete - Hajime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resume fighting - begin 15. Tsuzukete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fight on 16. Ato - Shibaraku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A little time left (30 seconds) 17. Yame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stop 18. Motono - Ichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resume original position 19. (Shobu) Soremade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End of match 20. (Fukushin) Shugo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge called 21. Hantei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judgement / decision 22. Hikiwake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw 23. Encho - Sen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Extended match 24. Shobu - Hajime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Start the extended bout 25. Daishosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deciding bout 26. Hansoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foul 27. Shikkaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disqualification 28. Kiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Withdrawal / renunciation 29. Mubobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lack of regard for ones own safety (no guard) 30. Aka (Shiro) No Kachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (White) wins 31. Fusensho-o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walkover / bye.

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