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 KARATE-DO
The word karate is a combination of
two kanji (Chinese characters): kara, meaning
empty, and te, meaning hand; thus, karate means
"empty hand." Adding the suffix "-dō"
(pronounced "daw"), meaning "the way/path,"
karate-dō, implies karate as a total way of life that
goes well beyond the self-defense applications.

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 KARATE-DO
Funakoshi Gichin was
born on Nov 10, 1868 in
Yamakawa, Shuri,
Okinawa Prefecture. He
was of samurai lineage,
from a family which in
former times had been
vassals of Ryukyu
Dynasty nobles from
The Father of Karate
1429 to 1879.
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 KARATE-DO
By age 11 he had already
made a name for himself
in Ryukyu-style martial
arts. Beginning his training
under Master Azato Anko,
it wasn’t long before he
equaled his master in
ability, and shared with
him the distinction of
being the “most
accomplished” martial The Father of Karate
artist in the field.
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 KARATE-DO
He also learned karate-
jutsu (written with
characters that mean
“Chinese-hand martial
art”) from Master Itosu
Anko. Both his teachers
were impressed by his
nobility of character.
The Father of Karate

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 KARATE-DO
Funakoshi Gichin
The founder of Shotokan
Karate was born in Nov 10,
1868 in Yamakawa, Shuri,
Okinawa.

Master Funakoshi changed the names of some of the kata in an

effort to make the Okinawan kata names easier to pronounce in
the Japanese dialect.
In 1924, Funakoshi adopted the Kyū / Dan rank system and the
uniform (keikogi) developed by Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo.
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 KARATE-DO
Funakoshi Gichin
This system uses colored belts (obi)
to indicate rank. Originally, karate
had only three belt colors: white,
brown, and black (with ranks
within each). The original belt
system, still used by many
Shotokan schools, is:
8th rising to 4th kyū: white
3rd rising to 1st kyū: brown
1st and higher dan: black
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In 1930, Funakoshi established
an association named Dai-
Nihon Karate-do Kenkyukai to
promote communication and
information exchange among
people who study karate-do. In
1939, Funakoshi built the first
Shōtōkan Dojo (training hall) in
Tokyo.
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 FAMOUS ACTORS IN SHOTOKAN KARATE
Van Damme trained for 4
years and earned a spot on
the Belgium Karate Team. He
won the European
professional karate
association's middleweight
championship as a teenager,
and also beat the 2nd best
karate fighter in the world.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

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 FAMOUS ACTORS IN SHOTOKAN KARATE
Snipes has been training in
martial arts since age
twelve, earning a high
ranking 5th dan black belt in
Shotokan Karate and 2nd
dan black belt in Hapkido.
He has also trained as a
student of Capoeira under
Mestre Jelon Vieira and in a
number of other disciplines
including various styles of
kung fu. Wesley Snipes
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 FAMOUS ACTORS IN SHOTOKAN KARATE
White started martial arts
training at the age of seven
and is now an accomplished
martial artist, holding seven
legitimate black belts in
Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do,
Kobudo, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo
Do, Wushu and Kyokushin,
with a specific focus in
Kyokushin (although his style
incorporates aspects of many
different martial arts forms).

Michael Jai White

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 THE ORIGIN OF KARATE BELTS

The Legend of Karate Belts: Legend says

that students were given a white belt when
they began their training. Over the years,
the belt would become stained and dirty
with sweat, dirt, and blood. Students were
told never to wash their belts. Superstition
said that in doing so, they would “wash off”
their experience. Once the belt turned
black, the student was considered a true
martial artist.
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 THE ORIGIN OF KARATE BELTS

The Real History of Karate Belts: For centuries

in Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate, martial
artists practiced in secret. Because of this
secretive nature, they did not have colored
belts or other symbols of involvement with
martial arts. The idea of a colored belt system
actually came about in more modern times. It
began with Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo,
in the late 1880s. Before that, students were
only awarded certificates as they progressed
through the ranks.
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 BASIC BELT COLORS

White Belt
The first belt in Karate is the
white belt and it represents the
beginning. As the little plant
bursts through the soil, it is
greeted by the bright, white
light of day. The white belt
symbolizes the beginning of a
person’s desire to learn the skills
of karate, and it is worn by those
who are just beginning their
study.

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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Yellow Belt
Yellow symbolizes the first
beams of sunlight. As the plant
adjusts to the light, it deepens
into the golden hue of sunlight.
The student is being warmed
and stretched in the pursuit of
their goals. The yellow belt is
worn by a beginner who has
learned to practice the basic
moves of karate.

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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Orange Belt
Orange symbolizes the growing
strength of the sun. As the sun
grows hot, life becomes more
difficult for the little plant. In
the same vein, training
becomes more difficult for the
student. The orange belt is
given to a beginner once he or
she has mastered karate’s 10
self-defense moves.

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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Green Belt
Green is a representation of
growth. The little plant has
survived the hot sun and is
now sending forth new
growth. Green leaves and
shoots are spreading out
from the plant. The student is
growing and becoming more
proficient in the basics.

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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Blue Belt
Blue represents the sky that the
plant is growing and stretching
up towards. The student’s
knowledge is expanding and
growing. So the blue belt is
given to students at the stage
of their studies when they begin
to learn additional knowledge
of the martial art that allows
their minds and bodies to
continue to grow and develop.

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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Purple Belt
The day is drawing to an
end, the blue sky darkens
to purple. The student’s
knowledge is deepening
and becoming more
profound. So a purple belt
is given to a student who
is transitioning into the
advanced stages of study.
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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Brown Belt
Brown is a representation
of the ripening of a seed
during the maturing and
harvesting process. The
seed is maturing and
ripening as the harvest
nears. The student is
beginning to reap the
rewards of all their toil and
training
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 BASIC BELT COLORS

Black Belt
Black symbolizes the darkness
beyond the sun. Darkness falls
and the plant dies. But in its
place, there is a new
beginning. The student has
learned so much, including
that there is so much more to
learn. The first stage of their
martial arts journey is
complete, but the journey
continues
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KARATE-DO UNIFORM

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 KARATE-DO GEAR
• Head Guard
• Chest Guard
• Shin Guard
• Hand Gloves
• Belts
• Mouth Guard

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 Kihon kata (basic form)
Opposite is a diagram of a kata called 'Kihon'.

We'll give this kata some special attention

here because if you are new to Shotokan Karate
then this is where you start...
You must learn Kihon Kata in order to grade
as a white belt. It's a great kata to practice making
a stance, turning/changing position, forward
punching and downward blocking. Don't think of
it as a kata 'just for beginners' – black belts
practice with it as well.
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 Kihon kata (basic form)
'Kihon' is a word you hear a lot during
training. It's Japanese for 'fundemental' or
'basic'. Mastery of kihon is essential to all
advanced training. With Kihon you work on
the building blocks that make up Shotokan;
correct body posture and breathing, stances,
punches, kicks, blocks, and thrusts. Kihon is
also about fostering the correct spirit and the
right attitude.
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 Kihon kata (basic form)

Once you've understood the basic idea of this

kata and can perform it to a standard
sufficient to grade, you will then move on to
the 'Heian' series of katas that follow it. As
you progress through these you will quickly
realize that you're building on top of a
foundation which is derived from...Kihon kata.

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 Kihon kata (basic form)
5 KIHON KATA IN WHITE BELTER
1. KIHON KATA SHODAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUw_fztcLXQ&list=PL4bAH6vM4g44nacuNoF4Y1UFd7xYOCtx0&index=1

2. KIHON KATA NIDAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Ih1DwnO0o&list=PL4bAH6vM4g44nacuNoF4Y1UFd7xYO
Ctx0&index=2
3. KIHON KATA SANDAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyouOelrBsU&list=PL4bAH6vM4g44nacuNoF4Y1UFd7xYOC
tx0&index=3
4. KIHON KATA YUNDAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9R-HhOSuKU&list=PL4bAH6vM4g44nacuNoF4Y1UFd7xYOC
tx0&index=4
5. KIHON KATA GODAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as3On2WnmDM&list=PL4bAH6vM4g44nacuNoF4Y1UFd7xY
OCtx0&index=5

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 KUMITE
"Kumite" ( 組手 ) literally translated
means "grappling hands" or in
another word it means
"sparring" and is one of the three
main sections of karate training,
along with "Kata" and "Kihon".

"Kumite" is the part of karate in

which a person trains against one or
more adversaries, using the
techniques learned from the "Kihon"
and "Kata".
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 KUMITE
In "Kata" we learn only the body
movements and the use
of techniques for attacks and
blocks with imaginary
opponent. In "Kumite" we learn
to apply all the techniques found
in "Kata" against one or many
real opponents. The importance
of "Kata" and "Kumite" in
Karate-do can be compared to
the two wheels of a cart.
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 KUMITE
When Karate was originally
practiced in Okinawa, the training
was mainly Kata with
occasional called "Kake-Dameshi"
(tests of strength) , for tsuki
(punching) and uke (blocking)
techniques. It is only after Karate
was introduced in Japan by master "
Funakoshi" that an elementary form
of Kumite started to be practiced
and same importance was given to
Kata and Kumite.
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 Rules of Karate-Do

• Karate Kumite matches take place on a matted square

of 8m x 8m with an additional 1m on all sides that is
called the safety area.
• Once the referee and judges have taken their places,
competitors should exchange bows.
• The fight starts when the referee shouts “SHOBU
HAJIME!”
• Both fighters should attempt scoring techniques
(punches, kicks and throws) on their opponent. These
are classified as Yuko, Waza-ari and Ippon and are one,
two and three points respectively.
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 Rules of Karate-Do
• If the referee deems a scoring technique may have
been used, the referee shouts YAME and the
contestants, judges and referee all resume their
original positions.
• The judges will then indicate their opinion by means
of a signal and if a score is to be awarded, the referee
identifies the contents and the area that they attacked
and then awards them the relevant socire (Yuko,
Waza-ari or Ippon) and then restarts the bout by
shouting “TSUZUKETE HAJIME!”

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 Rules of Karate-Do
• If one competitor establishes a clear lead of eight
points during a match, then the referee calls a halt to
the bout and declares them the winner.
• If no competitor establishes a clear lead of eight
points during the fight, then the fighter who has the
most points is declared the winner.
• In the event of the points being level, the referee and
the judges will decide who is the winner of the bout.
• Fights can end earlier if one competitor is knocked
down and is not in a position to carry on or if one
fighter is disqualified.

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 Winning the Match

A Karate match can be won in a number of ways:

• By having more points than your opponent at the
end of the fight.
• By extending a lead of eight points immediately ends
the match
• If you render your opponent unable to carry on
• If your opponent is disqualified.
If the amount of points are equal at the end, then the
referee and the three judges consult and decide a
winner between them.

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 Scoring
Scoring in Karate competitions is relatively
simple. Scoring is limited to the following areas
of the opponent's body:
1.Head
2.Face
3.Neck
4.Chest
5.Abdomen
6.Side
7.Back
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 Scoring
A score is awarded when one fighter performs a
technique that conforms to the following
criteria and the blow lands on a relevant scoring
area of their opponent’s body:
• Good form
• Vigorous application
• Good timing
• Accurate distance
• Awareness
• Sporting attitude
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 Scoring
Fighters can score one, two or three points for
attacking techniques:
• Ippon (three points) is awarded for:
• A jodan kick (kick to upper level)
Any scoring technique performed on a fallen or thrown
opponent
• Waza-ari (two points) is awarded for:
• Chudan (mid level) kicks
• Yuko (one point) is awarded for:
• Chudan or Jodan Tsuki (mid or upper level punch)
• Jodan or Chudan Uchi (mid or upper level punch).

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