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Table of Contents 4 Foreword by Azlimmi Himzal Sensei 5 What Is Karate? 8 What Is Shotokan? 9 Who Is Funakoshi Gichin?
11 Our Honbu : Seiken Karatenomichi Kenkyukai 13 Dojokun of Shotokan 14 Funakoshi’s Nijukun : The 20 principles 15 Typical Class Protocol 17 How Do I Fold My Keiko-Gi Properly? 18 How Do I Tie My Obi (Belt) Properly? 19 Why We Train Karate 20 Dojo Etiquette & Conduct 22 Blood Borne Pathogen Policy 24 Grading 28 Shotokan Kata Names 29 Grade & Belt Chart
Grading Syllabus 30 Special Junior Grade (12th – 10th Kyu) 31 9th Kyu 32 8th Kyu 33 7th Kyu 34 6th Kyu 35 5th Kyu 36 4th Kyu 37 3rd Kyu 38 2nd Kyu 39 1st Kyu 40 1st Dan 42 2nd Dan 44 3rd Dan 46 4th Dan 47 5th Dan 49 6th Dan 51 7th Dan
Written Exam 53 Novice (12th – 7th Kyu) Written Examination Questions
56 Intermediate (6th – 4th Kyu) Written Examination Questions
58 Advance (3rd – 1st Kyu) Written Examination Questions
62 Guidelines for SEIKEN Dan Grade Reports / Theses
Kumite Syllabus 65 Gohon Kumite & Sanbon Kumite 66 Kihon Ippon Kumite 68 Jiyu Ippon Kumite 71 Grading Application Form 72 Frequently Asked Questions 76 Article By Azlimmi Sensei Published In ‘Seni
Beladiri’
“Never forget that the Karate-Do practice is a lifetime process, the examination only part of this long road. Practice as much as you can and this way one day you will
understand the meaning of Karate-do” Nakayama Masatoshi Shihan
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Dear Members,
I want to personally welcome you and your family
to the Seiken Karatenomichi Kenkyukai
(Academy). We are committed to doing
everything we can to make your family's
experience at our Academy enjoyable and life
transforming.
When a family becomes a member of our
Academy, our staff and I take it as a privilege and
a responsibility to help your child as much as we
possibly can. It is very important that our staff
members and your family work as a team to
ensure the greatest benefits for your child.
This book hopes to serve as a guide to students
of the Academy in their search to perfect their
Art. This book is by no means a definitive
authority on the organic nature of karate but
rather a simple guideline to help us all
understand the ideals from which the Academy
sprung from.
The Academy constantly encourages its’ students
and members to follow a path of continual
learning. The motto of the Academy is ‚ADAPT &
OVERCOME‛ which symbolizes that as martial
arts students, no matter how new or advanced,
we must always be prepared to adapt ourselves
to overcome all obstacles.
Thank you for your interest in the Seiken
Karatenomichi Academy, and I look forward to
sharing many years of growth and transformation
with your family.
Gambatte Kudasai!!
Tomo ni Karate no michi ayumu
Azlimmi Himzal
Founder & Chief Instructor Seiken Karatenomichi Kenkyukai
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WHAT IS KARATE?
In Okinawa, a miraculous and mysterious martial art has come down to us from the past. It is said that one who masters its techniques can defend himself readily without resort to weapons and can perform remarkable feats: the breaking of several thick boards with his fist or ceiling panels of a room with a kick. With his shuto ("sword hand") he can kill a bull with a single stroke; he can pierce the flank of a horse with his open hand; he can cross a room grasping the beams of the ceiling with his fingers, crush a green bamboo stalk with his bare hand, shear a hemp rope with a twist, or gouge soft rock with his hands. Some consider these aspects of this miraculous and mysterious martial art to be the essence of Karate-do. But such feats are a small part of karate, playing a role analogous to the straw-cutting test of kendo (Japanese fencing), and it is erroneous to think that there is no more to Karate-do than this. In fact, true Karate-do places weight upon spiritual rather than physical matters, as we shall discuss. True Karate-do is this : that in daily life, one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility; and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.
KARA (空) : Karate-do is a martial art peculiar to
Okinawa in its origins. Although it has in the past tended to be confused with Chinese boxing because
of the use of the Chinese "kara : 唐" character in its
earlier name, in fact for the past thousand years, the study and practice of masters and experts, through which it was nurtured and perfected and formed into the unified martial art that it is today, took place in Okinawa. It is, therefore, not a distortion to represent it as an Okinawan martial art. One may ask why the Chinese "kara" character has been retained for so long, I believe that at the time the influence of Chinese culture was at its peak in Japan, many experts in the martial arts traveled to China to practice Chinese boxing. With their new knowledge, they altered the existing martial art, called Okinawa-te, weeding out its bad points and adding good points to it, thus working it into an elegant art.
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It may be speculated that they considered "kara" (with the Chinese character) an appropriate new name. Since, even in contemporary Japan, there are many people who are impressed by anything that is foreign, it is not difficult to imagine the high regard for anything Chinese that prevailed during that period in Okinawa. With this background, the reason or the choice of the Chinese "kara" character, meaning "Chinese," as a simple case of exoticism is apparent. Following tradition, the writer has in the past continued to use the Chinese character. However, because of the frequent confusion with Chinese boxing, and the fact that the Okinawan martial art may now be considered a Japanese martial art, it is inappropriate, and in a sense degrading, to continue use of the old "kara" in the name. THE MEANING OF KARA : The first connotation of kara indicates that karate is a technique that permits one to defend himself with his bare hands and fists without weapons. Second, just as it is the clear mirror that reflects without distortion, or the quiet valley that echoes a sound, so must one who would study Karate-do purge himself of selfish and evil thoughts, for only with a clear mind and conscience can he understand that which he receives. This is another meaning of the element kara in Karate-do. Next, he who would study Karate-do must always strive to be inwardly humble and outwardly gentle. However, once he has decided to stand up for the cause of justice, then he must have the courage expressed in the saying, "Even if it must be ten million foes, I go!" Thus, he is like the green bamboo stalk: hollow (kara) inside, straight, and with knots, that is, unselfish, gentle, and moderate. This meaning is also contained in the element kara of Karate-do. Finally, in a fundamental way, the form of the universe is emptiness (kara), and, thus, emptiness is form itself. There are many kinds of martial arts, judo, kendo, sojutsu ("spear techniques"), bojutsu ("stick techniques"), and others, but at a fundamental level all these arts rest on the same basis as Karate-do. It is no exaggeration to say that the original sense of Karate-do is at one with the basis of all martial arts. Form is emptiness, emptiness is form itself. The kara of Karate-do has this meaning.
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Karate is a Japanese Martial Art - that is, a fighting system, with useful techniques that can ultimately be used for self-defense. To be able to use Karate effectively, each separate technique - blocking, kicking, punching etc. - has to first be practiced individually then put together into different combinations during basic training. Only after understanding the basics can students begin to learn how to apply them to the varied circumstances they may encounter. Traditional set forms called 'KATA' have been handed down by Masters from previous generations for the purpose of perfecting the techniques learnt at each stage. These play an important part in development. More than a simple sport or keep-fit method, Karate develops mastery of both mind and body. The more diligent the study, the greater the result. Karate: (Japan) "Empty hand." Karate is a general term referring to the tradition of combat oriented empty hand fighting methods that originated in Okinawa, often referred to as Karate-Jutsu. Karate was introduced into Japan proper in the early 20th Century where it was modified and systematized into a budo form, known as karate-do. After World War II karate proliferated world-wide. Karate-do: (Japan) The way of karate. Karate that follows the principles of budo or do. Karate-do is about the development of the individual's character. The ultimate aim is indeed self-enlightenment, and self-development. Karate-Jutsu: (Japan) The art of karate. Karate that is combat or purely self-defense oriented, more concerned with proper technique and effectiveness than attainment of spiritual values or self-improvement. Sport Karate: The vast majority of clubs/dojo today has some form of sporting competition. Very few clubs actively promote this fact to new members or beginners (they just advertise as Karate). You will be expected to spar (controlled fighting) and possibly compete (semi contact/full contact) against other members and other clubs. Less emphasis is placed upon tradition and character development. Important note for beginners: Ensure you understand what you want from 'Karate' and what a club/dojo can provide.
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WHAT IS SHOTOKAN?
Shoto (松濤), meaning "pine waves", was Funakoshi's
pen-name, which he used in his poetic and philosophical writings and messages to his students. The Japanese kan (館) means "house" or "hall". In
honour of their sensei, Funakoshi's students created a sign reading shōtō-kan which was placed above the entrance of the hall where Funakoshi taught. Gichin Funakoshi never gave his style a name, just calling it "karate". CHARACTERISTICS : Shotokan training is usually divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). Techniques in kihon and kata are characterized by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable powerful movements, and strengthen the legs. Strength and power are often demonstrated instead of slower, more flowing motions. Kumite techniques mirror these stances and movements at a basic level, but progress to being more flexible with greater experience. Shotokan can be regarded as a 'hard' and 'external' martial art. While in Japan, Funakoshi wrote the first book ever on karate. Entitled "Ryukyu Kempo: Karate". The book was designed by Hoan Kosugi, who is also credited with designing the Shotokan tiger. Four years later the book was re-released with the new title "Renten Goshin Karate-Jutsu". His next book, "Karate-do Kyohan" was written in 1935.
Karate's popularity continued to grow. Karate clubs had been and continued to spring up at colleges, universities and businesses throughout Japan. All this time, Funakoshi kept a dojo at the Meisei Juku. However in 1923, earthquake eventually created the need for a new place to train. Funakoshi was offered to use space at the kendo hall of Hiromichi Nakayama. Eventually, Funakoshi was given another great honor. Nationwide, karate practioners chipped in to pay for the construction of a dojo dedicated to the instruction of Funakoshi's karate. In 1936, the Shoto-kan was born!
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WHO IS FUNAKOSHI GICHIN?
IF THERE IS ONE MAN WHO COULD BE CREDITED with placing karate in the position it enjoys on the Japanese mainland today, it is Funakoshi Gichin O’sensei. This meijin (master) was born in Shuri, Okinawa, and didn't even begin his second life as harbinger of official recognition for karate on the mainland until he was fifty-three years old.
When he finally came to Japan from Okinawa in 1922, he stayed among his own people at the prefectural students' dormitory at Suidobata, Tokyo. He lived in a small room alongside the entrance and would clean the dormitory during the day when the students were in their classes. At night, he would teach them karate.
After a short time, he had earned sufficient means to open his first school in Meishojuku. Following this, his Shotokan in Mejiro was opened and he finally had a place from which he sent forth a variety of outstanding students, such as Takagi and Nakayama of Nippon Karate Kyokai, Yoshida of Takudai, Obata of Keio, Noguchi of Waseda, and Otsuka, the founder of Wado-Ryu karate. The martial arts world in Japan, especially in the early Twenties and up to the early Forties, enjoyed ultra-nationalists were riding high, and they looked down their noses at any art that was not purely called it a pagan and savage art. Funakoshi overcame this prejudice and finally gained formal recognition of karate as one of the Japanese martial arts by 1941. In 1926, karate was introduced in Tokyo University. Three years later, karate was formally organized on a club level by three students: Matsuda Katsuichi, Himotsu Kazumi and Nakachi K., Funakoshi was their teacher. He also organized karate clubs in Keio University and in the Shichi-Tokudo, a barracks situated in a corner of the palace grounds. When Funakoshi came to mainland Japan, he brought 16 kata with him: 5 Pinan (Heian), 3 Naihanchi, kushanku dai, kushanku sho, seisan, passai, wanshu, chinto, jutte and jion. He kept his students on the Pinan katas before they progressed to the more advanced forms. The repetitious training that he instituted paid dividends; his students went on to produce the most precise, exact type of karate taught anywhere.
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Irrespective of his sincerity in teaching the art of true karate, Funakoshi was not without his detractors. His critics scorned his insistence on the kata and decried what they called "soft" karate that wasted too much time. Funakoshi insisted on hito-kata sanen (three years on one kata). Funakoshi was a humble man. He preached and practiced an essential humility. Whenever the name of Funakoshi Gichin is mentioned, it brings to mind the parable of "A Man of Tao (Do) and a Little Man". As it is told, a student once asked, "What is the difference between a man of Tao and a little man?" The sensei replies, "It is simple. When the little man receives his first dan (degree or rank), he can hardly wait to run home and shout at the top of his voice to tell everyone that he made his first dan. Upon receiving his second dan, he will climb to the rooftops and shout to the people. Upon receiving his third dan, he will jump in his automobile and parade through town with horns blowing, telling one and all about his third dan". The sensei continues, "When the man of Tao receives his first dan, he will bow his head in gratitude. Upon receiving his second dan, he will bow his head and his shoulders. Upon receiving his third dan, he will bow to the waist and quietly walk alongside the wall so that people will not see him or notice him". Funakoshi was a man of Tao. He placed no emphasis on competitions, record breaking or championships. He placed emphasis on individual self-perfection. He believes in the common decency and respect that one human being owed to another. He was the master of masters.
Funakoshi Gichin O’sensei passed away in 1957 at the age of 88. Aside from creating Shotokan karate and introducing it to Japan and the world, he also wrote the very book on the subject of karate, "Ryukyu Kempo: Karate-do". He also wrote "Karate-Do Kyohan" - The Master Text, the "handbook" of Shotokan and he wrote his autobiography, "Karate-Do: My Way of Life". These books and his art are a fitting legacy for this unassuming and gentle man. NOTE : Funakoshi sincerely believed it would take a lifetime to master a handful of kata and that sixteen would be enough. He chose the kata which were best suited for physical stress and self-defense, stubbornly clinging to his belief that karate was an art rather than a sport. To him, kata was karate.
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OUR HONBU : SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI KENKYUKAI
WHO WE ARE
First of all, SEIKEN is not a style of karate but a training school. The Kenkyukai (Academy) is a non-political entity, as such we accept members from any organization without prejudice, as long as they are willing to train in accordance to the teachings and methodology of our Chief Instructor, Azlimmi Himzal Sensei. We are a small independent organization dedicated to the practice and study of the martial art (bujutsu) of karate, supported by the members and supporters with high level of technical knowledge. SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI KENKYUKAI (SEIKEN) introduces training systems for all ages, irrespective of gender and state of health and also of technical level. SKK instructors constantly work for the perfection of the training process. Our activities are directed to attract people to led a healthy way of life and involve the community in the development and study of karate as a martial art. One of the primary objectives is to revive and promote public interest in the old ways of karate and budo. SKK offers a variety of time-tested, proven training methodologies to your self-defence and physical fitness needs. We offer a choice of highly functional training programs for adults and children. SEIKEN is that Japanese word for ‘True Fist’. It was chosen to reflect and acknowledge our roots and origin in the martial arts and our vision as to what martial arts can offer you. We are an organization that provides training in traditional martial arts with a modern approach. The foundation for SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI KENKYUKAI was laid in 2003 when Azlimmi Himzal Sensei, a traditionalist karate practitioner, tired of the politics in karate organizations and in the predominantly sports oriented karate curriculum of the local karate associations founded the Seiken Self Defence Academy in Selayang, Kuala Lumpur as a place for like-minded karate enthusiasts to train regardless of association. It was meant to be a refuge where knowledge can flow and exchange freely, without the constraints of organizational egoism. In April 2008, the Academy was rebranded as SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI KENKYUKAI.
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Seiken Karate is composed of a manisfestation of the skills and theories of Chief Instructor Azlimmi Himzal. Seiken Karate is a form of Karate that represents a compilation of highly sophisticated techniques into an art form.
Seiken Karate as Bujutsu is about using the muscles and joints in movements that explosively release the hidden power of the whole body. Such techniques can be appreciated both for their beauty and sharpness.
The characteristic features of Seiken Karate are in the way that the whole body must be fully utilized to produce dynamic and extremely strong techniques that are explosively powerful. We do not deal in feints, small techniques and tactical ploys. These training techniques were developed through research and experience the key points are being aware of and how to control one's center of gravity and hip and back movement.
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DOJOKUN OF SHOTOKAN
Each statement of the Japanese version of the Dojo Kun begin with the kanji "Hitotsu", a single horizontal brush stoke translated as "one". The significance of "Hitotsu" is to remind us that each of the five statements of the Dojo Kun is equal in importance. On a global stage "Hitotsu" also serves the purpose of uniting our efforts to follow the way of Karate, transcending borders, and political agendas.
Dohjoh kun
Hitotsu, Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutmuru koto
Hitotsu, Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto
Hitotsu, Dohryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto
Hitotsu, Reigi wo omonzuru koto
Hitotsu,Kekki no yuu wo imashimeru koto Common English (bad) translation: What it really says: What a Japanese hears:
One, Seek perfection of character Strive to complete your character (mature or grow-up) Important, Learn self-discipline and good sportsmanship
One, Be faithful Protect the road/way of the truth Important, This is the best way to do Karate One, Endeavor for effort Foster a spirit of effort Important, Inspire everyone around you to try hard by setting an example One, Respect others Respect the principles of etiquette Important, Be polite to other people (whether you actually respect them or not is irrelevant – do the behaviors) One, Refrain from violent behavior Guard against impetuous courage (suppress boldness of the blood spirit/bloodthirsty spirit) Important, Stay calm, reserved, and detached (whether you are being violent or not is irrelevant as long as you are not embarrassing yourself by losing control)
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FUNAKOSHI’S NIJUKUN : THE 20 PRINCIPLES
Funakoshi Gichin O’sensei established the 20 precepts that combined the philosophy of "Zen" with the training of Karate-do. The understanding of the 20 precepts may be varied according to each karateka's perception. As the Dojo-Kun, the advice of Karate Sensei is very important to the true understanding of Niju-Kun.
Karate is not only dojo training
Don't forget that Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow
In Karate, never attack first
One who practices karate must follow the way of justice
First you must know yourself, then you can know others
Spiritual development is paramount; technical skills are merely means to the end
You must release your mind
Misfortune comes out of laziness
Karate is a lifelong training
Put Karate into everything you do
Karate is like hot water. If you do not give heat constantly it will again become cold
Do not think you have to win. Think that you do not have to lose
Victory depends on your ability to tell vulnerable points from invulnerable ones
Move according to your opponent
Consider your opponent's hands and legs as you would sharp swords
When you leave home, think that millions of opponents are waiting for you
Ready position for beginners and natural position for advanced students
Kata is one thing. Engaging in a real fight is another
Do not forget: (i) strength and weakness of power; (ii) expansion and contraction of the body; (iii) slowness and speed of techniques
Devise at all times
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TYPICAL CLASS PROTOCOL
TAISO
KIHON WAZA
KUMITE
KATA
REIHO / REISHIKI
There are a set procedure and commands to follow when attending your training. The commands are universal in most karate styles with slight variations in different schools. The following are used at the Academy.
These are warm up, stretching, and conditioning exercise to prepare the body for Karate practice. There are many different exercises, which are used so that student's bodies are stretched completely and students are not bored by repetition of one pattern.
Basic technique practice without a partner to learn the movements of karate. The emphasis is on the perfection of the motion.
Dachi Kata - stance forms Zuki Kata - thrusting forms Uchi Kata - striking forms Geri Kata - kicking forms Uke Kata - blocking forms
The literal translation of Kumite is "meeting of hands" and it is usually translated as "sparring" this practice with a partner is usually in the form of pre-arranged attacks and defenses using the techniques developed in Kihon waza. Practice with a partner allows the student to develop the proper speed, timing and distance for effective technique.
Kihon Kumite - basic sparring Oyo Kumite - application sparring
This term is usually translated as "formal exercise". Kata is a set of prescribed, precise techniques that both encompass and transcend the aspects of karate learned in Kihon waza and Kumite. Kata has been described as the soul of the traditional karate. While entire books have been written about Kata, it is sufficient for the beginner to understand that Kata will ultimately become the core of his or her karate training.
Kumaite! - Ready for Kata Naotte! - Finish
Opening / Closing ceremony SEIZA! As the Sensei sits in seiza (formal sitting
position), the class also sits in seiza and prepares to end class. The head student calls out:
MOKUSO! This means, "close your eyes and meditate" after a period of time, the head student calls out:
MOKUKAI! This means: "open your eyes"
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ZAREI Next the class performs three zarei or sitting bows. The head student calls out:
SHOMEN NI REI! This means: "bow to the front of the Dojo". After the class finishes this bow, the Sensei will turn around and the head student will call out:
OTAGAI NI REI! This means, "bow to each other".
SENSEI NI REI! This means, "bow to the teacher". As the class bows, the teacher returns the bow. As each person bows, they say: "domo arigato Gozaimasu" which means, "thank you for teaching us" the Sensei replies, "gokurosan" which means, "thank you for doing what is expected of you"
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HOW DO I FOLD MY KEIKO-GI PROPERLY?
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HOW DO I TIE MY OBI (BELT) PROPERLY?
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WHY WE TRAIN KARATE OR
OH MY GOD! WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
It's a journey not a destination. Practicing karate is a process that gives us different benefits at different stages. Sometimes these seem to come easily, sometimes with great difficulty. The important thing is to allow yourself to trust the process, and keep going. Think about what you were hoping to find when you started karate. Most people who are attracted to karate are seekers, looking for some way of experiencing their lives differently. Most of the time what we find is pretty different than what we expected. Do you like surprises? This is killing me! Change is usually accompanied by pain and discomfort and chaos. Giving birth to a child, creating a new nation, fighting for civil rights, learning to ride a bicycle. Karate seeks to change us at a very deep level. It's a change that takes place on the physical level, the emotional level, the intellectual level, and the spiritual level. It seeks to change the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us. If your body starts to hurt, it's probably not very fun, but it means that the process is working. You can see that your body hurts in different places as you progress in your training. If you find yourself feeling frustrated, it's a good sign. It usually means that you are trying hard and may be at a plateau. Karate is killing you – it's killing the old you, the you that you wanted to leave behind. Lose your mind and come to your senses. We try not to think or talk much when we train. The learning comes in the doing. Karate has a rich tradition of spirituality and philosophy, and the hard training brings us to this most easily when we don't think too much. Ever see The Karate Kid? Wax on, wax off! Pay attention! We try to be present at all times, and pay attention to our bodies, the people we are training with, the feeling in the dojo, and the sensei. Paying attention doesn't necessarily mean thinking. It means being more and more aware. We try to always stay in contact with our partners; physically and emotionally. Karate helps us to become more and more sensitive and aware the longer and harder we train. Have fun. Karate people are probably a bit nuts anyway. Train hard, sweat, and keep a smile on your face. We're all just beginners here.
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DOJO ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT
TERMS OF SERVICE
PERMISSIBLE USAGE OF FACILITY
Please Read This Carefully The Seiken Karatenomichi Kenkyukai (SEIKEN) is a place to learn and train in the physical fitness and martial arts. SEIKEN provides instruction in fitness, karate, self-defence, and related instruction on a group and personal training basis. This service can only operate safely with the punctual payment of monthly training fees at the beginning of each month. Members who do not pay their monthly training fees will be denied training & membership privileges until all outstanding subscriptions are paid in full. Only SEIKEN appointed agents, staff, or trainers are permitted to teach classes in during it’s training sessions. Individuals wishing to participate in the services offered by SEIKEN must be registered members in good standing. Code of Conduct
Please do not eat or drink on the training floor. If you have long hair please tie it neatly and
securely. Please maintain trimmed and filed finger and
toenails. Respect All On The Training Floor & Leave your
EGO at the door. Please turn off all mobile telephones during
training sessions. Smoking and alcohol consumption within the
training floor is prohibited. Remove all watches, jewellery and valuable items
during training. Do everyone else a favour and observe good
personal hygiene. Please wear only clean, washed training clothing
and equipment. Please return all training equipment to their
proper storage places. Please wear only clean training shoes for training
(sand and dirt free), if instructed to do so by the instructor.
Please wipe off your sweat off the mats & equipment after you have finished.
Do not wear outdoor shoes on the mats (includes walking around outside in bare feet).
Do not use the equipment when there is a training session in progress.
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Please don’t talk or disturb others during a training session for safety purposes.
Dispose of drinks and rubbish properly. If you spill any drinks please clean up the spillage.
We love kids but kids under 15 are not permitted on the training floor unless under the supervision of a trainer in a class. The training floor is not a playground and we have a lot of heavy, dangerous equipment around which can cause serious injuries.
The management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who does not observe the code of conduct and to refuse entry to such persons in the future.
All monthly training fess are due at the BEGINNING of the month.
When entering or leaving the dojo, please make a standing bow inward.
When stepping on or off the training floor, please make a standing bow in the direction of shomen.
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BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN POLICY
To protect the dojo family against disease, the Seiken Karatenomichi Kenkyukai (SEIKEN) has adopted the following policy intended to minimize the risk of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis-B and other blood borne pathogens during training activities. Current available medical evidence suggests that the risk of transmission of HIV during the type of contact that occurs in karate training is extremely slight. Organizations such as the NCAA, the National Academy of Paediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine, and the U.S. Olympic Committee have concluded that persons affected with blood-borne pathogens, particularly HIV, should not be barred from participating in contact sports. Certain federal and state anti-discrimination laws may also prohibit such a ban. These organizations have also concluded that the already slight risk of transmission of HIV and other blood-borne pathogen diseases can be reduced further by the adoption of the Centre for Disease Control-recommended "Universal Precautions". This Dojo will observe these "Universal Precautions". Generally this means that instructors and persons training in this dojo shall treat all exposed body fluids as if they were infected. Specifically, the following measures will be observed at all times:
1. If you have any open cuts or sores, you must clean them with a suitable antiseptic and cover them securely with a leak proof dressing before coming onto the mat. Make sure that the cut or sore stay covered while you are training. If your hands or feet have broken skin, suitable gloves or tabi may be worn to cover these areas. If you notice that someone else has an open cut or sore remind them of their obligation before training with that person.
2. If a bleeding wound, even a minor one, occurs during training, the person bleeding shall immediately stop training and leave the mat until the bleeding stops and the wound is securely covered. Immediate measures shall be taken to stop the bleeding. If the person needs assistance with this then each person assisting shall wear a pair of latex gloves (which are available in the dojo first aid kit). Hands shall be washed with soap and hot water immediately after gloves are removed. All used gloves, bloody dressings and rags, etc shall be placed in a leak proof plastic bag provided for that purpose. All contaminated items should be disposed of carefully. Minor bloodstains on Gi should be treated with a disinfectant provided for this purpose. If there are major blood stains the Gi shall be removed as soon as possible, placed into a leak proof container and handled carefully until it can be laundered or disposed of.
3. If you come into contact with the blood of another, you shall immediately stop training, leave the training area and wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and hot water before returning.
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4. If blood is present on the mat, the training partner of the person bleeding shall insure that no one inadvertently comes into contact with the blood, while the bleeding person attends to his injury (in accordance with #2, above). The blood should be cleaned up as soon as possible by wiping the exposed surface with a disinfectant solution provided for this purpose. Each person assisting with this task shall put on a pair of latex gloves and shall wash their hands with soap and hot water immediately after the gloves are removed. It is preferable however that the person bleeding clean their own blood. Bloody rags and used gloves shall be disposed of as set out in Paragraph 2.
Finally, there are other diseases and illnesses aside from those transmitted through blood. You are reminded that you are responsible for not only your own health and safety but the health and safety of others with whom you train. If you know or suspect that you have any illness or disease which might infect others, please refrain from training until you are no longer a risk to others. This self-defence and consideration of yourself and your fellow karate-ka is your responsibility and part of your training. It is embodied in the spirit of the art we study.
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GRADING
What Is A Grade? A grade is a measure of the level of attainment of a Karate student. Each grade is signified by a different coloured belt, starting with the White belt and progressing to Black. Below the black belt, grades are referred to as Kyu, which means 'boy'. Black belts are called Dans, which can translate as 'man' (this is all a little sexist, but remember that traditional Karate traces its roots to a very male dominated past). Wearing a black belt is a great privilege, and carries a deal of responsibility. Fewer than 1 in 10,000 people ever try their hand at a martial art. For every 1,000 people who do begin Karate, fewer than 50 will achieve a Dan grade. Most will drop out before they achieve a senior grade (senior grades are 3rd Kyu - brown belt - and above). Above this point the 'dropout' rate is somewhat smaller, but still less than half those who achieve 3rd Kyu will eventually reach black belt.
What Is A Grading? Gradings are where students get the opportunity to show to the Kenkyukai’s Chief Instructor and other Dan grades how they have progressed since their previous grading. Equally, gradings are where Club Instructors are also assessed, to see how well they have taught their students! So, while it is natural for students to feel a little apprehensive, they should take comfort in the knowledge that their instructors are feeling just the same!
Gradings are held once every 3 to 4 months (up to 4th
Kyu). Gradings are a great opportunity to meet students from different clubs.
The examiner, in conjunction with the Club Sensei, can use discretion for the Kyu waiting times.
Only Azlimmi Sensei can vary the Dan Grade requirements.
Grading examiners can vary up to two of the Kihon / Kumite grading requirements.
Am I Ready To Grade? All students, not just junior grades (below 3rd Kyu), should be guided by the advice of Sensei. Remember that Sensei has already gone through all the gradings ahead of you, so has a wealth of experience in this area!
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If you are determined to attend a grading, regardless of what Sensei recommends, no-one will prevent you. But bear in mind that ignoring Sensei's advice can mean the difference between a good grading and poor one.
The minimum amount time between moving from one grade to the next, up until brown belt (3
rd Kyu), is
3 to 4 months. From brown belt to Brown & one black stripe (2
nd Kyu) takes a minimum of 6 months, and a
further minimum of 6 months must go by before reaching Brown & two black stripes (1
st Kyu). A full
year must pass before a student becomes eligible to grade for the Black belt. These minimum times should more accurately be described by the number of hours a student trains at the Dojo. As an organisation we have many years of experience, and this has taught us that a student who trains once a month for 4 months is never going to achieve the standard required! So we have set a tariff of a minimum of 20 hours Dojo training in each 3 to 4 month period. That works out to roughly 1 hour a week. As students progress in their training towards being senior grades, they will see for themselves that this is far too little, and 2 hours a week becomes the expectation for green and purple belts. As for high grades (3
rd Kyu and above) it is normal to train 4 to 6
hours a week.
So, in summary, students should remember the following:
The time between gradings is a minimum - many students take longer to prepare for a grading.
No student is expected to grade every time - students will not be expected to progress faster than they feel is comfortable.
No student should expect to grade every time - follow the advice of your Sensei.
What Happens At A Grading? Gradings begin with registration. Please make a point of registering as soon as you arrive. Next, all students gather for a quick warm-up, usually taken by one of the senior Kyu grades. Don't worry about it - the warm-up will follow the familiar routine that you observe in your Dojo. After the warm-up, students are split up into grades (all beginners together, for example), and receive an hour's tuition (really, just a last-minute brush-up on your grading syllabus) from a Dan-grade instructor.
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Finally there's a short recess, and then the grading itself begins.
You are asked to demonstrate skills, in front of Kenkyukai instructors, in three areas:
Kihon (basics) is just that. Remember all the punching and blocking you've done, up and down the Dojo floor, over and over again? That's all there is to it. You will be asked to perform different techniques (for example, downward block, stepping punch, upper-rising block) a number of times in front of the judges.
Kata (form). Here you demonstrate the Kata you've been practicing. For your very first grading this is the just first 8 moves of Taikyoku Shodan and that's all there is to it! Afterwards you are presented with a certificate of achievement from a Dan grade, and awarded the right to wear the next belt, and then it's time to relax and enjoy the feeling you get from having completed a grading.
Kumite (sparring) is where you show your ability to perform formal attacks and defences against an opponent. Once again, you've done this many times in the Dojo, paired up with a partner. Note that beginners (white belts) do not have any Kumite exercises to perform.
Don't Be Nervous! No student EVER fails a grading for not being able to complete a certain technique, or for being nervous, or tripping over their feet during a Kata. The main ingredient to a successful grading is always going to be SPIRIT. The student who finds it desperately difficult to perform a turn in Taikyoku Shodan, for instance, but who tries hard all the time, and does their best, will have a good grading - even if they get it wrong on the day. Effort is the watchword here, and a loud "KIAI!" will impress the examiner every time! Remember the fourth element to karate training : KIHAKU… your inner spirit.
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GRADE MINIMUM SESSIONS 12th
to 4th
Kyu 13 of 16 classes / 4 months
2nd
to 1st
Kyu 19 of 24 classes / 6 months
1st
Dan 38 of 48 classes / 1 year
2nd
Dan 77 of 96 classes / 2 years
3rd
Dan 115 of 144 classes / 3 years
THE TRAINING SYLLABUS : PRINCIPALS
The ultimate goal is to reach the level beyond the technique. It is based on the ancient BUDO approach to martial arts and spirit.
Some aspects of higher karate level cannot be clearly recognized and graded by outer means. After technique has been mastered it becomes a tool in further search. Specific breathing, concentration and visualization are crucial means in mind’s development.
The system of Ibuki breathing leads to a higher spiritual level and to the finest energy control.
The authenticity of the Seiken approach should be reflected in the examination syllabus; hence reality instead of formality is the general target in both Kumite and Kata applications.
The presentation of an extremely strong and effective defensive system is involved. Variety of blocks, with open and closed hands and respective Kamae positions should be shown.
The use of FUDO DACHI (for Dan Grades), gradually developed from basic stances, to satisfy equally defensive and offensive requirements, as well as to insure ultimate stability and body control.
The approach with open hand techniques into defensive and offensive attitude. The timing principals of SEI-TE and HEN-TE clearly and effectively implemented. Development of the moving system to diagonal, semicircular and circular directions.
Unique treatment of KATA, including four execution directions (omote, ura, go, ura-go) and respective application system (Kata Kumite, Bunkai, Oyo Bunkai).
Note The following syllabus is not a final examination program; it is just a spot on the long way of Karate-Do.
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SHOTOKAN KATA NAMES
Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a pre-arranged fight against imaginary opponents. The Kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Body movement in various Kata
includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. In Shotokan, Kata is not a performance or a demonstration, but is for individual karate to practice full techniques — with every technique potentially a killing blow
(ikken hisatsu) — while paying particular attention to form and timing (rhythm). As the karate-ka grows older, more emphasis is placed on the health benefits of practicing Kata, promoting fitness while keeping the body soft, supple,
and agile. The list below shows the Kata to be performed by each grade based on the SEIKEN Syllabus.
12th
– 9th
Kyu Taikyoku Shodan First Course Beginning Step
8th
Kyu Heian Shodan Peaceful Mind Beginning Step
7th
Kyu Heian Nidan Peaceful Mind 2nd Step
6th
Kyu Heian Sandan Peaceful Mind 3rd Step
5th
Kyu Heian Yondan Peaceful Mind 4th Step
4th
Kyu Heian Godan Peaceful Mind 5th Step
3rd
Kyu Tekki Shodan Iron Knight Beginning Step
2nd
Kyu – 1st
Dan Bassai Dai To Penetrate A Fortress (Major)
2nd
Kyu – 1st
Dan Jion Kind And Graciousness
2nd
Kyu – 1st
Dan Enpi/Empi Flight Of The Swallow
2nd
Kyu – 1st
Dan Kanku Dai To Look At The Sky (Major)
1st
Dan Jitte Ten Hands
2nd
Dan Hangetsu Half-Moon
2nd
Dan Gankaku Crane On A Rock
2nd
Dan Tekki Nidan Iron Knight 2nd Step
2nd
Dan Bassai Sho To Penetrate A Fortress (Minor)
2nd
Dan Kanku Sho To Look At The Sky (Minor)
3rd
Dan Tekki Sandan Iron Knight3rd Step
3rd
Dan Nijushiho 步 Twenty-Four Steps
3rd
Dan Chinte Rare (Extra-Ordinary) Hand
3rd
Dan Sochin Tranquil Force
3rd
Dan Ji'in Kind Shade
4th
Dan and above Meikyo Bright Mirror
4th
Dan and above Unsu Hands In A Cloud
4th
Dan and above Wankan King's Crown
4th
Dan and above Gojushiho Sho Fifty-Four Steps (Minor)
4th
Dan and above Gojushiho Dai Fifty-Four Steps (Major)
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GRADE & BELT CHART
JUNIOR (17 YEARS & BELOW)
GRADE SENIOR
(18 YEARS & ABOVE)
UNGRADED
JU ROKU (16) KYU
JU G0 (15) KYU
JU YON (14) KYU
JU SAN (13) KYU
JU NI (12) KYU
JU IK (11) KYU
JU (10) KYU
KU (9) KYU
KARI KU (9) KYU
HACHI (8) KYU
KARI NANA (7) KYU
NANA (7) KYU
KARI ROKU (6) KYU
ROKU (6) KYU
KARI GO (5) KYU
GO (5) KYU
KARI YON (4) KYU
YON (4) KYU
KARI SAN (3) KYU
SAN (3) KYU
NI (2) KYU
IK (1) KYU
SHO( 1) DAN-HO
SHO (1) DAN
NI (2) DAN
SAN (3) DAN
YON (4) DAN
GO (5) DAN
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SPECIAL JUNIOR GRADE The Special Junior Grade was created for students 8 years and below and for those with learning
disabilities (autism, hyperactive, etc). This level will develop their fundamental techniques (Kihon) so that they are better equipped to learn advance techniques easier. Instructors may skip this level if they deem
their students are ready to advance direct to 9th
or 8th
Kyu.
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. Reiho Standing Bow, Yoi, Yame,
Yasume, Saying Ossu, Shows respect in class)
From Shizen-tai
2. Proper punch (Jodan, Chudan, Gedan)
3. Age Uke
16TH
KYU
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. All of the above From Shizen-tai 2. Soto Ude Uke 3. Maegeri
15TH
KYU
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. All of the above 2. Count 1 - 10 in Japanese From Shizen-tai 3. Gedan Barai
14TH
KYU
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. All of the above in Shizen-tai
2. Hand on hips: moving forward and backwards Zenkutsu Dachi & Kiba Dachi
3. Execute Mawatte with Gedan Barai
13TH
KYU
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. Reiho (Standing Bow, Yoi, Yame, Yasume, Saying Ossu, Shows respect in class)
From Zenkutsu Dachi 2. Moving forward Oi-zuki 3. Moving backwards Age
Uke 4. Moving Forward Soto Uke 5. Moving Backwards Gedan
Barai 6. Moving Forward Maegeri
12TH
KYU
KYU-NO-KIHON 1. All of the above for 12th Kyu
2. Gohon Kumite Jodan - Hidari (Left leg forward)
(All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)
3. Half of Taikyoku Shodan to examiner's count
11TH
KYU
10TH
KYU KYU-NO-KIHON 1. All of the above for 11th
Kyu 2. Taikyoku Shodan to
examiner's count
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9th Kyu (Kukyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Chudan Oi Zuki Jodan Age Uke Soto Ude Uke Gedan Barai
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri (All basic movements are done to count on examiner’s command.)
Kata
Taikyoku Shodan (Own count)
Kumite
Gohon Kumite
Jodan - Hidari (Left leg forward)
Theory
Refer to pages 29-31
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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8th Kyu (Hachikyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Chudan Oi Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke Soto Ude Uke
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae
Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri Kiba Dachi
Yoko Geri Keage (All basic movements are done to own countcount on examiner’s command.)
Kata
Heian Shodan
Kumite
Gohon Kumite
Jodan & Chudan – Hidari (Left leg forward)
Theory
Refer to pages 29-31
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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7th Kyu (Nanakyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Chudan Oi Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae
Chudan Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri Mawashi Geri
Kiba Dachi
Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi
Kata
Heian Nidan
Kumite
Sanbon Kumite - Hidari (Left leg forward)
No.1 & No. 2
Theory Refer to pages 29-31
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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6th Kyu (Rokukyu)
Kyu No Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Chudan Jun Zuki Chudan Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Gyaku Zuki Kaiten Gyaku Zuki
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae
Chudan Shuto Uke Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri Mawashi Geri Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi
The above Kihon will be required to be performed backwards or forwards as requested.
Kata
Heian Sandan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite - Hidari (Left leg forward)
1x Jodan 1x Chudan 1x Mae Geri
Theory
Refer to Pages 32-33
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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5th Kyu (Gokyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Sanbon Zuki Jodan → Chudan → Chudan
Kaiten Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →
Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Kizami Zuki →
Gyaku Zuki
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae Shuto Uke(Kokotsu Dachi) →
Nukite (Zenkutsu Dachi) Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Ren Geri : Chudan → Jodan (Change legs)
Mawashi Geri Kiba Dachi Kamae
Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi
Kata Heian Yondan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari (Left leg forward)
2x Jodan 2x Chudan 2x Mae Geri 1x Mawashi Geri 1x Yoko Geri
Theory Refer to Pages 32-33
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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4th Kyu (Yonkyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Sanbon Zuki Jodan → Chudan → Chudan
Kaiten Gyaku Zuki Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →
Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) → Uraken (Kiba Dachi)
Chudan Uchi Ude Uke → Kizami Zuki → Gyaku Zuki
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae
Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) → Nukite (Zenkutsu Dachi)
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Ren Geri : Chudan → Jodan (Change legs)
Mawashi Geri Kiba Dachi Kamae
Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi
Kata Heian Godan
Kumite
Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari / Migi (Left/Right)
2x Jodan 2x Chudan 2x Mae Geri 1x Yoko Geri 1x Mawashi Geri
Theory Refer to Pages 32-33
Minimum training period before next grade
36 Hours / 3 Months
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3rd Kyu (Sankyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Sanbon Zuki Jodan → Chudan → Chudan
Kaiten Sanbon Gyaku Zuki Chudan → Jodan → Chudan
Jodan Age Uke → Gyaku Zuki Chudan Soto Ude Uke (Zenkutsu Dachi) →
Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) → Uraken (Kiba Dachi)
Chudan Uchi Ude Uke Kaiten Uraken
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae
Shuto Uke
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae Mae Geri → Gyaku Zuki Mawashi Geri →Uraken → Oi Zuki Ushiro Geri
Kiba Dachi Kamae
Yoko Geri Keage Yoko Geri Kekomi
Kata Shitei Heian 1 – Heian 5 Sentei Tekki Shodan
Kumite
Jiyu Ippon Kumite – Hidari
1x Jodan 1x Chudan 1x Mae Geri 1x Yoko Geri 1x Mawashi Geri PLUS EXAMINER’S CHOICE
Theory Refer to Pages 34-37
Minimum training period before next grade
72 Hours / 6 Months
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2nd Kyu (Nikyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Mae Geri → Oi Zuki Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki Mae Geri → Oi Zuki → Gyaku Zuki
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri (change legs) Kizami Yoko Geri → Ushiro Geri Kizami Yoko Geri (step forward – change
leg) → Ushiro Geri Kaiten Uraken
Kiba Dachi Kamae
Yoko Geri Keage → Yoko Geri Kekomi (same leg)
Fudo Dachi Kamae
Oi Zuki
Kata
Shitei Heain 1 – Heian 5 & Tekki Shodan Tokui Choose one of the following
Sentei (Optional) Kata Bassai Dai Kanku Dai Jion Empi
Kumite Jiyū Ippon Kumite - Hidari
2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri PLUS EXAMINER’S CHOICE
Theory Refer to Pages 34-37
Minimum training period before next grade
72 Hours / 6 Months
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1st Kyu (Ikkyu)
Kyu no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gedan Barai
Mae Geri → Oi Zuki Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki Mae Geri → Oi Zuki → Gyaku Zuki →
Gedan Barai Kaiten → Mawashi → Ura Mawashi
Uraken Kaiten Shuto Uke
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri → Mawashi Geri (change legs) Kizami Yoko Geri → Ushiro Geri (change
legs) Kiba Dachi
Yoko Geri Keage → Yoko geri Kekomi (change legs)
Fudo Dachi Kamae
Oi Zuki
Kata
Shitei Heian 1 - Heian 5 & Tekki Shodan Tokui Choose one of the following
Sentei (Optional) Kata Bassai Dai Kanku Dai Jion Empi
Must be different from kata chosen for 2nd Kyu Grading.
Kumite Kihon Ippon Kumite – Hidari & Migi
2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri
Theory Refer to Pages 34-37
Minimum training period before next grade
72 Hours / 6 Months
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1st Dan (Shodan)
Dan no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi Gedan Barai
↑ Oi-Zuki Sanbon-Zuki ↑ Kaiten Sanbon-Gyaku-Zuki ↓ Age Uke / Uraken / Gyaku-Zuki ↑Soto Ude Uke → Empi ↑ Kaiten Uraken /
Gyaku-Zuki ↓ Uchi Ude Uke / Kizami-Zuki / Gyaku-Zuki
/ Mawashi-Empi
Kokutsu Dachi Kamae Kaiten Shuto Uke (Back turn 360° pivot
on front foot) → Kizami Geri → Nukite (Zenkutsu Dachi)
Zenkutsu Dachi Gedan Barai ↑ Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri / Gyaku-Zuki ↑ Mae Geri / Yoko Geri Kekomi / Gyaku-
Zuki
Zenkutsu Dachi Gedan Barai (facing examiner) Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri (same leg)
Mawashi Geri / Yoko Geri Kekomi (same leg)
Kata
Examiner’s Choice Shitei Heian 1 – Heian 5, Tekki Shodan
Own Choice : Must be different from previous gradings Sentei Bassai Dai
Kanku Dai Jion Empi Jitte
Kumite
Jiyū Ippon Kumite – Hidari & Migi 2 x Jodan 2 x Chudan 2 x Mae Geri 1 x Yoko Geri 1 x Mawashi Geri 1 x Ushiro Geri 1 x Kizami Zuki 1 x Gyaku Zuki Jiyū Kumite (Free Fighting)
Kime Waza Gyaku Zuki
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Theory
Write an essay (1,000 words or more) from any of the topics listed below. Essays are encouraged to be written in English, but essays in Bahasa Melayu will also be accepted. Essays in other languages not accepted.
What does it mean to be a Black Belt? My journey to Shodan. What Ikken-hisatsu means to me.
Please discuss your chosen topic with your instructor.
Note
For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
2 years continuous training.
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2nd Dan (Nidan)
Dan no Kihon
Examinee will be facing sideways on to the examiner.
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae ↑ Oi Zuki → Gyaku Zuki (90° chest turn
pivot on rear foot) → Gyaku Zuki (back turn 270° on rear foot) - (same foot moves at all times)
Age Uke →Soto Ude Uke → Gedan Barai → Uchi Uke (one step, all same hand) → Mae Geri → (step back) Gyaku Zuki
Sanbon Geri (Kizami Geri → Mae geri (step back) → Mawashi Geri (step forward)
Jodan Age Uke (step back) → Mawashi Geri (step forward) → Uraken → Oi Zuki
Fudo Dachi – Gedan Barai
Chudan Oi Zuki Sanbon Zuki Kaiten Uraken → Gyaku Zuki Kaiten
Gedan Barai Mae Geri → Oi Zuki Zenkutsu Dachi Shomen
Mae Geri → Yoko Geri Keage → Ushiro Geri (same leg, 3 directions)
Kata
Will be chosen at random by examiner. Shitei Bassai Dai
Kanku Dai Jion Empi
Must choose from each group. Kata chosen must be different from precious gradings. Sentei A Bassai Sho
Kanku Sho Tekki Nidan Gankaku Hangetsu
Sentei B Bassai Dai
Kanku Dai Jion Empi Jitte
Kumite
Jiyū Kumite
Kime Waza
Kizami Zuki
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Theory
Write an essay (1,000 words or more). Essays are encouraged to be written in English, but essays in Bahasa Melayu will also be accepted. Essays in other languages not accepted. Choose your own topic. Please discuss your chosen topic with your instructor.
Note
For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
3 years continuous training.
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3rd Dan (Sandan)
Dan no Kihon
Zenkutsu Dachi – Gedan Barai Chudan Oi Zuki → Kaiten Gyaku Zuki
Fudo Dachi Sanbon Zuki (all fudo dachi)
Zenkutsu Dachi Kamae Chudan Oi Zuki → Kaiten Gyaku Zuki
Gyaku Zuki (back 45°) → Kaiten Uraken → Gyaku Zuki
Oi Zuki → Gedan Barai (same hand) → Gyaku Zuki
Zenkutsu Dachi – Kamae (Shomen) Mae Geri → Gyaku Zuki Yoko Geri Kekomi → Gyaku Zuki Mawashi Geri → Gyaku Zuki Ushiro geri → Gyaku Zuki Mae Geri → Yoko Geri → Ushiro Geri →
Mawashi Geri (same leg, does not change position)
Kata
Examiner’s Choice Sentei Bassai Dai
Kanku Dai Jion Empi Jitte
Examinee’s Choice Sentei Sochin
Nijushiho Tekki Sandan Chinte Ji-in
Kumite
Jiyū Kumite
Kime Waza
Kizami Zuki → Gyaku Zuki
Kenkyu Happyo
Candidate must present his/her research in the art of karate-do. Paper to be presented in English.
Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.
Brief explanation to Examiners.
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Note For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
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4th Dan (Yondan)
Dan no Kihon
Neko Ashi Dachi Kamae
Gedan Barai → Gyaku Zuki Sanchin Dachi Kamae
Oi Zuki Fudo Dachi Kamae
Mae Geri → Oi Zuki Oi Zuki (4x – change stances : Fudo
Dachi → Kokotsu Dachi → Neko Ashi Dachi → Sanchin Dachi)
Kata Tokui Kata : Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata Suggested kata are : Meikyo / Gojushiho-Dai / Unsu / Wankan / Gojushiho-Sho
Kumite The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyū ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyū Kumite.
Teaching Requirement
The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.
Kenkyu Happyo
Candidate must present his/her research on the techniques of karate-do KIHON. Paper to be presented in English.
Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.
Brief explanation to Examiners.
Note
For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
4 years continuous training.
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5th Dan (Godan)
Dan no Kihon
The examiner will set the basics (it could be anything)
Kata
Tokui Kata
Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata
Kumite
The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyū ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyū Kumite.
Teaching Requirement
The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.
Kenkyu Happyo
Candidate must present his/her research on the techniques of karate-do KIHON. Paper to be presented in English.
Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.
Brief explanation to Examiners Examinee's selection of theory related to:
a) Body dynamics b) Coordination/timing c) Strategy d) Power relations
Examinee's theory must reflect depth in research for support.
Examinee may chose test the theory, but extensive test procedure is not recommended at this level.
Quality of presentation, adherence to proper format, and depth of study will be of prime concern.
Length of the paper is not of concern. Insignificant wordiness is a waste of time for everyone.
Submit to the SEIKEN Technical Committee a minimum of one week prior to the exam date.
Prepare for brief oral explanation during examination or before.
Questions will be asked for the purpose of determining understanding and bringing out the quality of the research.
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Note For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
5 years continuous training.
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6th Dan (Rokudan)
Dan no Kihon
The examiner will set the basics (it could be anything)
Kata
Tokui Kata
Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata
Kumite
The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyū ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyū Kumite.
Teaching Requirement
The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.
Kenkyu Happyo
Candidate must present his/her research on the techniques of karate-do KUMITE. Paper to be presented in English.
Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.
Brief explanation to Examiners Examinee's selection of theory related to:
a) Body dynamics b) Coordination/timing c) Strategy d) Power relations
Examinee's theory must reflect depth in research for support.
Examinee may chose test the theory, but extensive test procedure is not recommended at this level.
Quality of presentation, adherence to proper format, and depth of study will be of prime concern.
Length of the paper is not of concern. Insignificant wordiness is a waste of time for everyone.
Submit to the SEIKEN Technical Committee a minimum of one week prior to the exam date.
Prepare for brief oral explanation during examination or before.
Questions will be asked for the purpose of determining understanding and bringing out the quality of the research.
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Note For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
6 years continuous training.
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7th Dan (Nanadan)
Dan no Kihon
The examiner will set the basics (it could be anything)
Kata
Tokui Kata
Choose two from the twenty-six official Shotokan karate Kata. Be prepared to demonstrate Kata in their entirety, plus explain the bunkai of any section of the chosen Kata
Kumite
The examiner will set the Kumite requirement. It could be any of the set defenses (Gohon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Kihon ippon-kumite, Jiyū ippon-kumite, etc.) and will include some Jiyū Kumite.
Teaching Requirement
The examinee may be asked to demonstrate his or her ability to teach basic techniques.
Kenkyu Happyo
Candidate must present his/her research on the techniques of karate-do KATA. Paper to be presented in English.
Length of paper: minimum of 500 words excluding Title page, Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Appendices, Curriculum Vitae, Figures and Tables, acknowledgements and References.
Brief explanation to Examiners Examinee's selection of theory related to:
a) Body dynamics b) Coordination/timing c) Strategy d) Power relations
Examinee's theory must reflect depth in research for support.
Examinee may chose test the theory, but extensive test procedure is not recommended at this level.
Quality of presentation, adherence to proper format, and depth of study will be of prime concern.
Length of the paper is not of concern. Insignificant wordiness is a waste of time for everyone.
Submit to the SEIKEN Malaysia Technical Committee a minimum of one week prior to the exam date.
Prepare for brief oral explanation during examination or before.
Questions will be asked for the purpose of determining understanding and bringing out the quality of the research.
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Note For all black belt gradings, examinee must present all records of previous gradings up to and including examinee’s present level and the dates on which those gradings were taken and with whom. Failure to do so may result in examinee not being accepted for testing.
Minimum training period before next grade
7 years continuous training.
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NOVICE (12th – 7th) KYU EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
To be submitted to the Chief Instructor at least one day before grading. 80% pass rate required. If pass rate is not attained the paper may be resubmitted any number of times.
NAME
DOJO
DATE
1. Are your hips turned or straight while punching?
2. Are your hips turned or straight while blocking?
3. How many movements are there in the kata you will be doing?
4. What is the name of the kata you will be doing
and what is the translation of its name? (Heian
Shodan, Nidan, Sandan)
5. Name five (5) rules of the dojo.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
6. What does "karate" mean?
7. Why do we bow?
8. Who do you bow to in the dojo?
9. List three (3) situations when you have to bow in the dojo.
i)
ii)
iii)
10. What does "sensei" mean?
11. What does "sempai" mean?
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12. Why do you turn your hips when blocking?
13. After attacking and counter attacking in a
sparring exchange, which retreats first, the
attacker or defender?
14. What is a kiai?
15. What is the purpose of a kiai?
16. How do you keep your balance when kicking? (2 ways)
i)
ii)
17. Who was Funakoshi O’sensei?
18. What are the three (3) most important values to learn when practicing karate?
i)
ii)
iii)
19. Draw the pattern your kata makes on the floor.
20. Which stance has 60% of your weight on the
forward leg?
21. Where is the shomen?
22. What do we call the place where karate students
train?
23. What does "Heian" mean?
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24. Why would one kick rather than punch?
25. Where do you generate power from when
punching?
26. What part of your hand/fist do you punch with?
27. Who started Shotokan karate?
a) Mr. Miyagi b) Mr. Funakoshi c) Mr. Ali
28. List the five (5) principles of the Dojo Kun.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
29. How do you make kiba dachi?
30. What are the belts for the following junior grades :
9th Kyu
8th Kyu
7th Kyu
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INTERMEDIATE (6th – 4th) KYU EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
To be submitted to the Chie Instructor at least one day before grading. 80% pass rate required. If pass rate is not attained the paper may be resubmitted any number of times.
NAME
DOJO
DATE
1. List three important points for correct front stance
i)
ii)
iii)
2. List three important points for correct back stance.
i)
ii)
iii)
3. List three important points for correct side stance.
i)
ii)
iii)
4. What is the name of the kata you will be doing
and what is the translation of its name?
5. Why do we bow and when?
6. Why do you turn your hips when blocking?
7. What is a kiai and how do we use it?
8. What are the three (3) most important values to learn when practicing karate?
i)
ii)
iii)
9. Draw the pattern your kata makes on the floor.
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10. What does "Heian" mean?
11. Why would one kick rather than punch?
12. How do you generate power when punching?
13. What is the difference between three-step sparring and one-step sparring? Why do we do the two different kinds of sparring?
14. What is the Dojo Kun?
15. Terminology Punches/Hand Techniques (Te waza)
A. ___Straight Punch B. ___Short Punch (Jab) C. ___Back Fist D. ___Lunge Punch E. ___Reverse Punch F. ___Elbow G. ___Spear Hand H. ___Sword Hand I. ___Forearm
1. [Nukite] 2. [Chuko zuki] 3. [Oi zuki/Jun zuki] 4. [Kizami-zuki] 5. [Ude] 6. [Uraken] 7. [Empi] 8. [Gyaku zuki] 9. [Shuto]
Kicks (Geri waza)
A. ___Front kick B. ___Snap Side Kick C. ___Thrust Side Kick D. ___Round kick E. ___Back kick
1. [Mawashi geri] 2. [Mae Geri] 3. [Yoko Kekomi geri] 4. [Ushiro geri] 5. [Yoko Keage geri]
Blocks (Uke waza)
A. ___Downward Block B. ___Outside Block C. ___Inside Block D. ___Rising Block E. ___Sword Edge Block
1. [Shuto Uke] 2. [Uchi Ude Uke] 3. [Age Uke] 4. [Soto Ude Uke] 5. [Gedan Barai]
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ADVANCE (3rd – 1st) KYU EXAMINATION QUESTIONS To be submitted to the Chief Instructor at least one day before grading. 80% pass rate required.
If pass rate is not attained the paper may be resubmitted any number of times.
NAME
DOJO
DATE
1. What is ma-ai?
2. What does the Shotokan Tiger represent?
3. Where is the seika-tanden located?
4. Name two stances with inside tension.
5. What is zanshin?
6. What is kime?
7. What are the two styles of kata from which Shotokan kata was derived?
i) ii)
8. What does "Tekki" ‚Bassai‛ & ‛Kanku‛ mean?
9. Why do we practice kata?
10. After a sparring exchange, why does the defender wait for the attacker to retreat before recovering?
11. What does "Shotokan" translate to?
12. How did the name "Shotokan" originate?
13. Translate the Japanese concept ‚Ikken Hissatsu‛? What does it mean to training?
14. Which is more important - having a strong spirit or having good karate technique?
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15. What is embusen?
16. Who were Funakoshi O’sensei two main instructors?
i) ii)
17. What is reigi?
18. Explain what you know about the sempai/kohai (teacher/student) relationship in Japanese society that carries over into karate training.
19. What are the responsibilities of the senior-ranked students in the dojo? List at least three.
i)
ii)
iii)
20. Translate literally the meaning of the terms "kyu" and "dan" and explain the differences between the two.
21. Create an examination question appropriate for this ranking level.
22. Terminology
Punches (Tsuki Waza)
A. ___Straight Punch B. ___Vertical Fist Punch C. ___Short Punch D. ___Rising Punch E. ___Roundhouse Punch F. ___Hook Punch G. ___Back Fist H. ___Lunge Punch I. ___Reverse Punch J. ___Wide U Punch
1. [Mawashi-zuki] 2. [Oi-zuki] 3. [Tate-zuki] 4. [Gyaku-zuki] 5. [Choku-zuki] 6. [Yama-zuki] 7. [Ura-zuki] 8. [Kizami-zuki] 9. [Kagi-zuki] 10. [Age-zuki]
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Punching Weapons
A. ___Fore-knuckles B. ___Hammer Fist C. ___One-knuckle fist D. ___Back Fist E. ___Palm Heel F. ___Elbow G. ___Spear Hand H. ___Sword Hand I. ___Ridge Hand J. ___Forearm
1. [Nukite] 2. [Uraken] 3. [Teisho] 4. [Ude] 5. [Seiken] 6. [Haito] 7. [Empi] 8. [Tetsui] 9. [Ippon Ken] 10. [Shuto]
Kicks (Geri Waza)
A. Front Snap Kick
Path to target Arc Straight Line
B. Front Thrust Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
C. Roundhouse Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
D. Side Snap Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
E. Side Thrust Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
F. Back Thrust Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
G. Crescent Kick Path to target Arc Straight Line
1. __________Geri
2. __________Geri 3. __________Geri 4. __________Geri 5. __________Geri 6. __________Geri 7. __________Geri
Weapons Of Kicks
A. ___Instep B. ___Heel C. ___Ball of Foot D. ___Knee E. ___Sword Foot Edge
1. [Hiza] 2. [Sokuto] 3. [Haisoku] 4. [Koshi] 5. [Kakato]
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Blocks (Uke Waza)
A. ___Downward Block B. ___Outside Block C. ___Inside Block D. ___Rising Block E. ___Sword Edge Block F. ___Augmented Forearm Block G. ___Sweeping Block
1. [Shuto Uke] 2. [Age Uke] 3. [Morote Uke] 4. [Te Nagashi Uke] 5. [Gedan Barai] 6. [Uchi Ude Uke] 7. [Soto Ude Uke]
23. Name at least 4 major points of performing kata:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
24. Name the 15 original kata of the Shotokan style and their English translations
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
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GUIDELINES FOR SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI KENKYUKAI DAN GRADE REPORTS/THESES
Title Page
Give a title that succinctly represents this work. Give your full name and the organization you are representing. Give a complete address to which correspondence can be sent. If you wish, a footnote at the bottom of the page can give a date and reason for writing of the report: "This thesis is submitted to satisfy partial requirements for the author's 4th Dan exam given by SEIKEN on 7 December 2007." This information should appear on page 1.
Abstract
Give a short abstract, less than 200 words, describing this project. This should be on page 2 of the report.
Executive Summary
Give a concise summary of the project, limited to a length of one page. This summary should be able to stand independently of the rest of the report. This should be given on page 3 of the report. In many cases, only these first three pages will be scanned by other people, or they will form the basis of an oral report. Ideally, they will write this page only after completing all the other sections of the report.
Table of Contents
Give a table of contents for each main section, including this one beginning on page 4 of the report. If this is a long report, you may include sub-sections.
Specific Aims
State the broad objectives. Describe concisely and realistically what this report accomplishes and any hypotheses which are tested.
Background
Briefly describe the background relevant to this study. Critically evaluate existing knowledge, and specifically identify the gaps which this project fills. Describe previous experience most pertinent to this project.
Methods
Give details about the experimental design and/or methodology used. If appropriate, include means by which data was collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Describe any new methodology and its advantage over existing methodologies. Discuss the difficulties and limitations of your procedures and alternative approaches which might overcome these.
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SEIKEN Kumite Syllabus Gohon Kumite & Sanbon Kumite
Gohon Kumite Attack Jodan Oi Zuki x5 Response Age Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki Attack Chudan Oi Zuki x5 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki
Sanbon Kumite
No. 1 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Age Uke - Soto Uke - Gedan Barai Counter Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Age Uke - Uchi Uke - Gyaku Gedan
Barai Counter Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki No. 3 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Jodan Morote Uke – Chudan Morote
Uke – Sukui Uke (all in Kokotsu Dachi)
Counter Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi) No. 4 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Jodan Yama Uke – Chudan Teisho
Uke – Gedan (all in Kiba Dachi) Counter Chudan Yoko Empi Uchi (Kiba Dachi) No. 5 Attack Jodan - Chudan - Mae Geri Response Pivot 360° anti-clockwise on left
foot into Jodan Age Uke – Pivot 360° clockwise of right foot into Uchi Ude Uke – Pivot 360° anti-clockwise on left foot in to Gedan Barai (all in Zenkutsu Dachi)
Counter Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)
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SEIKEN Kumite Syllabus Kihon Ippon Kumite
Jodan Oi Zuki
No. 1 Response Age Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Tate Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) Counter Shuto Uchi (Zenkutsu Dachi)
No. 3 Response Sokumen Jodan Uke (diagonal, feet
together) Counter Yoko Geri Keage - Yoko Empi Uchi
No. 4 Response Jodan Haishu Juji Uke Counter Mawashi Geri – Mawashi Empi Uchi
No. 5 Response Age Uke Counter (Foot half back) Mae Geri – Tate Empi
Uchi
No. 6 Response Hirate Barai Counter Migi Jodan Haito Uchi
Chudan Oi Zuki
No. 1 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Soto Ude Uke (Inside) Counter Yoko Empi (Kiba Dachi)
No. 3 Response Uchi Ude Uke Counter Kizami Zuki - Gyaku Zuki
No. 4 Response Shuto Uke (Kokotsu Dachi to 45
degrees) Counter Kizami Geri - Nukite
No. 5 Response Chudan Hiji Uke (Kiba Dachi) Counter Jodan Ushiro Empi Uchi
No. 6 Response (Stepping forward – right leg)
Chudan Mawashi Uke Counter Jodan Tate Teisho Uchi
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Mae Geri
No. 1 Response Gedan Barai Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Gyaku Gedan Barai Counter Jodan Kizami Zuki – Chudan Gyaku
Zuki
No. 3 Response Gedan Juji Uke Counter Jodan Shuto Juji Uchi
No. 4 Response Gedan Barai (Neko Ashi Dachi -
diagonal) Counter Tate Shuto Uchi – Mae Empi Uchi
No. 5 Response Sukui Uke (Kokotsu Dachi) Counter Gyaku Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)
No. 6 Response (Stepping forward) Gyaku Gedan
Barai Counter Left hand at attacker’s neck and
right hand hooked under the kicking leg, defender throws attacker over
Mawashi Geri
No. 1 Response Jodan Haiwan Uke (Tai Sabaki) Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Tate Heiko Shuto Uke (Kiba Dachi) Counter Yoko Empi Uchi (Suri Ashi - Kiba
Dachi)
No. 3 Response Jodan Soto Ude Uke (Kokotsu Dachi
- tai Sabaki) Counter Chudan Kizami Geri – Chudan Gyaku
Zuki (Zenkutsu Dachi)
Yoko Geri Kekomi
No. 1 Response Soto Ude Uke Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Chudan Haiwan Uke (forearm – Fudo
Dachi)
Counter Jodan Haito Uchi
No. 3 Response Tai Sabaki – Ushiro Chudan Barai Counter Yoko Geri Kekomi - Yoko Empi Uchi
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Jodan Oi Zuki
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Tai Sabaki, Tate Shuto Uke
(Inside, diagonal) Counter Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Nagashi Uke Counter Ura Zuki (same time as block)
No. 3 Response Age Uke (Outside, diagonal) Counter Kizami Mawashi Geri - Gyaku Zuki
No. 4 Response Jodan Hirate Barai Counter Teisho Uchi
No. 5 Response Osae Uke Counter Tobi Geri – Jodan Yoko Uraken Uchi
No. 6 Response Steps forward, shifting out of attacker’s
path Counter Jodan/Chudan Mawashi Geri
Chudan Oi Zuki
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Soto Ude Uke (45 degrees) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Step back - Gyaku Seiryuto Gedan
Uke Counter Jodan Uraken Uchi
No. 3 Response Tai Sabaki Counter Hidari Gyaku Zuki
No. 4 Response Mae Geri De Ai (Counter) - Gedan
Barai Counter Kizami Zuki
No. 5 Response Gyaku Gedan Barai Counter Jodan Ushiro Mawashi Geri - Osoto
Geri - Gedan Gyaku Zuki
No. 6 Response Nagashi Uke – Ashi Barai Counter Gedan Gyaku Zuki
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Mae Geri
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Hidari Gedan Barai (45
degrees inside) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Response Step diagonal back with left foot,
Right Gedan Barai (45 degrees outside)
Counter Tate Shuto, Migi Kizami Zuki No. 3 Response Gedan Juji Uke Counter Tenshin, Hidari Jodan Shuto Uchi No. 4 Response Step Forward diagonally to the left,
and block rightOsae Uke turning Gedan Barai in pasinto Nagashi Uke
Counter Turn, Gyaku Zuki to opponents back No. 5 Response Step forward diagonally to the
right, and block left Gedan Gyaku Osae Uke
Counter Body bar with right forearm, lift and scoop opponent (Kiba Dachi).
No. 6 Response Steps sideways with back foot out
of attacker’s path Counter Jodan Yoko Geri Kekomi
Mawashi Geri
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Jodan Haiwan Uke (90
degrees - Zenkutsu Dachi) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki No. 2 Response Step forward – Hidari Gyaku Zuki De
Ai Counter Tenshin, Jodan Shuto Uchi No. 3 Response Twist (Hiza Kakushi Dachi), Jodan
Heiko Uke Counter Jodan Mawashi Geri
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Yoko Geri Kekomi
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Soto Ude Uke (45 degrees) Counter Migi Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response (Back foot step sideways 4 degrees)
Awase Seiryuto Uke Counter Tate Zuki (to nose)
No. 3 Response Haiwan Uke Counter Ushiro Mawashi Empi
Ushiro Geri
No. 1 Response Step back, Gyaku Sukui Uke Counter Kizami Mawashi Zuki
No. 2 Response Slide left foot forward, Migi Sukui
Uke (Kiba Dachi) Counter Left hand on shoulder, tilt and Ashi
Barai + Gyaku Zuki
No. 3 Response Draws front foot back, Sukui Uke Counter Spin into Hidari Ushiro Geri
Jodan Kizami Zuki
No. 1 Response Dodge left, Jodan Uraken Uchi Counter Twist into Hidari Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Hirate Barai + Ashi Barai same time Counter Chudan Ura Gyaku Zuki – push away
No. 3 Response Haiwan Nagashi Uke + Jodan Uraken
Uchi (Fudo Dachi) Counter Push away
Gyaku Zuki
No. 1 Response Tenshin, Jodan Kizami Zuki (45
degrees) Counter Chudan Gyaku Zuki
No. 2 Response Dodge left, Gyaku Gedan Barai +
Mawashi Geri (same time) Counter Ushiro Shuto Uchi, step through and
turn
No. 3 Response Step sideways 90 degrees, Gedan
Barai Counter Uraken Uchi(same hand)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT POSITIVE BENEFITS CAN I EXPECT TO GAIN?
• Focus • Burn Fat/Build Lean Muscle • Confidence • Develop A Positive Mental Attitude • Respect • Improved Health and Conditioning • Responsibility • Relieve Stress & Channel Energy • Discipline • Learn Self-Defence
These benefits will be gained in an environment which is friendly, safe, and fun.
WHAT STYLE OF MARTIAL ARTS WILL I LEARN AT
SEIKEN?
Our base style is the Shotokan Karate System. As such, you can expect to learn a complete system of traditional karate-do as a martial art.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?
Regular Class Days: White Gi (uniform) pants Gi top or SEIKEN t-shirt Belt
Grading Day: White Gi Pants White Gi Top (no t-shirts allowed on
Grading Day) Belt
WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME / MY CHILD?
SEIKEN is headed by by Japan certified instructor, Azlimmi Himzal. Azlimmi Sensei studied Architecture at the Ungku Omar Polytechnic in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia and History at the Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and a Level 1 Certificate in Sports Science from the Malaysian Sports Council (MSN). He started Seiken Karatenomichi Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2003 and has been nationally recognized for his dedication and expertise in martial arts, personal safety, character education, and community service. He currently holds a 5th Dan in Shotokan Karate and 1st Dan in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-do. He holds active memberships in the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation the Malaysia (Chief Instructor), International Society of Okinawan/Japanese Karate (USA), International Ryukyu Karate-Jutsu Research Society (Australia) and the International Martial Arts Federation (Japan).
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ARE EXTRA T’S AND UNIFORMS AVAILABLE?
Definitely! We recommend at least two t-shirts and two uniforms. You can purchase them from your instructor.
HOW EARLY SHOULD I ARRIVE TO CLASS? WHY?
Students should arrive 5-15 minutes prior to the start of their class time because:
This gives the student time to get their shoes off, put their things away, and be on the floor for the beginning of class.
Being in class on time helps the student to be more successful because they are properly warmed-up and pre-framed for what they are going to be doing in class that day.
It is disrespectful and disruptive to come into a class that is already in session and interrupt the flow of the class.
Arriving early to class helps put the student in a positive frame of mind to better focus on learning.
Arriving early to class is part of the discipline of martial arts training.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I MISS
A CLASS?
Give us a call at +6.010.5272831 to avoid holding up a class. Students are always encouraged to attend other training sessions.
WHEN WILL I PROMOTE?
Promotions/Grading will be held approximately every 4 months. Students are required to wear their full uniform including gi top. Those who attended the required minimum training sessions during the cycle will be promoting to the next level on their existing belt, or to their next belt depending on where they are in the program. Please refer to the SEIKEN Grading Regulations for further information. Students will not be allowed to promote if:
They have less than required minimum classes by the Sunday of grading week
Their behaviour is consistently below what is considered acceptable in a Martial Arts environment
They are frequently late to class.
VACATION/SICK DAYS
If a student should go on vacation or be out sick for three weeks or longer, they may complete and submit a vacation form prior to going away. If the form is accepted and approved, SEIKEN will issue a credit for the amount of time the student is out. Payments do continue during ‘out’ time, but we will ’bank’ your time for you, and use.
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TELL ME MORE ABOUT GRADING DAY PROTOCOL.
Students should arrive early and in a clean,
full uniform with all of their protective gear. Family and friends are always welcome to
come watch and take pictures. Please be courteous and remove your shoes
and put them in the shoe room in a shoe cubby.
Noise is disruptive to the students and the instructor. Please refrain from talking during promotions. If you have ‚little ones‛ and they can not be quiet, please take them off the karate floor and watch from our waiting area.
Turn off all cell phones. You will feel very popular when you check all of your voice mails after promotions are over!
HOW CAN I AID IN FAT LOSS?
Use the following principles of smart eating (combined with a 2 hour or more SEIKEN work-outs per week) to help reach your fitness and weight loss goals:
Eat 5 small meals per day Choose Carbohydrates that are rich in fibre
and slow absorbing, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eat limited amounts of fats and choose fats that are unsaturated, such as olive oil and avocados.
Choose proteins which are lean and low in saturated fat, such as turkey breast, tofu, or egg whites.
Be sure to drink water throughout the day to keep your body hydrated. A hydrated body burns fat more rapidly and is more efficient than a dehydrated body.
Note: We recommend staying strict for 5 days and cheating a little on the weekend, just to keep your sanity.
SAFETY FIRST!
Any Student who can not or will not practice safe behaviour towards themselves or someone else at the karate school, may be asked to leave at any time. SEIKEN has an obligation not only to teach, but to protect all of the students within its walls. Behaviour that is considered extremely disruptive, disrespectful, or dangerous will simply not be tolerated. SEIKEN reserves the right to expel any student, or parent, in order to protect the greater interests of its staff and student body.
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INFORMED?
Make sure we have your correct email address so we can keep you in the loop. We do send information to our students by email.
Check the calendar on our website www.dojo-seiken.co.nr
Be sure to listen to announcements at the end of class.
Remember to check your emails.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
SEIKEN training may be cancelled / postponed for:
Inclement weather Holidays Staff Training Tournaments & Seminars
We are also closed on gazetted public holidays. To be sure, call the academy or check our website: www.dojo.com.my
WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO COULD ALSO BENEFIT FROM
A PROGRAM LIKE OURS?
If you have a friend or family member who would also like to experience the benefits of martial arts training, we can arrange a FREE trial lesson for them. Just ask your instructor for a VIP PASS or give us their phone number and we will be happy to set it up.
SEIKEN KARATENOMICHI
ACADEMY Contact Information
Secretariat 7, Jalan Tembaga Kuning 16 Taman Sri Skudai 81300 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Takzim Malaysia
Phone +6010.5272831 Chief Instructor :
Azlimmi Himzal Sensei +60113.5272831 Admin Officer +6016.6333462 KL/Selangor Representative
Ron Yaacob Senpai +8801950880795 Bangladesh Representative
Aung Saw Moen Senpai Website www.dojo.com.my E-Mail [email protected]
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ARTICLE BY AZLIMMI HIMZAL SENSEI In Malaysian Martial Arts Magazine : Seni Beladiri, April 2011 Issue
under his pen name, Abu Zachary
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