4K-Karate Academy of Martial
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Student Handbook
Shorei Goju Ryu Karate-do
Sensei JP Nettles
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4K-Karate Academy
Student Handbook
Karate: Karate is the art and science of empty handed fighting; by using a combination of various parts of the body as weapons. Such as: hands, feet, elbows and knees.
Karate History: The most accepted founder of karate is Prince Taishi Daruma an Indian Buddhist
monk. Daruma came to China when he travelled from India around 500-525 a.d. and founded
the Shaolin Temple and the art of Chuān Fā. Soon Chuān Fā (Kung Fu/Wushu) as an art traveled
to Okinawa by way of merchants, sailors, artisans and even pirates. Kung Fu combined with the
Okinawan Martial Art “To De” to form Okinawan Karate {Naha Te, Shuri Te & Tomari Te}.
Shorei ryū - : (昭霊流 Shōrei ryū?) is a term which refers to the Naha-Te style of Okinawan karate. Shorei Ryu means "the style of inspiration". It is believed that the term Shorei is derived from the Shoreiji Temple in southern China. The teachings of this temple provided the basis for the Naha-Te style.
Gōjū-ryū: (剛柔流), (Japanese for "hard-soft style") is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book Bubishi (Chinese: wu bei ji), used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries. Go which means hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks; Ju which means soft refers to open hand techniques and circular movements.
Shorei Goju ryū : Shuri ryū karate {Shorei Goju-Ryu} is an eclectic martial arts system, developed by martial arts pioneer O’Sensei Robert Trias. The roots of Shuri-Ryu are in Okinawa, especially in the Shuri-Te Karate of Ankoh Itosu and Choki Motobu and the Hsing Yi Chuan of Tung Gee Hsing. O’Sensei Trias, trained with Tung Gee Hsing, who had cross-trained with Choki Motobu earlier in the Okinawan village of Kume Mura. Tung Gee Hsing taught Trias Hsing Yi (the "Intellectual" Fist) and Shuri Karate Kempo. In addition to these teachers, Trias learned from other martial art teachers, such as Yajui Yamada (Judo), Gogen Yamaguchi (Gōjū-ryū), Roy Oshiro (Gōjū-ryū), Yasuhiro Konishi, Makoto Gima (Shotokan, Shitō-ryū), and several others. Both Konishi and Gima served as mentors to Trias instead of in a formal teacher-student relationship. Trias opened the first Dojo in the mainland United States in 1946 in Phoenix Arizona.
DOJO KUN
O’Sensei Robert A. Trias
I shall conduct myself in a manner which will reflect credit upon myself and society.
I shall be loyal to my school and to the art it teaches.
I shall be honest and exercise integrity with the purpose of developing cooperation and trust with my fellow
karate-ka and my teachers.
I shall exercise restraint in the use of my karate knowledge, employing it only in fair competition or in
defense of my life, my family or my country.
DOJO RULES:
1. Your behavior must always be impeccable!
2. Always respect and honor your parents.
3. Always address the head instructor as Sensei
4. Your school work MUST be maintained at a high level. (mediocrity is NEVER accepted)
5. Bow in when entering and exiting the dojo
6. Students are required to arrive on time for class.
7. Always maintain your composure and remain calm.
8. Profane and/or Disrespectful language is not allowed in the dojo.
9. Always ask permission to enter the dojo.
10. Always pay strict attention, do not let others distract you
11. Stealing from any person in the dojo is reason for dismissal.
12. No food or chewing gum in the work-out area.
13. No loud laughing or talking in the dojo.
14. No playing around allowed.
15. No sparring {kumite} unless an instructor is in the area No hats or caps allowed during time of work-out.
16. No visitors allowed with students without permission.
17. Any outside activity that brings discredit to the school, Sensei, karate or students (such as street fighting, causing undue injury to a fellow student) is sufficient grounds for dismissal.
18. Always control your technique when sparring. {kumite}
19. Never leave the class for a break or any reason without the consent of the instructor.
20. Students are not allowed to work-out or belong to another dojo when classes are in session.
DOJO TERMINOLOGY
o Karate
o Yame
o Hajimei
o Kiotsuki
o Rei
o Orei-Oreigato
o Sensei
o Shihan
o Kyoshi
o Keikogi (Gi)
o Obi
o Dojo
o Kime
o Kiai
o Kihon
o Kumite
o Kata
o Kobudo
o Bunkai
o Karate-ka
o Kyu
o Dan
o Sempai
o Yoko
o Mae
o Ushiro
o Jodan
o Chudan
o Gedan
TRANSLATION:
Chinese Hand (Original Okinawan Translation)
Stop
Begin
Attention!
Bow
Return from Bow
Teacher (Instructor)
Master Instructor (Master of Teachers)
Master Teacher (Teacher of Teachers)
Uniform
Belt
Sacred School (place of learning)
Focus
Shout to Focus Energy
Basic Instruction (foundation)
Fighting (sparring)
Set of Prearranged Techniques
Old Classic Way (Okinawan Weapons)
Original Application of Kata
Student or Practitioner of Karate
Junior Rank {White – Brown}
Senior/Instructor Rank {Black Belt}
Senior
Side
Front
Back
High (Head Level)
Middle (Torso Level)
Low (Waist and Below)
o Matte
o Yoi
o Onegai Shimasu
o Wakamirasu Ka?
o Konnichi Wa
o Konbon Wa
o Sayōnara
o Arigatō
o Dōzo
o Subarashī
o Hai
o Iya
o Hidari
o Migi
o Seiza
o Waza
o Kuzushi
o Uke
o Atemi
o Nage
o Ukemi
o Geri
o Shime
o Ne
o Yubi
o Hikite
o Ganbaru
o Sumāto Kinō
o Koshi O Ireru
Wait/Stop
Ready
Please Teach Me
Do You Understand?
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
Good Bye
Thank You
Please
Awesome!
Yes
No
Left
Right
Kneeling
Technique
Balance
Blocking (To Receive)
Striking
Throwing
Falling
Kicking
Choking
Ground (grapple)
Finger
Pull fist back to body
Work Hard
Work Smart
Put Your Hip in to It
SHUKEI
1. Ichi
2. Ni
3. San
4. Shi
5. Go
6. Roku
7. Shichi
8. Hachi
9. Ku
10. Ju
11. Ju Ichi
12. Ju Ni
13. Ju San
14. Ju Yon
15. Ju Go
16. Ju Roku
17. Ju Shichi
18. Ju Hachi
19. Ju Ku
20. Ni Ju
21. San Ju
22. Yon Ju
23. Go Ju
24. Hyaku
COUNTING
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
Eighteen
Nineteen
Twenty
Thirty
Forty
Fifty
One Hundred
DACHI WAZA
1. Heisoku
2. Fudo
3. Hachiji
4. Kiba
5. Shiko
6. Zen Kutso
7. Ko Kutso
8. Ko Neko
9. Neko
10. Mitsurin
11. Sanchin
12. Hangetsu
13. Sochin
14. Tsuru
15. Seiza
16. Juji Ashi
UKEMI WAZA
Ushiro Ukemi
Yoko Ukemi
Mae Ukemi
Mae Mawari Ukemi
Ushiro Mawari Ukemi
Yoko Mawari Ukemi
STANDING TECHNIQUES
Attention Stance
Bowing Stance
Ready Stance
Horse Stance
Modified (Outward) Horse Stance
Forward Lunge Stance
Back Layout Stance
Modified Cat Stance (close-in)
Cat Stance
Forward Lunge Squat Stance
Small Hour Glass Stance
Wide Hour Glass Stance
Diagonal Stance
Crane
Kneeling
X-Stance
FALLING TECHNIQUES
Back Fall
Side Fall
Front Fall
Front Roll
Back Roll
Side Roll
UKE WAZA
1. Jo Dan
2. Jo Dan Age
3. Chu Dan Uchi
4. Ge Dan Barai
5. Shuto
6. Soto Ude
7. Shotei
8. Juji
9. Ko
10. Hiza
11. Empi
12. Mae Ude
13. Keito
14. Nagashi
15. Kaki Wake
16. Haishu Barai
17. Kagi
18. Kake
19. Seiken
20. Morote
21. Kokuto
22. Tensho
23. Shuto Magetori-Barai
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
High Block (section)
High Rising Block
Inside Middle Block
Low Sweeping Block
Knife Hand Block
Outside Middle Block
Palm Heel Block
X-Block
Bent Wrist Block
Knee Block
Elbow Block
Forearm Block
Chicken Head Block
Push Away Block
Wedge Block
Backhand Block
Hook Block
Hook Block (Hands Moving)
Intercepting Fist Block
Augmented Forearm
Wrist Block (Crane Fist)
Catching
Double Upward Knife Hand Block
ATEMI WAZA
1. Seiken Tsuki
2. Shuto Uchi
3. Tate Tsuki
4. Oni-Ken Uchi
5. Tettsui Uchi
6. Ura Zukin
7. Kumade Uchi
8. Shotei Uchi
9. Morote Tsuki
10. Uraken Uchi
11. Empi Uchi
12. Kizami Tsuki
13. Yama Tsuki
14. Nukite
15. Ippon Nukite
16. Nippon Nukite
17. Koko Uchi
18. Gyaku Tsuki
19. Yoko Uraken Uchi
20. Mawashi Tsuki
21. Haishu Uchi
22. Kagi Tsuki
23. Age Tsuki
24. Riken Tsuki
25. Oi Tsuki
26. Kakuto Uchi
27. Gohon Nukite
28. Bouseki Riken
STRIKING TECHNIQUES
Fore-Knuckle Punch
Knife Hand Strike
Vertical Fist Punch
Buffalo Horn (Dragon Fist)
Hammer Fist
Uppercut
Bear Paw (Rake)
Palm Heel Strike
Double Fist Punch
Inverted Back Fist Punch
Elbow Strike
Jab (Diagonal)
Mountain/U-Punch
Spear Hand
One Finger Thrust
Two Finger Thrust
Tiger Mouth Strike (Ridgehand)
Reverse Punch
Side Back Fist
Roundhouse Punch
Backhand Strike
Hook Punch
Rising Punch
Back Fist
Lunge Punch
Crane Head Strike
Five Finger Strike
Spinning Backfist
GERI WAZA
1. Yoko Kekomi
2. Mae Kekomi
3. Ushiro
4. Mawashi
5. Mika Uki
6. Kagi
7. Mika Zuki (Hangetsu)
8. Mae Keage
9. Kagato
10. Mae Kin
11. Fumi Komi
12. Hiza Ate
13. Kansetsu
14. Yoko Keage (Sokuto)
15. Mae Tobi
16. Yoko Tobi
17. Ura Ushiro Mawashi
18. Ashi Barai
19. Ushiro Tobi
20. Bouseki Mawashi Geri
NAGE WAZA
1. O Goshi
2. Hiza Guruma
3. Okuri Ashi Barai
4. Ippon Seoi Nage
5. Tawara Gaeshi
6. Ushiro Goshi
7. O Soto Gari
KICKING TECHNIQUES
Side Kick (Thrusting)
Front Kick (Thrusting)
Back Kick
Roundhouse Kick
Outside Crescent Kick
Hook Kick
Inside Crescent Kick
Front Snap Kick
Axe Kick
Front Kick to Groin (Instep)
Stomping Kick
Knee Kick
Joint Kick to Knee
Side Knife Edge Snap Kick
Flying Front Kick
Flying Side Kick
Spinning Back Kick
Leg Sweep
Flying Back Kick
Spinning Roundhouse Kick
THROWING TECHNIQUES
Large Hip Throw
Knee Wheel
Foot Sweep
One Arm Shoulder Throw
Sacrifice Reverse Throw
Rear Hip Throw
Large Outer Reap
KYUSHO
TWELVE VITAL AND FATAL SPOTS:
1. Top of Head 2. Temples 3. Nasal Bone 4. Occipital (nape of neck) 5. Top of Spine 6. Larynx 7. Solar Plexus 8. Siaki Tanden 9. Kidneys 10. Tailbone 11. Groin 12. Achilles Tendon
FIVE DEGREES OF FOCUS:
1. To stop within one inch
2. To touch lightly (clothing)
3. To make light contact
4. To make full contact
5. To maim or kill
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNIQUE
1. Balance – Tsuriai 釣合{proper stance, position and center gravity are crucial}
2. Timing – Taimingu タイミング {the optimal moment to engage}
3. Speed - Sokudo 速度, {relaxed mind & body + whip like acceleration}
4. Acceleration – Kosoku 加速 {positive change in speed}
Theory of Kiai
Kiai translation: join energy/convergence of energy
Ki – Energy
Ai – Convergence
When to use Kiai
Channel your energy. Kickstart your fighting spirit. Attacking or countering an opponent. Demonstrate your power. Startle your opponent. Absorb your opponents energy on contact (reduce risk of injury)
Theory of Power
Mass * Speed = Power
Simply put for Karate's sake: speed (velocity) times "concentrated mass" (striking surface) equals (generates) power
Theory of Bone Alignment
The bone & joint (skeletal) structure of the body ie: limbs for Karate use-produces superior stability when aligned properly. Example: knuckles aligned with wrist aligned with elbow aligned with shoulder. The natural progression of balance and alignment of joints and bones
4 Point Principle
Spinal Alignment: Shoulders and Hips are aligned both vertically and horizontally for effective
technique execution
Leverage: Breaking your opponents balance (kuzushi) while maintaining your own
Correct Angles: Dictating direction of attack/defense from height, width and depth of your
choosing
Core Control: Controlling your opponent’s shoulders and hips. Three of four is optimal but if two
is only option, control diagonally.
Nine Ways of Striking
These Four (4) are for striking with the body OUT from the opponent:
1) Seiken Tsuki – Straight Inward
2) Mawashi Tsuki – Roundhouse Punch
3) Kizami Tsuki – Jab
4) Koko Uchi -Ridgehand
These Five (5) are most commonly used when the body is IN toward the opponent:
5) Tate Tsuki – Vertical Punch
6) Kagi Tsuki – Hook Punch
7) Uraken Uchi – Backfist
8) Empi Uchi {Elbow Strike}
9) Ura Zukin – Uppercut Punch
Five Animal Fist
The development of the Hands (Te) to what is considered Karate forms can be traced to two forms.
1) Development and conditioning of the hands in the shape of Oriental weapons used during the period of 500 and 525 A.D. i.e.: sword, knife and club
2) Developing the hands and body to mimic the shape and movement of animals. These forms were developed from animal striking and clawing techniques:
Dragon Strike: Body Strength - Oni Ken (Buffalo Horn)
Tiger Strike: Bone Strength – Shotei Uchi (Palm Heel)
Leopard Strike: Inner and Outer Strength – Han Uchi Ken
Crane Strike: Spiritual Strength – Keito Ken (Chickenhead)
Snake Strike: Breath Strength – Nishi Ken
KATAS
1. Blocking Forms 1, 2, 3
2. Soft Forms: Bla, Gla, Ichi, Ni,
3. Taikyoku 太極初段
4. Geki Sai Dai Ichi 撃砕
5. Wansu 汪輯
6. Anaku 安南空
7. Sai Fa 砕破
8. Dan Enn Sho
9. Sanchin 三戦
10. Pinan: Ich,Ni,San,Shi,Go
11. Neko Buto Ich,Ni,San,Shi,Go
12. Empi Sho 燕飛
13. Bassai Dai 披塞大
14. Bassai Sho 拔塞小
15. Kan Ku Dai 観空大
16. Kan Ku Sho 観空小
17. Gion/Jion 慈恩
18. Sei Yun Chin 制引戦
19. Tensho 転掌
20. Matsumura Rohai 解説
21. Kururunfa 久留頓破
22. Hebino Yatte 蛇の道
23. Nai Han Chi (sho, ni, san)
24. Go Pei Sho
25. NanDanSho/Nijūshiho 二十四歩
26. Gojūshiho (Useishi) 五十四歩
MEANING
North, East, South, West
Tai Chi
Beginning Steps
Attack and Destroy
Strong Arm Form
Light from the South
Smash & Tear to Pieces
Clawing thru Fire
Three Battles/Conflicts
Safe from Harm
Cat Dance
Flying Swallow
Storm the Castle (Major)
Hold the Castle (Minor)
To View the Sky
Flowing Lagoon
Elimination
To Pull Grasp and Unbalance
Thousand Hands (Breathing Form)
Emblem of the Heron
Hold Patiently, Suddenly Destroy
The Way of the Snake
Missing Enemy Form
Tearing Peacock
Twenty-Four Steps
Fifty-Four Steps
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