A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karatedo different to above as previous grading. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. A detailed resource on shotokan karate for the central federation of traditional shotokan karate. Shotokan karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. Syllabus tiny tigers minimum grading requirements 3 months training period and 10 lessons basic moves on the spot in natural stance punch head height x 10 punch stomach height x 10 head block x 10 outside block x 10 in natural stance on the spot front kick x 10 each leg breakfalls front breakfall. Based on the traditional shotokan kyu grade system of nine kyu grades from beginner to shodan 1st dan black belt cadet black belts junior or cadet black belt grades may be awarded to student under the age of 16 years using the association cadet grading syllabus. Technical resources shotokan karate international australia. Transfer of kyu grades to the kugb from other shotokan associations. Adult grading syllabus 10th kyu red belt 9th kyu orange belt 8th kyu yellow belt 7th kyu green belt 6th kyu blue belt 5th kyu. Kata guides for you to view and download shotokan karate. Some aspects of higher karate level can not be clearly recognised and graded by other means. The kiai or spirit cry as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain predetermined moments in each kata. Syllabus tiska traditional international shotokan karate.
Feel confident learning real self defense and traditional fighting concepts. Over the years jon has studied many different forms of martial arts and is also a master chi kung and tai chi instructor. Dai nihon karatedo shotokai is the official representative of shotokan karate. Traditional shotokan karate distance learning home study. The strikes, blocks, stances, and kicks utilize your entire body. Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate organisation. Shotokan karate grading 1st kyu to 1st dan black belt syllabus. International shotokan karate federation grading syllabus for 7th kyu testing for 6th kyu orange belt testing for green belt basics. I would like to thank everyone for their support in making shotokan path one of the most popular pages on facebook concerning the wonderful arts of okinawan and shotokan karatedo. Jon hodge currently holds the rank of 6th dan black belt in shotokan karatedo.
These kata video clips are for educational purposes only and are provided courtesy of. Aimed at any karate ka from beginner to black belt. Traditional shotokan karate home study course learn. The rank of shodan 1st dan is earned by demonstrating competency in the brown belt curriculum. Kihon from shizentai natural stance choku zuki x 10 straight punches age uke x 10 rising head blocks gedan barai x 10 downward block.
Tnt school of martial arts shotokan karatedo 1 table of contents karate history 3 martial arts biography of joshua carrick 2 the founder of the national karate association 4 karate philosophy 5 dojo etiquette and attitude 6 at the dojo. We welcome to the world of shotokan school karate do association, this association is nonprofit association and totally dedicated to teach karate specially girls and boys around. The videos are part of the series all kata of karate, japan karate association, produced by the bureau of technique, jka. This website aims to offer a new shotokan training experiencean online dojo that puts forth comprehensive information on the art of shotokan karate.
Virtually all of the katas taught today in the shotokan system have two kiai points. Any deviation from the skif syllabus is a recommendation for use within australia. Free shotokan kata book discussion in taekwondo started by dancingalone, mar 5, 2010. Taught by paul plevakas, karate sensei, third degree back belt sandan and dr. This is syllabus is a guide only and some combinations may vary slightly in the grading. If you are serious about training karate, doshikai is the dojo for you. Shotokan karate karate can be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws and joint manipulations. Waiting time for 1st kyu taking shodan is a minimum of 6 months training.
Message from sensei cole gradings cancelled important update swindon gradings. As with any other art form shotokan karate has its the following list of japanese words and their english counterpart is by no means definitive and so students are encouraged to view this list as merely a starting point in their own effort to further their knowledge of all that shotokan karate has to offer. Combination techniques from freestyle position with pull back kizami zuki, mae geri, sanbon zuki. Highly detailed but easy to follow video tutorials. Kihon performed by phil harris, 5th dan of heijoshin karate, ikd and counted by dawn muir. The official shotokan syllabus is broken down into. Practicing shotokan karate do with intensity and focus over time creates a powerful warrior spirit. Official website for shotokan karatedo international federation. Syllabus tiska traditional international shotokan karate association. The third year uchideshi, newly graduated blackbelts, also did this to indicate humility, symbolising the return to the spirit of a. I have written this book for shotokans current and future students who will proceed through various grading requirements as part of their karate training. Stepping forward punching chudan level stomach level stepping back blocking ageuke rising block stepping forward soto udeuke outside forearm block.
Avinash vishwakarma very helpful and energetic staff. Universal freestyle karate kickboxing worldwide associationuk, martial arts association internationalgermany, world martial arts counciluk affiliated to. I have always wanted to study karate but have never had enough time to do so. Below are the examination guidelines for kyu examinations. Many students approach the examination with anxiety and reservation. F syllabus was devised by chief instructor sensei kanazawa 10th dan as a way of providing a guide for both students and instructors as to what a student should know at each grade as they progress through the grading system. Jolie bookspan, karate sensei, master instructor, fourth degree black belt yondan inducted, black belt hall of fame international martial arts association man and woman of the year 2004, instructors of the year 2009. Machida knows how to strike with devastating force before anyone. The kyu examination the following information is intended for students, and parents of students, of the shotokan karate club of hagerstown. A translation of the japanese terms used withing the kyu grading syllabus can be found at the bottom of this page. Shotokan karate international australia is the official affiliate organisation of kanazawa sokes shotokan karate international federation skif in australia.
We all share a common love and passion for karate shotokan and okinawan and this page is devoted to that love and passion. A simplified grading syllabus exists to encourage young children to progress with their karate training. Japan shotokais kata syllabus is the same as established in karatedo kyohan added gigo funakoshis staff kata matsukaze no kon. Syllabus grading syllabus as with any other art form shotokan karate has its the following list of japanese words and their english counterpart is by no means definitive and so students are encouraged to view this list as merely a starting point in their own effort to further their knowledge of all that shotokan karate has to offer. Below is the traditional shotokan karate belt ranking system, followed by lskas required grading syllabus upto black belt 2nd dan. Sanbon kumite jodan chudan 9th kyu to 8th kyu direction technique count forward chudan junzuki 3 times forward jodan ageuke 3 times. Learning shotokan karate is unlimited and 1st dan black belt is only the first in a series of. A written karate cv and 15002000 word thesis on any aspect of karate do different to above as previous grading. Revised july 2011 3 3 9 kyu examination white belt all to be performed to the count. New training lessons and classes release every month. Given below are the minimum required technical skills for being able to qualify for each particular grade. International shotokan karate federation grading syllabus for 8th kyu testing for 7th kyu yellow belt testing for orange belt basics. Shotokan karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great gichin funakoshi. I hope you will find these guides useful as you progress through the grading syllabus and each of the different coloured belts and grades.
The history of the martial arts style shotokan karate begins with gichin funakoshi, a man who not only started the form but also helped to popularize karate in general. Students progress from novice through the coloured kyu grades 9th to 1st kyu to black belt 1st dan. Shotokan shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by gichin funakoshi 18681957 and his son gigo yoshitaka funakoshi 19061945. Each kyu grade is represented by a differently coloured belt, in ascending order. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, powerful stances, and a series of captivating kata.
Thiyagarajan coopt as a new president for all india karate do federation aikf 1st shito ryu seiko kai asia cup karate championship in new delhi india to be held on 15th feb. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step. The ability to execute kihon waza correctly, the ability to demonstrate the required kata with the correct performance elements, and the ability to manage distance, timing, and control in kumite will be examined by a panel of qualified judges. Karate teaches you to protect yourself and your friends and is an excellent way of keeping fit, strong and healthy. Created by hanshi steve arneil as warm up exercises and now used throughout the ifk and other kyokushin groups as a dynamic stretch and to develop strong limbs. Due to the benefits of this dynamic stretching at elite fighting arts, we also use the 21 leg technique click word link for video exercises for the tsuyoikakuto syllabus, as a. It is one of the most traditional kata in shotokan. Shotokan karate international australia grading syllabus approved by the skia national executive committee, for implementation, from 1022015. Experience testing location 10th to 1st kyu branch dojo or group 1st dan 1 yr cannot apply same day as attaining 1st kyu prefectural hq or branch dojo or group, with permission of tokyo jka hq 2nd dan 1 yr at 1st dan rank 3rd dan 2 yrs at 2nd dan rank. Syllabus shotokan karate do international organization. Shotokan karate do has its origins in okinawa and can be traced back into china where many earliest masters studied.
May 08, 2015 10th to 9th kyu direction technique count forward chudan junzuki 3 times forward jodan ageuke 3 times forward chudan sotouke 3 times forward maegeri 3 times kata. Syllabus downloads seido karate queens, karate for kids. However, karate is a martial art and so selfdiscipline is also very important. Red belt 8th kyu shotokan karate syllabus basics youtube. We have a kyu examination scheduled at the end of every session. When you are invited to be examined for the rank of godan, you will be free to choose how you demonstrate your understanding of shotokan karate do to the most senior instructors and members of the shotokan karate association. The requirements for each belt test can be found below. With the acskc, this is more of a thesis presentation than an examination. A grading syllabus belts are earned through the students proven dedication to training in combination with an examination grading. Karate syllabus for shotokan karate training with paul plevakas. When a karate practitioner progresses beyond brown belt, the next grading is black belt or shodan 1st dan. Flushing ymca 846 northern boulevard, flushing, ny, 154. Based on the traditional shotokan kyu grade system of nine kyu grades from beginner to shodan 1st dan black belt cadet black belts.
Fresh training every month, with new ways for you to practice and progress. Free shotokan karate course global martial arts university. Beginners karate courses shotokan traditional karate. Johns martial arts centre, 21 mews place behind pippy place. International karate organization technical syllabus april, 2011 international karate organization kyokushinkaikan honbu technical syllabus. Download skype for your computer, mobile, or tablet to stay in touch with family and friends from anywhere.
Brooks memorial united methodist church 14322 109th avenue, jamaica, ny 11435. Stepping forward punching chudan level stomach level stepping back blocking ageuke rising block. Ska was founded and is still led by tsutomu ohshima who is also recognized as the chief instructor of many other skaaffiliated national shotokan organizations worldwide. Stepping forward punching sanbontsuki three punch combination first punch jodan. Kase ha shotokan ryu karate doacademy grading syllabus 2019 page 2 of 19 principals the ultimate goal of kase ha shotokan ryu karate doacademy is to reach a level beyond technique, which is based on the ancient budo approach to martial arts and spirit.
The shotokan karate grading syllabus has a range of grades, also known as kyu. Shuto uke, kokutsu dachi backward ikd testing syllabus. But if we do only that, we miss the fundamental beauty of the shotokan karate style. Currently at shotokan sensei, there is a wide range of content for the shotokan practitioner. The original shotokan kata syllabus is introduced in funakoshis book karatedo kyohan, which is the master text of shotokan karate. Your gentle teacher paul plevakas member of the united states jujitsu and shotokan karate associations.
Several shotokan groups have introduced other shotokan kata and kata from other styles, into their training, but when the jka japan karate association was formed by nakayama sensei, he put forward these 26 kata not including takyoku shodan or kihon kata, as the training kata for the jka karateka. Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate. Free 7 day karate video home study course this free home study course gives everything needed for the first belt. Japan karate association savvas perisanidis sensei 4 dan0417249. Age uke, mae geri, gyaku zuki, forwards and backwards. Many dojo use this shotokan karate syllabus for 2nd kyu examinations. The quick up and down movements of this kata are reminiscent of a fling swallow. Syllabus tiny tigers minimum grading requirements 3 months training period and 10 lessons basic moves on the spot in natural stance punch head height x 10 punch stomach height x 10 head block x 10 outside block x 10 in natural stance on the spot front kick x. To view a document or form, please click the file name, or rightclick to download. Students must wear a clean and pressed gi, with a wku badge on the left breast of the jacket. Hopefully, the following information will help to comfort students. Shimakai martial arts was founded in 2014, to promote the practice of traditional martial arts in st.
Gichin was born in okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing karate do through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including those at keio. From shizentai stepping forward on the left side into zenkutsu dachi gedan barai. Summer camp starts at hem fitness point kalyanpur, kanpur. Jka kyu grading syllabus kawasoe afro eurasia jka wf. Kata guides for you to view and download here you will find some kata guides listed in the order you will need them for grading purposes.
More recently, a ufc fighter by the name of lyoto machida has done quite a bit to bring the art of shotokan to the forefront as well. Gmau shotokan karate course overview global martial arts. Mae geri chudan turn mae geri jodan,side snap,side thrustboth. He is the master instructor shihan of the global martial arts university shotokan karate course. Stepping forward gedan barai then turn around and gedan barai kamae. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective. Home referee commission referee panel authorised coaches training centers media syllabus contact. Gichin was born in okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing karate do through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including those at keio, waseda. Oct 12, 20 international karate daigaku ikd testing syllabus in video format for student learning. We will be uploading a shotokan karate syllabus pdf as soon as we have finished all the filming. Ska national is a nonprofit organization that has been teaching traditional karatedo in the united states since 1956. Using this spirit to serve others with, in and through peace and cooperation will create balance and harmony within the student.
Shotokan karate syllabus brown belt basics youtube. Global martial arts universitys shotokan karate course has been nothing but a positive experience in all aspects of the program since i began. When you are invited to be examined for the rank of godan, you will be free to choose how you demonstrate your understanding of shotokan karatedo to the most senior instructors and members of the shotokan karate association. Kyu examination syllabuses pitt meadows shotokan karate.
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