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Okinawan Karate and Aikido Academy

 

Required Knowledge

 

    For upgrading in the Martial Arts Discipline of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Kobukan Karate

Each student is required to know certain terms and aspects of the history of our style. The further up you go, the more you are required to know. All requirements can’t be listed here, but the requirements to upgrade the first couple of steps are probably the most difficult, and most are listed on this sheet. Each student, regardless of rank, is required to know what is listed on this sheet. If there is a problem in pronunciation of any of the words or phrases contact Sensei or an instructor at any time.

 

Ranking System

 

          White belt                             All beginners are white belts automatically.

          Yellow belt                           7-kyu -   Yellow belt.

          Orange belt                          6-kyu -   Orange belt.

          Green belt                             5-kyu -   Green belt.

          Blue belt                               4-kyu -   Blue belt with white Gi top with black pants

          Purple belt                            3-kyu -    Purple belt with white Gi top with black pants.

          Brown belt                           2-kyu -    Brown belt. with white Gi top with black pants.

          Red belt                                1-kyu -   Red belt with center black stripe, White

                                                                        Gi top  with black pants.

          Junior Black belt                  1-kyu -   Black belt with center yellow stripe. All black 

                                                                         Gi. white top with black pants for ceremonies.  

          1st. Degree Black belt          1st-Dan – All black Gi, White top for ceremonies one

                                                                           yellow stripe on belt

          2nd. Degree Black belt         2nd-Dan – All black Gi, White top for ceremonies two

                                                                             yellow stripes on belt.

          3rd. Degree Black belt          3rd-Dan – All black Gi, White top for ceremonies and

                                                                            three yellow stripes on belt.           

          4th. Degree Black belt         4th-Dan – White Gi top black pants  and four

                                                                             yellow stripes on belt.          

 

Okinawan Numbering System

 

           1 – ichi                  6 – roku

           2 – ni                     7 – shichi

           3 – san                   8 – hachi

           4 – shi                    9 – ku

           5 – go                    10 – ju

 

Terms and words

 

           Aikido – The way to harmony with Ki.                      Kenso-na – Humility, to be 

                                                                                                                           humble.

           Bubushi – Spirit of the Warrior.                                  Ki – Universal life force,

                                                                                                             concentrated

           Bunkai – To disect or take apart.                                          powerful energy.

           Bushido – The way of chivalry.                                  Konban-wa – Good evening.

           Dan – Rank                                                                     Kumite – fight or to sparr.

           Domo Arigato Gozaimas-ta – Thank                          Nage – Defender.

                                                 You very much.                       Uke – Attacker

           Doi Tashimashite – Your very welcome.                   Kyu – Grade

           O Genki desu-ka – How are you.                                Ohayo Gozaimasu – Good

                                                                                                                                       morning.

           Genki desu – I am fine.                                                 Sensei – Teacher.

           Karate Ni Sente Nashi – There is no first attack      Konnichiwa – greetings

                                                        In Karate.                                                  or good afternoon

                                                   

 

 

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Basic Rules of the

 

Burlington Karate Academy

 

 

1 No running or horseplay in class.

 

2 No food, chewing gum or candy.

 

3 No jewelry is to be worn while in class.

 

4 No talking while instruction is given, you might miss out on something

   important.

 

5 No excessive use of force for your own protection as well as your fellow

   student.

 

6 No sparring without supervision. Also to participate in sparring you must

   have, foot, hand, head protection, and mouthpiece,

   males must have groin protection. And females must have chest

   protection, and groin protection as well.

  

7 Must wear loose clothing as not to strain any muscles or cause any

   injuries, no blue jeans and no shorts. Pants must not drag on floor.

 

8 Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed.

 

9 Keep uniform clean.

 

10 Do not wear your belt outside of class, uniform is ok.

 

11 NO FOUL LANGUAGE!

 

12 Must report all injuries, and any medical problems or conditions to Sensei and                  

     instructors.             

                             

13 Do not teach anything you have learned, to people outside the dojo.

 

14 No shoes allowed on deck, in winter, gripper socks are ok, not plain socks.

 

15 Most important have fun!

 

Karate ni sente na shi = There is no first attack in Karate