Karate
Our Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate classes are an experience that mix both cerebral work and physical training. Katas, ippons, bunkai, basic technique, and conditioning are all touched on in this one hour class offered multiple times a week. We focus on the practical application of our movements and how they relate to self defense. Great for all ages!
Our Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate classes are an experience that mix both cerebral work and physical training. Katas, ippons, bunkai, basic technique, and conditioning are all touched on in this one hour class offered multiple times a week. We focus on the practical application of our movements and how they relate to self defense. Great for all ages!
Terminology
1. Kata; Prearranged martial actions. This is the cornerstone of our system. To the uninitiated the kata may appear to be a dance, but it actually contains martial applications.
2. Basics; Punching, kicking, and blocking in the traditional karate-do manner.
3. Etiquette; We all show respect to one another regardless of rank. It is customary to bow to one another before participating in any designated activities such as sparring or 2 person conditioning exercises. We also bow before entering the dojo (training hall) and leaving the dojo.
4.Rank; Our ranking system consists of white, green, brown, and black belts. For children sensei awards stripes after certain achievements are made within said rank. Moving up in rank is based on an individual basis.
5. Class structure
Bow, enter dojo, remove socks and shoes
When sensei wishes to begin class line up according to rank. The highest ranking student is first in line.
Bow in to show respect to those who have come before us and to show respect to our sensei.
We begin warm-ups, basics, kata and any other lessons sensei wishes to perform that day.
Bow out and announcements.
2. Basics; Punching, kicking, and blocking in the traditional karate-do manner.
3. Etiquette; We all show respect to one another regardless of rank. It is customary to bow to one another before participating in any designated activities such as sparring or 2 person conditioning exercises. We also bow before entering the dojo (training hall) and leaving the dojo.
4.Rank; Our ranking system consists of white, green, brown, and black belts. For children sensei awards stripes after certain achievements are made within said rank. Moving up in rank is based on an individual basis.
5. Class structure
Bow, enter dojo, remove socks and shoes
When sensei wishes to begin class line up according to rank. The highest ranking student is first in line.
Bow in to show respect to those who have come before us and to show respect to our sensei.
We begin warm-ups, basics, kata and any other lessons sensei wishes to perform that day.
Bow out and announcements.
The Special Merits of Karate
by Chojun Miyagi (1934)
A large space is not required.
It can be practiced alone.
Its practice does not require much time.
Men and women, young or old, can practice karate, it depends entirely upon one's constitution. Proper kata can be selected and practiced at one's discretion.
One can practice with empty hands or the use of simple equipment can also be employed without much expense.
Training in karate improves one's health. This fact is evident from the physical condition of aged enthusiasts.
Physical and mental unity develops an indomitable spirit.
by Chojun Miyagi (1934)
A large space is not required.
It can be practiced alone.
Its practice does not require much time.
Men and women, young or old, can practice karate, it depends entirely upon one's constitution. Proper kata can be selected and practiced at one's discretion.
One can practice with empty hands or the use of simple equipment can also be employed without much expense.
Training in karate improves one's health. This fact is evident from the physical condition of aged enthusiasts.
Physical and mental unity develops an indomitable spirit.
Belt requirementsGreen
1.SEISAN 2. NAIHANCHIN SHODAN 3. NAIHANCHIN NIDAN 4. NAIHANCHIN SANDAN 5. ANANKU 6.WANSHU Brown 07. PINAN SHODAN 08. PINAN NIDAN 09. PINAN SANDAN 10. PINAN YONDAN 11. PINAN GODAN 12. GOJOSHIHO 13. CHINTO |
Black 14. PASAI SHO 15. PASAI DAI 16. KUSANKU SHO 17. KUSANKU DAI 18. SEIYUCHIN 19. SANCHIN Kobudo 20. TOYEI NO SAI* 21. TOWATA NO SAI 22. TOKUMINI NO KUN 23. SAKAGAWA NO KUN 24. TOYEI NO KAMA |
Some general terminology
NUMBERS
1--ICHI 6--ROKU
2--NI 7--SHICHI
3--SAN 8--HACHI
4--SHI 9--KU
5--GO 10--JU
1--ICHI 6--ROKU
2--NI 7--SHICHI
3--SAN 8--HACHI
4--SHI 9--KU
5--GO 10--JU
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STRIKES-TSUKI
JODAN TSUKI: Face punch. CHUDAN TSUKI: Middle punch. NUKITE TSUKI: Spear hand. AGE TSUKI: Upper cut. URA UCHI: Back hand strike. SHUTO UCHI: Knife hand strike. TAE TSUKI: Vertical fist. HAITO UCHI: Ridge hand strike. EMPI ATE: Elbow strike. KICKS-GERI GEN GERI: Groin kick. MAE GERI: Front ball kick. YOKO GERI: Side kick. MAWASHI GERI: Roundhouse kick. USHIRO GERI: Mule kick. |
STANCES-DACHI
HEIKO DACHI: Feet shoulder width apart. KIBA DACHI: Horse stance. Feet parallel and slightly wider than shoulder width apart. NAIHANCHIN DACHI: Front stance. NEKO ASHI DACHI: Cat stance. KOSA DACHI: Reversing stance. BLOCKS-UKE JODAN UKE: High block. CHUDAN UKE: Middle block. GEDAN UKE: Low block. UCHI UKE: Inner for arm block. MAWASHI UKE: Circular block. JUJI UKE: Cross block. NAGASHI UKE: Rising push block. SHUTO UKE: Knife hand block. |