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Student Manual UNITED STATES ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS 21 ZACA #100, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 9341 805-471-3418 www.us-ama.com PARENTS FREE MONTH One free month of training for any parent(s) of a current US-AMA student! 28 ADDITIONAL TRAINING CONTENTS AIDS Welcome!............................................................................................................1 (Available through the Dojo Office) What is the United States Academy of Martial Arts…………………………..2 Along with your regular class instruction it is important that you practice your What Our Students Have to Say……………………………………………….4 techniques at home. Since we all know that it is easy to forget a particular move or block, US-AMA has produced training films to help you progress Questions & Answers………………………………………………………….6 through each rank. US-AMA Instructors…………………………………………………………..8 Adult Classes and Family Self-Defense……………………………………….9 From a Woman’s point of View…………………………………..…9 A Male Perspective………………………………………………....10 Physical and Mental Benefits……………………………………………...…11 Children’s Program…………………………………………………………..12 Team Ichiban………………………………………………………………....14 Guide for Parents……………………………………………………………..15 Karate Buck Program……………………………………………………...…17 The Picture of the True Martial Artist………………………………………..18 Rules and Regulations……………………………………………………..…19 Attitude and Respect…………………………………………….….19 Dojo Etiquette……………………………………………………....19 A Word about Testing and Rank Advancement……………………………...22 White Belt Bar Requirements…………………………………....…22 Beginning Terminology……………………………………………………...24 White Belt Questions…………………………………………………..…….27 White Belt Answers………………………………………………………….28 Additional Training Aids………………………………………………...…..31 How Do I Get Started?……………………………………………………….32 Notes……………………………………………….………………..………..33 27 STUDENT MAUNAL General Questions Welcome! What is the name of our primary style of Karate? Where does this style come from? Congratulations for choosing to join one of the finest Martial Arts Academy’s in the Nation. What sets US-AMA apart from the rest is our eclectic approach Is our primary style a “hard” or “soft” style of Karate? to learning the best each style has to offer. On behalf of our entire team I wish to take this time to welcome you to our Why do we bow? Dojo! It is both a pleasure and an honor to assist you in becoming a true martial artist. Why to we kiai (yell)? You will find through diligent training of the mind and body that the martial arts will benefit you in all of your endeavors, and enable you to best realize your full potential, both physically and mentally. If the mental aspect is What does the word “Kata” mean? ignored, it’s physical position in meaningless. Inside this Dojo, we strive to maintain this attitude representing the true martial arts spirit. Why do we practice Kata? When beginning any fitness program, we strongly recommend that you consult you personal family physician to ensure that you are aware of any restrictions What does the word Karate mean? in physical activity your physician may advise. Train diligently and hard. You will only receive back only in proportion to Who is the founder and director of US-AMA? what you put in. We are sure you will find your experience with us very rewarding. How many kyus (colored belt levels) are there in our system? We wish you success in your training and look forward to the opportunity to work with you to meet your goals. In what type of situation(s) do we use our martial arts skills? Respectfully, What to the initials US-AMA stand for? Sensei Daniel Cavaliere Other than Karate, what are the other five major systems taught at US-AMA? Founding Director, US-AMA 1 26 Other Terms Martial Arts of Dojo Training Hall Shomen-ni Formal Opening The World Otagai-ni Formal Closing Rei Bow US-AMA offers a diverse curriculum, exposing each student to a variety of martial arts disciplines from around the world. While our base style is Karate, Na-o-re Return to Kyo tsoki other great arts such as Aikido, Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kung-Fu and Taekwondo are Ya-me Return to Yoi introduced providing each students with a wealth of knowledge and the ability Kumite Free Sparring to have success in a variety of self-defense situations. Kibbon Kumite Prearranged Sparring Most martial arts styles emphasize techniques from one particular range (the Hajime Begin distance between opponents). A martial art usually consist of one or two of the Kata Form following ranges: kicking range (long range), punching range (mid range), trapping range and grappling range. While most arts touch on all ranges of Karategi Karate Uniform self-defense, each discipline tends to have one range in which they specialize. Sensei Instructor Karate – Specializes in mid-range, blocking, punching and kicking Sempai Assistant Instructor (Domo) Arigato gozaimasu Thank you very much Aikido – A soft style utilizing blending and harmonizing techniques to re- direct the attacker’s energy and use their aggression against themselves Oya sumi nasai Good Night Konnichi wa Good Day Judo – Focuses on close range to execute throws, sweeps and grappling techniques Sayonara Good By Jiu-jitsu – Specializes in takedowns, grappling and submission techniques Kung-Fu – A very diverse martial art… At US-AMA, we utilize Kung Fu models that specialize in trapping range. (The range between punching and grappling) Taekwondo – Specializes long range by utilizing dynamic kicking such as jumping and spinning kicks The blending of styles provides US-AMA students with an unlimited resource of effective techniques. Rather than molding the student into one particular style, US-AMA has designed training programs that maximize the abilities and potential of each student. 25 2 Strikes (Continued) What is the United States Em-pi Elbow Strike Academy of Martial Arts Yubi-tsuki Eye Strike Nuki-te Spearhand Strike Our program at US-AMA is unique in its approach. We have adapted and Tet-tsui Hammer Fist Strike refined styles from around the world such as Karate, Kung-Fu, Aikido, Tae- Ura-ken Back Hand Strike Kwon-Do, Judo, and Jiu-jitsu, developing a solid style that takes the best of each system and is effective and easy to learn at any age, ability or skill level. Kicks (Keri) The blending of the styles provides US-AMA students with an unlimited Mae-geri Front Kick resource of effective techniques. Rather than molding the student into one particular style, US-AMA has designed training programs that maximize the Yoko-geri Side Kick abilities and potential of each student. Ushiro-geri Back Kick Mawashi-geri Roundhouse Kick A Brief History Katas (Forms) Our eclectic approach has much of its foundation built upon Shihan Walter K. Kihon Kata Basic Form Nishioka. Shihan Nishioka began training in the art of Jujitsu and Judo in Hawaii at an early age. As a young man he served in the United States Air Pinan Katas (1-5) Peaceful Mind Force where he was assigned to the legendary Strategic Air Command (SAC) division and was an instructor for the Flight Survival Training Program Numbers teaching hand-to-hand combat. Ichi One Under the SAC program in 1953, 10 Japanese martial artists were brought over Ni Two to teach their disciplines including, arts such as Karate, Judo and Aikido. San Three After his military years Nishioka wanted to expand his knowledge so he would Shi Four frequently visit to Japan and other Asian countries to learn more. He studied Go Five Judo, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu and several styles of Karate. Upon his return he was encouraged to propagate karate in the United States. Roku Six Shichi Seven Nishioka’s established his dojo in Hawaii and considered his style a modified Shorin-ryu style. It is modified with influences from Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Hachi Eight Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, as well as several Karate styles. Ku Nine In the years that fallowed several of Shihan Nishioka’s students and their Ju Ten lineage continued to explore and expand the curriculum to bring us to where we are today. 3 24 United States Academy Excellence in Teaching of Martial Arts Since 2004, US-AMA has been bringing the community the very best in Beginning Terminology martial arts instruction. Each instructor is skillful and has achieved success in the martial arts, but more importantly, they have the ability to relate their knowledge and understanding of this art form to students of all ages and Stances (Kamae) backgrounds. Our instructors are kept abreast of the most current self-defense Ki-o-tsuke Attention Position techniques, teaching methods and research in the area of human development. Our goal as instructors is to continue to develop the talents of our students and Yoi Ready Stance to continue to instill in them the desire to be the best martial artist possible., Nai-han-chi-ga-mae Horse Stance while not sacrificing the high degree of respect and humbleness expected Hi-dari ga-mae Left Forward Stance within the martial arts. Mi-gi ga-mae Right Forward Stance Blocks (Uke) A Modern Approach Jo-dan-uke Upper Block To Self-Defense So-to-uke Outside Block Naka(uchi)-uke Inside Block Although our mixture of martial arts systems and their techniques are based on century old knowledge and tradition, it is our application of that knowledge Gedan berai-uke Down Block and tradition that sets US-AMA apart from all other schools. Be assured that Shuto-uke Chopping Block should the need ever arise, you will possess a firm understanding of exactly Juji-Uke Cross Block what it takes to both mentally and physically defend yourself and your loved ones. We are sure you will find your training with US-AMA to be a most rewarding, lifetime experience. Strikes (Uchi) Oi-zuki Forward Punch Gyaku-zuki Reverse Punch Tsubame-gaeshi Double Punch Sanbon-Zuki Triple Punch Shuto Chop (Palm Up) Gyaku-shuto Chop (Palm Down) Hai-te(o) Ridge Hand Strike 23 4 What Our Students TESTING AND RANK Have to Say ADVANCEMENT All testing is held privately between the karate-ka (karate student) and the "Dear Sensei, a quick note of appreciation.