Kei Shin Kan -Do Information Booklet KEI SHIN KAN KARATE - DO

Background and history Kei Shin Kan Karate-Do is a Japanese form of the martial art of Karate. It arrived in Australia in 1971 and has branches in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. The founder of Kei Shin Kan is Master Takazawa who was given a dojo by his teacher (Master Toyama) in 1958. Master Takazawa still lives in Nagano Japan. The head of Kei Shin Kan in Australia is Shihan Uchida in Sydney.

The benefits of Karate There are many benefits from studying Karate, including :

Learn self-defence and how to avoid dangerous situations Improve mental discipline and patience Improve strength, fitness and flexibility Meeting and socialising with a friendly group of students.

It is likely to take many years for a normal person to achieve a high standard although students may progress faster depending on their dedication to training. While it is not realistic to set a particular time-frame to achieve black belt level, it is unusual to reach this level in less than 5 years. Again, the speed of progression varies with each individual.

The syllabus Much emphasis is placed on learning proper basic techniques including stances, punches and blocks. These movements form the foundation of Karate practice. Sparring is introduced gradually starting with restricted sparring such as one-step sparring. As skills improve other sparring practice is introduced including three-action sparring, hands-only sparring and eventually free sparring. Safety in sparring is paramount. All sparring is strictly non-contact and protective equipment is worn also in case of accidental contact.

Kata (or forms) are taught at all levels. There are 19 to study to black belt level that are assessed at various gradings.

All students start at beginner and white belt level and the first grading level is 8th kyu. Subsequent gradings are for 7th kyu, 6th kyu etc. Green belt is 6th Kyu to 4th kyu and Brown belt is 3rd kyu to 1 st kyu level. Black belt is 1st Dan onwards.

Training in traditional Japanese weapons commences at 3 kyu. Weapons include Bo (long staff), Jo (short staff), nunchuku, sai and tonfa. There are certain government licensing requirements that must be complied with for some weapons in some States.

All instructors are dedicated and approachable and teaching often occurs on a one-to-one basis.

Why don't you give it a try? New students are welcome. KEI SHIN KAN KARATE DO KATA STUDY LIST

Shorin (Shuri-Te) group

Taikyoku Shodan Taikyoko Nidan Sandan Heian Shodan () Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Tekki Shodan () Tekki Nidan Tekki Sandan Dai Passai Sho Juroku Seishan () Wanshu (Empi) Niseishi (Nijushiho) Kanku Dai (Kusanku) Kanku Sho Chinto Chinte Jion Jitte Useishi (Gojushiho)

Shorei (Naha-Te) group

Sanchin Matsu No Kata Gekisai Ichi Gekisai Ni Seipai Saifa Sanseiru Seienchin

Plus: Numerous weapon kata for Bo, Sai, Nunchuku and Tonfa. Japanese Terminology

Seiza Formal kneeling position. This is the most humble position from which we can demonstrate our respect for our art and for one another. Rei Bow. We show our trust of one another by exposing the most vulnerable part of our head. Mokuso Meditation. At the beginning of training we clear our minds and focus our attention on the session in front of us. At the end of training it is a time to release from the concentration of training. Mokuso Yame End of Mokuso. Shomen Ni Rei Bow to the front. We are showing our respect to the unlimited capacity of Karate and everthing that it entails. Sense! Ni Rei Bow facing instructor (called by the most senior student). A sign of respect to show our appreciation for Sensei's instruction. Senpai Ni Rei Bow facing Senior. In the absence of Sensei (called by the most advanced student after the Senior). A bow to thank the Senior for his instruction. Otagai Ni Rei Bow to each other. In the absence of other advanced students (called by the Senior himself). A bow of mutual respect.

Tsuki-waza Techniques Gyaku-zuki Reverse Punch Oi-zuki Lunge Punch Jodan-zuki Upper Punch Chudan-zuki Middle Punch Gedan-zuki Lower Punch Ura-zuki Short Punch (knuckles down) Mawashi-zuki Roundhouse Punch

Terminology-2005002 21/04/05 1/3 Japanese Terminology Tachi-kata Stances Shizen-tai Natural Stance Heisoku-dachi Attention Stance Kiba-dachi Horse Riding Stance Shiko-dachi Sumo Stance Zenkutsu-dachi Forward Stance Kokustu-dachi Back Stance Nekoashi-dachi Cat Stance

Uke-waza Block Techniques Jodan Age-uke Upper Block Gedan Barai Lower Block Chudan Uchi-uke Inside Middle Block Chudan Soto-uke Outside Middle Block Shuto-uke Knife Hand Block Kake-uke Hooking Block

Keri-waza Techniques Mae-geri Front Kick Yoko-geri Side Kick Mae-yoko-geri Front Side Kick Mawashi-geri Roundhouse Kick Ushiro-geri Back Kick

Uchi-waza Techniques Shuto-uchi Knife Hand Strike Empi-uchi Elbow Strike Nukite Spear Hand Strike Uraken-uchi Back Fist Strike

Terminology-2005002 21/04/05 2/3 Japanese Terminology Miscellaneous Sense! Teacher Dojo Training Hall Kekomi Thrust Keage Snap Sparring Kata Prearranged Form Kiai Abdominal Shout Karate-Gi Uniform

Numbers Ichi One Ni Two San Three Shi Four Go Five Roke Six Chich Seven Hachi Eight Ku Nine Ju Ten

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