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KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK 1 KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK KARATE ALBERTA ASSOCIATION Karate Alberta Association is the governing body of sport karate in the province. As coaches we strive to create an environment where individuals can reach their potential and be successful. We have helped to produce many of the Provinces top karateka. As a sport organization we help funnel our athletes into the highest level of competition through access to provincial, national and international events. As a provincial team member you will have the privilege to train with our top coaches and athletes, be able to attend world class seminars and compete for Alberta at the Karate Canada National Championships. ABOUT THE TEAM As a provincial team member there are many opportunities to train and compete, the coaches will be facilitating a number of training sessions each season in order to provide the athletes with a structured program to allow for maximum growth. During the pre‐season and early season training and tournament the coaches will be evaluation the athletes on a set list of criteria (see page __) in order to select the most qualified members to compete for the Province. Once the team is selected there are a number of training sessions that are available for current team members only and will be designed to hone athlete’s skills and develop a cohesive team. All athletes will be required to sign the Karate Alberta Code of Conduct and Behaviour Contract. There are many requirements of skill, time, volunteering and training the team members will be committing to and therefore we hope that you read and review all related material to educate yourself on ALL selection criteria. ABOUT THE COACHES The Karate Alberta coaches are selected from the currently most qualified individuals, not only do they have decades of Karate experience but they also are required to complete NCCP (National Coaching Certification Programs) to insure each coach has proper education in coaching and developing athletes. The coaches are there to develop the team, foster team bonding, make team selections and to support athletes at sanctioned tournaments.Some of the responsibilities of the coaches include: Planning purposeful trainings and creating engaging activities Help athletes identify areas for improvement in their performance Manage problems and concerns by making ethical and respectful decisions Maintaining a safe environment for all athletes 2 KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK TEAM SELECTION INFORMATION AND CRITERIA GENERAL INFORMATION The athletes will be selected from individuals who attend tournaments both in and out of province, attend team trainings and events and meet the minimum requirements for both skill and fitness. Behaviour and attitude are also strong contributing factors in team selection. Athletes are also required to maintain their regular training schedules at their club dojo’s. Team members hoping to compete at Nationals, Pan American Championships or World Championships have to qualify in one of the following age groups 14‐15, 16‐17, 18‐20 and Adult, athletes may try out for Kata, Kumite or both. Please see appendix (_) for a list of all the current weight and age categories. It is the athletes responsibility to make sure they are in the correct weight category for all kumite events. Please review the criteria and information carefully. SKILL SELECTION – Each age group will require a different proficiency. VOLUNTEER CRITERIA – All athletes must do a mandatory 20 hours in the season, some hour may be donated by others up to 10 hours. Contact the coaches for a list of events that require volunteers. KATA 1) Athletes must have a minimum of four kata that are deemed to be of use at a national championship.(if your kata is not on the list please consult the head kata coach) Current Kata List: Shotokan: Enpi, Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion, Nijushiho, Jitte, Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, Sochin, Ji’in, Hangetsu, Gojushiho Dai, Chinte, Meikyo, Wankan Shito Ryu: Jion, Jite, Jiin, Matsukaze, Wanshu, Rohai, Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho, Tomari Bassai, Matsumura Bassai, Kosokun Dai, Kosokun Sho, Kosokun Shiho, Chinto, Chinte, Seiinchin, Sochin Niseishi, Gojushiho, Unshu, Seisan, Seiryu, Jyuroku, Nipaipo, Snashin, Tensho, Seipai, Sanseiryu, Saifa, Shisochin, Kururunfa, Suparimpei, Hakuko, Pacho, Heiku, Annan, Annanko, Pappuren, Chatanyara Kushanku Goju Ryu: Kururunfa, Seiyunchin, Seipai, Seisan, Suparimpei, Sanchin, Shisochin, Sanseru, tensho, Seifa Wado Ryu Kata: Kushanku, Naihanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Passai, Nisaishi, Rohai, Wanshu, Jion, Jitte Chito ryu Kata: Shihohai, Niseishi, Seisan, Bassai, Chinto, Sochin, Rohai, Tanshin, Sanshi ryu, Kusanku, Ryusan, Sanchin 3 KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK Uechi Ryu Kata: Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Kanshu, Seichin, Seisan, Seirui, Kanchin, Sanseiryu 2) KIHON – all athletes will be assessed on four criteria pertaining to their specific style. Dachi (stances) – the ability to make and maintain style specific basic stances. Transitions – the ability to move properly from stance to stance Hips – the proper use and application of hips for your style Technique – the full form of your kihon when performing basic movements 3) Improvement and Trajectory – Coaches will assess the overall ability of each athlete and if they have met the minimum requirements they will then be evaluated Each training to see if training schedules are being followed and a marked improvement is observed KUMITE and KATA minimum requirement chart 1) Below are a list of criteria and point structure to ensure a spot on the team Event Value Required Provincial Tournament 10 points 20 points Authorized Open Tournament 10 points N/A Authorized National Event 20 points N/A Authorized International Event 30 points N/A Provincial/Regional training session 10 points 30 points Mandatory Seminar (guest instructor) 20 points 20 points Authorized provincial training camp 20 points 20 points Officiating or NCCP course 10 points 10 points 100 Total Required points *Please not that even if all points are collected it is not a guarantee that you will be on the Provincial team. This is a minimum requirement. If athlete cannot make an event and is afraid of not being eligible for the team they may arrange a way to make up points with the coaching staff. The coaches are looking at the Trajectory of the athlete and take athlete improvement into a high account. *ANY ABSENCE MUST BE EXCUSED BY COACHING STAFF. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 2) Kumite athletes must also meet a minimum skill requirement to make the team. Attached to this document is a sheet outlining which skills are required and at what level of efficiency they need to be performed at. Coaches will be making on the spot evaluations. 4 KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK KUMITE EVALUATION Athlete Name:________________________ Division: ____________________________________ Coach/Evaluator:______________________ AGE/ REQUIREMENTS SKILL DESCRIPTION 14‐‐15 16‐‐17 18‐‐20 18 + PASS FAIL GYAKU Perform gyaku zuki (reverse punch) on a [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x static target [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 3 3 4 4 GYAKU ( ZEN NO ZEN) perform gyaku zuki on a target moving in [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 3 3 4 4 GYAKU (MOVING TARGET) perform gyaku zuki on a shifting target [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 3 4 YUKO OPTION 1 use your best hand scoring technique [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 3 3 4 4 YUKO OPTION 1 (MOVING use same technique on a shifting target TARGET) [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 3 3 4 YUKO OPTION 2 use your second best technique [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 3 4 YUKO OPTION 2 (MOVING use your second best technique on a shifting [ __/5 [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ][ [ __/5 ][ x x TARGET) target ][ __/5] [ __/5] __/5] __/5] 2 2 3 4 GERI OPTION 1 use your favourite kicking technique [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 2 3 GERI OPTION 1 (MOVING TARGET) use your favourite kicking technique on [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x shifting target [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 2 2 GERI OPTION 2 use your second favourite kicking technique [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 3 3 GERI OPTION 2 (MOVING TARGET) use your second favourite kicking technique [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x on shifting target [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 1 2 3 3 DEFEND GYAKU defend from a gyaku zuki chudan (body) [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 3 3 4 4 DEFEND GYAKU ‐‐> COUNTER defend from a gyaku zuki chudan (body) and [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x counter attack [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 3 3 4 DEFEND SINGLE ATTACK defend a random single attack [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 2 2 3 3 DEFEND SINGLE ATTACK ‐‐> defend a random single attack and counter [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x COUNTER [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 1 2 3 3 DEFEND COMBINATION defend a random combination attack [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 1 2 2 3 DEFEND COMBINATION ‐‐> defend a random combination attack and [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] [ __/5 ] x x COUNTER counter attack [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] [ __/5] 1 2 2 3 NOTES 5 KARATE ALBERTA ATHLETES HANDBOOK Fitness Evaluation