Fukyugata Ichi

Ver. 1 Going from White to Brown Belt

A Student’s Basic Guide to Fundamentals $50.00

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter 4 General Information What is a martial Artist 6 Dojo Etiquette / beginners info 7 Student Oath 9 Uniform & Belt tying 10 Promotional Guidelines 11 Basics 19 Rank & Graduation Information 24 Japanese / English Translations 27 What is a Black Belt 30 Daily Exercises 31 Kata Kihon Gata 33 Fukyu Gata Ichi 35 Fukyu Gata Ni 37 Pinan Shodan 39 Pinan Nidan 41 Ananku 43 Pinan Sandan 45 Pinan Yondan 47 Pinan Godan 49 Naihanchi Shodan 51 Wankan 53 Yakusoku Kumite I & II 56 III & IV 58 V & VI 60 VII 62 Pressure Points 63 History 66 Mission Statement 70 3

Kaizen Martial Arts Center Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu

Dear Student, Welcome to Kaizen Martial Arts Center. You have chosen the finest school in the area, dedicated to making your martial arts experience enjoyable and satisfying. Our instructors are specially trained and are the best available. They have studied and trained for years to qualify as part of the Kaizen Martial Arts Center team. Their primary task is to assist you in maximizing your individual potential. Our carefully structured programs go far beyond punching, blocking, and kicking. At the same time as we help you to acquire effective self-defense skills, we also provide a comprehensive program of personal development. It is our goal to raise the quality of life for all of our students in every way through the use of our life skills based curriculum. Kaizen Martial Arts Center is committed to improving our community. We offer many community outreach programs free of charge including focus and respect, Stranger Danger, and Halloween Safety. We encourage all of our students to join with our Leadership and Masters Club to participate in these outreach efforts. This manual of Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu contain the information you will need to progress to the rank of Black Belt, Shodan Ho. The manual is not meant to be substitutes for regular classes but as a compliment to them. Please bring this book to every class, take notes, and write down any questions you may have. Any Kaizen Martial Arts Center Leadership team members will be happy to provide those answers. Although we honor martial arts traditions that go back hundreds of years, we are not static. We embrace new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students. Your interests are always our first priority. Our staff is always ready to help you in any way during your training. We will be happy to discuss your progress at any time. Respectfully,

Dale Burnett Shihan - Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu 8th Black Belt Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Master Instructor Owner, Kaizen Martial Arts Center

General Information

What Is A Martial Artists Most students get into martial arts to learn self-defense, get in shape, build confidence and improve self-esteem or motiva- tion. Once involved students realize that good martial arts teachers will give them much more. Students develop good character and learn how to be mentored by instructors and parents. They also learn how to change and control their thoughts even when they don’t like to or want to. The value that my instructors have put in me has outweighed the cost of lessons. Furthermore, no one can ever take away the training that I received.

A true Martial Artist is not a perfect person, but they are always working towards mastery. They should be the same person in and out of the dojo, always improving ability, knowledge and skill while maintaining a humble and teachable attitude. Mar- tial Artists strive to stay physically fit and eat healthy. They are always looking for ways to help others and have a compassion for the people around them.

Black Belt Martial Artists should feel confident that they can defend themselves; however, the need to defend ones self will diminish because they can defuse a situation without a fight. True Black Belts will be humble, and always encouraging. Be aware of anyone who claims to be a Master by bragging about their skills.

Standards for Black Belt Excellence Value excellence Don’t settle for average Demonstrate consistency Pay attention to detail Remain committed Always give 110% Stay teachable Display integrity and sound ethics Be a servant leader Show genuine respect for others

6 Dojo Etiquette

(Basic Rules & Guidelines)

General 1. ALL students bow toward the Dojo SHOMEN, north wall when entering or leaving the Dojo. 2. Students must receive permission from the instructor before entering or leaving the Dojo during class. 3. Hats shall not be worn in the Dojo. 4. Women must wear a T – shirt under their uniform top 5. To prevent injury: a. Keep toenails short. b. No jewelry worn in class which includes watches, bracelets, and earrings 6. Do not eat or chew gum in the Dojo. 7. Go to the bathroom before class begins. 8. All students and instructors must be treated with the utmost respect at all times. 9. When approaching a higher rank, bow and say “Sir / Ma’am / Sensei / Sempai” wait for a response before speaking.

Opening & Closing Ceremony Sequence 1. To the North Wall = Shomen ni Rei (show respect bow) 2. To the Master Instructor = Shihan ni Rei (show respect bow) 3. To the Instructor = Sensei ni Rei (show respect bow) 4. To the Assistant Instructor = Sempai ni Rei (show respect bow)

Counting in Japanese

Japanese pronunciation English Japanese pronunciation English

Ichi eech One Ju Ichi jew - eech Eleven

Ni nee Two Ju Ni jew - nee Twelve

San san Three Ju San jew - san Thirteen Ju Shi (Yon) jew - she Fourteen Shi (Yon) she Four Ju Go jew - go Fifteen Go go Five Ju Roku jew - roke Sixteen Roku roke Six Ju Shichi jew - seech Seventeen Shichi (Nana) seech Seven (Nana)

Hachi hach Eight Ju Hachi jew - hach Eighteen

Ku koo Nine Ju Ku jew - koo Nineteen

Ju jew Ten Ni Ju nee - jew Twenty

7 The Importance of taking notes Each student should have a notebook, White to Brown Belt Manuel, and take notes after each class. When you practice at home you can make sure that you work on the things that the instructor specifically pointed out for you.

Hygiene Students must keep their fingernails and toe nails clean and trimmed. Students must keep their feet clean. Anyone who comes to class with improper hygiene will not be allowed to join class. We enforce the civil code of Health. Do not chew gum or wear jewelry in class. Students are responsible for helping keep the studio clean.

Kaizen Martial Arts Center Student Oath

Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Traditional Oath

Sir/ Ma’am I will honor my family and my instructors I will train my mind and my body to best I can be I will use common sense before self defense to protect myself, my family, and my country Sir

9 In our school, you will notice many different colors of uniforms. The white uniform is the traditional uniform that is worn by all students at promotions and special events. The blue uniform is worn by Black Belt Club Members, while the Black uniform may be worn by students Blue Belt and Above. You will also notice different specialty uniforms for your Masters Club, Leadership and Demo Teams.

There are two required patches for all of the uniforms: The Shorin-Ryu Patch above the heart. The Kaizen Budokai on the left shoulder 1” below the seam. Students must also wear a uniform with the KMAC Karate Logo on the back. Other earned patches are required on the white uniform, but can also be worn on the specialty uniforms.

Uniforms should be kept clean at all times. During the summer, Junior students can wear KMAC T-shirts during class. Also, we stringently observe that the belt never gets washed. The sweat on the belt is a reflection of the hard work a student has done, and a reminder of the time and effort to get a true Black Belt.

Promotion Guidelines

White Ninja Belt Yellow Ninja Belt

• Front Kick • Low

• Center Punch • Middle Block

• High Block • Upper Punch

• Walking Stance • Front Kick w/ Top & Bottom of Foot

• Forward Stance

• Forward Stance Low Block/Punch

• Knee

Orange Ninja Belt Blue Ninja Belt

• Crescent and Side Kick • Fukyugata Ichi

• Intro to Junior Style Basics (Hand Pattern 1-3) • Hand Pattern 1-7

• Intro to Kihon Gata Ichi ( first 8 moves) • Roundhouse

• Kick Combo: Front, Round

Green Ninja Belt Purple Ninja Belt

• Intro to Fukyugata Ni (First 1/2) • Fukyugata Ni

• Back Kick • Elbow Pattern 1-6

• Yakusoku Kumite 1 • Hand Pattern 1-11

White Belt White Belt/Stripe

Kata Kata • Kihon Gata (pg.30) • Fukyugata Ichi (I) (pg. 32)

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • None • 1 (pg.43)

Kicks Kicks • Front • Roundhouse

Basics Basics • Punches • Hand Pattern 1-7 • Blocks (High Low Middle) Stances Stances • Forward Stance at angle • Horse Stance • Walking Breaking • Forward • Palm Strike • Ready • Attention

Breaking • Front Kick

Yellow Belt Yellow Belt/Stripe

Kata Kata • Fukyugata Ni (II) (pg. 34) • Pinan Shodan (I) (pg. 36)

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 2 (pg.43) • None

Kicks Kicks • Back • Side Kick (Lead Leg)

Basics Basics • Basic Progressives 1-6 • Hand Pattern 1-11 • Knife Hand Strike/Blocks Stances • Cat Stances • Hourglass • Cross leg

Breaking Breaking • Knee • Hammerfist

Orange Belt Orange Belt/Stripe

Kata Kata • None • Pinan Nidan (II) (pg.38)

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 3 (pg.44) • None

Kicks Kicks • Side Kick (Back Leg) • Kicking Combos

Basics Basics • Basic Progressives 7-10 • Elbow Pattern 1-12 • Elbow Pattern 1-6 Stances Stances • None • None Breaking Breaking • Back Kick • Side Kick

Blue Belt Blue Belt/Stripe Kata Kata • Ananku (pg.40) • Pinan Sandan (pg.40) • Fukyugata Ichi • Fukyugata Ni

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 4 • 4

Kicks Kicks • Spinning Hook • Hook, round combo • Pressing Kicks (10 Sec) • 5 Roundhouse Kicks in a circle

Basics Basics • Hand Pattern 1-11 w/ Kicks • Double Block ( High and Low) • Scissor Block • Elbow Block • Double Low Block • Back Elbow Smash

Stances Breaking • Augments Forward Stance • Inside knife, outside knife

Breaking • Axe Kick, Hammer fist, Spin Kick

Green Belt Green Belt/Stripe Kata Kata • Pinan Sandan • Pinan Yondan • Pinan Shodan • Pinan Nidan

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 5 • 5

Kicks Kicks • Spinning Hook x3 in a row • Flying Side Prep • Tornado (roundhouse) • Front/Rear Sweep • Butterfly ( Crescent) Basics Breaking • Knife Hand High Block • Inside elbow, Spinning hook • Low Cross Block

Breaking • Cross stepping side, ridge hand

Purple Belt Purple Belt/Stripe Kata Kata • Pinan Yondan • Pinan Godan • Ananku • Pinan Sandan

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 6 • 6 (pg.)

Kicks Kicks • Spin Hook, Rear Sweep • Multi Kicks w/out dropping foot • Flying Side Kick Hook/Round Crescent/Front Self Defense • Spinning Hook 10x in a row • Quick Avoid Counters • Cross Circle Basics • Cross Body Punch Breaking • Reinforced Low Block • Front Kick, Vertical Elbow, Reverse Side- • Momma Block ways elbow • Double Sideways Block (High and Low)

Breaking • Lead Double Front, Back Double Round

Kata Kata • Naihanchi Shodan • Wankan • Fukyugata Ichi • Pinan Nidan • Fukyugata Ni • Pinan Sandan • Pinan Shodan • Pinan Yondan • Ananku • Pinan Godan

Yakusoku Kumite Yakusoku Kumite • 7 • 7 (pg.)

Kicks Basics • Pressing Kicks (20 sec • High Cross Block • Double Side Punch Basics • Reverse Ridgehand Self Defense • Side Punch • 2 Create-Your-Own Knife

Conditioning Conditioning • 60 Push ups • 100 Push ups • 60 Sit ups • 100 Sit ups • 60 Squats • 100 Squats

Breaking Breaking • Flying side • Shihan’s choice 16

Must be invited to Red Belt Academy to promote Red Belt Academy Book will include all requirements and will be given to you once invited.

Notes

Basics

Open/Closed Hand Pattern Open/Closed Hand Pattern Beginning Intermediate—kicks could vary 1. Left Backfist 1. Left Backfist 2. Left Hammer fist 2. Left Hammer fist 3. Right Reverse Punch 3. Right Reverse Punch 4. Left horizontal elbow 4. Right Leg Front Kick 5. Left hand knife hand strike 5. Right horizontal elbow 6. Right hand palm heel strike 6. Right hand knife hand strike 7. Left ridge hand 7. Left hand palm heel strike 8. Left side slide in elbow 8. Left Leg Front Kick 9. Right vertical elbow 9. Left ridge hand 10. Left horizontal elbow 10. Left side slide in elbow 11. Spinning elbow 11. Right vertical elbow 12. Right Leg Front Kick 13. Right horizontal elbow 14. Spinning elbow Elbow Pattern Performed in a horse stance 1. Left vertical elbow 2. Right vertical elbow 3. Left elbow smash 4. Left sideways elbow 5. Right elbow smash 6. Right sideways elbow 7. Left dropping elbow 8. Right dropping elbow 9. Left reverse 10. Right reverse 11. Left downward elbow

Basic Progressives 1. Cat Stance; Heel to Toe Advance 2. Walking Stance; Center Punch Performed down the mat and back 3. Walking Stance; Reverse Punch 10 times before progressing to 4. Walking Stance; High Block next move 5. Walking Stance; Middle Block 6. Forward Stance; Low Block 7. Horse Stance; Side Punch 8. Cat Stance; Middle Knife hand Block 9. Cat Stance; Low Knife hand Block 20 10. Cat Stance Advancing; Front Kick

Horse Stance Pattern 1. Punch (High, Middle, Low) 2. High Block Performed in a Horse Stance 3. Middle Block 4. Low Block 5. Middle Knife hand Block 6. Low Knife hand Block 7. High and Low Cross Block

Stances 1. Attention 2. Ready 3. Horse 4. Forward 5. Walking 6. Cat 7. Hourglass 8. Augmented Forward 9. Cross-leg 10. Fighting 11. Kneeling

Kicks 1. Front 2. Roundhouse 3. Side 4. Back 5. Fake Jump Front 6. Crescent 7. Hook 8. Spin Side 9. Spin Hook 10. Flying Side 11. Tornado 21

Strikes 1. Center Punch 2. Uppercut 3. Hook 4. Reverse 5. Backfist 6. Hammer 7. Knife hand 8. Ridge hand 9. Palm heel 10. Square Punch 11. Double Side Punch 12. Chasing Punch 13. Augmented Side Punch 14. Elbows (Upward, Downward, Sideways, Forward, Backward and Smash) 15. Knee 16. Ridge 17. Reverse Ridge

Blocks 1. High 2. Low 3. Outside Middle 4. Knife hand 5. Inside Middle 6. Reinforced Middle 7. Double Middle 8. Upper Cross 9. Lower Cross 10. Augmented Low High 11. Middle Scissor 12. Inside Elbow

Notes

Rank & Graduation Information

24 Before the Test

Student / Parent Orientation & Beginner Party Parent meetings are held about once a quarter. Watch for announcements in the newsletter or on the white board. We will answer testing questions and going over general information that is handy to know.

Report Cards All school age students are required to provide a copy of each report card.

Conduct at Reports Attitude and conduct at home is just as important as knowing all of the testing material. Students who are disobedient at home are expected to set goals and begin to make progress. Changing habits takes time make sure to work with instructors to set appropriate goals.

Board breaking All students will do board breaking for their promotion. The cost of wood is included in your testing fees. All students need to try to break their wood however not breaking will not fail you at white and yellow belt.

Promotion fees Each time student’s progress to a new belt level there is a promotion fee. This fee covers the cost for the certification, belt, boards and awards. Promotion fees are due on the week before the testing day. If there is a problem with paying your fees you need to see one of your instructors as soon as possible! We never want to hold a student back from promotion because of money.

Dress All students must be in traditional dress for both testing and awards. The traditional white uniform top pants & belt. Your uniform must be ironed and have creases down the front of the pants and down the sleeves of the top.

Pictures Parents and guests are encouraged to bring a camera or video and take pictures for the awards.

Promotion Builds Character Make sure when your family members promote that you give them encouragement and praise even if they blow it. Per- forming in front of a people builds character and skills that will be useful later in life. Students confidence and perfor- mance will increase as the promote thru the ranks.

“I was very poor at school tests because I got nervous. Promoting thru the ranks in Martial Arts greatly improved my testing skills in school and my grades went up to all A’s my Senior year of High School.” Master Dale Burnett

25 Belt Promotions

Can I fail? It is nearly impossible to flunk your first test. Your instructor will not let you test if your not prepared to pass. Your instructors will make sure that you are ready for your promotion. Black Belts understand that you have not been training for very long and are going to be nervous. Promotion is a time to show what you have learned thus far and receive recognition for your accomplishments.

How do I know if I’m ready? Understanding my Attendance Card Attendance Requirements—must show consistency Attendance Requirements—must show consistency Beginning (White—Orange w/ Stripe): Beginning (White—Orange w/ Stripe): - 16 classes(2months) min. to be invited - 1st Highlighted Box (Qualify for promo) - 24 classes(3months) min to promote - 2nd Highlighted Box (approx. promo day) Intermediate (Blue—Purple w/ Stripe): Intermediate (Blue—Purple w/ Stripe): - 24 classes(3months) min. to be invited - 2nd Highlighted Box (Qualify for promo) - 32 classes(4months) min to promote - 3rd Highlighted Box (approx. promo day) Advance (Brown): Approval from Shihan prior to invite Advance (Brown): - 24 classes(3months) min. to be invited - 2nd Highlighted Box (Qualify for promo) - 32 classes(4months) min to promote - 3rd Highlighted Box (approx. promo day) If the upper right corner of your card is colored with a marker then you should ask your instructor for your promotion form and verify you have received an email inviting you.

Shihan’s 3 Tips To prepare How To Prepare For Promotions Highly Recommended 1. Get Plenty of sleep 1. Schedule a private lesson (online or with an instructor) 2. Review everything necessary for your promotion 2. Come to class minimum 2 days per week 3. Eat 1hour before 3. Refer to the Manuel for your requirements 4. Bring your White Gi ironed Practice makes perfect — Relax and have Fun 5. Bring Water Don’t forget your Camera and to invite your family

Beginner Promotion Outline –1hr Semi-Formal Promotion Outline –2hr 1. Warm Ups 10min 1. Warm Ups 10-12min 2. Practice with an instructor 10min 2. Perform techniques in front of panel (each rank individually starting from the lowest rank) 1.5hr 3. Perform techniques with instructor in front of parents (each rank individually starting from the lowest rank) 3. Students will break wood . (hand picked by staff 15min specific to their age) 5-7min 4. Parent Learning from students to demonstrate 4. Ceremony 10min knowledge or staff will perform. 10min 5. Students will break wood . (hand picked by staff specific to their age) 5min 6. Ceremony 5min 26

Japanese / English Translations

Uke - Blocks (Japanese To English) Jodan Uke - High Block (joh-dahn oo-kay) Chudan Uke - Middle Block (chew-dahn oo-kay) Gedan Uke - Low Block (geh–dahn oo-kay) Chudan Shuto Uke - Middle Knife Block (chew-dahn shoe-toe oo-kay) Gedan Shuto Uke - Low Knife Hand Block (geh-dahn shoe-toe oo-kay) Morote soe Uke - Enforced Middle Block (moh-row-the so-eh oo-kay) Gedan Yoko Barai Uke - Low Side Block (geh-dahn yoh-koh bah-rye oo-kay) Sayu Barai Uke - Double Low Block (sah-yoo bay-rye oo-kay) Chudan Wari Uke - Double Middle Block (chew-dahn wah-rhee oo-kay)

Zuki/Uchi/Ate - Punch/Strike/Smash (Japanese To English) Jodan Zuki - Face Punch (joh-dahn zoo-key) Chudan Zuki - Stomach Punch (chew-dahn zoo-key) Gedan Zuki - Groin Punch (geh-dahn zoo-key Oi Zuki - Lunge Punch (oy zoo-key) Tomoe Zuki - Circular Block and Punch (toh-me-eh zoo-key) Gyaku Zuki - Reverse Punch (ya-koo zoo-key) Nukite Zuki - Spear Hand Thrust (new-key-tay zoo-key) Uraken Uchi - Backfist Strike (oo-ra-ken oo-chee) Tetui Uchi - Hammerfist Strike (tay-tu-ee oo-chee) Shuto Uchi - Knife hand Strike (shoe-toe oo-chee) Chudan shuto uchi - Chest Knife hand Strike (chew-dahn shoe-toe oo-chee) Haito Uchi - Ridgehand Strike (hi-tow oo-chee) Hiji Ate - Elbow Smash (hee-jee ah-tay) Tate Hiji Ate - Upward Elbow Smash (tah-tay hee-jee ah-tay) Yoko Hiji Ate - Forward Elbow Smash (yoh-koh hee-jee ah-tay) Shotei Ate - Palm Heel Smash (show-tay ah-tay)

Kicks (Japanese To English) Mae Geri - Front Kick (my geh-ree) Mawashi Geri - Roundhouse Kick (mah-wah-she geh-ree) Yoko Geri - Side Kick (yoh-koh geh-ree) Ushiro Geri - Back Kick (oo-she-row geh-ree)

Dachi - Stances (Japanese to English Shizentai Dachi - Walking Stance (shih-zen-tie dah-chee) Zenkutsu Dachi - Forward Stance (zen-koo-tsue dah-chee) Nekoashi Dachi - Cat Stance (neh-koh ah-she dah-chee) Naihanchi Dachi - Horse Stance ( nai-han-chee dah-chee) Jigotai Dachi - Hourglass Stance (jih-go-tie dah-chee) Naname Zenkutsu Dachi - Augment Forward Stance (nah-nah-may zen-koo-tsue dah-chee) Kosa Dachi - Cross-leg Stance (koe-sah dah-chee)

Commands (Japanese To English) Kiotsuke - Attention (kee-oh-skay) Yoi - Ready (yoy) Hajime - Begin (hah-jee-may) Yame - Stop (yah-may) Rei - Bow (ray) Mawatte - Turn around (mah-wah-tay) Hai - Yes Sir (hi) Iya - No Sir (ee-yay)

Terms to know (Japanese-English) Shomen ni Rei - Bow to the Front (shoh-men nee ray) Sensei ni Rei - Bow to the Instructor (sen-say nee ray) Sempai ni Rei - Bow to the Assistant Instructor (sehm-pie nee ray) Shihan ni Rei - Bow to Head Instructor ( She-han nee ray) Arigato Gozaimasu - Thank you (ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zai-mas) Gi - Uniform (ghee) Obi - Belt (oh-bee) Kumite - Sparring (koo-meh-tay) Dojo - Studio (doe-joe) Bunkai - Application of Techniques ( Boon-kai) Dan - Black Belt Rank (dan) Kyu - Color Rank (kyew) Sempai - Assistant Instructor (sehm-pie) Sensei - Instructor (sen-say) Shihan - Head Instructor (she-han) Migi - Left (me-key) Hidari - Rght (He-dar-ee)

29 What Is A Black Belt?

I attended a seminar with hundreds of black belts from coast to coast. It was a fantastic experience; however, at one point things got a little heated over a specific question. What constitutes a black belt?

The thoughts were varied and passionate. Some thought that a black belt was a presentation of mental or physical ability. Others thought it to be spiritual maturity. Still others thought is to be some combination of the three.

Often people think of a black belt as a superman or superwoman able to leap a tall building in a single bound, while opponents' blows and bullets glance off their bodies. I think this picture is shaded by a few hours of watching "Enter The Dragon". What is it that makes a black belt? Is it punching and kicking skills? Ron Scanlon, an 8th degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, who has many instructional tapes on the market, is also confined to a wheelchair. Is he a black belt? I would say yes and a very good one.

How about the ability to defend yourself in any situation? Should a child black belt be able to defend themselves from an adult attacker? To answer this, I turn to Ginchin Funakoshi, the father of Japanese karate. "To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue an enemy without fighting at all, that is the highest skill". In other words, it is far better to use your mind instead of your physical skills. The black belt child who runs away from an adult attacker is showing the highest level of self-defense, preservation. How about a student I know that began his study of karate at the age of 58. He is now 75 years old and a third degree black belt. Does this mean that he should be able to defeat any first degree black belt, no matter how old? Of course not. I am sure that you will agree that we should not hold a 72 year old man to the same standard as a 19 year old, or someone who is 7 to that of a 27 year old. Or someone in a wheelchair to a person with healthy legs. You see, that is the point, no two people are exactly alike.

No one is ever going to perform perfectly on a test, black belt or not. No one can defeat every other person in the world in a free fight. There is no perfect mold for a black belt. For me, the answer is this: In comparison with where he or she started, where are they now? Are they more controlled? More disciplined? More self-confident? If we can answer yes to each of these questions, then we know that the person is doing their best to improve their personal ability. We then know we have a great future black belt in our midst. To finish with Ginchin Funakoshi: "The ultimate aim of karate is not victory or defeat, but perfection of the character of its participants".

Master Dale Burnett

Daily Strength Exercises

Once a day: Children Adults Low stance with arms crossed for 30 seconds 1 minute Raise legs and rest for 15 seconds 15 seconds Low stance with arms crossed for 20 seconds 45 seconds Raise legs and rest for 15 seconds 15 seconds Low stance with arms crossed for 10 seconds 30 seconds Plank position 10 seconds 30 seconds

Exercise Completed Increase your time by 15 seconds every two to three weeks. Make this exercise a daily effort, you will notice the difference and so will we.

Dale Burnett

Kata / Forms

Kihon Gata

1. Left leg step back turn forward stance, left hand low block 2. Right leg step forward stance, right hand center punch 3. Right leg cross step behind, turn right leg forward stance, low block 4. Left leg step forward, left hand center punch 5. Left leg step back to the front, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 6. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 7. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand center punch 8. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch; Kiai 9. Left leg cross step, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 10. Right leg step forward stance, right hand center punch 11. Right leg cross step behind, turn right leg forward stance, low block 12. Left leg step forward, left hand center punch 13. Left leg step back to the back, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 14. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 15. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand center punch 16. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 17. Left leg cross step, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 18. Right leg step forward stance, right hand center punch 19. Right leg cross step behind, turn right leg forward stance, low block 20. Left leg step forward, left hand center punch

Notes

Fukyugata Ichi (I)

1. Left leg step back turn forward stance, left hand low block 2. Right leg step forward stance, right hand center punch 3. Right leg cross step behind, turn right leg forward stance, low block 4. Left leg step forward, left hand center punch 5. Left leg step back to the front, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 6. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 7. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand center punch 8. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 9. Left leg cross-step, turn left leg forward stance at 45o, left hand low block 10. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand high block 11. Right leg step back at 45o forward stance, right hand low block 12. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand high block 13. Left leg step to the back walking stance, right hand reverse punch; kiai 14. Right leg step forward walking stance, left hand reverse punch 15. Left leg step forward walking stance, right hand reverse punch 16. Right leg step forward walking stance, left hand reverse punch 17. Left leg cross step back at 45o left leg forward stance, left hand low block 18. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand face punch 19. Right leg Step back at 45o right leg forward stance, right hand low block 20. left leg step forward walking stance, left hand face punch.

Notes

Fukyugata Ni (II)

1. Right leg half step forward, turn to the left walking stance, left hand high block 2. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand face punch 3. Left leg step back into hourglass stance, left hand side low block 4. Turn to the right, right leg walking stance, right hand high block 5. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand face punch 6. Left leg step back into hourglass stance, right hand side low block 7. Left leg step to the front walking stance, left hand middle block 8. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand middle block 9. Left leg (back leg) kick; kiai; land into leg forward stance 10. Left Vertical elbow, left hand low block, right hand reverse punch 11. Right leg step to the side, turn knife hand to the chest 12. Left leg step forward, left hand middle block 13. Right leg (back leg) kick, land right leg forward stance 14. Right vertical elbow, right hand low block, left hand reverse punch 15. Left leg step to the side, turn knife hand to the chest 16. left leg step back right leg forward stance, right hand middle block, double punch 17. left leg step together, right leg step back left leg forward stance, left hand middle block, double punch

Notes

Pinan Shodan (I)

1. Right foot half step forward turn left leg cat stance, left hand middle block, right hand middle block 2. Right hand inside middle block, left hand punch and drop heel 3. Left leg step over, turn right leg cat stance, right hand middle block, left hand high block 4. Left hand inside middle block, right hand punch and drop heel 5. Left leg step forward bend knees inward, right hand middle block, right leg kick turn towards the front left leg cat stance double knife hand block. 6. Step forward right leg cat stance double knife hand, step forward left leg cat stance double knife hand 7. Right leg step forward, right leg step forward walking stance, right hand spear hand; kiai 8. Left leg cross step, turn left leg cat stance, double knife hand 9. Right leg step forward at 30o angle cat stance, double knife hand 10. Right leg step back, turn right leg cat stance, double knife hand 11. Left leg step forward at 30o cat stance, double knife hand 12. Left leg step to the back into left leg cross leg stance, right hand middle block 13. Right leg kick, land walking stance left hand reverse punch 14. Turn right leg cross leg stance, left hand middle block. 15. Left leg front kick, land right hand reverse punch 16. Right leg forward stance augmented middle block 17. Left leg cross step, turn forward stance at 45o, left hand low block 18. Right leg step forward, right leg walking stance, right hand high block 19. Right leg back, turn forward stance 45o , right hand low block 20. Left leg step forward, left leg walking stance, left hand high block

Notes

Pinan Nidan (II)

1. Right leg half step forward, turn left leg cat stance, right hand inside middle block, left hand hammer fist 2. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 3. Right leg cross step, turn right leg forward stance, right hand low block 4. Shift back right leg cat stance, left hand inside middle block, right hand hammer fist 5. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand punch 6. Left leg step to the front left leg forward stance, left hand low block 7. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand high block 8. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand high block 9. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand high block 10. Left leg cross step turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 11. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand center punch 12. Right leg cross step turn forward stance, right hand low block 13. Left leg step forward walking stance, left hand center punch 14. Left leg step back turn to the back, turn left leg forward stance, left hand low block 15. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand face punch; kiai 16. Left Leg step forward walking stance, left hand face punch 17. Right leg step forward walking stance, right hand face punch 18. Left leg cross step, turn left leg cat stance, left hand low knife hand block 19. Right leg step forward cat stance, right hand low knife hand strike 20. Right leg cross step, turn right leg cat stance, right hand low knife hand block 21. Left step forward cat stance, left hand low knife hand strike

Notes

Ananku

1. Right step to the side horse stance, double low block 2. Right leg step forward to right bent leg forward stance right hand chest punch 3. Remain in stance execute Right outside Middle block 4. Step to Left bent leg forward stance, left chest punch 5. Shift back to left cat stance, middle knife hand block 6. X block, right leg kick; kiai; land back left leg forward stance, double middle block 7. Right leg step forward, forward stance, double punch starting with right hand 8. Left leg step to the left forward stance, left hand middle block 9. Right leg step forward, forward stance, right hand punch 10. Right leg cross step turn, right leg forward stance, right hand middle block 11. Left leg step forward, forward stance, left hand punch 12. Left foot shift into left leg augmented forward stance, right hand middle block 13. Left leg step forward, left hand punch 14. Right leg step forward, double punch starting with right hand 15. Shuffle back right leg forward stance, right hand middle block 16. Left leg step back, ready stance 17. Shift into left leg cat stance, left hand middle block 18. Right leg step forward, forward stance, double punch starting right hand; kiai 19. Shuffle back right leg forward stance, right hand middle block 20. Right leg step back, ready position for Ananku

Notes

Pinan Sandan

Attention stance, bow step to ready stance 1. Quick head snap to the left Step with right foot 4 in forward turn to left cat stance execute left outside middle block. 2. Step up right foot to left feet touching parallel, execute right outside middle block, left low block at same time. 3. Step across right foot with left foot to the right, spin 1800 to right cat stance, execute right outside middle block. 4. Step up with left foot to right foot, feet touching, execute right low block and left outside middle block at same time. 5. Step out with left foot to left cat stance, execute left outside middle block. 6. Step right walking stance execute right spear hand strike to solar plexus. 7. Step with left foot through and behind right foot into right side horse stance execute left side squat punch. 8. Step up to right walking stance right chest punch. 9. Step with left foot to right foot feet together spin 1800 place both fists on hips, Super- man stance. 10. Step forward to left side horse stance, execute right elbow block then right back fist. 11. Step forward to right side horse stance, execute left elbow block then left back fist. 12. Step forward to left side horse stance right elbow block, then right back fist while reach- ing forward with left hand to grab attackers arm pulling back hand. 13. Step forward to left walking stance execute left chest punch. 14. Step forward to right walking stance and spin 1800 into right cat stance, execute right punch over left shoulder and left elbow strike to the rear at the same time. 15. Step up to left cat stance execute left punch to over right shoulder and right elbow strike to the rear at the same time. 16. Step up with right foot to ready stance. 17. Shift to attention stance, bow

Notes

46 Pinan Yondan

Attention stance, bow step to ready stance 1. Quick head snap to the left step forward 4 in. with right turn to left cat stance execute left middle knife hand block and right knife hand high block. 2. Step over with left foot to the right of right foot spin 180 degrees to right cat stance, execute right middle knife hand block and left knife hand high block. 3. Step with left foot to the left into left bent leg forward stance with both hands at right hip, right palm is up left palm is down on top of each other, execute lower cross block with right fist on top of left fist, wrist touching wrist. 4. Step forward to right bent leg forward stance right outside middle reinforced block 5. Snap your head to the left, turn your right foot 450 then bring left foot to the right foot. Both fist are chambered on the right side left fist on top of right fist. 6. Execute left punch, left front kick, step out with left foot to left cat stance, reach out with left open hand and execute right elbow head strike. 7. Pivot left foot 135 degrees to the right while sliding right foot to the left foot. 8. Repeat above moves on the opposite side of your body. 9. Snap head to the left, slide left leg out then snap into reverse cat stance. Bring right knee into the top of your left calf set up right leg for front kick, right hand blocks horizontal knife hand and at same time left hand pulls up into high knife hand block. Exe- cute right front kick. 10. Retract right leg front kick move forward to reverse cat stance as before left knee into right calf muscle, move forward executing right open hand down block, then left open hand down block then execute right vertical back fist at nose of attacker. 11. From reverse cat stance drop spin 2250 to the right into left cat stance while executing left outside middle block. 12. Execute back leg right front kick setting right foot to the rear then right punch, left punch. 13. Step with left foot over in line with right foot turn to the right into right cat stance. Right outside middle block, back leg left front kick setting leg back to right walking stance double punch left then right. 14. Step to the left with left foot into left bent leg forward stance, execute left outside reinforced middle block. 15. Step forward to right bent leg forward stance execute right outside reinforced middle block. 16. Step forward into left bent leg forward stance, execute left outside reinforced middle block. 17. Step forward with right foot executing a right knee strike drive it up while both hands open palms are down push arms down while knee drives up striking knee with hands, kiai, as grabbing the shoulders of attacker pulling head down to the knee strike. 18. Step 450 to the left set right foot down spin 1800 to left to left cat stance left knife hand 0 block. Step up with right foot 90 to right cat stance right middle knife hand block. 47 19. Step forward with right foot then left foot to ready stance, attention stance. Notes

Pinan Godan

Attention stance, bow step to ready stance. 1. Snap head to the left, slide right foot forward 4 in. spin to the left into left cat stance left outside middle block. 2. Drop left heel down right reverse chest punch. 3. Pull left foot to right foot, feet touching parallel, while turning back to the right, front position, execute left square punch at solar plexus height across the body to the right. 4. Turn 90 degrees to the right into right cat stance right outside middle block. 5. Drop right heel down execute left reverse chest punch. 6. Pull right foot to left foot, feet touching parallel, while turning back to the left, front position, execute right square punch at solar plexus height across the body to the left. 7. Step out with right to right bent leg forward stance right outside reinforced middle block. 8. Step to left bent leg forward stance low cross block right over left. 9. Step back with left foot to left cat stance, the lower cross block slides back to right side and executes in semicircle path X block chest level. 10. Close right hand pull it back to chamber position while executing left punch chest level. 11. Step up to right walking stance, middle chest punch with kiai. 12. Pivot on ball of right foot slide left foot to right foot feet touch feet facing left, the left hand is in low block position right hand is shoulder level middle block position. 13. Step out with right foot 1800 to rear to side horse, feet 450 out, block right low block with left hand reinforcing the block. 14. Shift into left bent leg forward stance left punch. 15. Step with right foot forward to side horse stance execute right elbow strike to ribs. 16. Step to right reverse cat stance execute right back fist to nose. 17. Step out with left foot and spin to the left 2700 pull both hands to chamber position and drop left knee to the ground with right knee bent position execute X block. 18. Slide right foot back rising up to hour glass stance, horse stance with feet at 450 angle, execute double outside middle block. 19. Look over left shoulder, push left leg back at 450 angle shift to right slanted bent leg forward stance execute left low block and right middle block fist is ear high. 20. Slide left foot in crescent motion to right foot continue through to behind left to left slanted bent leg forward stance execute right low block, right middle block. 21. Step with left foot in an inside crescent motion to ready stance, attention stance bow.

Notes

Naihanchi Shodan

Stand in Yoi feet together with heels and toes touching. Your left hand is open covering the top of your right fist. Arms extended down covering groin area. 1. Head snap to the right while stepping across with left foot in front of the right foot, little toe next to little toe. Bend knees, this is where you get to your low height that you will maintain throughout the kata. 2. Naihanchi stomp with right leg, execute right haito uchi, ridge hand strike. 3. Do not move in stance with left hand execute left elbow strike, hiji ate. Right hand rep- resents target for the elbow smash. Then chamber the right fist and place the left fist on top of the right fist. 4. Head snap to the left execute with left hand a lower sideward block, gedan yoko barai uke, immediately followed by a right square punch lined up just under the left pectoral muscle while chambering the left fist. 5. Step with right foot across in front of left foot, little toe to little toe, step out with left foot to naihanchi stomp, looking forward execute right chudan soto uke. Then a combination right gedan uke and left chudan uke, at the same time, to the front of your body. Drive your right fist under your left elbow and execute left back fist, uraken, at nose of attacker. 6. Head snap to the left, left leg naihanchi stomp, execute left middle sideward round block, chudan soto mawashi uke, to the left fist turned outward at 450. While right hand will execute square punch. 7. Head snap to the right execute right naihanchi stomp left hand across body to complete inside middle block, chudan uchi uke chambering right fist. After the block, chamber both fists on the right side, left fist on top of right fist. 8. Left head snap double punch to the left, kiai. 9. Relax left hand towards chest to prepare for left block. Keeping feet planted, execute a ridge hand strike, haito uchi, same as move 2. 10. 11 thru 16 are the same as moves 3 thru 9 only moving on the opposite direction. Com- plete kata by stepping the right foot to the left foot in yoi and bow.

Notes

Wankan

Attention stance bow 1. Cover right fist with left open hand, head snap to the right step out to your right with right foot to right cat stance with right knife hand block. 2. Head snap to the left looking over your left shoulder step to the left to left cat stance left knife hand block. 3. Step back with right foot to right bent leg forward stance facing left, pulling both hands to side chamber position. 4. Shift to side horse stance double punch, right / left 5. Step out to the left with left foot to left bent leg forward stance execute high X block bring both hands down chest height to double hammer fist. 6. Shift to the left to left cat stance left middle knife hand block. 7. Step forward to right cat stance right knife hand block. 8. Step to left cat stance left knife hand block. 9. Step with left foot to the left outside lift right leg to left one leg stance execute right outside ridge hand block, palm of hand facing you. 10. 7&8 Step out to the right to horse stance, stomp, execute left chest punch, right chest punch with left hand under right at right arm pit, shift to right bent leg forward stance left outside ridge hand block palm facing you to left side. Shift back to the left into horse stance right chest punch kiai. 11. Step behind with left foot turn left bent leg forward stance left low block. 12. Slide right foot up to left walking reverse chest punch. 13. Step forward to right cat stance right knife hand block 14. Step forward to left cat stance left knife hand block 15. Repeat steps 7 and 8 16. Step out with left foot to the left into left bent leg forward stance left low block. 17. Step to right walking stance right chest punch. 18. Step behind 180 degrees with right foot to right bent leg forward stance low block, slide left foot up to right walking stance left reverse chest punch. 19. Execute left front kick step down in front to left walking stance right reverse chest punch. 20. Right front kick into right walking stance left reverse chest punch. 21. Left front kick into left walking stance right reverse chest punch. 22. Step across with left foot to the right turn 180 degrees to right walking stance pulling both hands to chamber position at your sides, step up with left foot to attention stance with left hand covering right fist at groin level, move hands to sides of legs and bow.

Notes

Yakusoku Kumite

Yakusoku Kumite 1 Defensive: 1. Right leg step back (walking stance) left arm high block 2. Right leg step forward side squat (300) right punch to solar plexus 3. Shift to right bent leg forward stance reverse punch to face!!!!(make sure hand is on inside for block!!)

Attacking: 1. Right leg step forward right hand face punch 2. Right leg step backwards into side squat left hand low block (to side) 3. Shift reverse punch with right hand to face! (hand on outside being blocked by defending punch) Kiai

Yakusoku Kumite 2 Defensive: 1. Right leg step back (walking stance) left arm down block (right arm prep for low block across body) 2. Step back (walking stance) right arm down block (left arm prep for low block across body) 3. Step back (left bent leg forward stance)30o angle left arm (closed fist) down block, right arm (knife hand) neck or step back into (left forward stance) left low block to right punch of attacker and right knife hand strike to side of neck Kiai

Attacking: 1. Right leg step into bent leg forward stance right hand punch 2. Left leg step into bent leg forward stance left hand punch 3. Right leg lunge into bent leg forward stance right hand punch Kiai

Notes

Yakusoku Kumite 3 Defensive: 1. Left leg step back into side horse stance inside middle block 2. Skip forward right hand high block, left hand palm heel to solar plex (traditionally on hand) 3. Left hand grab high block downward elbow (rib strike) Kiai

Attacking: 1. Right leg step forward side squat lead punch to body 2. Shift bent leg forward reverse punch to face, Kiai!!!!

Yakusoku Kumite 4 Defensive: 1. Step forward (3) natural steps starting with right leg 2. Right hand across grab hand on left shoulder. Right leg cross step over left foot in front. 3. Left hand high block (walking stance) 4. Left hand down block. Right hand chest punch (Perform at the same time) Kiai

Attacking: 1. Step forward (3) natural steps starting with right leg 2. Grab right hand to left shoulder and pull back 3. Left hand face punch 4. Right hand body punch Kiai

Notes

Yakusoku Kumite 5 Defensive: 1. Left leg step to the left augmented forward stance, right hand middle block 2. Right leg stance behind left leg cross-leg stance, right hand low block 3. Right leg step in front, turn left leg cat stance, double knife hand block 4. Left leg step back right leg cat stance, double knife hand block 5. Right hand grab opponent's wrist, right leg front kick; kiai 6. Right leg step back in guard position

Attacking: 1. Left leg step forward, left leg forward stance right hand punch 2. Right leg front kick, step over turn right leg cat stance 3. Right leg step forward, right leg forward stance right hand lunge punch; kiai

Yakusoku Kumite 6

Defensive: (Hands Open) 1. Left leg step to side, shift both hand up, step to the side again 2. Shift to the right, step to right, step to the side again 3. Left leg step back right leg forward stance right hand rolling backfist; kiai

Attacking: (Hands Close) 1. Right leg step to right, shift both hand up, step to the side again 2. Shift to the left, step to the left, step to side again 3. Right leg step forward, right leg forward stance right hand punch; kiai

Yakosoku Kumite 7 Defensive: 1. Right leg step back, left hand outside reverse ridge hand block (hold it in position until move 4 so that you can keep control of the opponent arm.) 2. Right leg slide back, left hand outside reverse ridge hand block 3. Left leg slide forward, left hand outside reverse ridge hand block 4. Left leg slide forward, left hand outside reverse ridge hand block 5. Left hand down block and right hand reverse punch, kiai

Attacking: 1. Right leg step forward (walking stance), right hand grab gi (shirt) while pushing the opponent forward 2. Right leg step forward (walking stance), right hand grab gi (shirt) while pushing the opponent forward 3. Left leg sliding back (walking stance), right hand grab gi (shirt) while pulling the opponent forward 4. Left leg sliding back (walking stance), right hand grab gi (shirt) while pulling the opponent forward 5. Left hand reverse punch, Kiai

Notes

Pressure Points

History

66 History of Karate Do The art we know today as “karate” (pronounced “ka rah tay”) originated on the island of Okinawa, presently a part of the nation of Japan. Okinawa is one of over one hundred is- lands of Ryukyu ( pronounced “ree you cue”) chain that extends from Southern Japan to Taiwan. To understand the development of Karate, one must understand some of the history of the island and it’s people. Since ancient time, Okinawa has been a crossroads of Asian cultures. This is due to Oki- nawa’s central location in the East China Sea, making it an excellent trade center for goods moving to/from China Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. A major root of karate can be traced to ancient China. Legend has it that Daruma Baishi (Bodhidharma) developed eighteen exercise forms to use of the Buddhist monks living at the Shaolin Temple. These exercise forms eventually became known as Shaolin Kempo, meaning “Way of the Fist”. The exercise discipline concentrated upon the art of learning to control and master the body, mind, and soul. Since ancient times, the Okinawan people had practiced a system of self defense referred to as Te, meaning “Hand”, the second root of modern karate. During the years of trade and cultural exchange, the Okinawan people were exposed to Shaolin Kempo. Over many years, the Okinawa people synthesized these two martial traditions into what we know today as karate. The term was used as early as the late 1800’s and translates as “Empty Hand”. In the 14th century, during the reign of King Sho Shin, the private ownership of weapons and the use of armed retainers by lords were first prohibited. Through this nobility was able to gain complete control over the citizens. This fueled the desire for empty-hand fighting systems. During the 17th century, Okinawa was overrun and occupied by the Satsuma Clan of Japan. Okinawa was never to be independent again. The weapons of Okinawan samurai were con- fiscated, and they were forbidden to own, use, or carry any weapons. The edict issued in 1609 also forbade the practice of martial arts. Again, this was to completely subjugate the Okinawan people. Faced with the necessity of defending themselves and their people from oppressors and pirates, and having only their bare hands with which to fight, the samurai warriors turned to ancient forms of Te and Kempo. In those desperate years, they developed and refined the techniques until their bodies were as deadly and effective in their defense as had been the swords that were taken from them. Karate was taught in secret and was known only to the nobility. Where and how it was taught was a mystery to most Okinawan people, for to be introduced to the discipline of karate was to be marked as one of the most poised and trusted human beings and was an honor as high as any could be bestowed. 67 Samurai

For over 300 years, karate remained secret and known only through word-of-mouth on the island of Okinawa. Masters taught only to small groups, usually family members and rela- tives. Each family developed their own personal method of training, thus many styles of karate came into being. Karate became a course of exercise valued for its health and character building. In 1875, the Satsuma occupation ended and Japan officially recognized Okinawa as a pre- fecture. The need for secrecy ended. In 1902, Anko Itosu, a master of Shuri-Te, gave the first public demonstration of karate on Okinawa. Later, Both he master Kanryo Higashionna (sometimes Spelled higaonna) introduced karate into the public school system. In 1917, an Okinawan school teacher by the name of Gichin Funakoshi, who had studied karate in Shuri, Okinawa, gave a series of karate demonstration at the Butokuden (the govern- ment sanctioning body for all martial arts prior to WWII) in Kyoto, Japan. These Demonstra- tions could well be the most historic event in history of karate, for this was the first time that this fighting system was demonstrated outside of Okinawa . In 1921 he was asked to give a demonstration at Shuri Castle for visiting Crown Prince Hirohito. The prince was so im- pressed, he mentioned it in his report. This led to Master Funakoshi being invited to give a demonstration to the ministry of education in Tokyo, leading to the adoption of karate as part of the school system in Japan. After World War II, Okinawa was occupied by the United States. US serviceman, a long way from home and with nothing to occupy their free time, discovered karate. Those men re- turned home and opened the first dojo(s) in America. Thanks to them, karate has now spread world-wide.

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