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David W. Ahrens – Kyoshi/Nanadan

Born in Sioux City Iowa on February 6th, 1971. He moved to Pawcatuck, CT before starting 7th grade. He attended Stonington High School and graduated with a GPA of 4.0. He received Highest Honors and received several awards and scholarships for his achievements. Sensei Dave was married to high school sweetheart Corry on September 19th 1993, they have one daughter, Amber, who has trained

since she was 2 years old and is now a 2nd Degree Black Belt. He began his training in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo in 1985. In February of 2012, Sensei Ahrens traveled to Okinawa, Japan to train with Grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato 10th Degree Black Belt. During this trip,

he was tested and promoted to the rank of Kyoshi/Nanadan (7th Degree Black Belt). Sensei Ahrens is a nationally renowned martial arts practitioner and educator. He has

taught at the most prestigious Shorinkan training camps in the world; including: Virginia, North Carolina, Okinawa and South Africa just to name a few. Sensei Ahrens is noted for his integrity, professionalism and unconditional commitment to his students. His dojo is more that just a dojo… It’s a Family!

Sensei Ahrens is also a proud member of the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire Department, Serving Hope Valley, Wyoming & Richmond Rhode Island and was their 2014 Rookie Firefighter of the Year.

Our Sensei

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Our Sensei …………………………… 2 Dojo Rules …………………………… 4

Dojo Protocol …………………………… 5 Okinawan Karate Federation Rules …………………………… 6

Dojo Kun/Moralities of Karate …………………………… 7 Hanshi Nakazato/ Osensei Chibana …………………………… 8

Sensei Doug Perry …………………………… 9 History of Karate …………………………… 10

Karate Lineage …………………………… 11 Okinawan Karate Styles …………………………… 12

Karate Patches …………………………… 13 Okinawa Places of Interest …………………………… 14

Kata Outline …………………………… 15 Kumite …………………………… 16

Belts …………………………… 17 Adult Karate Curriculum …………………………… 18 Teen Karate Curriculum …………………………… 19 Kids Karate Curriculum …………………………… 20

Kobudo …………………………… 21 Kobudo Kata …………………………… 22

Kobudo Curriculum …………………………… 23 How to tie an Obi …………………………… 24 How to fold a Gi …………………………… 25

Stances …………………………… 23-30 Kyu Belt Testing …………………………… 31

Black Belt Testing …………………………… 32 Jr Black Belt Testing …………………………… 33

Dojo Courtesies …………………………… 34 Body Parts …………………………… 35

Counting/Colors …………………………… 36 Recommended Reading …………………………… 37

Contact Info/Emergency Info …………………………… 38 Japanese Glossary …………………………… 39-46

Notes …………………………… 46-50

Table of Contents

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General Rules

1) Students must be respectful of instructors, other students and the dojo at all times. 2) Always be courteous and helpful. 3) Questions are highly encouraged. There’s no such thing as a stupid question. 4) Always answer a question asked to you with a respectful answer. 5) Always respect your Sensei's wishes when he/she asks you a question or asks you to do something. 6) Always give your best effort in class. To do any less is highly disrespectful to your Sensei. 7) Never leave your Gi or Obi laying around on the floor. 8) All Students must have both patches on their uniforms. 9) Food is not allowed in the training rooms. 10) Chewing gum is not allowed in the dojo. 11) Running is prohibited unless it is part of a workout. 12) Students should not lean on walls. When standing, do not slouch. 13) Help keep the dojo clean and care for the equipment. 14) Ask permission before using or touching any equipment. 15) All equipment must be returned to its proper place after use. 16) The use of karate must be restricted. 17) Students are limited to practice karate only…

a. In the dojo during class, b. Outside the dojo with an instructor present, c. At home with parent’s permission.

18) If a student is in danger, the situation may warrant the prudent use of karate for self-defense. 19) Instructor’s permission is required before engaging in any type of training. 20) Instructors reserve the right to refuse admittance or membership to anyone for any reason. 21) If there is ever a question or protocol is ever in question, go right to Sensei Dave. Get it right from the

horse’s mouth. 22) All weapons should be carried with care to be sure not to hit someone else. 23) If you are SICK. PLEASE STAY HOME!

Hygiene Rules

1) Uniforms (gi) must be clean and in good condition. 2) No Jewelry should be worn during training. 3) Female students must wear a T-shirt under their gi 4) Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed. 5) Long hair should be tied back with a soft hair tie.

Sparring Rules

1) Required Safety Equipment: Hand Pads, Foot Pads, Head Gear, Mouthpiece, Shin Guards, Chest Guards and Groin Protector for males. These are mandatory when free sparring.

2) Only light contact is allowed when free sparring. Light contact shows no visible penetration. 3) Illegal contact areas are knees, spine, head and groin. The legal contact area is the torso. 4) Scoring areas are the head (with no contact) and the torso (with light contact) when sparring.

East Coast Karate Dojo Rules

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No shoes are allowed on training areas.

Always bow on and off training areas.

Always greet and bow to seniors when seeing them for the first time that day.

It is respectful to always address Seniors by their proper title.

Black Belt Instructors are formally addressed as Sensei (sen-say).

Senior Students are called Senpai (sen-pie).

Always bow before and after talking to a senior student.

Never correct anyone senior to you.

When sitting, always use Seiza (kneeling position) or sit cross-legged.

Never stand with crossed arms in class. It is considered extremely rude.

Long hair must be tied up with a soft cloth style tie.

Students may not wear jewelry during class.

If late for class, wait to be acknowledged by the instructor before joining class.

When fixing your Obi (belt) or Gi (uniform), always turn away from the Shomen (front)

when doing so.

It is very disrespectful to ask to be tested.

Dojo & Karate Protocol

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The training rules below were set up and approved by the 10th Dan Choshin Chibana (1885-1969) for dojo conduct: 1) Upon entering and leaving the training floor, all students will show proper respect by

bowing to the Shomen. 2) Personal appearance is of the greatest concern in Karate-Do. All students are expected to

be neat and clean at all times when training. Toenails and fingernails are to be properly trimmed so as not to injure yourself or your training partner.

3) The karate gi is expected to be neat and clean. The official training uniform for karate is the white gi without any markings except the International patch over the heart and dojo patch on right shoulder.

4) When lining up for class, the highest ranking student will be to the right of the Shomen. If more than one student is of the same rank, then the one with the longest time-in-grade will be to the right. If both have the same time-in-grade, then the oldest will line up to the right.

5) Before beginning class, the senior student will call the class to attention and bow to the Shomen. He will then direct the class to bow to the Instructor. The same gestures will apply at the end of the class.

6) Should the Instructor ask a student a question, the student will answer in a respectful manner. Should a student wish to ask the Instructor a question, the student should bow and address the Instructor with the proper respect due him. The same courtesy is expected when a higher ranking belt is authorized to take over class.

7) As a matter of proper conduct, no student will ask a higher ranking student or Instructor to spar. There will be no sparring in the dojo without the permission of the Instructor.

8) No student will excuse himself from class without first obtaining permission from the Instructor.

9) When entering the dojo you must enter with the intention of training. When you put on your gi you should put it on with the wish to train seriously. The senior student should, if wearing a gi, ask the Instructor if he would like help in teaching the lower ranking students. This is a privilege and an obligation on the part of the senior students.

Okinawan Karate-Do Federation Training Rules

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The Dojo Kun was originally written by Satsunuku "Tode” Sakugawa. It is a set of principles to guide the karate student in daily conduct.

人格完成に努むること Strive for good moral character. (Respect, Humility and Patience are virtues taught by example).

誠の道を守ること Keep an honest and sincere way. (Seek the truth; speak and act from the heart). 努力の精神を養ること Cultivate perseverance. (The process is the goal, only through hard work can we earn real experience.) 礼儀を重んずること Develop a respectful attitude. (Understand the difference between etiquette in outward form and etiquette from the heart.) 血気の勇を戒むること Restrain aggression through spiritual attainment. (Karate is the art of life protection; practice compassion. Remember, Karate is a lifetime study.) Originally by Satsunuku Sakugawa (1733 -1815) Notes by Kyoshi Sam Ahtye The following set of principles is displayed in Hanshi Nakazato's Dojo in Okinawa:

1) The ideal of karate is to cultivate noble character and conduct, and the virtues of modesty and courtesy.

2) "No forestalling in Karate." Karate is the military art for self-defense to protect and preserve your life, and never to attack others on your own initiative.

3) Perseverance is the root of all conduct." True patience lies in bearing what is unbearable”.

4) Put back your hands when you are full of fight and retract your fight when your hands itch to deal a

blow.

5) "Softness is unity." "Strength is unity." The ultimate object of human beings should be coexistence and co-prosperity in “peace”.

6) Avoid fights and quarrels even when dared.

Dojo Kun

Shugoro Nakazato’s Morality of Karate

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Shugoro Nakazato was born on August 14, 1919, in Naha City, Okinawa. He began training in Karate when he was sixteen years old. He studied for six years with Seiichi Iju , until World War II. The only interruption of Nakazato's martial arts training occurred when the war broke out during which time Nakazato served in the Japanese army. Following the war, Nakazato began his training with Choshin Chibana. In 1951 Nakazato received his instructor's certificate, which was followed two years later by the opening of his Aja Dojo. In 1955, Nakazato formed the Okinawa Karate-Do Renmei Federation which was comprised of Goju-Ryu, Uechi Ryu, Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu, and Kobayashi Shorin Ryu. In 1960, the Okinawa Karate Federation promoted Nakazato to 8th degree black belt. Seven years later, Chosin Chibana promoted him to 9th Degree Black Belt and bestowed the title of Hanshi. When Master Chibana died in February 1969,

Shugoro Nakazato inherited the leadership of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate-Do. In 1980, he was promoted to the rank of 10th degree Black Belt, Grand Master of Shorin Ryu Shorin Kan Karate. Shugoro Nakazato's kobudo training began in 1936 under Seiro Tonaki. Tonaki trained Nakazato in sai, bo, nunchaku, tonfa, and kama. In 1955, Nakazato furthered his own skills by training under Masami Chinen. Shugoro Nakazato is president of the Shorin Ryu Shorin Kan Karate-Do Kyokai.

Choshin Chibana studied under the very famous Anko Itosu, who had integrated karate into the school system of Okinawa. Chibana trained with Itosu for seventeen years and kept his karate exactly as his teacher had taught him. Chibana is given credit for giving Shorin Ryu its name. He became the most notable karate master of his time.

In April of 2013, Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato passed the torch of leadership of the Shorin-Ryu Shorikan Association to his son Hanshi Minoru Nakazato.

Grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato- Hanshi 10th Dan (Judan)

Grandmaster Chosin Chibana- Hanshi No Sogo (doctorial master)

Grandmaster Minoru Nakazato- Hanshi 10th Dan (Judan)

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Sensei Doug Perry began his fighting career in 1946 as an amateur boxer in Charlotte, N.C. at the age of nine. During his boxing career he participated in 147 bouts in the Golden Glove, AAU, and the US Marine Corps. He won state, regional and national titles and officially retired from the ring in 1959, following the trials for the 1960 Olympics. At the age of 14, he had the distinction of fighting a four-round exhibition match against bantamweight champion of the world, Willie Pep. Sensei Perry started his martial arts training in September 1956 at Parris Island. Since that time has had the opportunity to train under Hanshi Tatsuo Shimabuku in Ishshinryu Karate-Do at the old Agena dojo in Okinawa. He studied with Kyoshi Bill Hayes of Shobayashi Ryu, one of Hanshi Eizo Shimabukuro's senior students. This karate relationship and special friendship has lasted for over 30 years. While again stationed in Okinawa, Sensei Perry had the additional honor of interacting with Sensei Kanei Uechi of Uechi-ryu and Sensei Takemyoshi of an Old Okinawan Family System. During the period 1974-75, again in Okinawa, he studied with Kyoshi Jiro Shiroma, a senior student of Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato. Since that time, he has been a student of Hanshi Nakazato. On January 7th 2009, Sensei Perry received the rank of Kudan, 9th Dan-Hanshi from Hanshi Nakazato. Thus becoming the first and only 9th Dan in the Shorinkan outside of Okinawa. He presently operates a small dojo in Hendersonville, N.C.

We approach the study of karate with the greatest humility and deep respect for those who have gone before us in the "true way". Karate is unique. It is the most powerful of all the martial arts. However, it is so only for the serious student who practices in the proper frame of mind... no winning or losing... no friend or foe, only training... for which there is no substitute. Karate is a fighting art. You must train with deep seriousness from the first day. Each punch, block or kick must be delivered with the power of your entire body in unison. No matter how much time you devote to training, months or years; if your training consists of no more than moving your arms and legs, you may as well be dancing. You will never understand the true meaning of karate. When your instructor tells you to do something, do it exactly as you are taught without complaining. Only those students unwilling to face up to themselves resort to

complaining. Cultivate a deep respect for courtesy, tradition and discipline. These elements are not confined to the dojo. At home one is respectful and obedient to parents; at school to teachers; at work to superiors and in the military to officers...so it is true in Karate-Do and life. Think of everyday life as karate training. Do not think of karate as belonging only in the dojo or only as a method of fighting. The spirit of karate training is applicable to each and every aspect of our daily lives. The indomitable spirit born of bearing down and gritting your teeth against the pain of a thousand kicks, or blinking sweat from your eyes from doing kata over and over will serve you well in everyday life. One whose spiritual and mental strength have been forged by hard training will face any challenge with a “Can Do” attitude. One who has undergone long hours of hard physical training and mental agony to learn one technique can face any task...and carry it through to a successful conclusion. When you have done this, you can truly say that you have begun to understand the true way. "Hear and Forget...See and Remember...Do and Understand”.

Sensei J. Doug Perry: Hanshi/Kudan

Karate Training by: J. Doug Perry- Hanshi/Kudan

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The seeds of the development of karate were first sown in ancient China, around 483 AD when, Daruma Tashi developed physical exercise forms which were practiced by Buddhist monks at the Shaolin Temple. The discipline of the physical exercises contributed to the development of control of the body, mind and soul. In 1372, official relationships began between the emperor of China and the leaders of Okinawa, formerly called the Ryu Kyu Islands. In 1392, thirty-six families were sent to Kume Village, Okinawa for a cultural exchange. They introduced formal martial arts training called “To-De” to the hierarchy of the Okinawans. For the next 200 years, these fighting techniques developed at the Shaolin Temple in China were taught to the nobility, and passed down from the family head to the oldest son or number one student. It eventually became known to common people as a means of protection against the Japanese Samurai. In 1429, Okinawa was united under the leadership of Sho Hashi, the first King of Okinawa. His rule produced the beginning of a flourishing era. In 1477, Sho Hashi's rule ended and the Sho Shin dynasty began. Sho Shin placed a ban on all bladed weapons. This action produced the necessity for unarmed defenses. To-De became an essential part of the lifestyle of the nobility. In 1609, the Satsuma clan of southern mainland Japan invaded Okinawa. Bitterness toward the new Japanese control inspired the widespread use of To De, commonly referred to as "Te" throughout the islands. Three styles: Shuri-Te, Naha-Te and Tomarie-Te, were named for the cities from which they originated. From these districts many styles developed, yet all had two common factors: the use of karate was for survival and consequences were permanent. Okinawans trained secretly in the mountains; punching trees, kicking rocks, climbing and running. They also practiced breathing techniques and meditation. Through incredible hard work and dedication, karate practitioners became well trained fighters. While the Japanese control lasted several hundred years, Te was a necessity to the survival of the oppressed Okinawans. In addition, the art of Kobudo, or weapons was developing. Simple farming and fishing tools became a means of protection. After Japanese dominance relaxed, the need for self-protection was lessened and a competitive race for superiority between cities and styles of Te took place. In the early 1900s, Gichin Funakoshi introduced Shuri-Te karate to mainland Japan. What began as a secret means of self-preservation is now practiced worldwide as a discipline and sport. In 1936, instructors agreed to refer to the art as Karate, or empty hand. Shorin-Ryu Karate developed from the Shuri-Te lineage. It is known for its short stances and fast hand movements. There are four styles of Shorin-Ryu Karate: Kobayashi-Ryu (small forest), Matsubayashi-Ryu (pine forest), Shobayashi-Ryu (young forest) and Matsumura Seito. Choshin Chibana (1887-1969) was the creator of Kobayashi-Ryu, the style of Shorin Ryu taught at East Coast Karate. Chibana's number one student and successor as Grand Master is Shugoro Nakazato. There are many styles of karate in the world today, each with its own Grand Master. Shorin-Ryu Karate is the original karate system. Shorin means “Shaolin“, or small forest; and Ryu means The Way.' Thus, Shorin-Ryu means 'The Way of the Shaolin or small forest way. Shorin Ryu traces its lineage to Shaolin Temple in Fukien Province in China. It is from Shorin Ryu that all other styles originated.

A Brief History of Karate

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Our Karate Lineage

Pechin Takahara (1683-1760) 77y/o

Kung Kusanku (1720-1790) 70y/o

Satsunuku “Tode” Sakugawa (1733-1815) 82y/o

Sokon “Bushi” Matsumura (1796-1893) 97y/o

Yasutsune “Anko” Itosu (1830-1915) 85y/o

Chosin Chibana (1886-1969) 83y/o

Shugoro Nakazato b. August 14th 1919

Hanshi 10th Dan

Minoru Nakazato Hanshi 10th Dan

J. Doug Perry Hanshi 9th Dan

Pat Haley Kyoshi 8th Dan

David W Ahrens Kyoshi 7th Dan

Sanda Chinen

Seiro Tonaki

Masami Chinen

Seiichi Iju

Here is the easy way we at ECK remember our karate lineage...

A.N. Ch.I.Ma. S.Ku.T. A.N. – “You”-Ahrens-Nakazato

Ch.I.Ma - Chibana-Itotsu-Matsumura S.Ku.T. - Sakugawa-Kusanku-Takahara...Sensei

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Okinawan Karate Styles

Shuri-Te (Shorin-Ryu)

Kobayashi-Ryu Shorinkan (Nakazato)*

Shidokan (Miyahira) Kyudokan (Higa)

Shobayashi-Ryu Shimabukuro

Matsubayashi-Ryu Nagamine

Naha-Te

Goju-Ryu

Uechi-Ryu

Tomari-Te

Wado-Ryu

Isshin-Ryu

Shorinji-Ryu

Shito-Ryu

Other important people in the Martial Arts

Bodhidharma- Buddhist monk who brought Zen Buddhism from India to the Shaolin Monks and developed the origins of Kung Fu Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan in 1922, Brought Karate to mainland Japan. Chojun Miyagi- Founder of Goju-Ryu Kanei Uechi- Founder of Uechi-Ryu Jigoro Kano- Founder of Judo Morihei Ueshiba- Founder of Aikido Hwang Kee- Founder of Tang Soo Do

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Okinawa Karate-Do Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Kyokai Established: 1955 President: Shugoro Nakazato, Hanshi 10th Dan Key Points: Color is Royal Color Kanji on Patch says Shorinkan Shorin-Ryu Kanji is Nakazato Sensei’s Handwriting Gate is the Shurei No Mon Writing on Gate says: Nation of Propriety Gate is Red in real life

Okinawa Kobudo Kokusai Rengokai Established: 1990 President: Shugoro Nakazato, Hanshi 10th Dan Key Points: (that differ from Shorinkan patch) Sai used as universal icon for Okinawa Kobudo Sai have always been used as weapons Royal guards used Sai in Shuri Castle.

East Coast Karate Official Name: Higashi Kaigan Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate & Kobudo Dojo Established: 1993 Official Dojo Opening: February 1st 1995 President: David Ahrens, Kyoshi 7th Dan Key Points: Colors represent 3 important color belts in Karate. White Belt: The Beginning Black Belt: True beginning of Training Red Belt: True mastery of Karate Red and White circles in the middle are the Okinawan Flag White Kanji on Patch says Okinawa Black Kanji on Patch says Karate-Do and Kobudo Bird on Patch in an Okinawan White Crane Kobayashi-Ryu is another name for Shorin-Ryu Name of the dojo pays homage to the East Coast, more specifically, New England.

Our Patches

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Okinawan Places of Interest Photos Taken by Kyoshi David Ahrens

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Kata, a series of movements in a uniform pattern, is the essence of all karate. Traditional kata was first learned from Chinese masters who taught a few promising martial artists. Over several hundred years karate masters taught their students the same kata. The secrets of Karate are hidden within the Kata movements. Karate students of today still practice kata in order to learn basic blocks, kicks, punches and stances. It is important to strive for perfection with the repetition of each kata. When karate students demonstrate advanced levels in kata, applications are then explained and demonstrated. This is called "bunkai." It is the students responsibility to always practice and improve kata so that applications can be understood. Kata should be practiced with the following in mind: 1. Form: Each move should be done exactly as taught with correct body positioning. 2. Speed: Each move should be executed quickly. 3. Eyes: The eyes should look straight in the direction of each technique. 4. Kiai: Every kata has two kiai, each in a prescribed place. The kiai should be executed forcefully from the abdomen. 5. Concentration: The mind should stay focused on each move of the kata from the beginning. 6. Breathing: Breathing should be natural with an exhalation where strength is applied (i.e., a punch). 7. Expansion and contraction: The body should be relaxed (expanded) during movement to gain speed and should contract at the end of a movement to apply strength. 8. Commitment: Each movement should be executed as if it were real.

Kata Outline

Kihon Ippon Kihon Nihon Kihon Sanbon Fukyu Dai Ichi Fukyu No Kata Naihanchi Shodan Naihanchi Nidan Naihanchi Sandan Pinan Shodan Pinan Nidan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yondan Pinan Godan Passai Sho Passai Dai Kusanku Sho Kusanku Dai Chinto Gojushiho Gorin Rohai Rokushu Hakutsuru

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Kumi (coming together) Te (hands) is a very important part of karate training. Kumite utilizes the skills developed in kata and allows the student to use them spontaneously. By practicing kumite, timing and speed are increased. It is imperative that students practice using light contact with extreme self-control. Kata training readies the student for contact kumite. Kumite sharpens punching, kicking and blocking skills, while developing control, timing, speed and efficiency of movement. There are two major levels of kumite in Shorin Ryu karate: yakusoku kumite, or pre-arranged fighting and jiyu kumite, or free sparring. Yakusoku kumite is practiced with a partner and eliminates the possibility of injury. It allows the student to react to offensive techniques while improving timing. In jiyu kumite, movements are not pre-set, but are determined spontaneously by the sparring partners. The practice of reacting to an attack makes jiyu kumite valuable. Kata and kumite are both critical in karate. If the student fails to develop kata, he/she does not learn the necessary basic skills and understanding of karate. Without kumite, the student cannot learn combative skills.

Kumite

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Kyu- The ranks below Black Belt.

Dan- The 10 ranks above Black Belt.

Mudansha- A person with a kyu rank.

Yudansha- A person with a dan rank.

Karateka– a Karate Student.

Senpai– a senior student.

Shihan– a Licensed Instructor.

Renshi– an honorary title given to Godan and Rokudan. Means “Highest Instructor” or “Teacher of People”.

Kyoshi– an honorary title given to Nanadan and Hachidan. Means “Karate Master” or “Teacher of Teachers”.

Hanshi– Grandmaster; honorary title bestowed to Kudan and Judan. Means “Grandmaster”.

Kyu Ranks (ranks below Black Belt) Mukyu-White Belt 12th Kyu-Purple Belt 11th Kyu-Yellow Belt 10th Kyu-Orange Belt 9th Kyu-Blue Belt 8th Kyu-Blue Belt/White Stripe 7th Kyu-Blue Belt/Black Stripe 6th Kyu-Green 5th Kyu-Green/White Stripe 4th Kyu-Green/Black Stripe 3rd Kyu-Brown 2nd Kyu-Brown/White Stripe 1st Kyu-Brown/Black Stripe Dan Ranks (ranks above Black Belt) 1st Degree Black Belt-Shodan 2nd Degree Black Belt-Nidan 3rd Degree Black Belt-Sandan 4th Degree Black Belt-Yondan 5th Degree Black Belt-Godan 6th Degree Black Belt-Rokudan 7th Degree Black Belt-Nanadan 8th Degree Black Belt-Hachidan 9th Degree Black Belt-Kudan 10th Degree Black Belt-Judan

Belts

Little Dragon Ranks White Belt White w/ Purple Stripe White w/ Yellow Stripe White w/ Orange Stripe White w/ Blue Stripe White w/ Green Stripe White w/ Brown Stripe White w/ Double Brown Stripe White w/ Black Stripe White w/ Double Black Stripe White w/ Red Stripe White w/ Double Red Stripe

Junior Black Belt Ranks Black w/ White Stripe Black w/ Purple Stripe Black w/ Yellow Stripe Black w/ Orange Stripe Black w/ Blue Stripe Black w/ Green Stripe Black w/ Brown Stripe

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Rank Kata Yakusoku Physical Time/Classes

12th Kyu Purple Belt

Kihon Sanbon Kihon Ippon

None

10 Pushups 10 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

11th Kyu Yellow Belt

Kihon Nihon Fukyu Dai Ichi

Kihon Yakusoku Kumite

10 Pushups 15 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

10th Kyu Orange Belt

Fukyu No Kata

Fukyu Yakusoku Kumite

15 Pushups 20 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

9th Kyu Blue Belt

Naihanchi Shodan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai San

20 Pushups 25 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

8th Kyu Blue/White Belt

Naihanchi Nidan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ni

25 Pushups 30 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

7th Kyu Blue/Black Belt

Naihanchi Sandan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Yon-Kogeki

30 Pushups 35 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

6th Kyu Green Belt

Pinan Shodan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Yon-Uke

35 Pushups 40 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

5th Kyu Green/White Belt

Pinan Nidan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ichi-Kogeki

40 Pushups 45 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

4th Kyu Green/Black Belt

Pinan Sandan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ichi-Uke

45 Pushups 50 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

3rd Kyu Brown Belt

Pinan Yondan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Go-Kogeki

50 Pushups 55 Situps

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

2nd Kyu Brown Belt

Pinan Godan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Go-Uke

55 Pushups 60 Situps

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

1st Kyu Brown Belt

Passai Sho Kusanku Sho

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Roku-Kogeki

60 Push-Ups 65 Sit-Ups

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt

Passai Dai

Chinto

Yakusoku Kumite

Dai Roku-Uke

75 Push-Ups 75 Sit-Ups 3 Mile Run

6mo min. Curriculum Priority Min. Age 13 BBC/BBT

Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt

Kusanku Dai

Gojushiho

Yakusoku Kumite

Dai Nana

100 Pushups 100 Situps 3.5 Mile Run

24mo min. Curriculum Priority Min. Age 15 BBC/BBT

Sandan 3rd Degree Black Belt

Gorin

All

125 Pushups 125 Situps 4 Mile Run

36mo min. Curriculum Priority Min. Age 18 BBC/BBT

Yondan 4th Degree Black Belt

Rohai Hakutsuru Rokushu

All

Per Sensei Request

Per Sensei Request

Godan 5th Degree Black Belt

All

Per Sensei Request

Per Sensei Request

Rokudan 6th Degree Black Belt

All

Per Sensei Request

Per Sensei Request

Adult Karate Curriculum

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Rank Kata Yakusoku Physical Time/Classes 12th Kyu Purple Belt Kihon Sanbon

Kihon Ippon None 10 Pushups 10 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

11th Kyu Yellow Belt Kihon Nihon Fukyu Dai Ichi None 10 Pushups

15 Situps 24 Classes 3 Months

10th Kyu Orange Belt Fukyu No Kata None 15 Pushups 20 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

9th Kyu Blue Belt Naihanchi Shodan Kihon Yakusoku Kumite 20 Pushups 25 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

8th Kyu Blue/White Belt Naihanchi Nidan Fukyu Yakusoku Kumite 25 Pushups 30 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

7th Kyu Blue/Black Belt Naihanchi Sandan Yakusoku Kumite Dai San

30 Pushups 35 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

6th Kyu Green Belt Pinan Shodan Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ni

35 Pushups 40 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

5th Kyu Green/White Belt Pinan Nidan

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Yon-Kogeki

40 Pushups 45 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

4th Kyu Green/Black Belt Pinan Sandan Yakusoku Kumite Dai Yon-Uke

45 Pushups 50 Situps

24 Classes 3 Months

3rd Kyu Brown Belt Pinan Yondan Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ichi-Kogeki

50 Pushups 55 Situps

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

2nd Kyu Brown Belt Pinan Godan Yakusoku Kumite Dai Ichi-Uke

55 Pushups 60 Situps

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

1st Kyu Brown Belt Passai Sho

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Go-Kogeki

60 Push-Ups 65 Sit-Ups

3mo/24class min. Curriculum Priority

Teen Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt Kusanku Sho

Yakusoku Kumite Dai Go-Uke

75 Push-Ups 75 Sit-Ups 3 Mile Run

6-12mo Curriculum Priority Min. Age 12 BC/BBT

For Nidan and above use Adult Curriculum

Jr Black Belt Kata Curriculum (kata done while at the rank listed)

Brown Belt

Brn/Wht

Belt

Brn/Blk Belt

Blk/Wht Belt

Blk/Pur Belt

Blk/Yel Belt

Blk/Ora Belt

Blk/Blu Belt

Blk/Grn Belt

Blk/Brn Belt

Kihon Nihon

Fukyu Dai Ichi

Naihanchi Shodan

Kihon Sanbon

Kihon Ippon Fukyu No

Kata

Naihanchi Nidan

Naihanchi Sandan

Pinan Shodan

Pinan Nidan Pinan

Sandan Pinan

Yondan

Pinan Godan

Passai Sho

Yakusoku Dai Ni

Yakusoku Dai San

Kihon Yakusoku

Fukyu Yakusoku

Yakusoku Dai Yon

½ Yakusoku Dai Ichi

Yakusoku Dai Ichi

Yakusoku Dai Go

Teen Karate Curriculum

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1st Quarter (Jan-Mar) 2nd Quarter (Apr-Jun) 3rd Quarter (Jul-Sep) 4th Quarter (Oct-Dec)

Kids Level 1 White Belt Purple Belt (6 Months)

Kata Te Waza Ichi Te Waza Ni Te Waza Ichi Te Waza Ni

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Kama Waza 1

Skills Front Kick/Side Kick Back Kick/Round Kick Front Kick/Side Kick Back Kick/Round Kick

Self Defense Single Wrist Grab Defense Single Shoulder Grab

Defense Single Wrist Grab Defense Single Shoulder Grab Defense

Kids Level 2 Yellow Belt Orange Belt

Blue Belt Blue/Wht

(12 Months)

Kata Fukyu Dai Ichi Fukyu Yakusoku Kumite Kihon Ippon Yakusoku Dai San

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Kama Waza 2

Skills Jump Front Kick (2) Tumblesalt Flying Side Kick Crescent Kick

Self Defense

Double Wrist Grab Defense Lapel Grab Defense Double Shoulder Grab

Defense Bear Hug Defense

Kids Level 3 Blue/Blk

Green Belt Green/Wht Green/Blk

(12 Months)

Kata Pinan Nidan Yakusoku Dai Ni Fukyu No Kata (short) Yakusoku Dai Yon

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Kama Waza 3

Skills Hook Kick/Spin Hook Teddy Bear Kick Dragon Tail Shoulder Roll

Self Defense Head Lock Defense Front Choke Defense Push Defense Rear Choke Defense

Black Belt Training 1

Brown Brown/White Brown/Black Black/White (15 Months)

Kata Kata Based on Rank Kata Based on Rank Kata Based on Rank Kata Based on Rank

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Flying Kama Waza 1

Skills Cartwheel/ Cartwheel Kick 360 Tornado Kick Double/Triple Round Kicks Axe/Tumble Axe Kick

Self Defense Front Kick Defense Hook Punch Defense Round Kick Defense Prone Position Defense

Black Belt Training 2

Black/Purple Black/Yellow Black/Orange (18 Months)

Kata Kata Based on Rank Below Kata Based on Rank Below Kata Based on Rank Below Kata Based on Rank Below

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Flying Kama Waza 2

Skills Jump Spin Hook Kick Machine Gun Round Kick 540 Tornado Kick Butterfly Kick

Self Defense Ground Defense Wall Pinned Defense Ground Defense Wall Pinned Defense

Black Belt Training 3 Black/Blue

Black/Green Black/Brown (18 Months)

Kata Kata Based on Rank Below Kata Based on Rank Kata Based on Rank Below Kata Based on Rank Below

Weapons Bo Waza Nunchaku Waza Bokken Waza Flying Kama Waza 3

Skills Kip-Up Aerial Kicks Tumbling Aerial Kicks

Self Defense Weapon Defense Multiple Attacker Defense Weapon Defense Multiple Attacker Defense

Kids Karate Curriculum

Curriculum changes every three months. Belt Testing/Promotions are also done Quarterly. Tests are at the end of Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec Each quarter of a given Years Curriculum is Comparable in Difficulty. So it doesn’t matter what order you learn them.

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Kobudo is a separate art from Karate. It is the art of traditional weapons training. We at ECK study and practice the following Traditional Okinawan Weapons. The Bo is a six foot long staff originally used as a walking stick on the rocky terrain of Okinawa and as a pole for carrying buckets of water. The Nunchaku is made of two equal parts of wood generally 12” long which are connected by a short piece of silk cord or chain. Nunchaku were commonly used as plain agricultural grain flails or were fashioned from a horse’s bit. As a weapon, nunchaku were used in close combat with fast figure-of eight or zigzag whirling occurring during an attack. The Kama is a hand sickle used for rice harvesting. It has a short blade at right angles to a hardwood handle. The Sai is sometimes known as a short sword but is closely related to a trident. The blade is 15-20 inches long and is pointed although blunt and smooth. There are two curved quillions at the base of the blade. Sai are made from solid iron and weigh up to 3 pounds. Often two or three sai were carried. One in each hand and the third in the waistband in reserve. The Tonfa is used as a handle to turn a hand-operated millstone when grinding grains. It is wooden and can be 15-20 inches in length. The projecting side-handle is about 6 inches from the thickest end. The PR24 commonly called a side-handle baton and used by police officers is fashioned after this traditional Okinawan weapon. The Eaku is just as it appears a boat oar. It was used to disarm or to flip sand into the eyes of an attacker. The Tekko is at tool that was used by Okinawa’s Fisherman to pull in their nets. Often referred to as Okinawa Brass Knuckles, or Knuckledusters. The Tanbo are two sticks 24” in length and used in pairs. They closely resemble Bachi or sticks used in Japanese Drumming (Taiko). The Nunte-Bo is a spear like tool used by fisherman as a gaff hook.

Kobudo- Traditional Okinawa Weaponry

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At East Coast Karate, students must reach the level of purple belt in karate before requesting permission to train in kobudo. Kobudo training broadens the martial arts experience. Most students who train in the art of kobudo agree that it is unique and quite enjoyable! Bo Shushi No Kun Sakugawa No Kun Kubo No Kun Sakugawa No Kun Dai Ni Nunchaku Shorinkan No Nunchaku Dai Ichi Shorinkan No Nunchaku Dai Ni Sai Sai Jutsu Dai Ichi Sai Jutsu Dai Ni Sai Jutsu Dai San Tonfa Shorinkan No Tonfa Tonfa Dai Ni Tuifa Dai San Kama Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ichi Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ni Kawa No Kama Eaku Shorinkan No Eaku Tanbo Tanbo Dai Ichi Tekko Miyazato No Tekko Dai Ichi Takemyoshi No Tekko Dai Ichi Takemyoshi No Tekko Dai Ni Nunte-Bo Takemyoshi No Nunte Bo Dai Ichi

Kobudo Kata

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Rank Kata

6th Kyu Purple Belt Shushi No Kun

5th Kyu Yellow Belt Shorinkan No Nunchaku Dai Ichi

4th Kyu Orange Belt Sai Jutsu Dai Ichi

3rd Kyu Blue Belt Sakugawa No Kun

2nd Kyu Green Belt Shorinkan No Tonfa

1st Kyu Brown Belt Kubo No Kun Sai Jutsu Dai Ni

Shodan 1st Degree Black

Shorinkan No Nunchaku Dai Ni Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ichi Shorinkan No Eaku

Nidan 2nd Degree Black

Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ni Sai Jutsu Dai San Sakugawa No Kun Dai Ni

Sandan 3rd Degree Black

Tanbo Dai Ichi Miyazato No Tekko Dai Ichi Tonfa Dai Ni Takemyoshi No Tekko Dai Ni

Yondan 4th Degree Black

Tuifa Dai San Kawa No Kama Takemyoshi No Tekko Dai Ichi Takemyoshi No Nunte Bo Dai Ichi

Non-Curriculum Kobudo Kumite Drills Yakusoku Bo Dai Ni Yakusoku Bo Dai Ichi Bo/Tonfa Kumite Bo Taiso Renshu Bo/Sai Kumite

Adult Kobudo Rank Curriculum

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How to Tie an Obi (belt)

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How to Fold a Gi (uniform)

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Stances

Stance #1: Heisoku Dachi

(hay-sew-koo dah-chee) “Attention Stance”

Stance #2: Musubi Dachi

(moo-soo-bee dah-chee) “V Stance”

Stance Artwork courtesy of Sensei Chris Smith. All images, information contained within is the exclusive property of East Coast Karate, David Ahrens.

(c) 2013, David Ahrens, East Coast Karate (401) 539-1111 All Rights Reserved. No Reproduction without Written Authorization.

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Stances

Stance #4: Hachimonji Dachi

(hah-chee-moan-jee dah-chee) “Horse Stance”

aka: Shiko Dachi

Stance #3: Hachiji Dachi

(hah-chee-jee dah-chee) “Ready Stance” aka: Yoi Dachi

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Stances

Stance #5: Zenkutsu Dachi

(zen-koot-soo dah-chee) “Forward Stance”

Stance #6: Neko Ashi Dachi

(nay-kow-ah-she dah-chee) “Cat Stance”

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Stances

Stance #7: Shizentai Dachi

(she-zen-tie dah-chee) “Natural Stance”

aka:Walking Stance

Stance #8: Naihanchi Dachi

(nai-han-chee dah-chee) “Iron Horse Stance”

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Stances

Stance #9: Kosa Dachi

(kow-sah dah-chee) “Crossed Leg Stance”

Stance #10: Ippon Ashi Dachi

(ee-pown-ah-she dah-chee) “One Leg Stance”

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These requirements are the minimum required for promotion at ECK. Some students may take longer. Karate is a personal journey. All students progress at their own rate.

For Kyu (under black belt) ranks 24 classes & 3 months is the minimum required.

Students should attend class 2 to 3 times each week. Students should attend one “A-Day” and one “B-Day” per week.

Students must have completed curriculum for the rank they are testing for.

Students may attend class no more than 3 times per week.

If Classes are missed, makeup classes may be taken.

Belt Test fees for underbelt (kyu ranks) is $10 per test.

Child and Teen students must have “Intent to Promote” form signed by Parents and

Teachers and bring it into the dojo before belt promotion. These forms are available in the dojo wall pockets or at www.eastcoastkarate.net.

Testing at ECK is done Quarterly. Test months are March, June, September & December.

Kyu Testing: Under Black Belt Testing

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Black Belt Testing Cycle

East Coast Karate Black Belt Testing Cycle

Introduction and Explanation of Cycle Rules and Requirements: There are 2 Black Belt Cycles per year. Each cycle consisting of months of preparation for the Black Belt Graduation. Each section of the cycle must be passed in order for a candidate to progress to the next part of the cycle. Good attendance in regular classes mandatory for all candidates. Phase 1: Notification All students that are eligible to become Black Belt Candidates will be notified by Personal Letter by Kyoshi Ahrens that they are able to participate in this cycle for Black Belt. Eligibility is based on Rank and “Time in Grade”. Phase 2: Pre-Test & Written Testt During Pre-Test candidates involved will be tested on material required for that rank. At the point of Pre-Testing candidates must be near completion of the requirements necessary for that rank. Candidates failing this portion of the test will be considered ineligible for promotion at this time. Written Test: Black Belts in Okinawan Karate should have knowledge of the Art that extends beyond Punching, Kicking and Kata. The written test will consist of 2 parts. (1) The actual written test (2) Karate Paper on one these 3 topics: (a)What you have gained from your Martial Arts Training (b) What does Achieving the Rank of Black Belt Mean to you (c) A detailed paper on a Historical Karate Master’s life and times. The Dojo Manual is the study Guide for all written tests. Jr. Back Belt Written test requirements are listed on page 33 of the Dojo Manual. Candidates failing this portion of the test will be considered ineligible for promotion at this time. Phase 3: Physical Test & Practical Test: Black belt candidates must pass the physical test in order for them to progress through the Black Belt Cycle. Candidates failing this portion of the test will be considered ineligible for promotion at this time. In the Practical Test, all candidates must perform their Karate at the highest level possible. All candidates will be taken through all of their Karate skills required for the rank they are testing for. Candidates passing this portion of the cycle will be attending the Black Belt Spectacular where they will receive their Black Belt and enter into the mandatory 6 month Black Belt Probationary Period where they are expected to train regularly at their new rank for the next 6 months. All candidates completing the probationary period will receive their Black Belt Certificate at the next Black Belt Spectacular. Probationary Black belts must attend the Black Belt Spectacular in Gi and Belt to receive their certificate and show support for their fellow Black Belt Candidates. Candidates failing this portion of the test will be considered ineligible for promotion at this time. *Testing Fees are due at this point: $50 for all Jr Black Belt Ranks. Adult Shodan to Sandan is $300. See Sensei for Yondan and above. Part 6: Black Belt Spectacular Graduation Day!! Congratulations! If you’ve made it this far you have successfully passed all the requirements for Belt Promotion, now its celebration time. The Black Belt Spectacular is a time to invite all your Family and Friends and have them share this monumental moment with you. Black belt Candidates will be required to perform during the Black Belt Spectacular. All candidates will also have a spotlight moment where they can perform their favorite Kata, Weapons Kata or one they made up on their own. Candidates are also expected to write and give an acceptance speech thanking everyone that helped them get to where they are in their Karate training.

Black Belt Testing Cycle

Black Belt Cycle Stages Phase 1: Notification Phase 2: Pre-Test & Written Test Phase 3: Physical & Practical Test Phase 4: Black Belt Spectacular

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Jr. Black Belt Written Test and Essay Explanation All students testing through the Jr. Black Belt Program are required to pass the before mentioned Black Belt Cycle. They must also complete either a written test or an essay. Essays are graded on quality and effort. Essay’s are to be NO LESS than 2 Full Paragraphs long and are due at the beginning of the written test. Rank Testing for: Written Test Required

Jr. Black/White:

Written Test on Knowing Belt Colors and Must be able Tie Own Belt.

Jr. Black/Purple:

Essay on What you have gained from Your Karate Training so far.

Jr. Black/Yellow:

Written Test on Basic Dojo Protocol

Jr. Black/Orange:

Essay on Your Future Karate Goals

Jr. Black/Blue:

Written Test on Your Karate Lineage (3 living)

Jr. Black/Green:

Essay on explaining The Bow In/Out procedure and what it means.

Jr. Black/Brown:

Written Test on Basic Japanese Vocabulary

Jr Black Belt Testing

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Ohayo Gozaimasu - good morning

Konnichi Wa - good day

Konban Wa - good evening

Domo - thanks (informal)

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu - thank you very much (polite)

Dozo - please (informal)

Onegai Shimasu - I humbly request (formal)

Kudasai - please (polite)

Doitashimashite - you’re welcome

Gomen Nasai - excuse me

Ittekimasu- I must leave but will return soon

Sayonara - good-bye (informal)

Oyasumi Nasai - good night Kiotsuke - attention Otagai Ni Rei -bow to each other

Hajime - begin Sensei Ni Rei - bow to the teacher

Yame - stop Shomen Ni Rei - bow to the front

Matte - wait Yoi - ready

Hayaku - quickly Wakarimasuka - do you understand

Mawatte - turn Wakarimasu - (I) understand

Moichido - one more time Kamae– prepare

Narande - line up Sensei Mawatte Kudasai– sensei please turn

Rei - bow

Dojo Courtesies

Dojo Commands

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Atama– head

Kao– face

Me– eyes

Hana– nose

Kuchi– mouth

Mimi– ears

Kata– shoulders

Ude– arm

Empi– elbow

Te– hand

Yubi– fingers

Mine– chest

Hara– abdomen

Seneka– back

Ashi– foot

Ashi– legs

Areas of the Body Jodan– upper body

Chudan– midsection

Gedan– lower body

Directions Mae– front

Yoko– side

Ushiro– back

Migi– right

Hidari– left

Masugu- Straight

Parts of the Body

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Ichi– one (1)

Ni– two (2)

San– three (3)

Shi (Yon)- four (4)

Go– five (5)

Roku– six (6)

Shichi (Nana)- seven (7)

Hachi– eight (8)

Ku– nine (9)

Ju– ten (10)

Hyaku– one hundred (100)

Sen– one thousand (1000)

Man – ten thousand (10,000) Shiroi- White

Murasaki– purple

Kiiroi– yellow

Orenji– orange

Aoi– blue

Midori– green

Chairo– brown

Kuroi– black

Akai– red

Counting in Japanese

Colors

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My Journey with the Grandmaster..….........……………………………….....William Hayes Ryu-Te No Michi………………………..………………………………………Taika Oyata Bubishi………………………………………………………………….…Patrick McCarthy Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts……………………………. Marc Tedeschi Okinawa Island of Karate........…........….………………………...……... George Alexander A Book of Five Rings...........................................……………………………….......Musashi Bushido: Warrior's Code..........................................………………………………......Nitobe Encyclopedia of Martial Arts..…………………………………....John Corcoran/Emil Areas Ideals of the Samurai............................................……………………………….........Wilson Karate-Do, History and Philosophy ……………………………..............................Nakaya Karate-Do, My Way of Life.............................……….………………………........Funakoshi Okinawan Karate.......…........................................………………………………........Bishop Sun Tzu: The Art of War .................................…………………………….........Griffeth, ed. The Way of the Warrior .............................……………………………......Reid & Croucher Weaponless Warriors....................................................……………………………........Kim Martial Musings ………………….……………………………………………Robert Smith

Recommended Reading

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Dojo Phone Number: 401-539-1111

Sensei’s Email: [email protected]

Dojo Physical Address: 12 Stilson Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898

Mailing Address: 249 Kingstown Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898

Facebook: The best method of staying connected to us: Facebook.com/eastcoastkarate

Special Orders: All martial arts related items may be ordered directly from Sensei or

from the Online Store at eastcoastkarate.net.

In the event that we encounter inclement weather such as Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain, Tornado or Hurricane, East Coast Karate’s weather policy is to post a notice of cancellation on our Facebook Page then Email then Website.

Message will be posted for all morning classes no later than 9:00am. Messages will be posted for all evening classes no later than 4:00pm. If weather is extreme, message may reflect multiple cancellations.

All Instructors at East Coast Karate are Infant, Child and Adult CPR Certified, First Aid Certified and AED Certified by The American Red Cross.

Contact Information

Weather Related Information

Emergency Information

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age tsuki – rising punch akai – red aoi – blue arigato gozaimasu – thank you ashi – leg ashi – foot ashi barai – leg sweep atama – head bo – wooden staff bojutsu – art of bo budo – martial way bujutsu – martial arts bunkai – kata application (partial understanding) bushi – warrior bushido – way of the warrior chairo – brown Chosin Chibana – creator of Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu and Shuguro Nakazato's instructor Masami Chinen – instructed Shugoro Nakazato in bo chudan – mid-section chudan uke – middle block dachi – stance dai – large or major dai – prefix for numbers dai sempai – most senior student dan – black belt ranks deshi – student/disciple do – the way doitashimashite – you're welcome dojo – training hall dojo kun – guiding maxims of a dojo domo – thanks (informal) domo arigato gozaimasu – thank you very much (polite) dozo – please (give me) (informal)

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ea ku – boat oar empi – elbow empi waza – elbow technique fukyu – fundamental fumikomi – stomping kick Gichin Funakoshi – the teacher who introduced Karate to mainland Japan in the early 1900's. His style, Shuri-te, was adapted for the Japanese and became Shotokan: Okinawan Shuri-te became Shorin-Ryu gakusei – student gedan – lower body gedan barai uke – downward sweeping block gedan uke – downward block geri-waza – kicking techniques gi – karate uniform go – five gomen-nasai – excuse me gyaku tsuki – reverse punch hachi – eight (8) hachiji dachi – ready stance (yoi) hachimonji dachi – horse stance hai – yes haishu – back of hand haito – ridge hand hajime – begin hanshi – master teacher; honorary title bestowed to Kudan and Judan hara – abdomen hayaku – quickly heiko dachi – parallel stance heisoku – instep heisoku dachi – attention stance (kiotsuke) hidari – left (direction) hiragana – Japanese phonetic alphabet hyaku – one hundred (100)

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ichi – one (1) iie – no ippon – first Anko Itosu – Choshin Chibana's instructor ittekimasu – I must go, but I will return (goodbye when leaving home or dojo) itterashai – Go, but please return (said after one says ittekimasu) jiyu kumite – free sparring jo – short staff jodan – upper body jodan uke – upward block ju – ten (10) judoka – judo student jutsu – art;science juppo – ten count juppo geri – ten count kicks kakato – heel of foot kakato otoshi geri – axe kick kake geri – hook kick kama – sickle kamae – fighting posture kanji – Japanese symbols which represents an idea kao – face kara – empty Karate – empty hand Karate-do – the way of the empty hand karateka – a karate student kata – prearranged exercise kata – shoulders katakana – Japanese way of writing foreign words keage – snap keage geri – snap kick kekomi – thrust keri (geri) – kick ki – life force kiai – spirited shout kiba dachi – straddle stance kihon – basic kihon geri – basic kicks kihon kata – basic kata drills

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kihon uke – basic blocks kiiroi – yellow kime – focus kingeri – groin kick kobayashi – small forest kobudo – ancient martial way kobujutsu – ancient martial art kochi ni kite kudasai – come here, please kogeki – attacker kohai – junior student kokutsu dachi – back stance konban wa – good evening konnichiwa – good afternoon kosa dachi – cross-legged stance koshi – hips koshi – ball of foot ku – nine (9) kuchi – mouth kudasai – please (polite) kumite – sparring (coming together of hands) kuroi – black kyoshi – honorary title bestowed to nanadan and hachidan (karate master/teacher of teachers) kiotsuke – attention kyu – rank below black belt kyusho – vital point mae – front mae geri – front kick makiwara – wrapped striking post matsubayashi – pine forest Sokon (Bushi) Matsumura– Anko Itosu's instructor matte – wait mawashi geri – roundhouse kick mawashi tsuki – roundhouse punch mawatte – turn me – eyes midori – green migi – right (direction) mikazuki geri – crescent kick (moon kick) mimi – ears

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moichido – one more time mokuso – meditation morote uke – augmented block mudansha – person with a kyu rank mune – chest murasaki – purple musubi dachi – open-toed stance (v-stance) nage waza – throwing technique naha-te – style of Karate that originated in Naha, Okinawa, and developed into Goju-Ryu and Uechi-Ryu naihanchi dachi – iron horse stance Minoru Nakazato – the son of Shuguro Nakazato and current Grandmaster. Shuguro Nakazato – Founder of Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan & Grandmaster of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu narande – line up neko ashi dachi – cat leg stance ni – two (2) nicho – two (when referring to kama) nihon – second nihongo – Japanese language nukite – spear hand nunchaku – wooden flail obi – belt ohayo gozaimasu – good morning oi tsuki – lunge punch okii – big onegai shimasu – I humbly request (formal) orenji – orange otagai ni rei – bow to each other oyasumi nasai – good night passai – penetrating fortress pinan – peaceful mind

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rei – bow renshi – honorary title bestowed on godan and rokudan (teacher of people/highest instructor) renshu – practice, drill roku – six (6) romanji – Japanese words written with English alphabet ryu – style of an art Ryukyu – chain of islands which includes Okinawa sai – trident Satsunuku Sakugawa – Bushi Matsumura's instructor; author of Dojo Kun san – three (3) sayonara – goodbye (informal) seiken – fist seiken tsuki – straight punch seiza – formal sitting position sempai – a senior student sen – one thousand (1000) senaka – back sensei – teacher sensei ni rei – bow to the teacher Shaolin Temple – the place in Fukein Province in China where Chinese Martial Arts originated shi – four (4) shiai – contest shihan – licensed master instructor shiko dachi – Japanese name for horse stance (see hachimonji dachi) shime – chokehold shiroi – white shizentai dachi – natural stance Sho Hashi – first king of Okinawa shobayashi – young forest shomen – front shomen ni rei – bow to the front Shorin Ryu – small forest way, or way of Shaolin Shuri-te – style of Karate that developed in Shuri, Okinawa, under Sakugawa and that evolved into Shorin Ryu shuto – knife hand shuto waza – knife hand techniques sichi – seven (7) sokuto – edge of foot soto uke – outside block

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tai – body tai sabaki – body shifting taikyoku – first look (turning of body) tatami – floor mat te – hand Te – common name of ancient Karate te waza – hand techniques teisho – palm heel tettsui – hammer fist Tode – ancient name for Karate tobi – to fly or leap tobi geri – jump kick Tomari-te – style of karate that developed in Tomari, Okinawa Seiro Tonaki – instructed Shuguro Nakazato in Kobudo tonfa – side-handled baton tsuki – punch tuite waza – joint technique uchi – strike uchi uke – inside block ude – arm uke – block uke waza – blocking techniques ukemi waza – falling techniques undo – moving ura tsuki – short punch uraken – back knuckle ushiro – back; rear ushiro geri – back kick wakarimasu – I understand wakarimasu ka – Do you understand? wakarimasu sen – I do not understand waza – techniques yakusoku – pre-arranged (literal translation: promise) yakusoku kumite – pre-arranged fighting (literal translation: coming together of hands) yame – stop yoi – ready yoi dachi – ready stance yoko – side

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yoko geri – side kick yon – four (4) yotsu kado no renshu – four corner training drill yubi – fingers yudansha – person with a dan rank yukkuri – slowly zenkutsu dachi – forward breaking stance

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