Kei Shin Kan Karate-Do

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KEI SHIN KAN KARATE - DO

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

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

Learn self-defence and how to avoid dangerous situationsImprove mental discipline and patienceImprove strength, fitness and flexibilityMeeting and socialising with a friendly group of students.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why don't you give it a try? New students are welcome.

KEI SHIN KAN KARATE DOKATA STUDY LIST

Shorin (Shuri-Te) group

Taikyoku ShodanTaikyoko NidanTaikyoku SandanHeian Shodan (Pinan)Heian NidanHeian SandanHeian YondanHeian GodanTekki Shodan (Naihanchi)Tekki NidanTekki SandanPassai DaiPassai ShoJurokuSeishan (Hangetsu)Wanshu (Empi)Niseishi (Nijushiho)Kanku Dai (Kusanku)Kanku ShoChintoChinteJionJitteUseishi (Gojushiho)

Shorei (Naha-Te) group

SanchinTenshoMatsu No KataGekisai IchiGekisai NiSeipaiSaifaSanseiruSeienchin

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

Japanese Terminology

Seiza

Rei

Mokuso

Mokuso YameShomen Ni Rei

Sense! Ni Rei

Senpai Ni Rei

Otagai Ni Rei

Formal kneeling position. This is the mosthumble position from which we candemonstrate our respect for our art and forone another.Bow. We show our trust of one another byexposing the most vulnerable part of ourhead.Meditation. At the beginning of training weclear our minds and focus our attention onthe session in front of us. At the end oftraining it is a time to release from theconcentration of training.End of Mokuso.Bow to the front. We are showing ourrespect to the unlimited capacity of Karateand everthing that it entails.Bow facing instructor (called by the mostsenior student). A sign of respect to showour appreciation for Sensei's instruction.Bow facing Senior. In the absence of Sensei(called by the most advanced student afterthe Senior). A bow to thank the Senior forhis instruction.Bow to each other. In the absence of otheradvanced students (called by the Seniorhimself). A bow of mutual respect.

Tsuki-waza

Gyaku-zuki

Oi-zuki

Jodan-zuki

Chudan-zuki

Gedan-zuki

Ura-zuki

Mawashi-zuki

Punch Techniques

Reverse Punch

Lunge Punch

Upper Punch

Middle Punch

Lower Punch

Short Punch (knuckles down)

Roundhouse Punch

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Japanese Terminology

Tachi-kataShizen-taiHeisoku-dachiKiba-dachiShiko-dachiZenkutsu-dachiKokustu-dachiNekoashi-dachi

StancesNatural StanceAttention StanceHorse Riding StanceSumo StanceForward StanceBack StanceCat Stance

Uke-wazaJodan Age-ukeGedan BaraiChudan Uchi-ukeChudan Soto-ukeShuto-ukeKake-uke

Block TechniquesUpper BlockLower BlockInside Middle BlockOutside Middle BlockKnife Hand BlockHooking Block

Keri-wazaMae-geriYoko-geriMae-yoko-geriMawashi-geriUshiro-geri

Kick TechniquesFront KickSide KickFront Side KickRoundhouse KickBack Kick

Uchi-wazaShuto-uchiEmpi-uchiNukiteUraken-uchi

Strike TechniquesKnife Hand StrikeElbow StrikeSpear Hand StrikeBack Fist Strike

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Japanese Terminology

MiscellaneousSense!DojoKekomiKeageKumiteKataKiaiKarate-Gi

TeacherTraining HallThrustSnapSparringPrearranged FormAbdominal ShoutUniform

NumbersIchiNiSanShiGoRokeChichHachiKuJu

OneTwoThreeFourFiveSixSevenEightNineTen

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