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The Dojo Kun (Dojo Oath)

We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm, unshaking spirit.

We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, so that in time our senses may be alert.

With true vigour, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.

We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors,

and refrain from violence.

We will follow our religious principles, and never forget the true virtue of humility.

We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.

All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfil the true meaning of the Kyokushin Way.

Jim Phillips Martial Arts Centre International Kyokushin Karate Organisation South Pacific

Level 2,414 Gardeners Rd, PO Box 142, Rosebery, NSW 2018 www.pk1.com.au telephone 02 9669 1177 mobile 0419 218 384

Dear Student,

Congratulations on commencing the journey through the levels ("Kyu") of Kyokushin Karate. This journey is a long one, but one which starts, as all journeys do, with a single step - a step you have already taken.

Our founder, Sosai Mas Oyama, said "Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff - continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand".

The coloured belts mark steps along the pathway to the goal - the coveted Black Belt. They provide a means for the student to measure his or her progress against the starting point.

This folder contains your first set of requirements for the Beginners' Grades. As you progress upwards on the climb, you will be able to obtain the guidelines and requirements for the next leg of your journey. This will occur after you have passed a grading test and are ready to progress to the next Kyu.

Remember always that these guidelines are given to you simply to enable you to clearly understand what is required of you. The descriptions of techniques such as strikes, kicks and blocks are brief and intended only to remind you and prompt you to ask questions of your teachers.

The intricacies of technique and the philosophy behind our Martial Art can never be summarised in a few pages. The more you look, ask questions and emulate your seniors, the more satisfying and fulfilling will be your grasp Kyokushin Karate.

And always remember - there are no tricks, no shortcuts - the secret is sweat!

OSU

Shihan Jim Phillips



TERMINOLOGY USED IN THE DOJO

o KYOKUSHINKAI

the "society of ultimate truth or reality" - our martial arts style

Kyokushin Karate (or Power Karate) was developed by Sosai Oyama drawing on his and others' experience and knowledge of other Japanese, Korean and Chinese schools of self-defence and physical training

o OSU "Osu" means "greetings", "yes, I understand your command", as well as "persistence under

pressure - not giving up". On entering or leaving the training hall - bow and loudly say "Osu" to the image of Sosai and again "Osu" to other karateka in the hall.

Bowing to all fellow students and teachers - bow lower to those more senior than you are and always say "Osu" strongly and proudly when bowing.

o GENERAL TERMS

age - rising

enkei - circular

gyaku - reverse or opposite to expected/normal

mawashi - roundhouse or circular

morote - both hands

naname - diagonally

oi- lunging

oroshi - descending

sayu - left and right

shita - underneath

shomen - to the front of the dojo

soto - outside

tobi -jumping

uchi - inside

yoko - to the side

o DIRECTIONS ("HAPPO")

mae - front

ushiro-back

migi - right

hidari - left

naname - diagonally

migi-mae - right forward

migi-ushiro - right back

ura - in reverse, backward

LEVELS ("DAN")

jodan - upper level - neck and above

chudan - middle level - torso

gedan - lower level - groin and below

johanshin - from waist up

kohanshin - from waist down

o

haito-thumb side of hand with thumb folded

shotei - palm heel

hiraken - flat fist

o TERMINOLOGY OF BODY PARTS/WEAPONS

> Hands/arms

seiken - front fist

uraken - back fist

tettsui - hammer fist

haisho - back of hand



shuto - knife hand

toho - sword-peak hand (open thumb and index)

nukite (or yon nukite) - spear-hand

nihon nukite - two finger spear-hand

ippon nukite - one finger spear-hand

keiko - chicken-beak hand

Legs/feet

chusoku - ball of foot

haisoku - top of foot

teisoku - arch of foot

hiza - knee

hitosashiyubi ippon-ken -forefinger knuckle fist nakayubi ippon-ken - middle finger knuckle fist oyayubi ippon-ken - thumb knuckle fist

ryuto-ken - dragon-head fist

koken - top of wrist

kote - forearm

hiji - elbow

kakato - heel

sokuto - outside knife edge of foot

sune - shin

STANCES

fudo dachi - ready stance

heiko dachi - as for fudo dachi, but toes pointing forward

musubi dachi - heels together stance - toes out to 45 sanchin dachi - toe in, one foot slightly forward of the other zenkutsu dachi - long stance -back leg straight, front knee bent

kokutsu dachi - weight 70% on back foot

neko-ashi dachi - shorter than kokutsu - weight 90% on back foot

moroashi dachi - fighting stance

(equivalent to han kiba dachi)

kiba dachi - horse-riding stance

shiko dachi - like kiba dachi, but toes angled out at 45 haisoku dachi - feet together, toes and ankles touching uchi-hachiji dachi - feet apart, toes angled in at 45

tsuruashi dachi - crane stance -one foot up to other knee kake dachi - one foot taken behind and outside the other

o



o BREATHING

nogare - deep breathing

ibuki - reverse (forced) deep breathing

o BASIC TECHNIQUES

(note that these are just the basic techniques - numerous combinations of weapon, level of attack and target area create many more technique names, which you will pick up as you progress through the kyu - if in doubt about any technique, ask Shihan or one of your seniors)

> Strikes/punches (Uchi)

seiken: front fist (two front knuckles)

o oi-tsuki - lunge punch with forward fist

o gyaku-tsuki - reverse punch

o morote-tsuki - two fists together

o ago-uchi-face jab

o enkei-gyaku-tsuki - overhand block and reverse punch

o jun-tsuki - punch from the shoulder driving to the side

uraken: back of fist (back of knuckles)

o uraken-ganmen uchi - to face

o uraken-sayu uchi - sideways to face

o uraken-mawashi uchi - roundhouse backfist to face

o uraken-hizo uchi - sideways backfist to spleen level (floating ribs)

shita-tsuki - close-in short rip to midbody

hiji: elbow

o hiji-ate (jodan and chudan) - elbow strike

. shuto: knife hand

o shuto-ganmen uchi -to face

o shuto-sakotsu uchi - to collarbone

o shuto-sakotsu-uchi-komi - driving knife hand to chest

o shuto-hizo uchi - to spleen

o shuto-uchi uke - knife hand block from inside

tettsui: hammer fist

o tettsui-oroshi uchi - descending hammer to head

o tettsui-komi kami - roundhouse hammer to head

o tettsui-hizo uchi - hammer fist to spleen

o tettsui-yoko uchi (jodan, chudan, gedan) - sideways hammer fist

Kicks (Geri)

kin-geri - groin

mae-geri - front kick

hiza-ganmen-geri - knee to face

uchi-mawashi-geri - inside roundhouse

soto-mawashi-geri - outside roundhouse

mae-keage - straight-leg front stretch

yoko-keage - straight-leg side stretch

kansetsu-geri - side knee kick

gedan-mawashi-geri - low-level roundhouse kick



Blocks (Like)

jodan-uke - upper block

chudan-uchi uke - inside middle body block

chudan-soto uke - outside middle body block

gedan barai - lower block

chudan-uchi uke gedan-barai - combined middle and lower block

shuto-mawashi uke - knife-hand roundhouse block

morote chudan uchi uke - two-handed inside block

o KATA

"Forms" - prearranged patterns of fighting movements against imaginary opponents

carried out with precision, power and focus

range from the basic Taikyoku kata, learnt at lower levels, to complex and difficult kata such as Kanku studied by Black Belts



Counting in Japanese

1 Ichi

2 Ni

3 San

4 Shi or Yon

5 Go

6 Roku

7 Shichi or Nana

8 Hachi

9 Ku or Kyu

10 Ju



WEAPONS of the Body Hands and Arms Empi Haisho Haito Hiji Hiraken Hitosashiyubi

Ippon-Ken Ippon Nukite Keiko

Elbow Backhand Inner knife hand Elbow Flat fist Forefinger

Knuckle Fist Single Finger Spearhand Chicken Beak Hand



Kobushi Koken Kote Nakayubi

Ippon-Ken Nihon-Ken Nihon Nukite Nukite Oyayubi Ippon-Ken Ryutu-Ken Seiken Shotei Shuto Tettsui Toho Uraken

Fist Wrist Top Forearm Middle Finger

Knuckle Fist Two Knuckle Fist Two Finger Spearhead Spearhand Thumb Knuckle Fist Dragon's Head Fist Forefist Palm Heel Knife Hand Bottom Fist Sword Peak Hand Back Fist


2,414 Gardeners Rd, PO Box 142, Rosebery, NSW 2018 www.pk1.com.au telephone 02 9669 1177 mobile 0419 218 384

P E R S O N A L T R A I N I N G D I A R Y

You can use these pages to keep a record of your training activities other than formal training sessions in the dojo - cycling, running, kata practice at home, beach training and so on.

DATE TIME SPENT (H/MIN) ACTIVITY



DATE TIME SPENT (H/MIN) ACTIVITY



Jim Phillips Martial Arts Centre

POWER KARATE Kyokushin Australia

P.O. Box 142, Rosebery 2018, Sydney Australia Phone: (02) 9669-1177 Fax: (02) 96691177

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10th KYU

To hold the belt of 10th kyu you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner:

Strikes: Oi-tsuki (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Gyaku-tsuki (jodan, chudan, gedan) Morote-tsuki (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Uraken-ganmen-uchi Ago-uchi

Blocks: Jodan-uke

Chudan-uchi-uke Chudan-soto-uke

Gedan-barai

Kicks: Kin-geri Mae-geri

Hiza-ganmen-geri

Stances: Fudo-dachi

Sanchin-dachi Zenkutsu-dachi

Kiba-dachi (including moving at 90)

Kata: Taikyoku-sono-ichi

Additional: Demonstrate how to fold the do-gi Know the meaning of Kyokushinkai Know dojo etiquette and procedures

Students will tested in the above techniques both standing and moving in Zenkutsu-dachi Ago-uchi: hands parallel to chin, palms inwards, forearms vertical Kin-geri: relaxed snap movement with haisoku. Hold stance firmly

Mae-geri: concentrate on chusoku position of foot

Exercises: 30 pushups on knuckles

30 situps

30 leg-raises

Stretching: 3 way stretches

Splits Centre stretches

Theory of safe stretching

OBJECTIVES FOR 1(P KYU The student should have a very basic idea of punching, blocking and kicking. This stage

is an exercise in balance and co-ordination more than anything else. Before grading the student should have an understanding of Do jo etiquette, and of the

Dojo's basic rules and regulations.




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9th KYU

To hold the belt of 9th kyu you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner (in addition to requirements of previous kyu):

Str ikes: Uraken-sayu-uchi

Shita-tsuki Hiji-ate (jodan and chudan)

Shuto-ganmen-uchi

Blocks: Chudan-uchi-uke-gedan-barai Practical application of blocks

Combination of blocks in sequence

Kicks: Uchi-mawashi-geri Soto-mawashi-geri

Gedan-mawashi-geri

Stances: Kokutsu-dachi Musubi-dachi

Kata: Taikyoku-sono-ni Sokugi-sono-ichi

Breathing technique: Nogare

Ippon and Sanbon Kumite: Upper, middle and lower strikes and kicks

Upper, middle and lower blocks (both standing and moving)

Kumite: 4 at 1.5 minutes duration - non-contact

Tameshiwar i : Seiken - one board

Mae-geri - one board (children are exempt)

Additional: Knowledge of the history of Kyokushinkai

Students will be tested in the above techniques standing and moving in Kokutsu-dachi Students should understand the significance of Sanchin-dachi. The application of the "Yoi" technique to practical situations is very important to understand and apply (as, for example, in breaking from

two-handed grabs, both under and over the opponent's arms) The student should appreciate Seiza as a state of alertness and readiness, with moving into and out

of Seiza being viewed as defensive movements, with proper kneeling techniques both rising from and descending into Seiza

Gedan-barai in Zenkutsu-dachi: hips and shoulder held at 45 to front Musubi-dachi: a preparation stance for beginning kata - tightening the buttocks, left hand in front

of right, thumb interlocking, with no fingers of right hand visible

OBJECTIVES FOR 9 th KYU The student should be standing fairly confidently in the basic stance, and ha ve a fair

degree of competence in the basic techniques. Students should be familiar with the Dojo Kun and be aware of its significance in their

training, and its relevance to their daily lives.




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8th KYU


Strikes: Jun-tsuki

Uraken-hizo-uchi Uraken-mawashi-uchi Shuto-sakotsu-uchi

Shuto-uchi-uke Shuto-sakotsu-uchi-komi

Shuto-hizo-uchi Enkei-gyaku-tsuki

Blocks: Shuto-mawashi-uke

Morote-chudan-uchi-uke

Kicks: Mae-geri (jodan)

Sokuto-yoko-keage Chudan mawashi geri (haisoku)

Kansetsu-geri

Stances: Kiba-dachi (including moving at 45 and 90 in this stance)

Kata: Taikyoku-sono-san

Sokugi-sono-ni

Kumite: 4 at 1.5 minutes - semi-contact

Combinations: Fighting stance:

(A): (1) Mae geri, (2) Gyaku-tsuki. On the turn Chudan-uchi-uke (B): (1) Chudan-soto-uke, (2) Same arm Gedan-barai. On the turn, Shuto-mawashi-uke

Exercises: 30 pushups on knuckles, 10 pushups on fingertips (students may perform pushups with bent knees

until able to perform the task strongly on feet and fingers) 30 situps in different variations

Tameshiwari: Seiken one board

Mae-geri one board Shuto one board

OBJECTIVES FOR 8 th KYU Students should absorb and practice new techniques, without attempting to advance

too fast. A reasonable degree of proficiency when moving is expected, particularly with regard to balance and angles.

Fitness should be steadily increasing, and training at least twice weekly will assist this, as well demonstrating a firm commitment from the student to his or her future

progress.




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7th KYU


Strikes: Tettsui-komi-kame

Tettsui-oroshi-ganmen-uchi Tettsui-hizo-uchi

Tettsui-yoko-uchi (jodan, chudan) Mae-yoko-uchi

Kicks: Yoko-geri (chudan, jodan)

Chudan-mawashi-geri (chusoku)

Kata: Pinan-sono-ichi Sokugi-sono-san

Stances: Neko-ashi-dachi

Kumite: 6 at 1.5 minutes

Breathing technique: Ibuki

Tameshiwari: Seiken one board

Mae-geri one board Shuto (two boards are optional - one minimum)

Additional: Shuto: the back hand is held on the floating rib.

The instructor should emphasise large circular movements in the basic striking techniques, except for shuto-sakotsu-uchi-komi.

Kata should take between 20 and 25 seconds

OBJECTIVES FOR 7 th KYU The student's fitness and stamina should be increasing and this should be evident in the

student's form: the instructor should be developing these qualities at this stage. The student should be starting to understand the basic strikes and blocks in practical

terms - applying them to partner work in a continuum rather than simply in isolation as basic techniques. The student should also have a practical knowledge of applying

techniques spontaneously in self-defence situations.




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Nihon-nukite Yohon-nukite (jodan and chudan)

Uraken-oroshi-ganmen-uchi Haito-uchi

Seiken-juji-uke Qodan and gedan) Chudan-haito-uchi-uke

Shuto-jodan-uke Shuto-chudan-soto-uke

Shuto-gedan-barai

Yoko-geri - sokuto (jodan and chudan) (should be able to perform technique and hold extended for 5 seconds)

Yantsu

Tsuru-ashi-dachi

8 at 1.5 minutes duration

Knowledge of dojo terminology Good knowledge of Japanese terminology

Seiken one board Shuto one board Hiji one board

Mae-geri one board Yoko-geri one board

It should be obvious at this stage that students are showing their fitness and their developing style and strength should be evident Techniques should be reasonably sharp

at this grade. Kata should be showing signs of good strength and speed.




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Shotei-uchi (jodan, chudan, gedan) Hiji-oroshi-uchi

Chudan-mae-hiji-ate Ushiro-hiji-ate

Age-hiji-ate (jodan, chudan) Haito-uchi (jodan, chudan)

Morote-haito-uchi (jodan, chudan)

Jodan-mawashi-geri (haisoku and chusoku) Ushiro-kakato-geri

Pinan-sono-ni Taikyoku-sono-ichi and sono-ni in ura

Moro-ashi-dachi (including moving in this stance)

10 at 1.5 minutes duration

Seiken two boards Shuto two boards

Hiji two boards Mae-geri two boards Yoko-geri two boards

(failure with two boards may be followed by an attempt with one board)

(1) Mae-geri (2) Mawashi-geri (3) Chudan-gyaku-tsuki. On the turn Shuto-mawashi-uke

As well as showing signs of fitness and strength, students should be able to perform techniques at speed. They should be able to grasp new techniques much more quickly,

showing a better understanding of karate theory. Students should be developing good focus, particularly in backwards movements.




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4th KYU


Strikes: Tette-tsuki

Ippon-nukite

Kicks: Mae-kakato-geri (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Ushiro-kakato-mawashi-geri Ushiro-uchi-mawashi-geri

Tobi-mae-geri Tobi-nidan-geri

Kata: Pinan-sono-san

Pinan-sono-ichi in ura Tsuki-no

Stances: Heisoku-dachi Heiko-dachi

Uchi-hachi-ji-dachi

Kumite: 12 at 1.5 minutes duration

Idogeiko: In ura

Exercises: 30 pushups (knuckles) plus 30 (fingers)

90 situps 60 squats

Tameshiwari: Seiken two boards Shuto two boards Hiji two boards

Mae-geri two boards Yoko-geri two boards Ushiro-geri two boards

Tobi-mae-geri minimum one board Tobi-nidan-geri minimum one board

Additional: Ability to teach basics

Knowledge of vital areas of the body General knowledge of karate

OBJECTIVES FOR 4 th KYU Students should now be performing all basic techniques to a good standard and will not

advance into this grade without this having been accomplished. The student's techniques should now be performed with a high degree of efficiency and

co-ordination. Instructors should be working to improve the student's timing. The student should not only training consistently but also testing him or herself through

tournaments and other competitions.




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3rd KYU

To hold the belt of 3rd kyu you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner (in addition to requirements of previous kyu):

Blocks: Shot-juji-uke (jodan, chudan)

Kicks: Oroshi-uchi-kakato-geri Oroshi-soto-kakato-geri Tobi-oroshi-kakato-geri

Kata: Pinan-sono-yon

Gekusai-dai Pinan-sono-ni in ura

Stances: Kake-dachi


Exercises: 30 pushups (knuckles) plus 30 (wide hands)

100 situps 60 squats

Exercises: Self defence techniques against attacks with a knife and a short pole

OBJECTIVES FOR f d KYU This grade is a milestone in the student's training and must not be taken lightly.

Students should increase their training frequency. The student should be working very much on their physical level, style and form. You now have to able to master difficult

techniques and some technical knowledge is desirable. Students should begin developing various skills as defences against attacks with

weapons, as well as gleaning skills with weapons from the instructor.




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2nd KYU

To hold the belt of 2nd kyu you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner (in addition to requirements of previous kyu):

Punches & Strikes: Hira-ken-tsuki (jodan, chudan)

Hira-ken-oroshi-uchi Hira-ken-mawashi-uchi Haisho (jodan, chudan)

Blocks: Koken-uke (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Kicks: Tobi-yoko-geri

Tobi-mawashi-geri Kata:

Pinan-sono-go Gekusai-sho


Combinat ions: Zenkutsu-dachi: (right) Mawashi-geri (left) Ushiro-mawashi-geri (right) Mae-geri (left) Mawashi-geri

(right) Ushiro-mawashi-geri (mawatte, opposite leg)

Addit ional: Knowledge of self-defence techniques Ability to instruct full training session

Tameshiwar i All breaks mandatory

Exercises: 50 pushups (knuckles) 20 pushups (fingertips)

100 situps 100 starjumps

OBJECTIVES FOR 2nd KYU Students must now be very strong and very competent in their techniques and their

free-fighting. It is expected that hand techniques will be strong, but attention will be focussed on kicks and kata, and in addition to the theory of Karate.

The student should by now be showing the capacity to look inwards to become familiar with their own character strengths and weaknesses, and be applying this knowledge to

their development in Kyokushin.

1st KYU

To hold the belt of 1st kyu you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner (in addition to requirements of previous kyu):

Punches & Strikes: Ryuto-ken-tsuki (jodan, chudan)

Naka-yubi-ippon-ken (jodan, chudan) Oya-yubi-ippon-ken (jodan, chudan) Morote-haito-uchi (jodan, chudan) Haito-uchi (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Blocks: Kake-uke (jodan, chudan)

Hiji-uke (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Kicks: As previously with more strength and speed

Kata: Sanchin-no-kata

Pinan-sono-ichi to sono-go in ura


Combinat ions: Fighting stance:

(A): (1) Oi-tsuki (2) Gyaku-tsuki (3) Oi-tsuki (4) Shita-tsuki with ganmen cover (B): (1) Front leg Mawashi-geri (2) front hand Oi-tsuki (3) Gyaku-tsuki (4) rear leg Mawashi-geri


100 situps 100' starjumps




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OBJECTIVES FOR 1 st KYU The student must by now be showing signs of advanced development and control of the

more difficult techniques. In depth understanding of the technical aspects of karate must be shown. The four elements of speed, power, focus and flexibility must all be well

developed As an individual, the student should by now be capable, strong and confident but totally respectful and humble. The importance of right attitude to oneself and the Dojo cannot

be emphasised too highly at this stage. In the Dojo, the student should by now be seen by less senior students as a role model, whose loyalty to teacher and Dojo they want to emulate. The student should by now be

committed to teaching, helping and generously advising lower grades. Outside the Dojo, both in daily life and in martial arts circles, the student should be a

good ambassador for the Kyokushin style.

Shodan Ho

To hold the belt of Shodan you must be able to perform the following techniques in a competent manner (in addition to requirements of previous kyu):

All applicants remain will remain Shodan Ho for a period of 12 months before achieving the level of Shodan 1 Dan black belt. In addition to previous requirements, you must have recommendation

from own instructor.

Objectives: Students are now reaching an advanced level of Karate and now all the separate parts of Karate must come

together, ie. Speed, strength, stamina and coordination.

Teaching/Instructing: All applicants must be able to teach basic technique and take adult and junior classes.

A demonstration of this ability will be performed during the grading.

Punches & Strikes: As per all previous gradings.

Self Defence: 10x hand techniques 10x foot techniques

Blocks: As per all previous gradings.

Kicks:

As previously with more strength and speed

Kata:

Taikyoko-sono-ichi to Taikyoko-sono-san Sokugi-sono-ichi to Sokugi-sono-san

Yantsu Pinan-sono-ichi to Pinan-sono-qo

Tsuki-no Gekusai-dai Gekusai-sho

Taikyoku-sono-ichi to Taikyoko-sono-san in ura Pinan-sono-ichi to Pinan-sono-go in ura

Sanchin-no-kata

Kumite: 10 at 2 minutes duration.

All fights must be against higher grades (black belt and above).

Combinations: As per all previous gradings.


100 situps 100 squats



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