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AT FAITH MARTIAL ARTS, WE STRIVE TO:

EXEMPLIFY HUMILITY, SELF CONTROL, INTEGRITY, AND COURTESY.

FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHARACTER-DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MARTIAL ARTS.

PROMOTE A SAFE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ALL

AGES.

PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND AN INSPIRATIONAL REPRESENTATION OF EXCELLENCE IN AND OUT OF THE DOJO.

MASTER DRUG-FREE AND NON-VIOLENT SUCCESS IN ALL FACETS OF

LIFE.

PRODUCE TOP-LEVEL BLACK BELTS AND INSTRUCTORS WHO EXEMPLIFY EVERY FACET OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT.

Faith Martial Arts Inc.

Welcome to our martial arts family, and thank you for choosing Faith Martial Arts. Our emphasis is on character development and the life disciplines of the martial arts. In this manual, you will find background information on our art and your Sensei, requirements for each belt level, dojo etiquette, Japanese vocabulary, belt tying procedures, and dojo terminology. These materials are essential, so please make sure you review the manual thoroughly. Near the end of your dojo manual, you will find a listing of various weapons, uniforms, and other items. Contact Sensei Dave if you would like to purchase any of these items using your dojo family discount.

History of Okinawan Kenpo

Okinawan Kenpo is a term that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It is often used as a generic term to describe all of the Okinawan Karate styles. During the early 1950's, this term came into use to describe a particular style, the karate being taught by Master Shigeru Nakamura.

Master Nakamura was born on Jan. 20, 1894. His karate training started while he was attending Icchu Middle School in Shuri. It was here that both Kanryo Higashionna (1845-1915) and Chomo Hanashiro (1830-1945) were karate instructors. Yasutune Itosu (1830-1915) as well as Kentsu Yabu (1863-1937) also made visits to the school. Upon graduation from middle school, Nakamura Sensei returned to Nago City where he continued his training under Shinkichi Kunioshi. In 1953, Nakamura Sensei opened his own dojo in Nago City where he called his form of karate “Okinawan Kenpo;” he became famous for his introduction of “bogu gear,” protective equipment permitting full-contact sparring.

Seikichi Odo, whose name means "world walker" in Japanese, was born in Okinawan

in 1923. Of samurai descent, he was small in stature and introverted as a youth, making him the target of much teasing and practical jokes from older boys. At age 9, Odo began martial arts training in Judo but found this style to be ill suited to his particular tastes. At age 13, Odo met Koho Kuba of Kawasald, Okinawa. Kuba Sensei taught Odo the art of Okinawan-te. At the age of 20, Odo began to study Okinawan Kobudo. He was soon to fall in love with the weapons arts, and he studied them voraciously to ensure the preservation of the old ways. Over time, Odo's kobudo instructors included Mitsuo Kakazu, Kenko Nakaima, Matayoshi, and Seike Toma, some of the leading practitioners in Okinawa At 23, Odo began to study karate under Nakamura Sensei. Odo studied kobudo with Mitsuo Kakazu and karate and kobudo with Seike Toma, who was a senior student of Chotoku Kyan (1880-1945). However, Odo Sensei Master Nakamura to have been his primary instructor and mentor. It was during his studies with Master Nakamura that Nakamura Sensei asked Odo to incorporate kobudo with Nakamura’s own karate teachings.

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responsibilities of the dojo. Sensei Odo began to fully incorporate kobudo training with the Okinawan Kenpo Karate system in the mid 1970’s. In July of 1983, Master Odo restructured the Okinawan Kenpo Karate-Kobudo Association, renaming it the Okinawan Kenpo Karate Kobudo Federation. Master Odo’s OKKKF teaches a total of 48 katas: 18 open hand forms, and 30 weapons katas. In October of 1997, OKKKF was renamed RYUKYU HON KENPO KOBUJUTSU FEDERATION, of which DeValentino Sensei (Sensei Dave’s instructor) retired as technical advisor in 1998, continuing as a licensed instructor and preserving the ancient arts through DeValentino Shudokan Schools International.

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TEST QUESTIONS

OUR SENSEI: Sensei David M. Armstrong SENSEI’S TEACHER: Shihan Marcus DeValentino OUR ART: Okinawan Kenpo DOJO PRECEPTS: HUMILITY, SELF-CONTROL, INTEGRITY AND COURTESY OUR DOJO ORGANIZATION: DeValentino Shudokan Schools International (DSSI) DEFINITIONS:

KOHAI: Junior Student SENPAI: Senior Student SENSEI: Teacher KIYOTSKE: Attention REI: Bow OSS: Yes, I understand (show of respect) OBI: Belt GI: Uniform Yoi: Ready HAJIME: Begin YAME: Stop

STANCES of OKINAWAN KENPO KATA:

HORSE STANCE: Naihanchi dachi FORWARD STANCE: Seisan Dachi CAT STANCE: Neko Ashi Dachi FIGHTING STANCE: Moro Ashi Dachi

WHAT IS BLACK BELT ATTITUDE?

• ATTENTION • CONTROL • TEAM WORK =Together Everyone Accomplishes More

NUMBERS 1-50 (JAPANESE)

1 Ichi 11 Ju-Ichi 21 Niju-Ichi 31 San-Ju-

Ichi 41 Yon-Ju-Ichi

2 Ni 12 Ju-Ni 22 Niju-Ni 32 San-Ju-Ni 42 Yon-Ju-Ni

3 San 13 Ju-San 23 Niju-San 33 San-Ju-San 43 Yon-Ju-

San

4 Shi 14 Ju-Shi 24 Niju-Shi 34 San-Ju-Shi 44 Yon-Ju-

Shi

5 Go 15 Ju-Go 25 Niju-Go 35 San-Ju-Go 45 Yon-Ju-

Go

6 Roku 16 Ju-Roku 26 Niju-Roku 36 San-Ju-

Roku 46 Yon-Ju-Roku

7 Sichi 17 Ju-Sichi 27 Niju-Sichi 37 San-Ju-

Sichi 47 Yon-Ju-Sichi

8 Hachi 18 Ju-Hachi 28 Niju-

Hachi 38 San-Ju-Hachi 48 Yon-Ju-

Hachi

9 Ku 19 Ju-Ku 29 Niju-Ku 39 San-Ju-Ku 49 Yon-Ju-

Ku 10 Ju 20 Ni-Ju 30 San-Ju 40 Yon-Ju 50 Go-Ju

KIHON WAZA – BASIC HAND TECHNIQUES UPWARD BLOCK – Jodan Uke PALMHEEL BLOCK – Shotei Uke DOWNWARD BLOCK – Gedan Barai KNIFEHAND BLOCK – Shuto Uke INWARD BLOCK – Uchi Uke REVERSE PUNCH – Yaku Zuki OUTWARD BLOCK – Soto Uke STRIGHT PUNCH – Cho Koo Zuki REVERSE PUNCH – Gya Koo Zuki

GERI WAZA – KICKING TECHNIQUES FRONT KICK – Mae Geri SIDE KICK – Yoku Geri ROUNDHOUSE KICK – Mawashi Geri BACK KICK – Ushiro Geri

CRESCENT KICK – MikaZuki Geri DOUBLE KICK – Nidan Geri

DOJO TERMS DOJO - Training hall/area SENSEI - Head instructor SENPAI – Senior student KEN(M)PO - Law of the fist KATA - Formal patterns KUMITE - Fighting KUBUDO - Weapons KARATE-KA - Practitioner of karate MAWATE - Turn to MUKUSO - Meditate OBI – Belt BUNKI - Hidden meaning HAJIME – Begin YAME - Stop

E WAZA - Hand technique KYU - Color belt rank

DOJO ETIQUETTE A bow is a sign of respect. Always execute a standing bow when entering and leaving the dojo. If you are in the dojo, and Sensei Dave or another black belt enters the dojo, the senior kyu (color belt) will call out, “Sensei ni mawate” (turn toward sensei), followed by “Sensei ni rei.” All students will then come to attention and bow. Always address black belts, (showing respect for their rank) and adults, (showing respect for their age), with "Yes Sir/Ma’am" and "No Sir/Ma’am." Your gi (uniform) is a symbol of the way you feel about yourself and karate. It should always be kept clean and in good condition. You should only wear your gi in the dojo, or perhaps in transit to the dojo; you should never wear your obi (belt) outside of the dojo. It is a symbol of your achievements, and should be treated with respect. It should never fall to the floor or be washed. When lining up to begin class, black belts will line up in parallel lines by dan (black belt) ranks. All kyu ranks will form a line behind and parallel to the shodan (black belt) line. Kyu ranks should line up from right to left in kyu order, starting with 1st degree brown belts, and descending to white belts. Once students are in line, the senior instructor will either initiate formal kneeling bows (seiza) or informal standing bows (tachi rei). First the instructor will recite, "shome ni rei," which initiates a bow to the dojo. Second, if the sensei is present, "sensei ni rei" will be recited, initiating a bow for the Sensei of the school. Thirdly, the instructor will say "senpai ni rei," and a bow will be executed for the black belts, and finally the instructor will say “otaga ni rei," and everyone will bow, showing respect for their fellow classmates. At the end of class, the same procedure of bows will be repeated.

SPARRING (Kumite) Sparring (kumite) is not only a part of our curriculum, but it is also a part of traditional karate. This is the time to practice all of the kihons you have learned, and it is an opportunity to overcome any fear or anxiety you may have about kumite as well. Below is a list of rules you must follow during kumite:

1. All students must wear protective gear including: headgear, hand pads, foot pads, mouth piece, and cup (male). We usually have a limited amount of extra sparring gear in the dojo; however, all students are highly encouraged to purchase their own sparring gear.

2. All strikes are to be controlled and focused. (Remember, we are here to work with and learn from each other—not to injure our fellow karate-ka).

3. Strikes are to the mid section only for ranks below green belt. 4. Green, brown, and black belt students may strike to the head however the strike MUST be

controlled, pulled, and focused, and advanced students may never use head strikes against non-advanced students.

5. Foot sweeps are allowed for all ranks. 6. Kumite rules vary from tournament to tournament. Remember that the rules that apply in the

dojo may not necessarily be the same as those you must adhere to in competition.

How Do I Tie My Karate Belt?

Your final belt knot should look like this.

BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS

Belt Level Open Hand Kata

Weapons Kata Self Defense Kihons

Yellow 1 Dachi No Kata Kihon Bo Ichi Hook Punch Defense Cho Koo Zuki—

Straight Punch Mae Geri—Front

Kick Jodan Uke—

Upward Block Gedan Barai—

Downward Block

Yellow 2 Kihon Kata Kihon Bo Ni Side Grab Defense Gya Koo Zuki—Reverse Punch

Mawashi Geri—Roundhouse Kick Uchi Uke—Inward Block Soto Uke—Outward Block

Orange 1 Pinan Shodan Kihon Bo Sanban

and Devalentino Bo Choke Defense and

Overhead Attack Defense

Yoko Geri—Side Kick

Shuto Uke—Knife Hand Block

Orange 2 Pinan Nidan Review Bear Hug Defense Nidan Geri—Double Kick Shotei Uke—

Palmheel Block

Blue Pinan Sandan Shihonuke Rear Leg Offensive Sweep, Front Leg Offensive Sweep,

Sweep Defense and X-Block Defense

MikaZuki Geri—Crescent Kick

Ushiro Geri—Back Kick

Purple Naihanchi Shodan Choun No Kun Sumigaeshi (Roll

Throw) Review/Perfect

Green 1 Naihanchi Nidan Suiyoshi Nokun Ichi

Bear Hug Overhead Throw Defense

Review/Perfect

Green 2 Naihanchi Sandan Odo No Tonfa Ichi Wrist Control and Throw

Review/Perfect

Green 3 Pinan Yondan Suiyoshi Nokun Ni Review/Perfect Review/Perfect Brown 1 Pinan Godan Odo No Tonfa Ni Review/Perfect Review/Perfect Brown 2 Wansu Shima Igiri Bo Ichi Review/Perfect Review/Perfect Brown 3 Niseishi Kyan No Sai Review/Perfect Review/Perfect

Black Ananku Odo No Nunchaku Review/Perfect Review/Perfect

FAITH MARTIAL ARTS

TUITION PRICE LIST

Here at Faith Martial Arts we try to ensure our prices are competitive with other martial arts schools in town. Currently the highest rate for tuition we’ve research is $250 per person a month and the lowest we’ve found is $75 a month. Please note, when we research other schools we try to match the type of school as well as what the school has to offer and compare them to our school. Members are able to attend up to 6 classes a week. Our class schedule is as follows:

Mon (pm)

Kata

Wed (pm)

Conditioning

Fri (pm)

Kumite(sparring)

Sat (am)

Open Mat or Kali

Children (5-10) 5:30-6:15 5:30-6:15 5:30-6:15 9:00-10:30 Family (All Ages) 6:15-7:00 6:15-7:00 6:15-7:00 9:00-10:30

Adults (16+) 7:00-7:45 7:00-7:45 7:00-7:45 9:00-10:30

Our tuition rates are as follows: 1st Student - $90 2nd Student - $80 3rd Student - $70 4th or more family member - $50 Please note that family member discounts are offered to extended family members however, only one draft for tuition will be made. Thank you very much! Sensei Dave Armstrong Head Instructor/Owner

FAITH MARTIAL ARTS BELT TEST REGISTRATION PLEASE COPY FOR FUTURE USE

Please read and complete this form. Student (Examinee) Information (PLEASE PRINT)

NAME (as you want it printed on your certificate): FIRST_________________MIDDLE INITIAL______

LAST____________________

AGE:________________

CURRENT BELT RANK:____________ Belt size to be ordered:_________________

TOTAL FEE DUE:____ check#_____

Please circle the belt you are testing for below.

Yellow Orange Blue Purple Green Brown Black 1-3 Black 4-6

1 $35 $40 $45 $50 1 $75 1 $100 1 $250 4 $350

2 $35 $40 2 $75 2 $100 2 $250 5 $350

3 $75 3 $100 3 $250 6 $350

DATE OF THIS PAYMENT____________ AMOUNT OF THIS PAYMENT $__________ DUE BALANCE $__________

YOUR DISH/DRINK FOR PARTY:

# Of Guests Invited to Party:

Bricks $2.00 each (Optional)

BOARD BREAKING BLACK BELT Adult BOARDS $2.00 EACH four

minimum(Black Belt Exam).

Please sign & return to Sensei_______________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE NO LATER THEN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TEST DATE.

Please make checks payable to: Faith Martial Arts

Dojo Supplies

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Various other miscellaneous items are available through Century Martial Art Supply catalog)

KARATE GI $35 BO STAFF $25 BO BAG $20 TONFA $25

SAI WITH CASE $55 NUNCHAKU $15 - $30

CUSTOM KAMA $50 CUSTOM HEAVY WEIGHT GI $65 - $250

KARATE GYM BAG $45

Please refer to the Century Martial Arts catalog for additional martial arts items. Please subtract 20% for all orders placed with Century Martial Arts.