Mountain Martial Arts
Wado Karate
Student Manual
©2012 John Michael Cimino-Hurt. All rights reserved.
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Beginning Karate!
To begin karate you will need to come to the dojo (karate school) in comfortable clothing for working out. If you decide to join the karate school, you will need to get a plain white karate uniform. You can get this yourself, or I can order one for you. (The cost will be about $30.) Cotton is the best material for karate uniforms.
The kind of karate we study is called Wado-Ryu and is a Japanese style that includes not only punching, kicking and blocking techniques, but throwing and control techniques as well. It is one of the four most-popular Japanese styles. Our karate is designed for self-defense, but Wado-Ryu Karateka have made a reputation as world-class tournament competitors. (The All-Japan Team is regularly made up of mostly Wado karateka.)
When you first begin karate, the movements will seem awkward! This is because your body is learning a whole new kind of movement. It is kind of like learning to ride a bicycle. The movements will soon feel more natural, but you must be patient at first.
Our school does not use "contracts" or other such agreements, but if you decide to join, I ask you to make a commitment for at least six months, because it may take that long for you to really see the progress you are making.
Fees for our school are payable monthly. Family rates are available if three or more students from the same family attend.
As you progress, you will be given belt rank examinations and promoted from time to time. There is a fee for each examination for registration and the belt.
Our school is a member of the Wado International Karatedo Federation, which has member schools in many countries. When you receive your first belt rank promotion, you will be a member of this federation.
Karate is a fun and exciting adventure that can last throughout your lifetime. Come ready to work hard and have fun. Welcome to Wado-Ryu Karate!
Michael Cimino-Hurt
5th Dan, Wado International Karatedo Federation Instructor, Wado Karate
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Dojo KunDojo KunDojo KunDojo Kun (Dojo Maxims)(Dojo Maxims)(Dojo Maxims)(Dojo Maxims)
These maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of karate should try to These maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of karate should try to These maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of karate should try to These maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of karate should try to follow if the wish to gain the follow if the wish to gain the follow if the wish to gain the follow if the wish to gain the maximum from their training. These maxims are like the maximum from their training. These maxims are like the maximum from their training. These maxims are like the maximum from their training. These maxims are like the English sayings “Service, not self.”, “Deeds, not words”., and “Be prepared.” , and English sayings “Service, not self.”, “Deeds, not words”., and “Be prepared.” , and English sayings “Service, not self.”, “Deeds, not words”., and “Be prepared.” , and English sayings “Service, not self.”, “Deeds, not words”., and “Be prepared.” , and exemplify an attitude which directs a way of life.exemplify an attitude which directs a way of life.exemplify an attitude which directs a way of life.exemplify an attitude which directs a way of life.
Reisetsu O Mamori Reisetsu O Mamori Reisetsu O Mamori Reisetsu O Mamori (follow the rules)(follow the rules)(follow the rules)(follow the rules)
Observe good etiquette anObserve good etiquette anObserve good etiquette anObserve good etiquette and safety by following the d safety by following the d safety by following the d safety by following the rules of the Dojo.rules of the Dojo.rules of the Dojo.rules of the Dojo.
Shingo O Omanji Shingo O Omanji Shingo O Omanji Shingo O Omanji (loyalty to instructor and style)(loyalty to instructor and style)(loyalty to instructor and style)(loyalty to instructor and style)
Changing styles and instructors is not the way of Changing styles and instructors is not the way of Changing styles and instructors is not the way of Changing styles and instructors is not the way of Japanese martial arts. People who do so may not Japanese martial arts. People who do so may not Japanese martial arts. People who do so may not Japanese martial arts. People who do so may not learn the correct etiquette and spirit of martial learn the correct etiquette and spirit of martial learn the correct etiquette and spirit of martial learn the correct etiquette and spirit of martial arts.arts.arts.arts.
Jojitsu Ni Oberezu (Teachers and students are not one)(Teachers and students are not one)(Teachers and students are not one)(Teachers and students are not one)
Outside of the Dojo, you can be friendly with your Outside of the Dojo, you can be friendly with your Outside of the Dojo, you can be friendly with your Outside of the Dojo, you can be friendly with your Sensei, but do not take advantage of this Sensei, but do not take advantage of this Sensei, but do not take advantage of this Sensei, but do not take advantage of this friendship. In the Dojo, show respect for your friendship. In the Dojo, show respect for your friendship. In the Dojo, show respect for your friendship. In the Dojo, show respect for your Sensei.Sensei.Sensei.Sensei.
Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo (Be serious in your efforts)(Be serious in your efforts)(Be serious in your efforts)(Be serious in your efforts)
NoNoNoNo silliness, idle talk, chewing gum, eating or silliness, idle talk, chewing gum, eating or silliness, idle talk, chewing gum, eating or silliness, idle talk, chewing gum, eating or drinking in the dojo. The dojo is not a social drinking in the dojo. The dojo is not a social drinking in the dojo. The dojo is not a social drinking in the dojo. The dojo is not a social gathering hall.gathering hall.gathering hall.gathering hall.
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Six Principles of Kata (Kata no Rokogensoku)
Ikita KataIkita KataIkita KataIkita Kata –––– Kata must be alive and done with Kata must be alive and done with Kata must be alive and done with Kata must be alive and done with feeling and purpose. feeling and purpose. feeling and purpose. feeling and purpose. InenInenInenInen –––– Kata must be Kata must be Kata must be Kata must be performed with spirit.performed with spirit.performed with spirit.performed with spirit. Chikara no KyojakuChikara no KyojakuChikara no KyojakuChikara no Kyojaku –––– Kata should be done with Kata should be done with Kata should be done with Kata should be done with changes in application of power. Techniques can be changes in application of power. Techniques can be changes in application of power. Techniques can be changes in application of power. Techniques can be
strong or yielding, hard then soft. strong or yielding, hard then soft. strong or yielding, hard then soft. strong or yielding, hard then soft. Waza no KankyuWaza no KankyuWaza no KankyuWaza no Kankyu –––– kata should be done with kata should be done with kata should be done with kata should be done with variations in timing of movement, so variations in timing of movement, so variations in timing of movement, so variations in timing of movement, sometimes fast,metimes fast,metimes fast,metimes fast,
sometimes slow. sometimes slow. sometimes slow. sometimes slow. Kisoku no DontoKisoku no DontoKisoku no DontoKisoku no Donto –––– kata must be done with proper kata must be done with proper kata must be done with proper kata must be done with proper rhythm of breathing. rhythm of breathing. rhythm of breathing. rhythm of breathing. BalanceBalanceBalanceBalance –––– Proper balance must be maintained in the Proper balance must be maintained in the Proper balance must be maintained in the Proper balance must be maintained in the performance of kata. performance of kata. performance of kata. performance of kata.
---- Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei
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Five Principles of Kumite (Kumite no (Kumite no (Kumite no (Kumite no Gogensoku)Gogensoku)Gogensoku)Gogensoku)
Kwa HayakuKwa HayakuKwa HayakuKwa Hayaku –––– Attack your opponent with a strong spirit. Do Attack your opponent with a strong spirit. Do Attack your opponent with a strong spirit. Do Attack your opponent with a strong spirit. Do not think about defense, only your attack. not think about defense, only your attack. not think about defense, only your attack. not think about defense, only your attack. Kokoro wa ShizukaKokoro wa ShizukaKokoro wa ShizukaKokoro wa Shizuka –––– Always maintain a calm mind and Always maintain a calm mind and Always maintain a calm mind and Always maintain a calm mind and spirit. spirit. spirit. spirit. Mi wa KarukuMi wa KarukuMi wa KarukuMi wa Karuku –––– Your movement and technique must be Your movement and technique must be Your movement and technique must be Your movement and technique must be polished and smooth. polished and smooth. polished and smooth. polished and smooth. Me wa AkirakaniMe wa AkirakaniMe wa AkirakaniMe wa Akirakani –––– When you look at your opponent, see all When you look at your opponent, see all When you look at your opponent, see all When you look at your opponent, see all of him. Do not fix your gaze on only one spot. of him. Do not fix your gaze on only one spot. of him. Do not fix your gaze on only one spot. of him. Do not fix your gaze on only one spot. Waza wa HageshikuWaza wa HageshikuWaza wa HageshikuWaza wa Hageshiku –––– Your technique must be sharp. Your technique must be sharp. Your technique must be sharp. Your technique must be sharp.
---- Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei
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About Wado-Ryu Karate
Modern karate has its beginnings so far in the past that its earliest history is lost. What we do know is that the roots of Wado-Ryu come from the martial arts traditions of China, Okinawa, and Japan. Those elements came together in the last century due to the efforts of a most amazing Japanese martial artist named Ohtsuka Hironori, or as Westerners would say it, Hironori Ohtsuka.
Karate is a term which originally meant "T'ang-hand". This is in reference to the T'ang Dynasty of China from which many karate concepts were adapted by the Okinawans. In the 15th and 16th Centuries, the Okinawans had developed a system of unarmed combat called Okinawa-te or To-de or sometimes simply Te. This art was supposedly enhanced by the influence of Chinese emmissaries in the 17th Century, who introduced kata, or forms, and other Chinese principles. Among the kata believed to have been introduced were, notably, Kushanku and Chinto which were supposedly named after the men who introduced them. This was at a time when Okinawa had come under the control of Japan, and Okinawans were required to surrender their weapons on pain of death. The empty-handed fighting arts may have been studied so that the Okinawans might defend themselves from their conquerors. More recent investigation reveals that the empty-handed fighting systems of Okinawa were probably developed by the "Pechin" class, who were responsible for law-and-order as well as for the military.
Okinawa-te is often described as having developed in three main areas around the towns of Naha, Tomari and Shuri, and was taught secretly for centuries, usually within families. We often associate different emphasis in internal, external, and linear techniques as being representative of the tode from these three areas. Over time, this art also came to be called karate-jutsu (Chinese-hand fighting art).
A little before the beginning of the 19th century, karate-jutsu began to be taught in public schools in Okinawa as a means of physical exercise for youth and as a way of preparing them for military conscription. Hirohito, while Crown Prince of Japan, saw a demonstration of karate-jutsu while on a visit to Okinawa, and subsequently asked that someone come from Okinawa to demonstrate karate-jutsu on mainland Japan. The Okinawans, wanting their art to be represented by a refined, "gentlemanly" person who was also an accomplished martial artist, chose Gichin Funakoshi to represent their art. Funakoshi was a Shuri-te stylist and was accomplished in poetry and calligraphy.
A first visit by Funakoshi was not successful, as it was given to primarily to representatives of samurai families who were not much interested in an empty-handed art, but a later demonstration in 1922 at the first public sports festival in Tokyo caused a great deal of interest in karate. Funakoshi was asked to stay and teach his art. In 1933, Master Funakoshi changed the ideogram, or written form for karate from one which meant China (T'ang) hand to one which meant empty hand (though pronounced the same). The term empty hand carries with it many Japanese Zen connotations appropriate to the concept of a "do" or "way" and was probably more acceptable to Japanese, due to the political situation at that time. Mainland Japan already had several indigenous empty hand combat arts (i.e., jujutsu, aikijujutsu, aikido, kenpo and judo), and many Japanese found karate to be highly compatible with these existing systems.
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In 1921, Master Hironori Ohtsuka, who had studied Shindo Yoshin Ryu jujutsu from an early age, had been granted menkyo kaiden (certificate of full proficiency) from Tatsusaburo Nakayama in that art. He had also visited many other jujutsu and kenpo dojos trying to learn from as many styles as possible. In 1922, after a demonstration in Tokyo, Ohtsuka met with Funakoshi at the Meisei Juku where he was staying at the time, and asked to study his karate. He was accepted, and began to study immediately with Funakoshi. Because of his extensive understanding of martial arts and his enthusiasm, he quickly absorbed Funakoshi's kata (which, aside from basic technique, was all that was being taught at the time). He soon introduced the concept of yakusoku kata (prearranged fighting techniques) which was warmly accepted by Funakoshi. Ohtsuka was granted his black belt in karate in 1924, making him one of the first Japanese to be promoted in this art. Because he continued to train in Shindo Yoshin Ryu jujutsu, he was made a shihan (master teacher) in that art, and also became assistant instructor to Funakoshi. During this time he also began to train with Kenwa Mabuni, Choki Motobu and others, from whom he learned much additional information, especially concerning kata.
After Ohtsuka began to teach his karate at Tokyo University, he began to have conflicts with Funakoshi over the introduction of jujutsu techniques and the practice of jiyu kumite (free-sparring), of which Funakoshi did not approve, and there was a parting of the ways. Ohtsuka introduced different kinds of body shifting techniques, a more upright stance for mobility, and reliance on evasion and counter techniques. He also introduced throws and joint locks into the repertoire and over time reduced the number of Tandoku kata in his system to nine. (Though many schools teach several more, Ohtsuka believed these nine were sufficient if studied properly.) These include Pin-an kata 1 through 5, Kushanku, Naihanchi, Seishan, and Chinto. Advanced Wado practitioners also study Bassai, Niseishi, Wanshu, Rohai, Jitte and Jion.
As described by Sensei Masafumi Shiomitsu, 8th Dan Hanshi, Wado-Ryu may be considered a synthesis of four elements: Shurite karatedo, Shindo Yoshin Ryu jujutsu, Toda-Ryu kodachi, and Yagyu-Ryu kenjutsu. To the linear techniques of Shurite are added the body movement principles and grappling techniques of Shinto Yoshin-Ryu, the nagasu techniques of Toda-Ryu (which is a system of fighting with short sword against longer weapons), and the movement and flow of Yagyu-Ryu style of swordsmanship. From these sources are defined several principles which are fundamental and particular to Wado-Ryu.
Master Ohtsuka intentionally made his karate as Japanese as possible. He also discarded techniques which he felt were ineffective and added much of his jujutsu technique. In the 1934, when required to name his martial art, Ohtsuka submitted the name The Karate Promotion Club. In 1940, when requested to submit an official name by the Butokakai, a governing body for Japanese martial arts, Master Ohtsuka devised the name Shinshu Wado Jujutsu. This was later shortened to Wado. The term wa means peace or harmony, but it also represents Japan as a shortened form of Showa, which was the name for the era of Emperor Hirohito. Originally the style was referred to as Wadokai which is "Wado-style" but upon becoming a hereditary system, the name became Wado-Ryu. Master Ohtsuka's submission to the Butokukai contained a comprehensive syllabus, but later he decided to exclude many of these techniques as redundant. Due to Master Ohtsuka's commitment and innovation of technique, Wado-Ryu has rapidly become one of the most popular karate systems throughout the world, and its early acceptance of jiyu kumite has enabled it to be very successful in competition.
The emphasis on developing the whole body through regular exercise and training make karate an excellent means of promoting good general health, and the application of the self defense techniques builds confidence and promotes personal security. Ohtsuka Sensei, who died
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in January, 1982, once said, "The difference between the possible and the impossible is one's will." He practiced karate daily until his death at the age of 89.
Shortly before the death of the founder, Wado split into three organizations, usually referred to as Wado-Ryu, Wado-Kai and Wado Kokusai. Wado-Ryu Karate is directed through the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei, Tokyo, Japan. Wado-Kai is represented by JKF Wado-Kai in Japan. A third major organization, Wado Kokusai (Wado International Karatedo Federation) was founded by Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei. Wado-Kai organizations retain the original symbol of a fist enclosed by a dove. Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei has adopted the kanji for "wa" enclosed by the dove as its symbol, and the Wado International Karatedo Federation has adopted the rising sun enclosed by the dove as its symbol.
Michael Cimino-Hurt © 1995
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Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei
Professor Tatsuo Suzuki was born in Yokohama in 1928 and became interested in Karate at the age
of 14 and within six years of beginning his study of Karate, Professor Suzuki was awarded his 3rd
Dan
at the age of 19. In 1951 at the age of 24 he was awarded the then highest grade in Wado-Ryu, 5th
Dan
for his outstanding courage and ability.
At 45 he was awarded his 8th
Dan and also in the same year was given the title of Hanshi (Master)
by the International Budo Federation and was presented with a special silver cup by Higashi Kuni no
Miya, the uncle of the late Emperor of Japan.
From 1945 to 1956 he received direct instruction from the founder of Wado Ryu, Hironori Ohtsuka
Sensei at the Wado Ryu Headquarters. Thereafter, as Ohtsuka Sensei's most senior student, he travelled
with Ohtsuka Sensei both domestically and internationally performing demonstrations and teaching at
the Headquarters and in such places as Hawaii.
From 1956 to 1964 Master Suzuki founded the first Wado Federation in England and from his base in
London he spread Wado Ryu throughout Europe. Overcoming many difficulties, he brought senior
students from Japan, taught them how to be instructors and sent them to various European countries.
Within just a few years Wado Ryu became the most popular style in Europe. In 1991 Master Suzuki
took over from Ohtsuka Sensei in protecting the essence of Wado Ryu and established the Wado
International Karate-Do Federation (WIKF).
In addition to his accomplishments in Karate, Professor Suzuki is a 2nd
Dan in Tenshin Koryu Bo-
Jitsu (stick fighting) and a 1st Dan in Judo. He has also studied Zen doctrine with the high priests, the
late Genpo Yamamoto and Soyen Nakagawa. Suzuki Sensei is also a member of the International Budo
Academy (IBA) as an Associate Professor and was award the title Doctor of Philosophy for his life
long work and commitment to teaching Wado Ryu Karate.
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Kyu Rank Requirements Kyu Rank Requirements Kyu Rank Requirements Kyu Rank Requirements Hachi Hachi Hachi Hachi----Kyu (8Kyu (8Kyu (8Kyu (8thththth Yellow Belt) Yellow Belt) Yellow Belt) Yellow Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
1. Junzuki - turn in Jodanuke (stepping front punch, turn in high block)
2. Gyakuzuki – turn in Gedanbarai (stepping reverse punch, turn in low block)
3. Maegeri (front kick)
4. Surikomi Maegeri – (step-in front kick)
5. Sokuto Fumikomi – knee kick with edge of foot
UkewazaUkewazaUkewazaUkewaza
1. Jodanuke
2. Sotouke
3. Gedan Barai
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Chudan Maegeri - Tobikomizuki (front kick – snap punch)
2. Surikomi - Chudan Maegeri - Tobikomizuki (step - front kick – snap punch)
3. Chudan Maegeri – Gyakuzuki (front kick – reverse snap punch)
4. Surikomi – Chudan maegeri – Gyakuzuki (step – front kick – reverse snap punch)
5. Chudan Sotouke – Gyakuzuki
6. Chudan Uchiuke – Gyakuzuki
Taisei (stances):Taisei (stances):Taisei (stances):Taisei (stances):
1. Musubidachi (attention stance)
2. Junzukidachi (front punch stance)
3. Shikodachi (wide “horse riding” stance, feet out)
4. Gyakuzukidachi (reverse punch stance)
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Taikyoku
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Kyu Rank Requirements ShiKyu Rank Requirements ShiKyu Rank Requirements ShiKyu Rank Requirements Shichichichichi----Kyu (7Kyu (7Kyu (7Kyu (7thththth Orange Belt) Orange Belt) Orange Belt) Orange Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
1. Junzuki no Tsukkomi
2. Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
3. Mawashigeri
Uke (Blocks):Uke (Blocks):Uke (Blocks):Uke (Blocks):
1. Tetsuiuke
2. Uchiuke
Dachi:Dachi:Dachi:Dachi:
1. Mahanmi Nekoashidachi
2. Junzuki no Tsukkomidachi
3. Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomidachi
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakuzuki
2. Surikomi - Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakuzuki
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Chudan Soto Uke – Maegeri - Gyakuzuki
2. Chudan Uchi Uke - Empi
3. Chudan Maegeri Ipponme
4. Chudan Maegeri Nihonme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Pinan Nidan
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Kyu Rank Requirements RokkuKyu Rank Requirements RokkuKyu Rank Requirements RokkuKyu Rank Requirements Rokku----Kyu (6Kyu (6Kyu (6Kyu (6thththth Green Belt) Green Belt) Green Belt) Green Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
1. Kette-Junzuki
2. Kette-Gyakuzuki
3. Shutouke no Hanminekoashidachi
4. Surikomi – Mawashigeri Chudan
5. Surikomi Sokutogeri Chudan
Dachi:Dachi:Dachi:Dachi:
Hanmi Nekoashidachi
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakuzuki
4. Surikomi - Maegeri – Mawashigeri – Gyakuzuki
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Ipponme
2. Jodanuke Nihonme
3. Chudan Maegeri Uke Gohonme
4. Chudan Maegeri Uke Ropponme
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Ipponme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Pinan Shodan
Begin Pinan Sandan
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Kyu Rank Requirements GoKyu Rank Requirements GoKyu Rank Requirements GoKyu Rank Requirements Go----Kyu (5Kyu (5Kyu (5Kyu (5thththth Blue Belt) Blue Belt) Blue Belt) Blue Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):):):):
1. Kette - Junzuki
2. Kette - Gyakuzuki
3. Kette - Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette-Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Nagashizuki (from shizenhontai)
6. Ushirogeri Gedan
7. Sokuto Chudan (Yokogeri)
8. Nidangeri Jodan
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Mawashigeri Chudan– Ushirogeri Gedan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Surikomi Sokuto Fumikomi – Ushirogeri Gedan – Uraken Jodan
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Sanbonme, Yonhonme
2. Chudan Maegeri Uke Sanbonme, Yonhonme
3. Chudan Soto Uke
4. Chudan Uchi Uke
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Nihonme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Pinan Sandan
Begin Pinan Yondan
Jiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu Kumite
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Kyu Rank Requirements YonKyu Rank Requirements YonKyu Rank Requirements YonKyu Rank Requirements Yon----Kyu (4Kyu (4Kyu (4Kyu (4thththth Purple Belt) Purple Belt) Purple Belt) Purple Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
1. Kette-Junzuki
2. Kette-Gyakuzuki
3. Kette-Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette-Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Nagashizuki (from shizentai)
6. Mawashigeri Chudan
7. Ushirogeri Chudan
8. Sokuto Chudan
9. Tobikomizuki (from shizentai)
Uke:Uke:Uke:Uke:
1. Haeshu uke
2. Jujiuke
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Mawashigeri Chudan– Nagashizuki Jodan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Surikomi Maegeri Chudan– Nagashizuki Jodan – Ushirogeri Gedan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Ipponme, Sanbonme
2. Chudan Maegeri Uke Yonhonme, Gohonme
3. Chudan Sotouke
4. Chudan Uchiuke
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Sanbonme
KataKataKataKata::::
Pinan Yondan, Begin Pinan Godan
Jiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu Kumite
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Kyu Rank Requirements Sankyu (3rd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Sankyu (3rd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Sankyu (3rd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Sankyu (3rd Brown Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
1. Kette-Junzuki
2. Kette-Gyakuzuki
3. Kette-Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette-Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Nagashizuki (from shizentai)
6. Mawashigeri Chudan
7. Ushirogeri Chudan
8. Sokuto Chudan
9. Tobikomizuki (from shizentai)
Uke:Uke:Uke:Uke:
1. Haitouke
2. Haeshu Uke
Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):Renraku Waza (combination techniques):
1. Surikomi Maegeri Chudan– Mawashigeri Chudan – Ushirogeri Chudan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Maegeri Chudan– Nagashizuki Jodan – Gyakuzuki Chudan – Mawashigeri Chudan
3. Surikomi Maegeri Chudan – Sokuto fumikomi – Ushirogeri Chudan – Uraken Jodan
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Nihonme, Yonhonme
2. Chudan Maegeri Uke Ipponme, Sanbonme, Gohonme
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Ipponme, Nihonme, Yonhonme
Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:
Ipponme, Nihonme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Kushanku
Jiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu Kumite
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Mountain Martial Arts
Kyu Rank Requirements Nikkyu (2nd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Nikkyu (2nd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Nikkyu (2nd Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Nikkyu (2nd Brown Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching Tsuki and Keri (basic punching Tsuki and Keri (basic punching Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):& kicking):& kicking):& kicking):
1. Kette-Junzuki
2. Kette-Gyakuzuki
3. Kette-Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette-Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Nagashizuki (from shizentai)
6. Surikomi Mawashigeri Jodan
7. Ushirogeri Chudan
8. Surikomi Sokuto Jodan
9. Nidan Geri Jodan
Renraku Waza (CombinRenraku Waza (CombinRenraku Waza (CombinRenraku Waza (Combination Techniques):ation Techniques):ation Techniques):ation Techniques):
1. Surikomi Maegeri Chudan– Nagashizuki Jodan – Mawashigeri Jodan
2. Maegeri chudan– Sokuto Chudan – Ushirogeri Chudan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
3. Zenshinshite Jodan – Chudan Renzuki – Surikomi Maegeri Chudan – Mawashigeri Chudan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Ipponme, Yonhonme
2. Chudan Sotouke, Uchiuke
3. Chudan Maegeri Uke Nihonme, Yonhonme, Ropponme
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Sanbonme, Yonhonme, Gohonme
Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:
Sanbonme, Yonhonme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Kushanku, Naihanchi
Jiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu Kumite
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Mountain Martial Arts
Kyu Rank Requirements Ikkyu (1st Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Ikkyu (1st Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Ikkyu (1st Brown Belt)Kyu Rank Requirements Ikkyu (1st Brown Belt) Kihon Kihon Kihon Kihon ---- Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking): Tsuki and Keri (basic punching & kicking):
5. Kette-Junzuki
6. Kette-Gyakuzuki
7. Kette-Junzuki no Tsukkomi
8. Kette-Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
9. Nagashizuki (from shizentai)
10. Surikomi Mawashigeri Jodan
11. Mawashigeri Jodan
12. Ushirogeri Chudan
13. Surikomi Sokuto Jodan
Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques):Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques):Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques):Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques):
5. Zenshinshite Jodan – Chudan Renzuki – Maegeri Chudan – Mawashigeri Chudan – Ushirogeri
Chudan – Gyakuzuki Chudan
6. Surikomi Mawashigeri Jodan – Renzuki Chudan – Surikomi Maegeri Chudan – Mawashigeri
Chudan – Ushirogeri Chudan – Uraken Jodan
7. Zenshinshite Jodan – Chudan Renzuki – Maegeri Chudan – Nagashizuki Jodan – Gyakuzuki
Chudan – Mawashigeri Chudan
Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:Sanbon Gumite:
1. Jodanuke Ipponme, Nihonme, Sanbonme
2. Chudan Sotouke, Uchiuke
3. Chudan Maegeri Uke Ipponme, Yonhonme, Gohonme
Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:Ohyo Gumite:
Gohonme, Ropponme, Nanahonme
Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:Kihon Kumite:
Ropponme, Nanahonme
Kata:Kata:Kata:Kata:
Seishan, Chinto
Jiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu KumiteJiyu Kumite
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WIKF Dan Grading SyllabusWIKF Dan Grading SyllabusWIKF Dan Grading SyllabusWIKF Dan Grading Syllabus
2011 2011 2011 2011 ---- 2013 2013 2013 2013 Requirements: All candidates must apply for examination to the licensing officer, 2 weeks prior to the
date scheduled for grading. Please state grade being taken and enclose your member
license with the application form. It is understood that those requirements may differ
slightly from country to country, especially with regard to the member’s license.
Juniors can grade for 1st and 2nd Dan only. Juniors grading for 1st Dan may choose only
one Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite, and Kata from the grading syllabus. Juniors grading
for 2nd Dan may choose as well only one Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite, Kata, and Tanto
Dori.
A grading application fee of £30 will be collected from all candidates prior to the
examination.
Time in grade requirements are: SHODAN: Regular practice as 1st Kyu minimum 9 months
NIDAN: Regular practice as Shodan minimum 18 months
SANDAN: Regular practice as Nidan minimum 3 years
YONDAN: Regular practice as Sandan minimum 4 years
Candidates are required to wear a clean white gi, and to bring sparring
mitts, plus a pen for the written test.
Registration of Dan Grade
(Fee payable by successful candidates only):
SHODAN £120
NIDAN £130
SANDAN £140
YONDAN £170
GODAN £200
ROKUDAN £250
SHICHIDAN £300
JUNIORS’ SHODAN £70, JUNIORS’ NIDAN £90
KIHON TSUKI, KERI (all grades):
1. Kette Junzuki 2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukomi 4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukomi
5. Nagashizuki 6. Jodan Mawashigeri
7. Chudan Ushirogeri 8. Surikomi Jodan Sokuto
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RENRAKU WAZA (all grades):
1st - HIDARI HANMI GAMAE:
EVADE MIGI/HIDARI, USHIRO ASHI STEP FORWARD, MIGI URAKEN - MIGI
SURIKOMI SOKUTO CHUDAN - STEP BACK JODAN NAGASHI UKE (both
hands) - MIGI CHUDAN HIZA TEN KAO GERI - HIDARI MAKIKOMI JODAN HIJI
UCHI.
2nd -HIDARI HANMI GAMAE:
HIDARI CHUDAN and JODAN RENZUKI - MIGI GYAKUZUKI CHUDAN -
HIDARI SURI KOMI MAEGERI CHUDAN - HIDARI NAGASHI ZUKI JODAN -
MIGI SPINING ASHI BARAI - MIGI MAWASHIGERI JODAN (at once) - HIDARI
MAEGERI GEDAN/MAWASHIGERI JODAN (RENGERI: same foot) - MIGI
GYAKAZUKI CHUDAN.
3rd - HIDARI HANMI GAMAE:
HIDARI SHOOTEI JODAN NAGASHI UKE / HIDARI JODAN URAKEN (at once) -
SONOBADE MAWATTE URAKEN CHUDAN - GYAKU URAKEN JODAN
RENZOKU WAZA - HIDARI SIDE-STEP BACKWARDS, MIGI HAND JODAN
COVER (for jodan mawashi geri) - HIDARI MAWASHIGERI JODAN - HIDARI ASHI
BARAI (at once) - MIGI GYAKAZUKI CHUDAN.
SANBON GUMITE (all grades up to 3rd Dan, 4th Dan grades will not do Sanbon
Gumite):
Jodan uke (2 + 3) Maegeri Uke (3 + 5)
OHYO, KIHON TANTO:
Ohyo
Gumite
Kihon
Gumite Tanto Dori Tachi Dori Idori
SHODAN: 1+3 2+6 none none none
NIDAN: 4+7 5+7 1+6 none none
SANDAN: 5+6 9+10 4+9 none 3
YONDAN: Any two Any two 5+8 1+4 4
KATA:
SHODAN: Seishan, Naihanchi
NIDAN: Chinto, Rohai
SANDAN: Nisheishi, Bassai
YONDAN: Kushanku, and one chosen on exam day
JIYU KUMITE AND WRITTEN TEST (all grades)
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TermsTermsTermsTerms
CommandsCommandsCommandsCommands
CommandCommandCommandCommand PronunciationPronunciationPronunciationPronunciation MeaningMeaningMeaningMeaning
Seiza Say-Zah Kneeling Position
Sensei-ni Rei Sen-say-ni Ray Bow to Instructor
Ōtagai-ni Ray Oh-ta-gai-ni Rei Bow to Dojo and Other Students
Kiritsu Ki-ritz Line Up at Attention
Yohi Yoy Go to Ready Stance
Hidari Gamae Hee-dah-ree Gahm-eye Left Fighting Stance
Migi Gamae Mee-ghee Gah-mai Right Fighting Stance
Mawatte Mah-watt-teh Turn
Hidari Shizentai Hee-dah-ree Shee-zen-tie Left Natural Stance
Migi Shizentai Mee-ghee Shee-zen-tie Right Natural Stance
Kiai Kee-eye Shout
Yame Yah-meh Stop (Go Back to Ready Stance)
Naore Nah-oh-reh Go to Attention Stance
Hajime Hah-jee-meh Start / Begin
Kyukei Kyoo-kay Short Rest
Sonnobade Sohn-no-bah-de Change To
Ippon Toru Eep-pon Toe-Roo Shift to Gyakuzuki Stance
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Areas of the BodyAreas of the BodyAreas of the BodyAreas of the Body
BodyBodyBodyBody PronunciationPronunciationPronunciationPronunciation MeaningMeaningMeaningMeaning
Jodan Joh-dahn Upper Body, Head
Chudan Choo-dahn Middle Body
Gedan Geh-dahn Lower body
Migi Mee-gee Right
Hidari Hee-dah-ree Left
Hand TechniquesHand TechniquesHand TechniquesHand Techniques
Hand / FootHand / FootHand / FootHand / Foot PronunciPronunciPronunciPronunciationationationation MeaningMeaningMeaningMeaning
Seiken Say-ken Front Fist
Uraken Oo-rah-ken Back Fist
Tetsui Teh-Tsooey Hammer Fist
Ippon Ken Eep-pohn Ken One Knuckle Fist (Index Finger)
Nakadaka Ippon Ken Na-ka-da-ka Ip-pohn Ken One Knuckle Fist (Second Finger)
Haito Hahy-to Ridge Hand
Shuto Shoe-toh Knife Hand
Nihon Nukite Nee-hohn Noo-kee-teh Two Finger Spear Hand
Ippon Nukite Eep-pohn Noo-kee-teh One Finger Spear Hand
Yohon Nukite Yoh-hohn Noo-kee-teh Spear Hand
Teisho / Shotei Tay-shoh / Shoh-Tay Palm Heel
Ude Oo-deh Forearm
Empi Ehm-pi Elbow
Hiza Hee-zah Knee
Sokuto Soh-ku-toh Edge of Foot
Kakato Kah-kah-toh Heel
Josokutei Joh-soh-koo-tay Ball of Foot
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StancesStancesStancesStances
StanceStanceStanceStance PronunciationPronunciationPronunciationPronunciation MeaningMeaningMeaningMeaning
Musubi Dachi Moos’bee Dachee Attention Stance
Heisoku Dachi Hay-soh-koo Dah-chee Heels and Toes Together Stance
Shiko Dachi Shee-koh Dah-chee Wide Stance Toes out
Kiba Dachi Kee-bah Dah-chee “Horse Riding” stance
Nekoashi Dachi Neh-koh-ah-shee Dah-chee Cat Stance (four in Wado)
Dachi Dah-chee Stance
Jigotai Jee-goh-tie Middle Wide Stance
Junzuki Dachi Joon-ski Dah-chee Front punch Stance
Gyakuzuki Dachi Gyah-kooz-ski Dah-chee Reverse Punch Stance
Shizentai Shee-zen-tie Natural Stance
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