DOJO RULES AND ETIQUETTE

1. Clean white Karate-gi must be worn, not more than one badge may be worn
on the front of a jacket and no markings of any kind on the back of the jacket
or the trousers.
2. No wrist watches, rings, earrings, chains, necklaces, bracelets may be worn, as
accidents may occur i.e. earrings being ripped out by being caught.
3. Finger and toe nails must be kept short and clean at all times: hands and feet
must always be kept clean(accidental scratches etc).
4. Before entering and leaving the Dojo(training hall) bow from the waist. Karate
wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru (Karate begins and ends with courtesy).
5. In the Dojo (while used as a Dojo) silence must be obtained, otherwise this
shows discourtesy to the Sensei and other pupils also no chatting, no smoking,
no chewing gum, no eating and no drinking whilst participating in Karate.
6. However intimate master and pupil may be outside the Dojo, inside the
instructor is always called SENSEI and treated with utmost respect. If for
whatever reason, the pupil loses respect for his master, he must immediately
find another master.
7. Punctuality at all times is essential.
8. The Karate-Ka must always respect an opponent, never losing his/her temper
no matter how an opponent may have behaved, Karate-ka of inferior grade to
oneself must be treated with consideration.
9. Outside the Dojo or Shiajo (contest area), the Karate-ka must never use the
techniques he has learnt, other than in the defence of life or limb. He must
never be the first to attack (Karate ni sente nashi).
10. Visitors are welcome, subject to their observing the above rules, where
applicable.

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 HISTORY OF KARATE

K arate Originated in the Islands of Loochoo(now Okinawan Islands of Japan), The

inhabitants had a peculiar bare hand and bare feet striking technique this was
called ‘Tei’ which means hand. During the Tang dynasty of China, Kenpo (a form of
boxing) was introduced to Loochoo where elements were accepted and the
resulting form was called ‘To-Dei’(literally Tang hand)

I n 1406 the King of Loochoo proclaimed a peaceful country and forbade his
citizens to carry weapons which made ‘To-Dei’ ever more popular, eventually
some warriors were allowed to re-arm over time to protect the country from
possible invasion.

I n 1609 the country was invaded by the Japanese Shimazu Daimyo of Satsuma
who conquered the Ryukyuan Islands (formally Loochoo), He then prohibited the
carrying of weapons and practising any martial arts by its people. The Ryukyuan
warriors who fought against the Shimazu clan were brave and skilled in the practice
of ‘To–Dei’, most were also members of the Shizoku (Samurai class).

T he art of weaponless defence was first introduced to the people of Japan in 1922
as Okinawa Kenpo of To-Dei or Ryukyu Karate-Jutsu.

J apanese martial arts master Hironori Otsuka studied this form with great interest
and eventually combined it with another ancient form of unarmed combat called
Jujitsu to introduce in 1934 the advanced combat Wado-Ryu Karate-Do. Wado
Means way of peace and harmony, Ryu means style and Karate-Do means the way
of the empty hand (weaponless defence).

KARATE-DO
The practice of Karate is to develop and maintain health and strength, both physical
and mental, to teach good manners, self discipline and mutual respect between
Karate-Ka and others. It also encourages decency and respect between all members
of society.
Karate is endless, because every technique can always be improved upon. This
inculcates modesty and a strong intellectual stature.
Except in the defence of life or limb, karate techniques must never be used outside
the dojo, because they can be extremely dangerous.

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 KATA
Kata are a combination of basic Karate techniques arranged in a stream of
consecutive body movements, consisting of various attacking and defending
techniques, using both both hands and feet, against a number of imaginary
opponents, covering attacks from every possible direction. This demands good
balance and posture, correct stances, speed, strong focus, swift and accurate
perception and correct breathing.
“Wado Ryu Kata are generally smaller than those of other styles, unnecessary
movements should not be performed in Wado Ryu Kata. The movements should be
performed in the shortest possible way, when the movements are smaller, it
becomes more difficult to accelerate and focus, so you would need more skill to
perform them effectively. In Budo it has always been said that it is very important
to learn from the old masters who perform techniques very rationally and do not
expend energy uselessly, instead we have to reach as high a energy as possible at
the moment the attack reaches the opponent, actually all we have to do is
concentrate the energy at the very moment of contact. This energy concentration
is called Kime (focusing) and is very important in all aspects of Karate.” for this
reason as in all aspects of Karate relaxation immediately before and after a
movement is essential to good technique.
Excerpts taken from “Karate Kata of Wado Ryu” Shingo Ohgami.

Kata is very important in Karate training and is considered to be the ‘Life and Soul’
of Karate-Do, having been practiced and developed for centuries by literally millions
of Karate-Ka
Kata is also said to be the expression of both mental culture and human nature.

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 KIHON-GUMITE (basic fighting)
In these pair work exercises, attacks must be executed with accuracy and meaning. Each
punch and each kick must be intended to hit its target. In Kihon-Gumite, we learn Tai-
Sabaki, which means body shift, consisting of Ten-I(foot work),
Ten-Tai(body turning) and Ten-Gi(arm blocking) techniques, used in conjunction with each
other.
Attacker Move closer to the defender with toes to get correct distance to attack, but without
moving body. (Hidari Hanmi Gamae - HHG, Migi Hanmi Gamae - MHG).
Attacker: Defender
No 1 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki chudan MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke,
Nagashi gedanbarai & Nakadaka
Ipponken zuki.
No 2 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Okutte sokuto MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, nijiriashi
chudan. to Soe-ashi dachi & Ushiro gedan barai,
R Haito uchi & L Shuto-uchi
No 3 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, half step Maegeri MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke,
chudan. Tobikomi kagizuki chudan & Naka daka
Ippon ken zuki to knee.
No 4 HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki Jodan MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, half
step back & Nagashi shuto uchi uke,
step in Haito uchi, & Nakadaka
ipponken zuki.
No 5 HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki chudan. MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Nagashi
otoshi uke, grab hand & Ipponken uchi,
Yoko enpi uchi, grab two handed twist
pull round to floor(Kotegaeshi) pressure
to arm, shuto-uchi to neck.

No 6 HHG Tobikomizuki jodan, okutte sokuto MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Half
chudan, Gyakuzuki Jodan. turn Soe-ashi dachi & Ushiro gedan
barai, Haishu nagashi sotouke & Naka
daka Ippon ken zuki.
No 7 HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, half step back, MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke, Negash
mawashigeri chudan/jodan Shuto uchi to neck or Teisho uchi to
shoulder.
No 8 MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Qtr turn Nagashi uchi uke. Teija dachi
with Hiji uke jodan, Tsukkomi junzuki
gedan, yoriashi to Shiko dachi with Yoko
enpi, push knee & Morote haito uchi
chudan.

No 9 MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Qtr turn Nagashi uchi uke, half turn
Nagashi Haishu sotouke Jodan &
Nakadaka ippon ken zuki.
No 10 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki jodan. MHG Nagashi Shuto uchi uke Jodan, Yoko
enpi under arm pit, hold, Haito uchi
gedan, twist inside grab hold hip and
throw over R shoulder.

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 YAKUSOKU GUMITE (pre-arranged fighting)
Yakusoku-Gumite consists of blocks, evasions or sweeps, followed by counter
blows, and is carried out as pair work.
The counter-blows are a mixture of punches and kicks, and foot sweep is also used.
Whether in attack, defence or in counter-attack, the Karate-Ka must be
ambidextrous. Therefore, attacks and defence must be practiced left-handed,
right-handed, left-footed and right-footed. Throughout, the word ‘counter’ means
pre-emptive action to forestall an attack.
In all pair work, the exercises are ineffective unless the attacks are executed with
both accuracy and meaning, because otherwise the defender cannot defend
properly.
Each punch(tsuki) and each kick(keri) must be intended to hit its target, but
defender must control his/her techniques.

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 YAKUSOKU GUMITE (pre-arranged fighting)
ATTACKER DEFENDER
Jodan (Zuki) Uke
1. Zenshinshite Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . .Step back, Jodan Uke Gykuzuki Chudan
2. Zenshinshite Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan
3. Tobikomi Jodanzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step side, Counter Gyakuzuki Chudan

Chudan (Zuki) Uke

1. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Soto-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back & side Chudanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan
3. Zenshinshite Chudanzuki . . . . . . . . .Step back half turn, Uchi Uke Uraken Jodan
4. Tobikomi Chudan Gyakuzuki . . . . . . .Counter,Maegeri Chudan
5. Tobikomi Chudan Gyakuzuki . . . . . . .Side step, Otoshi-Uke Uraken Jodan

Maegeri Uke
1. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uchi-Gedanbarai, Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Half step back, Maegeri Chudan
3. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Half step back, Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan
4. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tobikomi Counter Gyakuzuki Chudan
5. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . .Step back half turn, Uchi-Gedanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan
6. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Move back & side Soto Gedanbarai Gyakuzuki Chudan
7. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan
8. Okutte Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Tobikomi Gyakuzuki Chudan
9. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Move back & side Soto Gedanbarai, Ashibarai-
Gyakuzuki Chudan/Jodan
10. Maegeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan.

Mawashigeri Uke
1. Mawashigeri Chudan . . . . . . . . . . . .Back foot step side, Chudan-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Mawashigeri Chudan/Jodan . . . . . . . .Half step back, Mawashigeri Jodan/Chudan
3. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step back & side, Chudan/Jodan-Uke Gyakuzuki Chudan
4. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan
5. Okutte Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tobikomi, Kakae-Nage, Gyakuzuki Chudan/Jodan
6. Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(RIGHT) Counter, Nagashizuki Jodan/Chudan

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 OHYO-GUMITE (Advanced fighting)
As in Kihon Gumite these exercises must be executed with accuracy and meaning.
Each punch and each kick must be intended to hit its target. In Ohyo-Gumite, we
learn as well, Tai-Sabaki, which means body shift, consisting of Ten-I(foot work),
Ten-Tai(body turning) and Ten-Gi(arm blocking) techniques, used in conjunction
with each other. (Hidari Hanmi Gamae - HHG, Migi Hanmi Gamae - MHG).
Attacker: Defender
No 1 HHG Junzuki Jodan Zenshin HHG Ushiro ayumiashi, shuto uchi uke
Gyakuzuki chudan
Ashi barai
Gyakuzuki chudan.

No 2 MHGTobikomizuki gyakuzuki jodan HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke.

Ashi barai
Gyakuzuki chudan.
No 3 HHG Junzuki jodan zenshin MHGUshiro ayumiashi, shuto uchi uke,
Gyakuzuki chudan ushiro nijiriashi, otoshi uke,
Counter, junzuki no tsukkomi.
Drop to avoid attack
Perform twist and sweep
Uraken jodan

No 4 MHGUraken Zenshin MHGUshiro nijiriashi, nagashi uke.

Opposite arm grab arm
Gyakuzuki chudan
Grab left shoulder
Pulldown hizageri, otoshi enpi.
No 5 HHG HHG Gyakuzuki chudan zenshin,
Ayumiashi uchi uke okutte maegeri.
Uchi chudan barai
Uraken jodan
Drop haito sweep and pull shoulder
Shuto uchi jodan.

No 6 HHG Okutte maegeri chudan HHG Ushiro ayumiashi

Gyakuzuki jodan Shuto uchi uke.
Tobikomi, mawashigeri chudan.
No 7 HHG Tobikomizuki HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke
Tobikomizuki Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke
Counter maegeri chudan.
Uchi gedan barai
Gyakuzuki chudan
Press back of knee, pull down
gyakuzuki chudan.

No 8 HHG Tobikomi sweep HHG Ushiro ayumiashi,

tobikomi opposite sweep Ushiro ayumiashi
ushirogeri chudan
gyakuzuki chudan.
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 JIYU-GUMITE (free fighting)
In Jiyu-Gumite, there are neither no rules nor any prohibited techniques, nor can
protectors be worn.
Any techniques can be used to make full contact on the opponent on any part of
his body, especially to the vital points or pressure points, including Sunegeri (shin
kicks), Kingeri (groin kicks), Barate-Uchi (open backhand techniques) to the face,
any throwing techniques, arm locks and strangle holds, until the opponent
surrenders.
Therefore for safety, free-fighting must always be conducted under the supervision
of a qualified Blackbelt referee. However at Kyu grading, Examiners only look for
effective attacking and defending techniques.

Fighting Strategy
Includes forestalling the opponent. there are three principal methods,
known as SEN.
These are:
1. Sen-te, Ken-no-sen (first attack).
this is to attack the opponent before he has prepared for the attack.
2. Go-Sen-No-Te, Go-No-Sen, or Tai-No-Sen (Counter attack)
After the attacker has started his attack, Defender (with block, if necessary)
strikes Attacker before he has struck.
3. Sen-Sen-No-Sen-Te, Tai-Tai-No-Sen (Anticipatory attack)-
this is to attack the opponent after he has prepared his attack, but has not
yet carried it out.

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 8th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Jodan Uke Zenshin (step forward, upper rising block)
2. Chudan Soto Uke Zenshin (Step forward, outer body block)
3. Chudan Uchi Uke Zenshin (Step forward, inner body block)
4. Gedan Barai Zenshin (Step forward, downward block)
5. Junzuki Zenshin (Step forward, straight body punch)
6. Gyakuzuki Zenshin(Step forward, opposite body punch)
7. Maegeri Zenshin (Front kick, step forward)
8. Mawashigeri Zenshin (step forward, roundhouse kick)
Renkei Waza
1. Maegeri Chudan - Tobikomizuki Jodan
(Front kick to body - snap punch to the face)
2. Maegeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan
(Front kick to the body - opposite punch to the body)

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Ipponme Jodan (Zuki) Uke ........L & R Ipponme
(No.1 face punch and block) (No.1 face punch and block)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . .L & R Ipponme
(No.1 body punch and block)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . . .L & R Ipponme
(No.1 front kick, and block)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . . .L & R Ipponme
(No.1 Mawashigeri, and block)

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 7th Kyu (Orange belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Junzuki
2. Gyakuzuki
3. Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Maegeri Chudan
6. Mawashigeri Chudan
7. Sokuto Geri
8. Uraken Jodan
Renkei Waza
1. Maegeri Chudan - Mawashigeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Gyakuzuki Jodan - Maegeri Chudan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
1 Pinan Nidan Pinan Nidan
Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2) Chudan (Zuki) Uke .........L & R Ipponme (1)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Nihonme (2)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . .L & R Nihonme (2)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2)

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 6th Kyu (Green Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Tobikomizuki
4. Shuto-Uke Zenshin
5. Okutte Maegeri Chudan
6. Okutte Mawashigeri Chudan
7. Okutte Sokuto Chudan
8. Ushirogeri
Renkei Waza
1. Okutte Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Uraken Jodan
2. Tobikomi Jodan - Chudanzuki - Okutte Maegeri Chudan.

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
Pinan Shodan (1) Pinan Nidan (2)
Pinan Sandan (3) Pinan Shodan (1)
Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3) Maegeri Uke L & R Ipponme (1)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Sanbonme (3)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Sanbonme (3)
Ohyo Gumite Ohyo Gumite
1. Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L) Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L)
Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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 5th Kyu (Blue Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Tobikomizuki
6. Nagashizuki
7. Ushirogeri Chudan
8. Tobigeri Jodan
Renkei Waza
1. Mawashigeri Chudan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Tobikomi Jodan - Chudanzuki - Mawashigeri Chudan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
Pinan Shodan (1) Pinan Shodan (1)
Pinan Yodan (4) Pinan Sandan (3)
Kihon Gumite Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1) not required
Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Ipponme (1) 1.Mawashigeri Uke . .L & R Ipponme
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Yonhonme (4)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . .L & R Yonhonme (4)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Yonhonme (4)
Ohyu Gumite Ohyu Gumite
Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R) Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)
Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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 4th Kyu (Purple Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Nagashizuki
4. Shuto Uke Zenshin
5. Maegeri Chudan
6. Mawashigeri Chudan
7. Sokuto Chudan
8. Okutte Ushirogeri Chudan
Renkei Waza
1. Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Uraken Jodan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
Pinan Yodan (4) Pinan Sandan (3)
Pinan Godan (5) Pinan Yodan (4)
Kihon Gumite Kihon Gumite
Nihonme (2) Not Required
Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . .L & R Nihonme (2) Jodan (Zuki) Uke L & R Nihonme (2)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . .L & R Gohonme (5) Chudan (Zuki) Uke L& R Nihonme (2)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . .L & R Gohonme (5)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . .L & R Ropponme (6)
Ohyu Gumite Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L) Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L)
Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R) Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)
Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Tobikomizuki
6. Nagashizuki
7. Okutte Mawashigeri Jodan
8. Okutte Sokuto Chudan
Renkei Waza
1. Tobikomi Jodan Chudanzuki - Okutte Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Uraken Jodan
2. Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan - Mawashigeri Jodan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
Pinan Godan (5) Pinan Yodan (4)
Kushanku Pinan Godan (5)
Kihon Gumite Kihon Gumite
Ipponme (1) Not Required
Nihonme (2)
Sanbonme (3)
Yakusoku Gumite Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Sanbonme (3) Maegeri Uke ...........L & R Gohonme (5)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R Ipponme (1) Mawashigeri Uke....L & R Sanbonme (3)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . L & R Ropponme (6)
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R Ipponme (1)
Ohyu Gumite Ohyu Gumite
Yonhonme (4)(Att/R, Def/R) Ipponme (1)(Att/L, Def/L)
Nihonme (2)(Att/L, Def/R)
Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting)

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 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Nagashizuki
4. Maegeri Jodan
5. Mawashigeri Jodan
6. Sokuto Jodan
7. Ushirogeri Chudan
8. Nidangeri Chudan-Jodan
Renkei Waza
1. Zenshinite Uraken Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan - Maegeri Chudan - Mawashigeri Chudan -
Gyakuzuki Chudan
2. Mawashigeri Jodan - Ushiromawashigeri Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
One Pinan Kata of students choice (Tokui-Kata) Kushanku
Kushanku
Naihanchi
Kihon Gumite Kihon Gumite
Sanbonme (3) Ipponme (1)
Yonhonme (4)
Ropponme (6)
Yakusoku Gumite No arrangement with partner.
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Ipponme (1) Jodan Zuki Uke .....L & R Sanbonme (3)
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R Nihonme (2)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . L & R Nanahonme (7)
4. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . L & R Happonme (8)
5. Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R Gohonme (5)
Ohyu Gumite Ohyu Gumite
Yohonme (4) Yohonme (4)
Jiyu Gumite Jiyu Gumite
Free Fighting Free Fighting
Shiai & Shinpan

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 1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon Waza
1. Kette Junzuki
2. Kette Gyakuzuki
3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
5. Nagashizuki
6. Okutte Mawashigeri Jodan
7. Okutte Sokuto Jodan
8. Okutte Ushirogeri Chudan
Renkei Waza
1. Zenshinite Jodan - Chudanzuki - Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan - Gyakuzuki Chudan -
Mawashigeri Jodan
2. Sunegeri - Mawashigeri Jodan - Ushirogeri Chudan - Gyakuzuki Chudan

(Senior Syllabus) (Junior Syllabus)

Kata Kata
Naihanchi Kushanku
Seishan
Chinto
Kihon Gumite Kihon Gumite
Yonhonme (4) Ipponme (1)
Ropponme (6)
Nanahonme (7)
Happonme (8)
Yakusoku Gumite Improvised by students. Yakusoku Gumite
1. Jodan (Zuki) Uke . . . . L & R Jodan (Zuki) Uke...........................L & R
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . L & R Chudan (Zuki) Uke .......................L & R
(Chosen by the Examiner) (Chosen by the Examiner)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . L & R 8 & 9
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . . L & R 1-6
Ohyu Gumite Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1) Ipponme (1)
Nihonme (2) Nihonme (2)
Yonhonme (4) Yonhonme (4)
Jiyu Gumite Jiyu Gumite
(Free Fighting) (Free Fighting)
Shiai & Shinpan

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 Gorei (commands)
Kiotsuke ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attention ! (Musubi Dachi)
Mokuso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meditation
Seiza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kneel
Sensei-ni-Rei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bow to instructor
Otagai-ni-Rei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bow to all assembled
Kiritsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stand
Yo-oi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ready stance (Hachiji Dachi)
Junzuki Hidari Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left Junzuki position
Hidari Hanmi Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left fighting stance
Migi Hanmi Gamae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right fighting stance
Hidari Shizentai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left natural stance (Lenoji Dachi)
Migi Shizentai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right natural stance (Lenoji Dachi)
Mawatte, Jodan Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn with upper rising block
Mawatte,Gedan Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn with downward block
Sonobade Gyakuzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Change to reverse punch & position
Kiai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shout
Yame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stop
Naore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Relax

Numeration
(Cardinal) Used in Kata (Ordinal)
& Dan Grades
1. Ichi ......................Shodan ......................Ipponme
2. Ni ........................Nidan ........................Nihonme
3. San.......................Sandan ......................Sanbonme
4. Shi .......................Yodan.........................Yonhonme
5. Go........................Godan .......................Gohonme
6. Roku ....................Rokudan....................Ropponme
7. Shichi...................Shichidan ..................Nanahonme
8. Hachi ...................Hachidan...................Happonme
9. Ku........................Kudan........................Kyuhonme
10. Ju .........................Judan.........................Jipponme

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 Tachikata (Stances)

Heisoku Dachi Zenkutsu Dachi (forward stance) Heiko-o Dachi

(1) Junzuki Dachi (1) Yoko Heiko-o Dachi

Musubi Dachi Zenkutsu Dachi (forward stance) Heiko-o Dachi

(Fudotai) (2) Gyakuzuki Dachi (2) Tate Heiko-o Dachi

Hachiji Dachi Ko-okutsu Dachi Teiji Dachi

(Shizentai) (Yo-oi) Back stance (Junzuki no Tsukkomi Dachi)

Jigo Tai Nekoashi Dachi (cat stance) Kata-ashi Dachi

(used in Kushanku) (1) Mahanmi Nekoashi Dachi (used in Chinto etc.)

Naihanchi Dachi Nekoashi Dachi (cat stance) Soe-ashi Dachi

(2) Shomen Nekoashi Dachi (used in Pinan Yodan etc)

Shiko Dachi Seishan Dachi Ko-ashi Dachi

(Sumo Stance) (1) Yoko Seishan Dachi

Kiba Dachi Seishan Dachi Lenoji Dachi

(Horse-Back Stance) (2) Tate Seishan Dachi (L or R Shizentai)

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 Te Waza (Hand Techniques)
Tsuki Waza (Punching [thrust] Techniques)
1. Seiken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forefist punch
2. Tateken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vertical fist punch
3. Gyakuken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverse (upside down) fist punch
4. Shitosashi Ipponken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . .Forefinger one knuckle fist
5. Nakadaka Ipponken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . .Middle finger one knuckle fist
6. Ippon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One finger spear hand
7. Nihon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two finger spear hand
8. Yonhon Nukite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four finger spear hand
9. Moretezuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punch with both fists at same level
10. Hiraken-Zuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle row of knuckle fist
11. Kagizuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Short punch (arm bent)
12. Yamazuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double punch at different levels
13. Washide (Shizuki) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beak hand punch
Uchi Waza (striking Techniques)
1. Tettsui-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bottom fist strike
2. Uraken-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Backfist strike
3. Shuto-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knife hand strike
4. Barate-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back of fingers strike
5. Furiken-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swinging strike
6. Teisho-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palm heel strike
7. Haito-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ridge hand strike
8. Kumade-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bear hand strike
9. Kakuto-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crane head strike
10. Mae Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forward elbow strike
11. Yoko Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side elbow strike
12. Tate Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upward elbow strike
13. Ushiro Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back elbow strike
14. Furi Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swing elbow strike
15. Otoshi Enpi-Uchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward elbow strike
UKE WAZA (Blocking Techniques)
1. Jodan (Age) Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upper rising block
2. Gedan Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward block
3. Chudan (Soto) Uchi Uke . . . . . . . . . . .Middle (outer) Inner block
4. Shuto Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knife hand block
5. Teisho Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palm heel block
6. Juji Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cross block
7. Nagashi Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brushing cover block
8. Otoshi Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downward cover block
9. Kakiwake Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double block
10. Kake Te . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hooking hand block
11. Sasae Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reinforced block
12. Harai Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inner knife hand brushing block
13. Haishu Uke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back of hand block
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 ASHI WAZA (Foot Techniques)
KERI WAZA (Kicking Techniques)
1. Maegeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front kick
2. Shomen Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front roundhouse kick
3. Uchi Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inner roundhouse kick
4. Ushiro Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverse roundhouse kick
5. Ura Mawashigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forward reverse roundhouse kick
6. Yokogeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side kick
7. Sokuto Geri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edge of foot kick
8. Ushirogeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back kick
9. Tobigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flying kick
10. Nidangeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double level flying kick
11. Kesageri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flying side kick
12. Sunegeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shin Kick
13. Mikazukigeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crescent kick
14. Hizageri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knee kick

ASHI-SABAKI (Foot Movements)

1. Zenshin Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Step forward
2. Okuri Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sliding step (Okutte...)
3. Hiraki Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turning movement (Nagashizuki)
4. Kaiten Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turning (Mawatte)
5. Yokoido Ashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sideways step (used in Naihanchi etc)
6. Ashi Barai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foot sweep
7. Kanibasami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scissor trip

METHOD OF MOVEMENT
1. Taju no ido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One leg to the other(weight shifting)
2. Ayumiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taking one step forward or backward(Walking)
3. Surikomiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taking two steps F. or B.
4. Yoriashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move one foot the the other F. or B.
5. Tsugiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move foot opposite to direstion of movement then
the other F. or B.
6. Nijiriashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glide both feet at the same time F. or B.
7. Choyaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Jumping)
7. Kagami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ducking)

TAOSHI WAZA (Take Downs)

1. Kosotogari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Small outside clip
2. Osotogari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big outside clip
3. Sasae Tsurikomiashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lifting pull throw with support
4. Kouchigari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Small inside clip
5. Ouchigari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big inside clip
6. Kubinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neck throw.
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WUKO rule are applied. These allow touch contact only. The normal duration of a bout is
either two or three minutes of fighting time. This, however can be extended to five minutes
according to the rules of the tournament.

The result of the bout is determined by one contestant having achieved three Ippons (an Ippon
is a full point) or 6 Waza-aris (a Waza is half a point), or a combination of Ippons and Waza-
aris totalling three points. Or it can be determined by the declaration by the Referee of
HANSOKU (a foul), OR SHIKKAKU (disqualification), or KIKEN (withdrawal by a contestant).
If none of these have been attained during the duration of a bout, the winner is the contestant
with the greater number of points. In the event of a draw the referee declares ENCHO-SEN (in
individual match & DAISHO-SEN), whereby the bout is extended until one of the contestants
has scored further Ippon or Waza-ari. In the event that the bout continues to be drawn, the
winner is selected by HANTEI, the decision arrived at by the referee, judge and Arbitrator.

IPPON is awarded for a scoring technique such as:

1. A Jodan kick with control
2. Scoring at the precise moment of an opponents attack (counter)
3. Deflecting an attack, combined with scoring to an opponent’s unguarded back
4. Sweeping or throwing, followed by a scoring technique
5. A combination technique, each component of which is entitled to score in its own right

CRITERIA applied by the referee

1. Good form
2. Correct attitude
3. Vigorous application
4. Proper timing
5. Zanshin
6. Correct distance

TARGET AREAS are limited to:

1. Head
2. Face
3. Neck
4. Abdomen
5. Chest
6. Back (excluding shoulders)

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PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR
1. Contact to the throat
2. Excessive contact
3. Attacks to the groin, joints or instep
4. Open-handed attacks to the face
5. Dangerous throws
6. Use of an uncontrollable technique
7. Repeated direct attack to arms or legs
8. Repeated exit from the competition area (JOGAI) or actions that waste time
9. Purposeless grabbing, wrestling or violent pushing
10. MUBOBI (reckless disregard for one’s own safety)
11. Any discourteous behaviour
12. Feigning injury in order to gain advantage

SHIKKAKU (disqualification) may be invoked against behaviour such as:

1. Action which harms the prestige and honour of Karate-Do
2. Disobedience of referees order
3. Over-excitement such as to jeopardise the smooth running of a bout
4. Any action which is dangerous and deliberately violates the rules of prohibited behaviour
5. Entering, or continuing a contest, against a doctors recommendation
6. Actions which violate the rules of the tournament

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 SHIAI & SHINPAN (Contest and Judging)
1. Shushin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Referee
2. Fukushin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge
3. Kansa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arbitrator
4. Shobu Sanbon (Ippon) - Hajime . . . . . .Start Sanbon (Ippon) match
5. Fujubun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technique insufficient
6. Torimasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unacceptable as a scoring technique
7. Aiuchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Simultaneous blow
8. Jogai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exit from fighting area
9. Keikoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warning with a Waza-ari penalty
10. Jogai - Chui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jogai warning with Ippon penalty
11. Hansoku - Chui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foul warning with a Ippon penalty
12. Aka (Shiro) Waza-ari . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (white) scores half a point
13. Aka (Shiro) Ippon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (white) scores full point
14. Tsuzukete - Hajime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resume fighting - begin
15. Tsuzukete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fight on
16. Ato - Shibaraku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A little time left (30 seconds)
17. Yame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stop
18. Motono - Ichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resume original position
19. (Shobu) Soremade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End of match
20. (Fukushin) Shugo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge called
21. Hantei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judgement / decision
22. Hikiwake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw
23. Encho - Sen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Extended match
24. Shobu - Hajime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Start the extended bout
25. Daishosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deciding bout
26. Hansoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foul
27. Shikkaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disqualification
28. Kiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Withdrawal / renunciation
29. Mubobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lack of regard for one’s own safety (no guard)
30. Aka (Shiro) No Kachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red (White) wins
31. Fusensho-o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walkover / bye.

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MARTIAL ART
SELF-DEFENCE
SPORT
SELF-DISCIPLINE(SELF-CULTURE)

WADO RYU KARATE-DO

Founder: HIRONORI OTSUKA (1892-1982)
Established: 1st May, 1934

SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS OF WADO RYU

NAGAS : Brushing techniques
INAS : Feinting techniques
KAWAS : Dodging techniques
NORU : Anticipation, counter techniques
TORU : Holding, throwing and sweeping techniques

KARATE TRAINING SUCCESSION

1. KIHON/RENKEI WAZA (Basic/Combination techniques) pg 10-17
2. KATA (Form) pg 4
3. KIHON GUMITE (Basic fighting techniques) pg 5
4. YAKUSOKU GUMITE (Pre-arranged fighting techniques) pg 6-7
5. OHYU GUMITE (Advanced fighting) pg 8
6. JIYU GUMITE (Free fighting) pg 9
7. SHIAI/SHINPAN (Contest and judging) pg 22-24
8. BUNKAI (Application) n/a