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.
 KAT
A
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.
 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 MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi
chudan sotouke, Nagashi
gedanbarai & Nakadaka
No 2 Ipponken zuki.
MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Okutte MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke,
sokuto chudan. nijiriashi to Soe-ashi dachi &
No 3 Ushiro gedan barai,
MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, half step R Haito uchi & L Shuto-uchi
Maegeri chudan.
MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi sotouke,
No 4
Tobikomi kagizuki chudan &
HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki Naka daka Ippon ken zuki to
Jodan knee.

No 5 MHG Nijiriashi back Nagashi

sotouke, half step back &
Nagashi shuto uchi uke, step
HHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, gyakuzuki
in Haito uchi, & Nakadaka
chudan.
ipponken zuki.

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

MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki
sokuto chudan, Gyakuzuki
jodan.
Jodan.

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

No 9 MHG Tobikomizuki Chudan, Gyakuzuki MHG Qtr turn Nagashi uchi uke,
jodan. half turn Nagashi Haishu
sotouke Jodan & Nakadaka
No ippon ken zuki.
10 MHG Tobikomizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki MHG Nagashi Shuto uchi uke Jodan,
jodan.
Yoko enpi under arm pit, hold,
Haito uchi gedan, twist inside
grab hold hip and throw over R
shoulder.
 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.
 YAKUSOKU GUMITE (pre-arranged
fighting)
AT TACKER 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
 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 HHG Ushiro ayumiashi, shuto uchi uke
Zenshin Gyakuzuki
chudan Ashi barai
Gyakuzuki
chudan.

No 2 MHG Tobikomizuki gyakuzuki HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto uchi uke.

jodan
Ashi barai
No 3 Gyakuzuki chudan. MHG Ushiro ayumiashi, shuto
HHG Junzuki jodan uchi uke, ushiro nijiriashi,
zenshin otoshi uke, Counter, junzuki
Gyakuzuki chudan no tsukkomi.

Drop to avoid attack

Perform twist and
sweep Uraken jodan

No 4 MHG Uraken Zenshin MHG Ushiro nijiriashi, nagashi uke.

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

No 6 HHG Okutte maegeri chudan

No 7 Gyakuzuki jodan
 To ashigeri chudan. HHG Ushiro ayumiashi
bi Shuto uchi uke.
HHG Tobikomizuki
ko
mi Tobikomizuki
, HHG Ushiro nijiriashi, shuto
m Uchi gedan barai uchi uke Ushiro nijiriashi,
a Gyakuzuki chudan shuto uchi uke Counter
w Press back of knee, pull maegeri chudan.
down gyakuzuki chudan.

No 8 HHG Tobikomi sweep HHG Ushiro

tobikomi opposite ayumiashi,
sweep ushirogeri Ushiro
chudan gyakuzuki ayumiashi
chudan.
 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.
 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)
(No.1 face punch and block) Ipponme
2. Chudan (Zuki) Uke . . .L & R Ipponme
(No.1 body punch and block)
3. Maegeri Uke . . . . . . . . .L & R
Ipponme
4. Mawashigeri Uke . . . . .L & R Ipponme
(No.1 Mawashigeri, and block)

1
 7th Kyu (Orange belt)
Kihon Waza 1. Maegeri Chudan - Mawashigeri Chudan -
Gyakuzuki Chudan
1. Junzuki
2. Gyakuzuki Jodan - Maegeri Chudan
2. Gyakuzuki
3. Junzuki no (Senior Syllabus)
Tsukkomi
4. Gyakuzuki no
(Junior Syllabus)
Tsukkomi
Kata
5. Maegeri Chudan
Kata
6. Mawashigeri
Chudan 1 Pinan Nidan
Pinan Nidan
7. Sokuto Geri
8. Uraken Jodan Yakusoku Gumite
Yakusoku Gumite
Renkei Waza
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)
 6th Kyu (Green Belt)
Kihon Waza 6. Okutte Mawashigeri Chudan
1. Kette Junzuki 7. Okutte Sokuto Chudan
2. Kette Gyakuzuki 8. Ushirogeri
3. Tobikomizuki Renkei Waza
4. Shuto-Uke Zenshin
1. Okutte Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan -
5. Okutte Maegeri Uraken Jodan
Chudan
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)
 5th Kyu (Blue Belt)
Kihon Waza 3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
1. Kette Junzuki 4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
2. Kette 5. Tobikomizuki
Gyakuzuki 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)
 4th Kyu (Purple Belt)
Kihon Waza 8. Okutte Ushirogeri Chudan
1. Kette Junzuki Renkei Waza
2. Kette
1. Maegeri Chudan - Nagashizuki Jodan -
Gyakuzuki
Gyakuzuki Chudan
3. Nagashizuki
2. Maegeri Chudan - Sokuto Chudan - Ushirogeri
4. Shuto Uke Chudan - Uraken Jodan
Zenshin
5. Maegeri
Chudan (Senior Syllabus)
6. Mawashigeri (Junior Syllabus)
Chudan
7. Sokuto Chudan 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)
 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon Waza 3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
1. Kette Junzuki 4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
2. Kette 5. Tobikomizuki
Gyakuzuki 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
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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

Ipponme (1)
(Att/L, Def/L)
Nihonme (2)
(Att/L, Def/R)

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

 1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
Kihon Waza 3. Kette Junzuki no Tsukkomi
1. Kette Junzuki 4. Kette Gyakuzuki no Tsukkomi
2. Kette 5. Nagashizuki
Gyakuzuki 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
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Kihon Gumite
Kihon Gumite
Yonhonme (4)
Ipponme (1) Ropponme (6)
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( L&R8
7
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( Ohyu Gumite
8
) Ohyu Gumite
Ipponme (1)
Yakusoku Ipponme (1) Nihonme (2)
Gumite Nihonme (2) Yonhonme (4)
Improvised by Yonhonme (4)
students.
Jiyu Gumite
Yakusoku
Jiyu Gumite
Gumite
(Free Fighting)
1. Jodan
(Free Fighting)
(Zuki) Uke . . . . L
& R S
Jodan (Zuki) Uke h
...........................L
i
&R
a
2. Chudan i
(Zuki) Uke . . L &
R
Chudan (Zuki) Uke &
.......................L &
R S
(Chosen by h
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(Chosen by p
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Examiner) n
3
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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
 Tachikata (Stances)

He
i soku Dach i Zenku su tDach i (f r r t ) o wa di s i
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1 unzuk Dach 1 Yoko He ko-o Dach

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Musub Dacht i) Zenku su (Dach
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Fudo a 2 Gyakuzuk Dach 2 Ta e He ko-o
Dach

iji i t i iji i
( i t i) ( i) t (J i i i)

Hach Dach Ko-oku su Dach Te

Dach
Sh zen a Yo-o Back s ance unzuk no Tsukkom
Dach
Ji i i i( t t ) t i i
( i ) ( ) i i i ( i i t t .)

go Ta Nekoash Dach ca s ance Ka a-ash

Dach
i used
i n Kushanku
i 1 Mahanm
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( t t )Dach used n Ch
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Nai hanch Dach

i Nekoash iDach cai s ance Soe-ash i i
( t ) ( )Dach i i
2 Shomen Nekoash Dach used n P nan Yodan e c

i i i i ji i
( r Sh ko Dach
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t shan
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Dach
Sumo S ance 1 Yoko Se shan Dach
 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

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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.
 KUMITE
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
 KUMITE
4. Abdomen
5. Chest
6. Back (excluding shoulders)
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
 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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 KARATE-
DO
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 (Basic/Combination pg 10-

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