Master yamaguchi originated jiyukumite, the sparring aspect of karate exercise. I have in my 42 years of practicing karatedo seen this. In order to test for a jkf goju kai dan grade you will need to have jkf membership. Technical program from 1st kyu to 1st dan brown belt 2 stripes to. You will be expected to fully participate in all of the following activities. This is 4000 yen for 1 st and 2 nd dan and 5000 yen for 3 rd dan and above. Gojuryu emphasizes swift, circular blocks, followed by a series of powerful attacks.
The elder yamaguchi was teaching karate at ritsumeikan, kyoto, japan when gosei was born on june 29, 1935, and gosei began his study of goju karate from his father before he was five years old. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the bubishi chinese. According to goju kai s spirit, all existence consists of go, or hardness, which becomes positive and ju, or softness which becomes negative. Under normal circumstances, the test requirements require both. Sensei gene villa performs each of the these katas. In order to test for a jkf gojukai dan grade you will need to have jkf membership. Red belt 9th kyu children only shiko dachi stance and 10 punches with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 knee strikes with kia.
Tensho turning palms developed by chogun miyagi soft for youth classes, hard like sanchin for adults. The most useful weapons for present day self defense are either the bo or the jo, usually. Sanchin three battles body, mind, spirit origin unknown, from china. Gradings are a measure of achievement and students should be encouraged to progress at a pace which stretches them but within achievable limits. Okinawan goju ryu karate federation, both of which you will learn more about from. International okinawan gojuryu karatedo federation kata. In contrast, it is probably the single most valuable training exercise in gojuryu. The meibukan hombu dojo maintains an important role in keeping yagis legacy alive through the participation and support of the okinawa gojukai and the all okinawa karatedo association. Like the other kata of gojuryu, sanchin can be found in several chinese arts san jan, particularly the southern styles including four styles of crane boxing, dragon boxing, tiger boxing, lion boxing. Syllabus shitoryu international karate do kai official. Using the tanden kokyu breathing method coordinated with movements of the hands. They should be rewarded for their efforts and grading with the receipt of that grade and certificate along with a different coloured belt enhances the feel good factor. Goju ryu syllabus japanese martial arts traditional karate scribd. In each kata there are certain set or predetermined movements which the karatestudent can practice alone, without a partner.
The japanese association concerning gojuryu karatedo gojuryu. Apr 25, 2016 karate syllabus there is document karate syllabus available here for reading and downloading. Kata gojuryu karate school spokane spokane karate center. The ranks of karatedo gojuryu are divided into 10 kyu and 10 dan grades.
He was a descendant of the samurai and one of the most complex figures to ever grace the world karate stage. One of two heishu kata of gojuryu, sanchin is probably the most misunderstood kata in all of karate. Although not part of the kyokushin grading syllabus, all students should familiarise themselves with the 17 hand techniques and 21 leg techniques. Created by hanshi steve arneil as warm up exercises and now used throughout the ifk and other kyokushin groups as a dynamic stretch and to develop strong limbs. Send us a message saiko shihan i have always had respect for peter brandon hanshi who is responsible for the promotion and building of a large and successful following on the african continent.
There is nothing new in the syllabus contained within these pages it has simply. Karate sakugawa 1733 1815 who most historians agree was the fountainhead of modem okinawan karate. Tsa karatedo syllabus 20192020 great lakes seiwa kai. Goju kai karate do was founded by gogen yamaguchi 19091989 in japan. North america kenshikai okinawa gojuryu karatejutsu. Sydney goju kai karate do this club has been running for over 40 years now teaching traditional karate.
The following techniques are often used as a warm up and also to practice basic hand and leg techniques. Gojuryu karate is one of the four original styles of karate, and was founded by chojun miyagi sensei 18881953. Karate intro to gojuryu basics punches and blocks youtube. During a grading test, the karate ka may also be asked questions to test his or her understanding of karate do.
It was taught by gojuryus founder, master chojun miyagi. Purpose of the belt whipping i am sure many of you are wondering why in the togka shodan grading syllabus are requirements for the student to undertake a 16 man fight then a 20 second whipping, carried out by 2 senpai using their black belt as whips appx. International karate organization technical syllabus april, 2011 international karate organization kyokushinkaikan honbu technical syllabus. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. Gojukai karatedo, usa is a traditional japanese martial art founded in okinawa. Grandmaster miyagi had spent many years in china studying chinese martial arts before returning to okinawa to formulate what is known as okinawa goju ryu karate do. There is nothing new in the syllabus contained within these pages it has simply been put down on paper in order to assist you in your journey through the martial art of goju ryu karate do. Kids gain confidence, discipline and selfdefense knowledge through these training and in the process, meet new lifelong friends. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step. Gojuryu, japanese for hardsoft style, is one of the main traditional okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Apr 30, 2015 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration.
Shime slapping test is for black belts and only after years of practice and building up. Kyokushinkai karate derby kyokushinkai karate syllabus. Like the other kata of goju ryu, sanchin can be found in several chinese arts san jan, particularly the southern styles including four styles of crane. One of two heishu kata of goju ryu, sanchin is probably the most misunderstood kata in all of karate. This is your first step for the long journey toward mastering traditional okinawan.
Syllabus shitoryu international karate do kai official website. The mission of north america kenshi kai is to provide leadership, guidance and fellowship in the study and further development of old style goju ryu karate. Minneapolis gojukai karatedo, minnesota home facebook. Grandmaster miyagi had spent many years in china studying chinese martial arts before returning to okinawa to formulate. Sensei morio higaonna sanchin is the breathing and bedrock kata of the goju ryu system. He was the founder of what might be called modern karate, an advanced stage which illustrates both a technical and social elevation of the art of karate. Tsa karatedo syllabus 20192020 karatedo at tsa is taught as a traditional japanese martial art.
Examinations are not based purely on attendance and neither are they based just on ability. International okinawan gojuryu karatedo federation iogkf. In the year 1937, dainippon butoku kai awarded him the title, karate do kyoshigo. Seinchins origin lies in the internal system of wushu, hsingi. Gojuryu karate terms and kanji home seitou ryu karate. Welcome to goju kai africa martial arts training gogen yamaguchi, our founder, and legend born on 20th january 1909 in kagoshima, japan. Belt colors vary through a numbers of colors from white to black. The mission of north america kenshikai is to provide leadership, guidance and fellowship in the study and further development of old style gojuryu karate.
If you are serious about training karate, doshikai is the dojo for you. One of the most important styles on okinawa as well as in japan. Norimi gosei yamaguchi is the eldest son of gogen yamaguchi, president of the international karatedo gojukai. Sensei nakamura has won three world championships twice in kumite sparring and once in kata forms. As previous grading a any kata from shodan syllabus and above b one or more kata from shodan syllabus and above. With the incorporation of our own webbased links for visual performance of movements in our style of karate, i believe this is the perfect combination of easily accessible information and action images that can be used to follow the movements.
Through the art of goju ryu karatedo his training experience has included various arts tai chi, pa qua, chi kung, kobudo, escrima, judo, aikido, jiu jitsu, muay thai and boxing. In the year 1937, dainippon butokukai awarded him the title, karatedo kyoshigo. For translating the chinese or kanji characters of. Gojukai karatedo was founded by gogen yamaguchi 19091989 in japan. Although only five feet two inches or so and around a hundred and forty pounds, matsu higa had forearms like the proverbial popeye the sailor man in the comics. Use the download button below or simple online reader. In contrast, it is probably the single most valuable training exercise in goju ryu. This syllabus is unique in its format to heywood goju ryu karate club hgr.
A 1500 to 2000 word thesis on any aspect of karatedo. He was a student in okinawa, japan, and received instruction from the karate master who is the direct descendant of the founder of goju ryu karate master chojun miyagi. Gradings are conducted mostly in japanese as follows. Red belt 9th kyu children only shiko dachi stance and 10 punches with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 knee strikes with kia sanchin dachi stance 10 forward elbows with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 front kicks with kia.
Students will be learning goju ryu hard soft style which is one of several traditional okinawanjapanese styles that is practiced around the world. The information is provided by semka and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. As part of his training, sensei kenney took part in many regional, national and international tournaments. Karate syllabus there is document karate syllabus available here for reading and downloading.
In kobudo the weapon is simply used as an extension of the body. This is 4000 yen for 1 st and 2 nd dan and 5000 yen for 3 rd dan and. Norimi gosei yamaguchi is the eldest son of gogen yamaguchi, president of the international karate do goju kai. Sensei nakamura has been training in goju ryu karate for over 30 years. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective. The belt he or she wears indicates the rank of a karateka. Karate do received a good reputation and this moment was a big step towards spreading karate all over the japan.
Grkas has qualified instructors who teach authentic gojuryu karatedo. The ranks of karate do goju ryu are divided into 10 kyu and 10 dan grades. Nearly all basic karate do moves can be duplicated with a weapon in your hand, therefore, the perfection of basic moves is a necessity for weapons training. Karatedo received a good reputation and this moment was a big step towards spreading karate all over the japan. Under the leadership of world chief instructor, sensei tetsuji nakamura and his international executive committee, iogkf international is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of okinawan gojuryu karatedo, which has been. Karatestyle, hardsoft style, perfected by miyagi chojun, student of kanryo higaonna. According to gojukais spirit, all existence consists of go, or hardness, which becomes positive and ju, or softness which becomes negative. During a grading test, the karateka may also be asked questions to test his or her understanding of karatedo. Welcome to the international okinawan gojuryu karatedo federation iogkf. Goju ryu karate is one of the four original styles of karate, and was founded by chojun miyagi sensei 18881953.
Full text of traditional karatedo fundamental techniques. Insight into gojuryu fourways martial arts academy. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. Goju ryu karate do reference manual goju ryu karate do ho ei. There is nothing new in the syllabus contained within these pages it has simply been put down on paper in order to assist you in your journey through the martial art of goju ryu karatedo. Full text of traditional karatedo fundamental techniques volume 1 okinawa goju ryu. The international okinawan gojuryu karatedo federation iogkf is the largest traditional okinawan karate organization in the world. Sensei morio higaonna sanchin is the breathing and bedrock kata of the gojuryu system. Disclaimer the information contained in this website is for general information purposes only.
This is a guide to your study and holds the information. Goju karatejutsu a nation that draws too broad a difference between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. Minneapolis gojukai karatedo, minnesota, minneapolis, minnesota. If you are serious about training karate, doshi kai is the dojo for you. The belt he or she wears indicates the rank of a karate ka. Unlike many groups that split away from their parent body, we decided that it would not be correct etiquette to continue teaching a syllabus from a system that we no longer ascribed to.