Basic knowledge Flashcards
Who was the founder of Wado-Ryu
Hironori Otsuka
What does Taisabaki consists of?
Ten-I: foot work
Ten-tai: body turning
Ten-gi: arm techniques
Used in conjunction with each other: Sanmi ittai
What are the 5 special distinctions of Wado-Ryu?
Nagasu: flowing, brushing techniques Inasu: diversion, feinting techniques Noru: anticipation, dodging techniques Kawasu: ducking, dodging techniques Toru: holding, throwing and sweeping techniques
When was Wado Ryu founded?
1st of May 1934
Where did Karate originated?
Okinawan Islands (Loochoo is its ancient name).
When was Okinawan unarmed combat introduced to the public of Japan?
Spring of 1922 as Okinawa Kempo or Ryu-Kyu Karate Jutsu
What does Wado mean?
The way of peace and harmony
What does Karate-do mean?
The way of the empty hand (or without weapons)
What are the 3 stages of basic attitude of mind during Martial Arts combat?
Zenshin: awareness, before the attack
Tsushin: awareness, during the attack
Zanshin: awareness, after the attack
What many katas does Wado-Ryu has?
15 kata
Five Pinan, Kushanku, Nahanchi,Seishan, Cinto
Bassai, Jion, Jitte, Rohai, Nisheishi, Wanshu
What does “Seiryoku zenyo jita kyoei” means?
Use your energy for good purposes to achieve prosperity for yourself and others - Kano Jigoro
What does “Karate ni sente nashi” means?
A karate-ka must not be the first to attack.
How do you correct the distance during kihon kumite?
By using Nijiri ashi to correct the distance to attack, but without moving the body
Name the 3 fighting strategies one can use in kumite?
Sen-te: first attack
Go-no-sen: counter attack
Sen-no-sen: anticipatory attack
What are the 2 different types to Kumite?
Jiyu Kumite: free sparring (there are neither rules or prohibited technique)
Shiai and Shinpan: contest and sparring (competition sparring)
