Definitions Flashcards
What is true self-defense?
5 things
True self-defense is not just defending yourself against physical aggression, but against poor health, a bad attitude, negative energy, injury, and apathy.
What is kaizen?
Kaizen is a long-term approach to work that systemically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.
- C.A.N.I - Continuous and never-ending improvement.
- In Japanese, Kaizen translated to Good Change.
Karate-do
The moral way of the empty hand.
kara=empty, te=hand
Karateka’s way
A Karateka’s way or path is a hero’s journey to self-improvement
- requires a physical, mental and spiritual transformation
- from hard work, discipline, and consistency.
Black Belt success system
Know what you want, Have a plan and a success coach, Take consistent action, Review and renew your goals
Black Belt Attitude
A positive winning way of thinking - gombatte
6 Steps to Defend yourself against sickness
1) Exercise consistently
2) Eat well and drink water
3) Get adequate rest
4) Practice good hygiene
5) Keep a healthy mindset
6) Give of your time to help others
Black Belt Leader
What and how accomplished (5 things)?
Someone constantly striving for perfection of character
This is accomplished by:
-keeping high personal standards
-demonstrating self-control
-living a disciplined lifestyle
-making positive contributions to your community
-continuing the practice of karate with the idea of upholding time-honored standards of proficiency in true self-defense
SHORT - perfection of character by: high personal standards, self-control, discipline, community, practicing karate aim of true self-defense
ABCs of conflict avoidance
A - Avoid potentially dangerous situations
B - Breathe
C - Communicate with confidence
D - Don’t put yourself in a worse situation
E - Environment can create opportunities
F - Fire or STOP to get attention
G - Get away
H - Hit hard, Hit Fast, Get away and get help
Honoured Person
One who honours
Mighty person
One who has control over their emotions and can make friends of their enemies
Newton’s Laws
1) Objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by another force / Dao “The way”
2) F = Mass x Acceleration
3) For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction / Yin and Yang
10 components of great kata
- Form
- Balance
- Breath
- Intent
- Speed
- Power
- Kime
- Kiai
- Flow & Rhythm
- Zanshin
6 Ways to Generate Power with your legs and hips
- Rising
- Falling
- Rotation
- Momentum
- Vibration
- Pendulum
Kumite Perfect Point
- Maai - Distance
- Atemi - vital striking point
- Kime - focused energy
- Zanshin
WKF rules` add good form, timing and a sporting attitude
Keiko
- In martial arts, the circle represents keiko - the process of never-ending training where one reflects and refines knowledge and application > gaining wisdom and understanding.
- A never-ending quest for living life well and continuing to grow
- It is “myo” = the subtle secret to the development of mind, body, and spirit.
Who is a wise person?
One who learns from everyone
Who is a rich person?
One who appreciates everything they have
Shinnyo
Mindfulness
Elements of Zanshin
Zanshin translates to Remaining Mind. It refers to a level of alertness and focus to finish the encounter completely with sustained awareness to ensure safety.
- A perfect finish
Who is a brave person?
One who is smart enough to be afraid but takes action anyway.
(courage - feels fear but takes action despite)
Who is a mighty person?
One who has control over their emotions and can make friends of their enemies.
SLAM
Surprise
Leverage
Accuracy
Mindset
-Elements of strategy to win in a self-defense encounter (find ways to tip the scales in your favor!)
Ki
Ki is energy, life force
Mental energy can influence ki
-prana in yoga
FAST
Form
Accuracy
Speed
Timing
Black Belt Mission
A Quest to do our best
- At the Ottawa school of karate, the black belt is a symbol of excellence. We strive to be our best.
- Black belt attitude is living actions that demonstrate doing good in the world.
- Concentration and focus coupled with self-discipline of consistency are the power tools to exceptional learning and growing.
- When we add respect for ourselves and others, we have the foundation for a positive, centered, human being.
- A Black Belt with Competence and Good Moral Character.
SHORT Symbol of excellence Good in world Focus and discipline > lead to growth Respect - for ourselves and others
Bowing on the mat
Respect, safety, gratitude. With a promise to do your best now
