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System
American/Japanese
Style
Zanshin Zen Isshukai-Kan Karate-Do
Number of belts
6
Color of belts in order
White
Yellow
Blue
Green
Brown
Black
Os/Oss
Greetings
What does karate mean
Empty hand
Kumite
Free fighting or Free style
Bowing symbolizes
Rendering of respect to an individual
Correct way to tie belt
Flat reef or Double square knot
Kata
Motion
5 principles of Kata
Balance
Coordination
Technique
Control
Rhythm
Hajime
Start
Yame
Stop
Centerpoint of meditation
Approximately 2 in below naval
What’s invoked in meditation
The Hara or Ki
What is Ki
An internal force summoned to strengthen and temper mind, body, and spirit
Sempai
Senior in rank under black belt. First degree black belt
Sensei
Instructor or teacher
Renshi
Master black belt rank
Meijin
Wise man, genius level. Rarely used title for only oldest, most skilled of instructors in a system.
Ottogani
Brown belt servant to sensei
Shihan
Great teacher
Soke
Founder or originator of style
Kyu
Grade or ranks under black belt
How many Kyus in style
(8)
a. IKKYU
b. NIKYU
c. SANKYU
d. YONKYU
e. GOKYU
f. ROKKYU
g. SHICHIKYU
h. HACHIKYU
What does Dan mean
Ranks of black belts
How many Dans in style
(10)
a. Shodan. f. Rokudan
b. Nidan. g. Schichidan
c. Sandan. h. Hachidan
d. Yondan. i. Kudan
e. Godan. j. Judan
Study of Karate is an
Art
3 groupings Karate comes under
- Self defense
- Art
- Sport
What principles govern Karate
- Character
- Sincerity
- Effort
- Etiquette
- Self control
Sanchin breathing
Forceful breathing with graduated dynamic tension exercise
Bushi
Warrior or Samurai
Bushido
Code that governs the ethics of a samurai or warrior
Martial arts means
Military, warlike, or fighting arts including all systems of combat
Rei
Bow
Shai
Tournament/ contest
Mudansha
Color belts under black belt
Ka
Student
Koans
- A sword in the scabbard is a treasure beyond compare.
- The unexamined life is not worth living.
- Truth, wisdom, and knowledge span the Gulf of ignorance.
- To experience the thrill of competition by going beyond that which has yet to be touched.
- Fragrant flowers can be poisonous weeds overnight.
- Understand to know, to learn knowledge, because it exacts a painful and precious price.
- Supreme way has no hindrance.
- A little action can make a big pole move.
- Today is tomorrow.
- Wisdom from yesterday, courage for today, faith for tomorrow.
Zanchin
One technique
Kiai
Means spirit meeting
Uke
Block
Seiken
Front lunge punch
Gyaku-Zuki
Reverse punch
Ken
Fist
4 levels of breathing
Lower abdomen (Ki)
Upper abdomen
Lungs/chest
Throat
Power comes from…
Hips then shoulders
Number of muscles in body
610-612
Number of bones in body
205
Largest nerve
Sciatic
Test up to what Dan
1st-5th Dan
6th-10th Dan have to be promoted. Headquarters appoints
How many masters in our style
Chuck and Harry
Hanshi’s 1st student
William, his brother
Sensei Hodge is what # to come through House of Pain
6
Tashi Miller’s rank
4th Dan
Hanshi assigned which Koan to Sensei
1st A sword in the scabbard is a treasure beyond compare
Art of breaking
Tamashiwari
Style created
November 1968
Zanshin added to name
In Italy December 1990
Zanshin Zen is based in what country
Okinawan
UMASS
United Martial Arts Supreme Society
Started March 1993
Kansas, MO by Sensei Hodge
Size of Bo
72-120”
Jo
48-50”
Taekwondo started
July 1955 by Gen Choi in Korea
Board of 12
Who founded Isshukai when didn’t have name for it
R. H. Rhen
Zanshin Zen founded
December 1990
Our current belt
Mudansha
SOMA
Society of Martial Arts Alliance
Co-founded in 1981 by Hanshi James Hudson
Name of style
Karate-do Zanshin-Zen Isshukai-Kan
Foundation
Hybrid/Eclectic
Flag
Isshukai flag and crest (black, yellow, and white)
Flower
Orange Rose
Symbol
Isshu logo
Animal
Bengal tiger
Bird
Red-tailed Hawk
Fish
Atlantic Salmon
Gi uniform
Mudansha- white
Yudansha-white or color
Rules of conduct in the Dojo
- Respect must be shown at all times to yourself and others.
- No horseplay in the Dojo. Study what must be done and perfect the techniques you are performing.
- Practice sincerely and study with spirit and pride of accomplishment.
- Respect the decisions and rules that are made by the instructors.
- No wearing of jewelry or extra items of unnecessary use in Dojo.
- The eating, chewing, or consumption of food, gum, etc isn’t allowed in the Dojo unless authorized by an instructor.
- Meditation at the beginning and end of each class should focus on positiveness, prosperity, guidance, gratefulness, and desire to see your goals attained.
- Loyalty to the school and its teachings are a must.
- Character building is our format; no profane use of language, insult to others, nor yourself, or misuse of personal conduct will be tolerated.
Characteristics of Proper Mental Awareness
- There is no room for egotism. Humility is our quest.
- Strive to be the best you can. Step forward in attainment of the way.
- Faith, Endurance, Patience, Courage, and Determination lead you always towards the ultimate understanding.
- You become what your thoughts direct you to be.
- To give is to receive. Be of a giving nature.
- Remember that your opinion is but one side of the matter.
- Sincerity is everything to the purpose harmony.
- Virtue, Justice, Wisdom, and Goodness are all keys to the anticipation of success in your search.
- Learn to be trusted if you expect to see trust in others.
Isshukai Flag
Black, Gold, and White
Flower
Orange Rose