ROBYN RUSH DBA ROKKK

Rush Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo

Student Handbook

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1/1/2010

New Student Handbook:

This handbook will serve as a reference tool throughout your training. It contains helpful

information such as dojo rules and regulations, terminology, kata, testing requirements, proper

belt tying, suggested reading, etc. I would like to congratulate you on the choice you have made

in becoming one of our students. I will do everything I can to motivate you to become a

conscientious and strong future leader

Your Martial Arts Notebook requirements:

Martial arts has an emphasis on the importance of education pertaining to Knowledge in

the mind, Honesty in the heart, and Strength in the body. Black Belt candidates of primary and

secondary school level have been required to achieve at least a "B" average in their school

studies.

Every student in the program must keep a Martial Arts notebook. The notebook should be

a plain (no fancy notebooks please!) three-ring binder (minimum ring size of 2-1/2 inches), with

a plastic cover so you can slide a picture of yourself or a notebook title sheet with your name.

The color of the notebook is left to the discretion of the individual student. Before any belt

testing your notebook must be checked by an instructor prior to the exam date and must be up-to-

date before you will be allowed to take the exam. This includes a copy of the most recent report

card for those in high school and below.

VERY IMPORTANT! Each individual sheet of information you put in your notebook

must have a plastic protective page cover. Highly recommended that you buy a box of 100 sheet

protectors available at office supply stores. Please also organize the contents of your notebook

into the following sections with tab dividers: (Purchase tab dividers that can be used with the

sheet protectors)

1. School Information (use this manual and place each sheet in notebook). A copy of the

most recent class schedule/calendar should be the first sheet in this section.

2. Academic Report Cards (from your academic school. Copies only please)

3. Examination Requirements Sheet for each belt level

4. Community Service (information on any community service activities you have

participated in) – minimum 1 per year.

5. Philosophy/Life Skills are the paragraphs you write yourselves in the listed in your

“Intent To Promote” requirements prior to your belt test.

6. Tournaments (a journal of the tournaments you competed in and the results of your

performance)

7. Martial Art Rank Certificates (copies only please – your originals should be in

safekeeping)

8. Miscellaneous (Any other martial arts material you wish to put in your notebook.

News articles, pictures, drawings, memorabilia etc.)

Email Newsletter/Website Information:

On a regular basis, emails are sent out to inform students of any important events such as

graduation, school closings, party's, etc. Please be sure that the studio has your home or work

email address. Email addresses for each school are listed in this manual. Please check our

website/s at www.azkenpoblog.com ; http://www.webjam.com/rush_martial_arts ; my Facebook

profile/info & links page &/or www.shihanisaac.blogspot.com. These websites are used as

avenues of a wealth of information, affiliations and downloadable content such as schedules,

manuals, curriculum, and informational handouts. Information such as upcoming events and

school closings is updated often.

Tuition Payments:

All tuition payments are due no later than the 5th of the month, payment should be made

by check or cash at this time. If you go on vacation you are still expected to make payments on

your program during the time you are away. Please be sure to let the school know in writing,

prior to your vacation/travel that you will be missing class. An annual ROKKK enrollment is

necessary in order to continue promotions within the system. Please track your anniversary date

here.

MY ANNIVERSARY DATE WITH ROKKK IS: ____________________________________

Vacations:

The school is typically closed for major Holidays. If you will be missing class for

vacation or an illness for a period of more than a week, please notify the program director

immediately. You are still expected to make payments on your program during the time you are

away. Your instructor will advise you of any alternate make up sessions if applicable to the

month of the holiday.

Parents & Children:

Parents of children are encouraged to stay for class &/or even participate with them.

However, whether you stay or not, children age 10 and under must be escorted to and from the

training area. Please do not drop your child off in the parking area and allow them to walk in/out

unattended.

Playroom:

The on-site playroom is intended to be a safe, contained environment where kids can play

while their parents exercise. It is not provided or intended for use as Day Care facilities. There

may or may not be a supervisor inside the room during business hours. Members are responsible

for their children at all times while using these facilities and must be on the premises while their

child/children are in the playroom. There are and/or may be toys, electronics, books, furniture

and other items inside the playroom. Members are advised to use caution and judgment when

leaving children unsupervised in the playroom.

Changing/Bath Room:

There is access to a bathroom/changing room which is unisex for males and females

where you may change into your uniform. If you need to change, please allow enough time

before the scheduled class time. However please be courteous and be sure to lock the door to

avoid any accidental embarrassing situations. Please do not leave any personal belongings in the

instructional area for any extended period of time. The staff or studio is not responsible for any

lost or stolen items left in the studio.

Obi (Belt) Tying:

Fold your belt in half, and hold it out in front of you. Place the middle of your belt

against your naval with the Seam side of the belt down. Smooth the right and left sides around

your middle towards your back. Allow the left end to slip under the right side at your middle

back, and smooth it towards the front keeping it underneath the rest of the belt. Also bring the

opposite loose end back around towards the front (over the rest of the belt). When both sides are

wrapped around you, press them together back at the front to form three layers of belt. Holding

the three pieces together, wrap the top layer downward, up underneath the layers, and straight up

out of the top. Holding the bottom loose end with one hand, and the top loose end with one hand,

tie them in a tight knot. The two layers of belt around your back should be evenly and neatly

stacked.

When the belt is tied correctly, the opening should be facing the heart or also can look like

an arrow pointing away from your heart - to the right.

Clothing:

Gi (Uniforms)

Gi‟s are typically required after the first session. If you wish to wear a uniform from another dojo,

it must be approved by the instructor or from an affiliated school. If you do not have a uniform yet, or

have any questions on obtaining a uniform please ask. The ROKKK school colors, are black pants/white top (aka: Salt & Pepper), and any ROKKK Black Belts are allowed to wear all Black. However, please

keep in mind, some events may require a traditional of all students, “All White” uniform.

What if I Already Have a Black Belt (or Any Other Belt) In A Different Style of Martial Art? Congratulations! However, you are still required to complete the exact same curriculum as a beginner

student. The difference is that an experienced martial artist likely requires less time to learn and hone the physical skills taught in this specific karate program. So, you will most likely progress through the

curriculum quicker than a new student. Please speak with Ms. Rush if it would be appropriate or not to

wear your current rank from other styles. Ms. Rush reserves the right to require a copy of the certificate of

rank before allowing to do so. Ms. Rush also reserves the right to promote according to those with prior experience at her discretion if deemed necessary.

Equipment: Kumite equipment is not required immediately, until approx 2 months of practice but may be purchased

at any time. Head gear, Hand gear, Foot gear & Mouth guards are mandatory for everyone. Groin

protection is mandatory for male participants.

Additional Equipment recommended or items to note:

Soft shin style pads only (no hard plastic).

Chest protection is recommended for female participants. All sparring equipment is subject to inspection by instructor or other appointed instructors.

No duct tape, or electrical tape of any kind on sparring equipment will be allowed.

*Please be sure to label all your equipment with a permanent marker.

Hygiene requirements:

1: Participants must keep their hair clean and cut to a length or pulled back so it does not obstruct vision.

2: Participants must have short fingernails and must not wear jewelry or other metallic objects which may injure themselves or their training partners.

Dojo Remember that the dojo is to be shared by all - and embodies something greater than any individual

student or instructor. All equipment and every facet of the facilities are to be used for their intended

purpose. Be proud of your ownership in this endeavor and help preserve it for others. It is your individual responsibility and as well as collectively your responsibility to make sure you leave the dojo as you

entered it. Training equipment and items must be put away in an orderly fashion, and the

bathroom/changing room left clean as well. Mirrors must be cleaned and free from fingerprints. If mats

must be vacuumed, then do not hesitate to take care of these items as these are your investment as well for future training. The better we take care of our facility the lower the training fees can be kept and

maintained. Do not expect someone else or the next class coming in will do your portion for you.

Dojo Rules: For safety and to show respect to your instructor and class, please observe the following rules

when in the dojo: • Always acknowledge the instructor when he/she enters the dojo.

• Stand at attention or sit upright during class.

• Ask permission to leave the class (for any circumstance).

• Bow before entering or leaving the dojo. • Please refrain from conversational talking during instructional time.

• Do not enter class late or leave early without permission of the instructor.

• Inappropriate conduct, such as the use of profanity, obscene gestures or actions, and unnecessary roughness towards fellow students is prohibited.

• Absolutely no horseplay.

• Shoes are to be left in the front of the dojo with socks inside. Please line them up neatly. Do not obstruct the entry/exit ways with any belongings.

• Karate/Sparring shoes are allowed only if not used in everyday wear. Ie: if you walked in from

the car/parking lot outdoors wearing them - they do not go on the mat.

• Prior approval is recommended, before bringing a guest to observe or participate in class. (Instructor reserves the right to deny observing or participation due to limited space)

• Ridicule or teasing of any kind of other students is prohibited

• Keep jewelry off during class. Nails must be trimmed. Uniforms must be clean. • Respond to all instructor questions with "Yes Ma'am" or "Yes Sir". All students must address

Black Belts or other students who have achieved Black Belt or higher rank than yourself, as “Sir”

or “Ma‟am”. This is to show respect and also to help develop humbleness.

• Do not hit any harder than you want to be hit. Leave your ego and your problems at the door; they

will be there when you leave.

• Approval for testing is given only by trainer/instructor.

• Gross Violation of the rules may result in ejection from class and program. No refunds will be

given. • NO FOOD IN THE SCHOOL/Studio area. Do not chew gum or eat in the school. Drinks are

allowed only in the waiting area.

• Profanity of any kind is unacceptable.

HOME RULES FOR KARATE JUNIORS I will be respectful of my parents, teachers and elders.

I will be kind to my brothers and/or sisters.

When I come home, I will say “Hi Mom or Dad”

and when I leave I will say “Good-bye” to them.

I will pick-up after myself and keep my room and my house clean.

I will keep my hair, body and teeth clean without having to be told to.

I will not interrupt adult conversations.

(If I have to, it will be with an “excuse me”.)

I will study and do my homework.

My parents will not have to remind me to do the above rules, I will do them out of love and respect *Children who do not obey their parents will be prohibited from testing for advancement of rank!

BOWING PROTOCOL Common Class openings/closing in traditional schools can include…

Shugo means assemble and Seirutsu means line up straight. At the front of the class, Black belts (Yudansha) will

line up according to seniority facing the Sensei starting from the right side of the dojo, then the colored belts will

line up, beginning with a new line from the right side, behind the Yudansha, starting from Brown belts down to the

White belts.

Seiza – kneel down. Kneel down on both knees lowering first the left then the right and sit back on the heels. The

feet should be together and pointed back so that the two big toes are side by side to each other. Keep a straight

posture. The hands are placed on top of the thighs close to the waist with the hands opened and fingers pointed

slightly towards each other and covering the inner thighs. The elbows are tucked in and kept to the sides of the body.

To rise up from the kneeling position first step up with the right foot into a left kneeling position with the left foot

raised up on to the toes. Then step up with the left foot together with the right into a musubi–dachi (V stance) with

the arms and hands straight down by the sides.

Rei (bow) from seiza position - Place your left hand on the floor in front of you and then place your right

hand beside your left hand so the index fingers and thumbs touch lightly. Keep your back straight and bow by

bending at the waist until your elbows touch the floor and your head is about 6 inches from your hands. Maintain

your weight on your heels and keep from raising your hips.

Rei from standing position – bow by keeping your back straight, hands at your sides chin tucked in and bend

at the waist about 45 degrees. Be sure to not rise faster than the senior instructor/s &/or belts. - This is the most

typical and widely used protocol including opening and closing classes with ROKKK.

The important things to remember when you are bowing are:

1. Don't look up with your face. Just keep your eyes alert.

2. Don't bow too shallow or too deep - 45° is the lower limit, and 20° is the upper limit. 3. Don't bow melodramatically, even in a competition. Just bow gently but purposefully, without any great

pause.

4. Women bow with their hands on their thighs or with their hands crossed in front of them, men

generally "hold their rears." In karate uniforms, both men andwomen bow by putting their palms at their

sides with their fingers nearing their buttocks.

5. Do not slide your hands down your legs when you bow.

6. Do not slap your legs when you bow.

Short Salutes and Short Bows: Students perform a short bow under the following circumstances:

to instructors when called upon for demonstration and concluding

to drilling and sparring partners before and after the match

as a gesture of polite thanks (at any level) The salutes and bows are used to show respect to an individual or as part of a form. The formal bow (kneeling) is only used as part of the belt promotion ceremony in some schools, and not intended to be directed towards a specific individual. These situations are not all-inclusive. Let your judgment be your guide. Whenever the situation calls for respect, render it physically and verbally.

Useful Terminology: Budo The way of the Warrior

Bunkai Practical Application

Dan Black belt Grade Level

Gi Karate Uniform

Hai Yes

Hajime Start

Karate Empty Hand

Karate-ka Karate Student

Karate-do The Way of the Empty Hand

Kata Forms

Ki Inner Energy

Kiai Concentrated Shout

Kyotsuke Attenion

Kyu Rank Below Black Belt

Kumite Sparring

Makiwara Punching Board

Obi Belt

Rei Bow

Ryu School

Sempai Senior Student

Yame Stop

Yoi Ready

Arigato Gozaimas Thank you

Domo Arigato Gozaimas Thank you very much

Counting: 1 Ichi

2 Ni

3 San

4 Shi

5 Go

6 Roku

7 Sichi

8 Hachi

9 Kyu

10 Ju

“A Black Belt is Just a White Belt Who Never Quit.”

The following graphic presents the Kanji for

"Okinawa Kenpo", "Oki Ken Kobudo", and

"Okinawa Kobudo".

The Symbol of Okinawa There are several stories regarding this symbol, but you will often see it symbolizing

Okinawa. You will see it on all things from Okinawan products, Okinawan

organizational logos, to Okinawan martial arts patches. Here are a few of those legends

regarding the origin of this symbol:

"It is believed that three envoys were sent to the Shogun of Japan to negotiate a treaty between the

mighty Ryukyu and the mainlanders. The 3 Ryukyuan envoys were ambushed and taken before the

Shogun. One of the Ryukyuan men was Zanna (Janna) Oyakata, the King's scholar, he attempted to reason

with the mainlanders but he and the other 2 Ryukyuans were killed. The method of death was particularly

heinous, they were boiled to death. The Mon (or the Ryukyuan King's Mon, very similar to this one)

represents the 3 bodies swirling in the water lest we forget their sacrifice."

"In the time of king Sho Nei, a small group of people loyal to the Okinawan king rebelled against

the Satsuma. They were sadly captured and ordered to their death and forced to jump into a large pot/vat of

boiling water. As they met their unfortunate deaths with their own defiant dignity, a swirling pattern developed in the boiling water. It is said that this pattern inspired those watching to adopt the symbol now

called "Hidari Gomon/Hijai Gumun". This symbol closely resembles the Japanese "mitsu domae" symbol."

Another possibility is that the symbol in mention is also said to represent the three kingdoms of

the Ryukyu's (sanzan) mainly: Hokuzan, Chuzan and Nanzan. One of the younger kings of the Sho dynasty,

Sho Taku, adopted the Japanese God of War symbol (hachiman) or mitsu domoe. Often, in karate-do

circles, this symbol (mon) is used as a crest for that particular style and is often referred to simply as the

"Sho" in what is a reference to the Sho dynasty.

Reference: http://www.okinawa.com/faq.html

We know this symbol as the three tears. The Three tears are a symbol of "death before dishonor."

The three tears represent three men- a 16th Century Okinawan (The legend of Jana) and two Japanese samurai. The Okinawan was being restrained by the samurai, who were ordered by the Okinawan King to

throw him into a vat of boiling oil while he watched.

To show his indifference to death and his disdain for the king, the Okinawan grabbed the two

samurai and dove headfirst with them into the vat. The story is so well-known in Okinawa, and the action is

so highly regarded, that the three tears symbol is incorporated into the Okinawan flag.

Reference: http://www.inch.com/~sritter/Tears.html

This symbol was made in the age of the Ryukyuan

Dynasty. The exact age is not known. The meaning is; To call

rain clouds so that the rain may help farmers. When the castle

was surrounded and set on fire by enemies, rain clouds came and

it started to rain and extinguished the fire and helped the castle in ancient time.The LEFT turn is the correct symbol.

Reference: http://www.oika.net/

Regardless of these many theories found on the world wide

web, the items to note are, that this symbol is the "ROYAL

CREST" known as the "HACHIMAN". Which means the

Japanese god of war. It was designed during the Sho Dynasty

and it also represents the 3 kingdoms of Okinawa and also the

legend of "Jana". - Robyn Rush

KOBUDO

1. Nunti Bo 2. Eku Bo 3. Bo 4. Hoe / Guwa 5. Surichin 6. Kama 7. Nunchaku 8. Tonfa/Tuifa 9. Sai 10. Tekko 11. Chizikun Bo 12. Rochin (spear) 13. Tinbe (shield) 14. Manji Sai

Weaponry for Ryukyu Kobudo ranges from the traditional and well known such as the bo and the sai, to the exotic

and obscure such as the suruchin and the rochin & tinbe. Each weapon and it's associated kata have a unique history

and application within kobudo training. The Weapons we will be learning will be primarily Bo (including Eku &

Nunti at the advanced levels), Sai, Tonfa & Kama.

Full list of KOBUDO KATAS

Shihonuke

Chounokun

Suiyoshi Nokun Ichi

Suiyoshi Nokun Ni

Tsuken Akachono Nunte Bo

Tsuken Akachono Eiku Bo

Shima Igiri Bo Ichi

Shima Igiri Bo Ni

Sakugawa Nokun Ichi Sakugawa Nokun Ni

Tokumine Nokun Ichi

Tokumine Nokun Ni

Ko Bo

Nakamura No Sai

Kyan No Sai

Odo No Sai Ichi

Odo No Sai Ni

Chatanyara No Sai

Odo No Tunfa Ichi

Odo No Tunfa Ni

Odo No Nunchaku Odo No Kama Ichi

Odo No Kama Ni

Miyazato No Tekkos Ichi

Miyazato No Tekkos Ni

Bo-Bo Kumite

Bo-Sai Kumite

Bo-Tunfa Kumite

Bo-Tinbe/Rochin Kumite

IKKF Karate & Kobudo Katas

Full List of KARATE KATAS

Wansu

Ananku

Pinan Shodan

Pinan Nidan

Pinan Sandan

Pinan Yondan

Pinan Godan

Seisan

Chinto

Sanchin

Passai

Niseishi

Gojushiho Ichi

Gojushiho Ni

Kusanku

Tensho

Hakutsuru Ichi

Hakutsuru Ni

Nai Hanchi Shodan

Nai Hanchi Nidan

Nai Hanchi Sandan

Weapons Curriculum - Okinawan based Kobudo system

Ms. Rush-James teaches weapons at several martial arts schools (primarily TKD) in the

Phoenix area. Students who participate in the weapons program, which is outside a school's

normal curriculum, learn forms that are part of the Okinawan Kenpo Karate-Kobudo (weapons)

system in addition some freestyle forms that are more flashy for the open tournament circuits.

Rank in the weapons system is indicated by chevrons on the student's pant leg rather than belts.

This is to avoid confusion with the school's primary curriculum. Here's what students learn for

each belt/chevron level:

White:

Four Escrima Patterns (h/l, h/l/h, h/l/around/h, h/l/h/floor/l)

Shihonuke Bo Kata (Four Corners)

Yellow:

Shima Igiri Bo Ichi Kata

Gold:

Freestyle Bo Form I

Orange:

Chounokun Bo Kata

Six-Count Escrima aka Heaven & Earth

Patterns (stationary, rotating, up/down, optional roll)

Heaven Six version also

Green:

Chotoku Kyan no Sai Kata

Purple/Blue:

Matayoshi no Sai Kata

Blue/Purple:

Odo Matayoshi no Sai Kata

Red:

Tokumine Bo Kata I

Six-Count Escrima Pattern (with roll)

Brown:

Tokumine Bo Kata II

Black:

Tonfa Kata I

Freestyle Bo Form II

Note: blue and purple may be swapped depending on the school's belt order.

However, it does not affect the order in which the material is learned.

Testing Requirements:

The below table is a guide to what is expected of each rank regarding kata and board

breaks (requirements are subject to change per sensei‟s discretion). Parents and students, this is a

test, not a graduation. Promotion to the next belt will occur for students who demonstrate good

focus, proper attitude, improvement since the previous test, and proficiency in techniques and

kata. You may use the following table to track your own progress through the ranks! The Black

Belt Test is a separate event conducted with the Black Belt candidates from all affiliated

students/schools. Testing fees are due at time of testing - fees are yet to be determined (see

testing forms when applicable).

RUSH OKINAWA KENPO KARATE KOBUDO - REQUIREMENTS

level rank belt color Open Hand Kenpo Kobudo addl requirement

10th Kyu white Wansu Shihonuke

9th Kyu yellow Pinan Nidan Shima igiri Bo ich

8th Kyu orange Ananku Chounokun

7th Kyu green Pinan Shodan Kyan no Sai

6th Kyu purple Pinan Sandan Odo no Sai ichi (Matayoshi Sai Ichi)

5th Kyu blue Pinan Yondan Odo no Sai ni (Odo - Matayoshi Sai Ni)

4th Kyu High blue Pinan Godan Tokumine Nokun Ichi

3rd Kyu brown3 Seisan Tokumine Nokun Ni

2nd Kyu brown2 Chinto Chatanyara No Sai

1st Kyu brown1 Kusanku Odo no Tunfa ichi

Conditional black <14 yrs age aka/junior black belt Read "My Journey with the Grandmaster"

15pg report

>14 yrs age read "Bubishi" & "My Journey with the Grandmaster"

15pg report

1st Dan black Passai Ko-bo

2nd Dan black Gojushiho Ni Tsuken Akachono Eiku bo

3rd Dan black Neisieshi Odo no kama ichi

4th Dan black Nai Hanchi Shodan Shimi igiri bo ni

Teaching license eligible

5th Dan black Nai Hanchi Nidan Suiyoshi Nokun ichi

Odo no Tunfa ni

6th Dan black Nai Hanchi Sandan odo no kama ni

Nakamura No Sai

7th Dan black Gojushiho Itch tsuken akachono Nunte bo

8th Dan black Suiyoshi nokun ni

9th Dan black Sanchin Sakagawa nokun ichi

10th Dan black Tensho ? Sakagawa nokun ni

Please note, that the

upper level black belts

weapons and open

hand forms required

at these levels are not

necessarily taught in

this order of rank and

are more so written as

a guideline here for

students to reference

an understanding of

system and training

growth expectations.

BLACK BELT Required reading list:

Bubishi (The Bible to Karate) translated by Patrick McCarthy with commentary

My Journey with the grandmaster by Bill Hayes

Recommended reading List:

Karate Do - My Way of Life by Gichin Funakoshi

Unante by John Sells

Book of five rings by Miyamoto Musashi

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Promotion tests are an important part of your martial arts training. They mark levels of

achievement along the way. Originally in karate, there were no belt colors and

therefore no "testings". Back then, your regular classes were your "testing times". In essence,

that is still true today. Everyone who attends a promotion test is there by invitation from their

Sensei, based on their time at rank, performance, attitude and level of commitment in their

regular classes. If you were not ready to be graded, you would not have been invited.

However, that is by no means a guarantee of passing. You will need to get up in front of a

panel of black belts and demonstrate the requirements for progression to the next belt level.

Gradings involve five components - basics, kata, kumite, self defense and questions. Obviously,

they range in difficulty and length from white belt to black belt. Those who are grading for

higher belts will be responsible for everything which they have studied from white belt up to

their current level. Keep in mind that testings are based on personal achievement and not on

comparison to others. True, there is a certain standard which must be met, but that level will be

different from student to student. Don‟t concern yourself with the „quality‟ of techniques of

others in your dojo. Only concentrate on what you can do to improve your skills. Your Sensei

will determine who will test and when - it would be improper of you to make judgements on this

subject.

Tips on Promotion Tests/Gradings

Never ask to be in a grading or promoted, you must show patience and wait to be invited.

Always arrive with plenty of time to sign in, get changed and stretch out - and remember to

submit your grading fee with your registration form. Friends and family are invited to attend

however keep in mind the seating in the dojo is limited. Be on your best behavior and avoid

horseplay at all times. When waiting off to the side, sit quietly kneeling or cross-legged on the

floor. Listen carefully to the instructions of the black belts at all times. Promotional test/gradings,

especially, are a time when you must dig deep and give your best effort. Refrain from looking at

the instructor during the test for approval or for seeking instruction while doing kata etc.

After the grading, there is a short waiting period before belts are awarded. Never ask if

you passed your grading. During classes and during a test, never ask to be shown a new form.

Your Sensei is the only one who will authorize you to learn a new form - and will do so only

when you are ready to learn it.

Finally, always accept your new belt with humility - for no matter what its color, we all

still have much to learn.

Weapons School Affiliation Locations & Info:

JB Martial Arts Owner: Glen Wong

5865 W Ray Rd Ste 10 Weapons Instructor: Ms. Rush-James

Chandler, Arizona 85226-1881

Phone: (480) 855-5262

Fax: (480) 855-5268

E-Mail: gwong@jbmaa.com

S&H Family Martial Arts Owners: Jeff Nelson, Shannon Wilhelm & Doug Heaton

1830 E. Baseline Road, Suite 108 Weapons Instructor: Scott Morrill

(NW corner of Baseline and Gilbert Roads Next to "Amazing Jakes")

Mesa, Arizona 85204

Phone (602) 316-8873 or (602) 717-3581

email: shfamilymartialarts@hotmail.com

Master Turners’ Martial Arts Center Owner: Chaz Turner

53 N. Val Vista Dr. Ste. 103 Weapons Instructor: Dan Brayman Jr.

Gilbert, AZ 85234 Weapons Black Belt: Steve Bagshaw

ph: 480-813-9760

fax: 480-813-9765

alt: 602-999-0809

email: masterturner@mtmaa.com

Polar Ice Gym (Inside Polar Ice) Owner: Paul McGowan

7225 W. Harrison St. Weapons Instructor: Rene De Leon

Chandler, AZ 85226

Phone:(480) 234-3683

Email: MasterMcGowan@ThePolarGym.com

America's Best Karate (tbd/in process) Owner: Mike Erickson

aka Mike Erickson's Karate Weapons: Instructor: Jay Carey

2040 S Alma School Rd Weapons Blackbelt: Ms. Robyn Rush-James

Chandler, AZ 85286

(480) 786-9650

Your Future with ROKKK

I hope this manual will be useful to you in your study and practice of Karate. The reality

of martial arts practice is that you will have to work hard to be proficient. In the process of

training you will experience aches and pains and will feel frustrated at times. The key to success

is to keep going. Studying martial arts is like paddling a boat against a current – as long as you

keep paddling you will make progress no matter how difficult it may seem. But the minute you

stop paddling you will go backwards. Stick with your art and you will be rewarded with

increased fitness, confidence, awareness and a more refined character. I hope to one day present

you with your black belt.

Certainly a cliché. But true,

“the longest journey begins with but a single step."

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