Karate Knowledge for Oral Examinations Guide

SHOTOKAN KARATE

What is Shotokan Karate?

Shotokan karate is a style of karate. Karate means empty hand and karate-do translates to the way of

karate. Shotokan Karate is use of arms and legs as controlled weapon. Techniques includes punching, striking, kicking and blocking, there is a

deeper aspect to serious karate training which deals with character development.

Shotokan karate is a way for an individual to realize greater potential and expand the limits of that individual physical and mental

capabilities.Karate is time proven and method of personal development. Shotokan

karate remains as a strong martial arts emphasizing lifetime training for a healthy mind and body, rather than strictly as a sport.

The founder of Shotokan Karate

Gichin Funakoshi was born in Shuri, Okinawa in 1868. Funakoshi-sensei introduced karate in Japan. In 1917 he was asked to perform his martial art at a physical education exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Education. He demonstrated his art for the emporer and royal family. After this, Funakoshi-sensei decided to remain in Japan and teach and promote his art. Gichin Funakoshi passed away in 1957 at the age of 88. Aside from creating Shotokan Karate and introducing it to Japan and the world, he also wrote the very books on the subject of karate.

The name ‘Shoto’ came from the name of Gichin Funakoshi pen

name ‘Shoto’ which means pine waves. Kan means house.

The name ‘Kara’ means ‘empty’. ‘Te’ means ‘hand’.

‘Karate’ means ‘Empty Hand’.

Hitotsu! Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto!One! To strive for the perfection of character!

Hitotsu! Makato no michi o mamoru koto!One! To defent the paths of truth!

Hitotsu! Doryoku no seishin o yashinay koto! One! To foster the spirit of effort!

Hitotsu! Reigi o omonsuru koto!One! To honour the principles of etiquette!

Hitotsu! Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto!One! To guard against impetuous courage!

Dojo Kun!

How do get students ready to start a club?

• Health and safety is important to take into account. Make sure the dojo is clean. You would have to do risk assessments!

• Make sure everyone knows their syllabus! • Make sure everyone does warm-ups as its important to warm your

body first! • Make sure everyone stretches at the end!• Make sure everyone knows the dojo kan!• Make sure there are enough instructors to help out in the club!• Important to plan out what to do each lesson such as timing or

scheduling would be useful!• Timing is important!• Games at the end for kids!

Name of the kata Translation

Heian Shodan Peaceful of Mind level 1

Heian Nidan Peaceful of Mind level 2

Heian Sandan Peaceful of Mind level 3

Heian Yondan Peaceful of Mind level 4

Heian Godan Peaceful of Mind level 5

Tekki Shodan Horse Riding level 1

Bassai Dai Storm a Fortress

Kanku Dai Viewing the sky

Ji’in Grounds Temple

Ji’on Temple of Ji’on

Jitte Ten Hands

Empi Flying swallow

Tekki Nidan Horse Riding level 2

Hangetsu Crescent Moon

Gankaku Crane on a Rock

Sochin Energetic Calm

Chinte Many Hands

Wankan Kings Crown

Tekki Sandan Horse Riding level 3

Bassai Sho Destroying a fortress

Make a Note!Heian katas are named ‘Heian’ because all of

them start with a block!

Time For Quotes and to get Inspired!

Make sure you watch the movies that are shown on

the following slides, this will motivate you and give you inspiration into a deeper

level as you go to a special karate events such as

tournaments, grading and so on…!

Make sure you watch the movies that are shown on

the following slides, this will motivate you and give you inspiration into a deeper

level as you go to a special karate events such as

tournaments, grading and so on…!

The evolution of Asian martial arts as they are known today is thought to have originated around 500 A.D., when an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in

China. Legend has it that he taught Indian fighting exercises to the Chinese monks in order to improve their physical

condition. All kung-fu is thought to have evolved from this beginning, and from kung-fu came karate.

Above is the poster of The Film 7 am Arivu this means sixth

sense, this is a film about Bodhidharma the legendary man who is the founder of

martial arts.

WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=PDFKIBDXVYM

This is a very inspiration movie and I would definitely

recommend this movie to watch, this is a movie about Ip Man, the

teacher of Bruce Lee, this is action movie, definitely aimed at

karate kas. Enjoy and get motivate and inspired!

Ip Man 2 is is the second version part followed by the first part,

these both films are so good, and gives you lot of inpiration!

Watch them and enjoy!

Make sure you watch this movie

either before the day you go to a special

karate events such

as tournament

s, grading and so on…!

‘The Karate Kid is a exclusive film based on karate. This film is very inspiration film. This story is about a12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Bruce Lee’s movies!

Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies

Sylvester Stallone’s Movies

See the talent and legend in you!

“Spirit First Technique Second!” – Gichin Funakoshi

“Always be ready to release your mind!”-Gichin Funakoshi

“You don’t have to be great to start but you have to start to be great!” – Bruce Lee

“Knowledge will give you power but character respect!” – Bruce Lee

“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water.” – Bruce Lee

“To be a great champion you are the best. If you’re not pretend you are.” - Muhammad Ali

“There is no first strike in karate!” – Gichin Funakoshi

“Karate is a defensive art from beginning to end!” – Gichin Funakoshi

“Karate begins and ends with respect!” – Master Anko Itos

“Slow and Steady Wins The Race!” – Aesop

Many Thanks For Watching!If any of you guys are grading good luck!

Always put GOD first and do HARDWORK in anything you do!

Love What You Do, That’s the key to SUCCESS!Stay Humble!

Give Respect to your Family! Respect Others!

Be the change to world you want to see!God Bless y’ll

By Janani