It results in the opponent’s score being raised to SANBON. “Foul.” This is imposed following a very serious infraction. In Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai, the Hanshi is the Grandmaster of Ryobu-Kai, Yasuhiro Konishi II. “Master.” An honorary title given to the highest Black Belt of an organization, signifying their understanding of their art. A command given to start a given drill, Kata, or Kumite. After the fifth block, the defender executes a counter-strike.Ī natural stance, feet positioned about one shoulder width apart, with feet pointed slightly outward. The defender steps back five times, blocking each technique. The attacker steps in five consecutive times with a striking technique with each step. The tactic where one allows the opponent to attack first so to open up targets for counteracttack.įive step basic sparring.
KONISHI TAI SABAKI PATCH
The only markings allowed are the JKR patch on the left breast area and the person’s name at the front bottom corner of the jacket. In JKR and in most other traditional Japanese and Okinawan Karate Dojo, the GI must be white and cotton (Synthetics with Cotton allowed). During the practice of KIHON IPPON KUMITE (one step basic sparring), the attacker will normally announce where he/she will attack JODAN, CHUDAN, or GEDAN (Upper level, Mid-level, or lower level).Ī punch to the lower section of the opponent’s body.
Stomp kick, usually applied to the knee, shin, or instep of an opponent.Ĭrane Stance, sometimes referred to as TSURU ASHI DACHI and SAGI ASHI DACHI. Referee reopens match with command “SHOBU HAJIME.” “Extension.” After a draw, the match goes into overtime. (1) One the Black Belt level KATA, translated as “The Flight of a Sparrow”. Japanese for “thank you very much.” At the end of each class, it is proper to bow and thank the instructor and those with whom you’ve trained.Ī Wooden oar used by the Okinawans which was imporovised as a weapon. Traditional etiquette prescribes bowing in the direction of the designated front of the dojo (SHOMEN) whenever entering or leaving the dojo. Literally “place of the Way.” Also “place of enlightenment.” The place where we practice Karate. In Karate, the connotation is that of a way of attaining enlightenment or a way of improving one’s character through traditional training. The Japanese character for “DO” is the same as the Chinese character for Tao (as in “Taoism”). Ranks under Black Belt are called KYU ranks. During the practice of KIHON IPPON KUMITE (one step basic sparring), the attacker will normally announce where he/she will attack JODAN, CHUDAN, or GEDAN (Upper level, Mid-level, or lower level).Ī punch to the mid-section of the opponent’s body. The way (DO) of Karate is thus equivalent to the way of BU, taken in this sense of preventing or avoiding violence so far as possible.Ī study of the techniques and applications in KATA. The Japanese character for “BU” (martial) is derived from characters meaning “stop” and (a weapon like a) “halberd.” In conjunction, then, “BU” may have the connotation “to stop the halberd.” In Karate, there is an assumption that the best way to prevent violent conflict is to emphasize the cultivation of individual character. Uses the old names of techniqes such as AGE TE, HARAI TE (or GEDAN BARAI), SOTO YOKO TE, UCHI YOKO TE, SHUTO TE, and SUKUI TE. A basic drill of the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai. A long stick used as a weapon (approximately 6 feet long). It is a natural “Walking” stance with the weight over the center. Also referred to as MOROTE ZUKI.Ī stance found in ITOSU-KAI SHITO-RYU. “A little more time left.” An audible signal will be given by the time keeper 30 seconds before the actual end of the bout. The Referee raises one hand in a fist with the other hand covering it at chest level and shows it to the offender. “Warning without penalty.” This may be imposed for attended minor infractions or for the first instance of a minor inforaction.
Striking techniques that are normally used in conjunction with grappling and throwing techniques. Name given to all leg and foot techniques. “Red (White) Wins!” The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner. “Red (White) Scores Ippon.” The Referee obliquely raises his arm on the side of the winner (as in …NO KACHI). Referee brings fists together in front of the chest. “Simultaneous Scoring Technique.” No point awarded to either contestant.