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Powers' Karate 34425 Lorain Road #3 North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440-327-3688 MAP Programs Available: Isshinryu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lil' Dragon Cardio Kick-Boxing Therapeutic Martial Arts
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Isshinryu - Training The grading of the Isshinryu Karate was established by Tatsuo Shimabuku, 10th Dan, Master of Isshinryu Karate-Do. Karate is divided into two main grades, or ranks, which are called "Dan and Kyu" grades. The dan grades rise upwards from first to tenth to indicate the higher skill, but in kyu grades, it is the reverse. Thus the first kyu grade precedes the first dan grade. The following is a list of rules and requirements for the rank and promotions for Isshinryu Karate. They will be strictly enforced and followed to the letter, with no exceptions unless authorized by the instructors in writing. Equipment and Uniform All students are require to wear a Karate Gi after four weeks of training. All male students must acquire a groin protector to participate in Kumite. All students must have a mouth piece to participate in Kumite.
I. Karate A. Knowledge of Karate History B. Perfection of Stances, Punches and Kicks C. Mastering of the Karate Forms, charts, terminology, and practical application of techniques. D. Usage of time in class/Class Attendance II. Person A. Attitude B. Character C. Assistance to Others in class These qualities are very important. They weigh so heavily in Karate, that they represent almost one third of the test examination. III. Kumite A. Free fighting ability: Combination of strong hand and foot attacks. B. Body Balance C. Effective application of defense and offensive moves D. Control (One of the greatest factors considered). When a student is ready to progress in the ranks, there will be a special test for a definite kyu or rank classification. Requirements for the kyu rating will be:
Karate is a fighting art which employs almost all parts of the body in offensive and defensive moves. Karate techniques consist of many individual moves which are practiced as individual and joined together for maximum efficiency in free fighting. These practice units are: Basic drills in stances, kicking, punching, striking, blocking, combinations of these moves in formal patterns, prearranged attacks, and stepping and shifting. The combination of all of these results in skill at Karate techniques which is demonstrated in free fighting. Some of the moves are directly applicable to free fighting, while others develop basic speed and coordination. One must train and drill extensively until each technique becomes reflex, and he should develop speed, power, and balance. The preceding requirements for rank are to be followed precisely but there are many requirements that cannot be put in writing. The only way to achieve these are for the karate ka to search out on his own to find the true meaning of karate. This may be achieved without knowing it, through conversation with fellow students and the instructors is where this becomes evident. As a karate Ka learns to do what is on the lines as well as what is really between the lines, he becomes deserving of his rank and should wear it proudly and always uphold it. |
