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SYLLABUS
Junbi Undo (preparation exercises)
These
are specialised warm-up, callisthenic and stretching exercises based upon
Karate technique, that prepare the body for Karate practice. Every training
session beings with Junbi Undo.
Kihon (basics)
The basics are the
alphabet of Karate and form the foundation of all subsequent practice. For the
beginner, these consist mostly of stances, body movements and blocking, kicking
and striking techniques. Everyone must regularly practice and refine their
basics, from the newest beginner to the most experienced teacher.
Hojo Undo (supplementary exercises)
We
use traditional Okinawan training equipment, such as Chishi, Makiwara, Ishi
Sashi, Tou, Tan, Nigiri Gamae, Kongoken etc. Hojo Undo training will help build
a strong and resilient body, improve coordination and develop focus. Many
martial styles used to practice these exercises, but now there are very
few.
Kakie (pushing hands)
"Pushing hands"
exercises are evident in Goju Ryu and Uechi Ryu Karate, as well as in many
Chinese fighting systems. Kakie emphasises tactics, awareness and sensitivity
at close range, reducing the reliance on visual senses. It also develops an
understanding of your opponent's movement, intention, balance and grounding.
Kumite (sparring)
Kumite complements Kata
and Bunkai practice with a variety of pre-arranged and semi-free partner
training. We practice a variety of drills to develop reactions, timing and
distance awareness, that are all based on the fundamental principles in the
Kihon and the Kata. |
Bunkai (applications of Kata)
These are
the fighting applications of the movements in the Kata. The in-depth study of
bunkai really brings Kata to life and is necessary for cultivating fighting
skill. Kata and Bunkai are inextricably linked and one cannot be devleoped
properly without the other.
Masters Eiichi Miyazato (left) and
Chojun Miyagi practicing Bunkai from Kururunfa Kata. |
Kata (forms)
Sometimes described as
"moving Zen", a Kata is a preset sequence of martial techniques and movements
performed with complete awareness and technical precision. Advanced
practitioners will strive for a particular state of mind, known as "Mu" or
"Emptiness". The thirteen Kata that we practice are a library of techniques and
strategies that have been under continuous development for centuries, by many
Chinese and Okinawan masters. As with most oriental fighting systems, the Kata
are the very "heart" of Karate. All of the principles and methods of Goju Ryu
Karate Do are encoded within them and so consequently the lifelong study of the
Kata and their respective Bunkai are the most important aspects of our
training.
The Kata are as follows: Sanchin, Gekisai dai Ichi/Ni, Saifa,
Seiyunchin, Shisochin, Sanseiru, Sepai, Sanchin dai Ni, Tensho, Kururunfa,
Seisan, Suparinpei.
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