ABOUT KARATE

Karate means empty hands.

We learn the style of SHITO RYU.

It is a type of Japanese martial art.

Karate makes you self confident and self reliant.

Karate is an art of self-defense.

There are four styles :- Shitoryu, Shotokon, Wadoryu & Gojoryu.

ABOUT THE MOTO’S OF KARATE. There is a 3'Ds principle which is followed in karate. It is as the following: Discipline, Development & Dynamism.

ABOUT SANGEENTAI.

Sangeentai is a Japanese symbol which consists of a triangle, circle and square. Triangle means Mind Circle means Heart Square means Body expression

ABOUT OUR DOJO (CLASS).

Shito Ryu Sports Karate Kickboxing Association (SSKKA) Is the name of our association and Shihan Umesh Murkar is the head of this association. Our Dojo have been opened at OLGC-SION, OLPS - CHEMBUR, PWS-SION, RFC- MATUNGA , LMP – LALBAUG, HSMH - DHARAVI , RSJC-DHARAVI, TARGET- SION FORT, TRP – PANVEL.

We at SSKKA are a family who work together and try to overcome your fear and help you to learn to defend yourself

KARATE PLEDGE

Hitosu Hitosu Itkaunse Memero Negeto Hitose.

Hitosu Hitosu Itkaunse Memero Negeto Hitose.

Hamlog Anushashan Main Rehkar Karate Ke Prati Aapni Swacch Bhavana Se Prarthna Karte Hain.

Hamlog Anushashan Main Rehkar Karate Ke Prati Aapni Swacch Bhavana Se Prarthna Karte Hain.

JAPANESE ENGLISH

Gi – Uniform

Obi - Belt

Zubon – Pants

Deshi - Student

Ka - Player

Dojo - Hall or Class

Kodokan - School to Learn the way

Osu – sign of respect

kara – Empty 

Te – Hand

Ju – Gentleness

Bu - Martial 

Jutsu - Art 

Karate - Empty Hand

judo - Gentle way

Budo - martial Way

Bujutsu - Martial art

Jujutsu - gentle Art

Bushido - way of the Warrior

Mokuso – Medation, eyes close

Rei – Bow With Respet

Arigato – Thankyou

Do Itashimas te – Your Welcome

Moshiwake Ari Masen - Sorry

Hai – Yes

Iya – No

Yoi – Ready 

Kiosuke - Attention 

Nami – Normal 

Kuzure – Variation 

Shugo – Line Up Gather Together

Waza – Techniques 

Dachi Waza – Standing Techniques

Te WAza – Hand Techniques

Ashi waza - Leg Techniques

Zuki Waza - Punching Technique

Uke Waza - blocking Technique

Uchi Waza – Striking Techniques

Empi Waza – Elbow Technique

Geri Waza - Kicking Technique

Seiken Waza – First Techniques

Renraku Waza – Combination Techniques

Gaeshi Waza – Counter Techniques

UKEMI Waza - Falling Techniques

MAWARI Waza – ROLLING Techniques

Nage Waza – Throwing Techniques

Temeshi Waza – Breaking Technique

Ne Waza – ground Techniques

Sutemi Waza – sacrifice Techniques

Katame Waza – Holding, choking , locking Techniques

Kyu Or Mon - Rank of Color belt

Kikyu - starting level (White)

 Hachikyu - Eighth level (Yellow)

Nanakyu - Seventh level (Orange)

Rokyu - Sixth level (Green)

Gokyu - Fifth level (Blue)

Yonkyu - Forth level (Purple)

Sunkyu - Third level (Brown 3)

Nikyu - Second level (Senior Brown 2)

Ikkyu - First level (Senior Brown 1)

Sempai Or Senpai - Senior student

Shidoin - Assistant Instructor

Sensei – Teacher

Shihan - Teacher of Teachers

Shimbun- Referee

Hanshi - Master Teacher & Grand master

Renshi - Senior Teacher & Grand Master

Kyoshi - Expert Teacher

Ao – Blue

Aka – Red 

Shiro –White

Jodan – Upper Area

Chudan – Middle Area

Gedan – Lower Area

BODY – TAI

Atame – Head

Kubi – Neak

Mune – Chest

Hara – Stomach

Koshi – Hip 

Hiza – Knee 

Ashi – Leg

Empi – Elbow 

Te – Hand 

Waki – Arms

Ude – Forearms 

Uraken – back Fist

Ken – Fist

Kakato – Heel

Sune – chin

Yubi – Fingers

Teishow – palm

Shuto – Knife hand 

Me – Eyes

Shiken – Nerve

DIRECTIONS

Migi- Right

Hidari -Left

Mae- Front

UshiroBack

Yoko - Side

Ue –Up

Shita-Down

HenkaChange

Maai-Space

Anetai –Turn around

Sumi-Corner

Juji-Cross

Okuri-Slide

Kihon , Hon – Basic

Kata – Forms, method

Kumite – Sparring

Bunkai – Application of forms and method

Semekata – Attacking Method

Tai Sabaki – Body Movement Body Control

Kakusoku Kumite - Pre arranged Sparring 

Shiai - Sparring match

Tatami – Karate mats

Hajime - Start or begin

Yame – Stop

Matte - Wait or pause

Ippon - 3 points

Wazaari - 2 points

Yoko - 1 point

Koka - half point

senshu - First point

JAPANESE NUMERALS

1-ICHI

2-NI

3-SAN

4-SHI

5-GO

6-RUKO

7-SICHI

8-HACHI

9-KYU

10-JU

KUZUSHI – Off BALANCE

Mae Kuzushi – Front Off Balance

Ushiro Kuzushi - Back Off Balance

Migi Yoko Kuzushi – Right Side Off Balance

Hidari Yoko Kuzushi - Left Side Off Balance

Dachi Waza

STANDING POSITION

1. Tyokuritsu- Attention

2. Shizen Tai - Defensive

3. Nothe - Breathing method

Rei (Bow)

1. Ritsu Rei -Standing Bow

2. Za Rei - Sitting Bow

SITTING POSITION

1. Seiza - Kneeling Quietly

2. Kiza - Kneeling on Toes

3. Agura- Normal Sitting

Walking Method

1. Ayumi Ashi - Normal Alternate Footstep

2. Tsugi Ashi - Following Footstep

Dachi (stance)

1. Heisoku Dachi- Closed foot stance

2. Musubi Dachi- Formal attention stance (heels together, feet at an angle like V)

3. Heiko Dachi- Parallel stance

4. Sito Achi Dachi - normal stanch with feet out and heel in side

5. Kiba Dachi- Horse Riding stanch

6. Seiko Dachi- Sumo stanch,Straddle leg stance

7. Moto Dachi - One foot forward stanch

Migi Moto Dachi & Hidari Moto Dachi

8. Zenkutsu Dachi - Front stanch, forward stanch.

Migi Zenkutsu Dachi & Hidari Zenkutsu Dachi

9. Kokutsu Dachi - back stanch

Migi Kokutsu Dachi & Hidari Kokutsu Dachi

10. Neko Ashi Dachi-Cat foot stanch

Migi Neko Ashi Dachi & Hidari Neko Ashi Dachi

11. Uchi Achi Dachi- normal stanch with feet in and heel out side

12. Sanchin Dachi- Three battle stanch, hour glass stanch

Migi Sanchin Dachi & Hidari Sanchin Dachi.

13. Renoji Dachi - right angle foot stanch like L.

Migi Renoji Dachi & Hidari Renoji Dachi

14. Tsuru Ashi Dachi - Crane stanch

Migi mae Tsuru Ashi Dachi ue & Hidari mae Tsuru Ashi Dachi ue

Migi yoko Tsuru Ashi Dachi ue & Hidari yoko Tsuru Ashi Dachi ue

Migi maeTsuru Ashi Dachi shita & Hidari maeTsuru Ashi Dachi shita

Migi yoko Tsuru Ashi Dachi shita & Hidari yoko Tsuru Ashi Dachi shita

15. Kosa Dachi-Cross legged Migi kosa Dachi & Hidari kosa Dachi

MAWARI WAZA

Kihon Mae Mawari - Basic Front Roll

Kihon Ushiro Mawari- Basic Back Roll

Kihon Juji Mawar- Basic Cross Roll

Mae Mawari - Front Roll

Ushiro Mawari-Back Roll

Juji Mawari-Cross Roll

Tobi Mae Mawari - Jumping Front Roll

Tobi Juji Mawari- Jumping Cross Roll

UKEME WAZA

Kihon Ushiro Ukemi - Basic Back Break Fall

Kihon Migi Yoko Ukemi - Basic Right Side Break Fall

Kihon Hidari Yoko UKemi- Basic Left Side Break Fall

Kihon Mae Ukemi - Basic Front Break Fall

Ushiro Ukemi - Back Break Fall

Migi Yoko Ukemi - Right Side Break Fall

Hidari Yoko UKemi - Left Side Break Fall

Tobi Ushiro Ukemi - Jumping Back Break Fall

Tobi Yoko Ukemi - Jumping Side Break Fall

ASHI WAZA (LEG TECHNIQUE)

Mae Geri - Front kick

Chudan Mawashi Geri - Chest Level kick

Jodan Mawashi Geri - Face Level kick

Gedan Mawashi Geri - Thigh kick

Yoko Geri - Side kick

Ushiro Geri - Back kick

Ura Mawashi Geri - Revere hook Kick

Kakato Geri - Axe Kick , Heel Kick

Mikazuki Geri –Crescent kick

Ura Mikazuki Geri – Reversed Crescent Kick

Mawashi Hiza Giri - cross knee attack

Mae Hiza Giri - Front knee attack

Kanketsu Geri – Stamping Kick

ADVANCED KICK

Tobi Giri - Jump Kick

Mae Tobi Geri - Flying Front Kick

Mawashi Tobi Geri - Flying Round House Kick

Ushiro Mawashi Tobi Geri - Flying Back Round - House

Yoko Tobi Geri - Flying Side Kick

Ushiro Yoko Tobi Geri - Flying Back Side Kick

Ushiro Tobi Geri - Flying Front Kick

Ura Mawashi Tobi Geri - Flying Revere hook Kick

Ushiro Ura Mawashi Tobi Geri - Flying Back Round - House

Kakato Tobi Geri - Flying Axe Kick , Heel Kick

Ushiro Kakato Tobi Geri – Flying Back Axe Kick

Mikazuki Tobi Geri – Flying Crescent kick

Ura Mikazuki Tobi Geri – Flying Reversed Crescent Kick

Hiza Tobi Geri - Flying knee Attack Kanketsu

Tobi Geri – Flying Stamp

Combination Attack Kick

Ushiro Yoko Geri - Back Side Kick

Ushiro Mawashi Geri - Back Round - House

Ushiro Ura Mawashi Geri - Back Revere

Ushiro Kakato Geri – Back Axe Kick

TE WAZA (HAND TECHNIQUE)

ZUKI WAZA (PUNCHING TECHNIQUE)

Basic Punch - kihon zuki

Chudan Zuki – Chest Level Punch

Jodan Zuki – Face Level Punch

Gedan Zuki – Stomach Level Punch

Nidan Zuki - Double Punch

Sandan Zuki - Triple Punch

Nidan Chudan Zuki – Chest Level Double Punch

Nidan Jodan Zuki – Face Level Double Punch

Nidan Gedan Zuki – Stomach Level Double Punch

Sandan Chudan Zuki – Chest Level Triple Punch

Sandan Jodan Zuki – Face Level Triple Punch

Sandan Gedan Zuki – Stomach Level Triple Punch

Uraken Zuki

Mai Uraken Zuki – Front Face Level fist strike

yoko Uraken Zuki – Side Face Level fist strike

URA ZUKI (Hook Punch

Mae Ura Zuki – Front hook Punch

Yoko Ura Zuki - Side hook Punch

Advance Punch

Kagi Zuki (circular short punch) - Chest Level & Face Level punch

Mavashi Zuki (Cross Punch, Round house punch) - Face Level Punch

Tate Zuki (Turning Wrist Punch) - Chest Level & Face Level Vertical Punch

Advance Double Handed Punch

Heiko Zuki (Parallel Punch)

Morote Zuki (Cross front Punch)

Morote Mavashi Zuki (Cross Punch)

Morote Mae Ura Zuki Front hook Double Punch

Morote Yoko Ura Zuki - Side hook Double Punch

Morote Mai Uraken Zuki Front fist strike Double Punch

Morote Mai Uraken Zuki Side fist strike Double Punch

Morote Kagi Zuki circular short Double Punch

Morote Tate Zuki Turning Wrist Double Punch

EMPI WAZA (ELBOW TECHNIQUE)

Mae Empi - Rising attack

Yoko Empi – Side Attack

Ushiro Empi – backwords attack

Mawashi Empi – Round house attack

Otoshi Empi – Downwords attack

Morote Mae Empi - Double Rising attack

Morote Yoko Empi – Double Side Attack

Morote Ushiro Empi – Double backwords attack

Morote Otoshi Empi – Double Downwords attack

UCHI WAZA (STRIKING TECHNIQUE) Advanced Open Hand Attack

Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi

Shuto Sakotsu Uchi

Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi

Shuto Uchi Komi

Shuto Hizo uchi

Morote Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi

Morote Shuto Sakotsu Uchi

Morote Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi

Morote Shuto Uchi Komi

Morote Shuto Hizo uchi Teisho uchi

UKE WAZA (BLOCKING TECHNIQUE)

Basic Block – kihon Uke Age Uke (Up Side ) – Face Level Block

Yoko Uke (Out Side) – Chest Level Block

Sote Uke (Inside Block) – Chest Level Block

Gedan Barai (lower Out Side) – Stomach Level Block

Gedan Kake Uke (lower IN Side) – Stomach Level Block

Morote Age Uke (Up Side ) – Face Level Block

Morote Yoko Uke (Out Side) – Chest Level Block

Morote Gedan Barai (lower Out Side) – Stomach Level

Block Uchi Uke Teisho Uke

KIHON KATAS

Daichi

Daini

Daison

Daion

KATAS

Yan Shodhan

Yan Nidhan

Yan Sundan

Yan Yodhan

Yan Godhan

Matsukaze

Basai Dai

Sochin

Geki Sai Dai Ichi

Geki Sai Dai ni

BUNKAI

ICHI KUMITE

JODAN ZUKI 

CHUDAN ZUKI

Gedan Zuki

Mae Geri 

Mawashi Geri

Mae Ura Zuki

Mae Ura Zuki

Yoko Geri - Side kick 

Questions & Answers

1) What is meant by karate?

Ans:- Karate means empty hand.

2) What is meant by Martial arts?

Ans:- Martial art means Art of War.

3) Which style do we learn?

Ans:- We learn Shitoryu.

4) What are the names of basic katas?

Ans:- The first four katas are known as the basic katas. They are Daichi, Daini, Daison and Daion.

5) What are the katas that you have learned?

Ans:- Self response

6) What is meant by Gi?

Ans:- Gi means uniform

7) What is your Instructor's name?

Ans:- Shihan __________OR Sensai _____________ .

8) How many kyu are there and which are they? Explain.

Ans:- There are 8 types of kyu's and so each kyu contains one colour. Eg:- Ikkyu - First level (Senior Brown 1) Nikyu - Second level (Senior Brown 2) Sunkyu - Third level (Brown 3) Yonkyu - Forth level (Purple) Gokyu - Fifth level (Blue) Rokyu - Sixth level (Green) Nanakyu - Seventh level (Orange) Hachikyu - Eighth level (Yellow) Kikyu - starting level (White).

9) What is your association or club's name?

Ans:- Shitoryu sports karate and kickboxing association (SSKKA).

10) What are the three moto's of karate?

Ans:- Discipline, Development and Dynamism are the three moto's of karate.

11) What should be done whenever we enter or exit our dojo?

Ans:- We should do Ritsu Rei whenever we exit or enter from dojo.

12) Which are the dan of black belt?

Ans:- There are 5 types of dan, first 3 are known to be sempai, then 4 to 6 are known to be sensai, 6 to 7 are known as shihan, 8 and 9 are known as henshi and the last one the 10th one is known as renshi.

13) How is kumite conducted?

14) How is kata conducted?

15) How is bhunkai conducted?

16)What are the four types of Waza from Te Waza?

1. What does the term "karate" mean?
2. How many styles of karate are mentioned in your text? Name them.
3. Describe the Japanese symbol "Sangeentai" and its components.
4. Who is the head of the Shito Ryu Sports Karate Kickboxing Association (SSKKA)?
5. What is the meaning of "Gi," "Obi," and "Zubon" in karate terminology?
6. What is the philosophy behind the 3'Ds principle in karate, and how do these principles contribute to training?
7. Explain the concept of "Kumite" and "Kata" in karate.
8. Explain the difference between "Mae Geri," "Mawashi Geri," and "Yoko Geri."
9. What does "Tai Sabaki" refer to in karate?
10. How many points is an "Ippon" worth in karate sparring?
11. What does the term "Dojo" mean, and how does it play a role in the practice of karate?
12. How are points scored in a karate sparring match, and what are the different levels of points awarded?
13. Describe the "Mae Kuzushi" and "Ushiro Kuzushi" techniques and their applications in karate.
14. What are the differences between "Heisuku Dachi" and "Hiko Dachi" stances?
15. Describe the process of "Uke Waza" and its role in defending against attacks
16. Describe the significance of the terms "Ao," "Aka," and "Shiro" in the context of karate.
17. How do the concepts of "Mae Ura Zuki" and "Yoko Ura Zuki" differ from each other in terms of execution?
18. What is the purpose of practicing multiple katas in karate training?
19. What is the main idea behind "Otoshi Empi" as a hand technique?
20. What is the primary focus of "Tate Zuki" and how does it differ from other punch techniques?
21. How does "Morote Zuki" differ from a standard punch in terms of execution and application?
22. Describe the mechanics and use of "Ushiro Geri" or back kick. How does this kick differ from front and side kicks, and when might it be useful in a combat situation?
23. What is the purpose of the "Seiza" sitting position in karate, and when is it commonly used?
24. What is the purpose of the "Ritsu Rei" bow in karate, and when is it performed?
25. How does the "Nothe" play a role in karate practice? How does it affect a practitioner's performance?

• Heisoku dachi: Toes & heels together, (closed foot stance), at "attention".

• Musubi dachi: Heels together, & toes apart, (open foot stance) 

• Heiko dachi: Feet apart, parallel 

• Sito Hachi dachi : Feet apart, toes pointing OUT at 45 degrees 

• Uchi-Hachiji dachi (Niafanchi Dachi): Feet apart, toes pointing IN at 45 degrees 

• Shiko dachi: Straddle leg, "Sumo" stance.

• Moto dachi: Front knee partially bent, forward stance
• Zenkutsu dachi : Front knee bent, long forward stance.
• Nekoashi dachi: "Cat foot" stance.
• Sanchin dachi: Inward tension stance. ("Hour glass" stance.)
• Kōkutsu dachi: "Looking back" stance. ("Back stance".)

Uke-waza (blocking techniques)

• Gedan barai uke (Hari uke): Low-level, downward block / sweeping block.

• Yoko uke (Soto uke): Block from inside (centre of body), towards outside.

• Yoko uchi (Uchi uke): Block from outside, towards inside (centre of body).

• Age uke: Rising, upper-level block.

• Yoko Barai uke: Side, sweeping block.

• Kosa uke: "X" block (wrists crossed).

Keri-waza (kicking techniques)

• Mae geri: Front (forward & return) kick.

• Oi geri: Stepping (lunging forward) kick.

• Yoko sokuto geri: Side (edge of foot) kick.

• Mawashi geri: Roundhouse kick (to front).

• Gyaku Mawashi geri: Reverse direction (inside) roundhouse kick.

• Ura Mawashi geri: Back leg, hook kick to front (heel/ball of foot).

• Ushiro geri: Straight-back (backward) kick.

• Ushiro Mawashi geri: Spinning, back-roundhouse kick to front.

• Mae-ashi geri: Forward leg, front kick.

• Ushiro geri: Spinning-back, roundhouse kick.

• Gyaku geri: Reverse (inside) roundhouse kick.

• Mae-tobi geri: Front (jumping/flying) kick.

• Yoko-tobi geri: Side (jumping/flying) kick.