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Question 1: Do I need previous expirience to train?
- Answer: No, you do not need previous experience to train with us get yourself along to Beginners classes on Tuesday and Thursday evening
Question 2: Am I too old or Too Young to get started?
- Answer: No, never too old or young we have classes to suit you. Ask your Mom or your Dr if you are not sure! **Please be sure to tell us if you plan to train with any existing injuries.
Question 3: What do I wear to training if I don't have Karate Pajama's?
- Answer: Wear something comfortable that you would wear if you where going to work out or go for a run etc.
Question 4: What do you call those Karate Pajama's
- Answer: The uniform is called a "Gi" Prononced GEEEEEEEEEE. After a few lessons we can assist you with the sourcing of your own Gi.
Question 5: Do I need a Mouth guard or Boxing Gloves for beginners nights?
- Answer: No, general training does not require that you bring or wear these items. If you plan to come on Friday (Sparring) evenings you must bring you Mouth guard and Gloves then.
Question 6: Why in this wide world during training do you start screaming?
- Answer: The Scream or Kiai is basically a point when the student attempts to focus as much as possible on the task at hand. Often in training we genrally have ten repititions of any exercise and these are often counted out. ie. Ten punches during the counting you may here the number ten in Japanese pronounced JU and on the tenth repition it is expected that all students scream (Kiai) together in unison. But you can Kiai when ever you need to help you focus yourself. The Kiai is very effective for scarring the hell out of anyone and it also tenses (scream from your stomach) your muscles is a defensive way,.. more>>
Question 7: How come everyone keeps on saying "GOOSE"
- Answer: Well it's OOS (as opposed to goose) And is a general term of acknowledgement in either "I am Ready" or "I understand". .. more>
Question 8: Why does Sensei keep referring to someone named "Kimey"?
Answer: Kime is a key to your karate and the excellence you strive for. It's the power often at the end of a strike or block which is the culmination of power in your effort. It can take awhile to understand Kime and often many years to master. When spoken it sounds like Kim -A...more>
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Class Definitions
Kids Classes - 10 Years and Under
Juniors Classes - Under 16's
Beginners Classes - All ages and levels welcome. Class Covers stretching, basic Kihon (how to walk) and Kata Exercises
Intermediate Classes - All ages and levels welcome. Class focus is more on technique so a few Basic classes should be completed first
Advanced Classes - Highly technical classes and comprehensive knowledge of basics required (lots of push ups to)
General Classes - Similar to beginners but again work is done on harder concepts but at a pace all will appreciate.
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Shotokan Belts Recognition
White - Beginner
Yellow
Orange
Green
Purple 1 & 2
Brown 1, 2 & 3
Black 1-9 - Advanced
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Getting Around the Dojo
Amenities Available
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Men and Women's Change Rooms
- Drinks "Sports Drinks $3.00" & "Water $2.00"
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ETIQUETTE & BASICS
dojo: training gym
dojo kun: martial arts ethics
gi: karate jacket & trousers
hajime: begin
mokkuso: close eyes
oos: shout of respect & understanding
otagai-ni: greeting each other
rei: b ow
seiza: kneeling position sempai: senior
sensei: teacher or master
shomen: front of dojo
yame: cease activity
yoi: ready
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BASIC TERMINOLOGY
age uke: rising (upwards) block chudan: chest area gedan barai: downward block
gohon kumite: 5-step sparring exercise gyaku tsuki: reverse punch jodan: face area
kamae-te: ready hands kata: forms
keage: snap kick kekomi: thrust kick kiai: shout
kiba dachi: straddle (horse-riding) leg stance kihon: basic exercises
kokutsu dachi: back stance maegeri: front kick
mawashi geri: roundhouse kick mawatte: turn around oi tsuki: lunge punch shuto uke: knife hand block
soto ude uke: block from outside inwards
uchi ude uke: block from inside outwards
yoko geri keage: side snap kick
yoko geri kekomi: side thrust kick
zenkutsu dachi: forward stance
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COUNTING
ichi: one
ni: two
san: three
shi: four
go: five
rokku: six
sichi: seven
hachi: eight
ku: nine
ju: ten (HINT any exercise counted to to Ten Scream your heart out when you hear JU / 10 (KIAI))
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BOW.... WOW
When entering the Dojo (the place where the training takes place) it's customary to bow
When leaving the Dojo it is also customary to bow.
When stepping into the class or onto the Mats also bow (if in doubt bow)
When anyone wearing a black belt enters the class we bow in respect to them
When ever the class is called to line up, do this in rank Black belt through to white belt, If you do not yet have a uniform you just jump in line after the last white belt or person in uniform
At the beginning of each class we perform a bow in which is our opportunity to forget about the dramas of the day and tell each other that we will respect our art, dojo, Sensei and of course each other.
At the end of the class we also line up and again have a bow out ceremony. We also Recite the Dojo Kun , Which are the the principles of our training
If you need a break (don't worry you are probably not the only one) we often have a couple of pit stops through out the class. Just keep and eye on the higher belts to see when they get back in line and follow their lead.
If you need to leave early just make sure to speak to the instructor / Sensei first.
Most Importantly do not forget to have a good time!
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