Belt testing will be done while in class during stripe testbelt test week. Official website of david deaton karate studios, mt. Staffordshire wado ryu karate syllabus staffordshire. Wado ryu karate the us eastern wado ryu karate federation wado ryu karate association of alabama syllabus total. Juniors taking 1st dan may choose only one ohyo gumite. Age uke, mae geri, gyaku zuki, forwards and backwards. Around 1900, karate and these okinawan kata migrated to japan.
Ohtsuka sensei also studied with and borrowed ideas from other karate notables such as kenwa mabuni, the founder of shito ryu, and choki motobu, famous for his naihanchi kata and street fighting skills. After that, he trained with karate practitioners from okinawa, such as chohki motobu and kenwa mabuni, and further polished his karate techniques. Traditional japanese martial arts for five decades, david deaton karate studios have been educating people in the martial arts. Full colour grading syllabus books with comprehensive explanations of every move available from your club instructor. Dan kata kumite age training min shodan kushanku naihanchi pinan jiyu min 16 3 years nidan seishan jion pinan jiyu 1 yr after shodan sandan bassai rohai pinan jiyu 2. Each unit contains a cross section of practice, and more skill is needed as one progresses. Do federation dan grade syllabus 2014 2016 requirements all candidates must apply to the licensing officer 2 weeks prior to the date scheduled for the grading. Welcome to the english goju ryu karate association affiliated to the international okinawan goju ryu karate federation, both of which you will learn more about from this handbook. With 352 pages and over 1400 color photos, this book is the a complete and comprehensive reference manual on the techniques of wado karate. Wado ryu karate do renmei international federation of wado ryu karate do organizations yoshimitsu oshida deputy chief director preface i would firstly like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the third generation grandmaster hironori otsuka, oistein riber sensei, and wado academy for providing me with this precious opportunity to. For the things ive been studying about karate ryus or stiles wado is a mix up of shotokan and jujutsu and i think is a good misture. Please state grade being taken and enclose your members license with the completed application form.
There is nothing new in the syllabus contained within these pages it has simply been put down on paper in order to assist you in your journey through the martial art of goju ryu karate do. For children under 16, the kyu grades are further divided into mon grades. Shiomitsu sensei has authored a series of books to cover the kyu grade syllabus used by the wado academy. Semka horsham karate club, sussex documentation wado ryu.
Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate. Directions and levels maefront ushiroback hidarileft migiright. Ohtsuka hironori 611892 1291982, founder of wado ryu karate karate is an exciting and rewarding holistic pursuit practiced by millions around the world. Copyright samurai enlighten mushin karate academy semka. The club history started slightly before davids in karate terms in the year 1966. The graduation ceremony will be the friday of the week following stripe test week unless otherwise informed. It is said that then, around 1929, the whole entity of wado ryu karate do was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of the old martial arts, and karate. Academy membership application form pdf for new members, who will also received a wado academy passport. Karate do, as a tool for selfimprovement in ones own life and for the lives of others, is rivaled by few other disciplines on earth. Looking for a truly original, authentic and traditional wadoryu karate club in plymouth, or in the plymouth area. There are a total of traditional wado ryu kata in the syllabus, mastery of which will take you from beginner to black belt and beyond. Shikukai chelmsford operates all gradings using the shikukai syllabus which has grades available from 9th kyu to 5th dan.
Download official wado academy passportlicence application and renewal forms. Wa means harmony, do same character as tao means way, and ryu means school or style. Wadoryu was founded by master hironori ohtsuka, who was born on the first of june 1892 in shimohate city, japan. Wado kai karate is broken down into units known as kyu grades. Do federation dan grade syllabus wado international karate. The information is provided by semka and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. Juniors taking 1st dan may choose only one ohyo gumite, kihon gumite and kata from the grading syllabus. Sep 03, 2017 kihonthe basic techniques of blocking, punching, striking and kicking are both the beginning of karate and the ultimate goal. The wado system is one of the most efficient styles practiced today. International federation of wadoryu karatedo or wadoryu karatedo renmei. Each unit contains a cross section of practice, and more skill is needed as one progresses through to black belt. Red belt 9th kyu children only shiko dachi stance and 10 punches with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 knee strikes with kia.
Practice of wado academy syllabus as witnessed in kyu and dan gradings day 1 of the summer camp ended on a high note. Wado kai karate grading syllabus overview reading karate club. Shiko dachi open leg stance technique english explanation. Academy membership renewal form pdf for existing members to extend their licence period for another year. You can download the syllabus for each grade by clicking on the links below. For 9 th kyu, you will also be tested on correct traditional wadoryu belttying technique honmusubi. Pinan shodan pinan nidan pinan sandan pinan yondan pinan godan naihanchi bassai kushanku wanshu jion jitte chinto niseishi seishan rohai history the name wadoryu has three parts. Most e techniques to create what he felt was a more complete system and left funakoshi to create what is now known as wado ryu. This is a guide to your study and holds the information. The correct way to tie the obi in traditional wadoryu karate. It is said that then, around 1929, the whole entity of wadoryu karatedo was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of. Hironori ohtsuka wado international karatedo federation.
This syllabus is unique in its format to heywood goju ryu karate club hgr. Syllabus shitoryu international karate do kai official website. Combination techniques from freestyle position with pull back kizami zuki, mae geri, sanbon zuki. Full text of traditional karatedo fundamental techniques. Red belt 9th kyu children only shiko dachi stance and 10 punches with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 knee strikes with kia sanchin dachi stance 10 forward elbows with kia heiko dachi stance and 10 front kicks with kia.
Over the years we have developed a curriculum that effectively teaches the students both the physical martial arts and the mentalattitudinal skills provide the basis for positive lifestyle skills. Kumite division in last years wado ryu karate do japan national tournament and further went on to win gold in the 3rd youth olympic games. It was carefully and thoughtfully designed by sugasawa sensei as chief instructor of shikukai karatedo international. For general news from the wado academy community please visit the wado karate forum. Wado ryu kata syllabus total tradition wado ryu karate. With the incorporation of our own webbased links for visual performance of movements in our style of karate, i believe this is the perfect combination of easily accessible information and action images that can be.
Syllabus japanese pdf document the essential curriculum of shitoryu karatedo hand and foot weapons 1. Please use dropdown menu to select specific grade, or simply click on buttons below to view full syllabus requirements and demonstration videos. With the incorporation of our own webbased links for visual performance of movements in our style of karate, i believe this is the perfect combination of easily accessible information and action images that can be used to follow the movements. Looking for a truly original, authentic and traditional wado ryu karate club in plymouth, or in the plymouth area. Wadoryu karate grading syllabus derby karate club is a friendly, pay as you train, wado ryu karate club in derby. International federation of wadoryu karatedo organizations. Horsham karate club, sussex documentation wado ryu. He has continued studies in karate, kobudo, iaido and niei chi and was awarded his current rank of godan in 2009. Tatsuo suzuki, karatedo, pelham books ltd, london, 1967. Wado ryu was founded by master hironori ohtsuka, who was born on the first of june 1892 in shimohate city, japan. Search this site home history club instructors syllabus.
In exploring our book the kata of wado ryu we believe that our key to our understanding lies not only in what we learn today, but what we must also learn from yesterday. Syllabus shitoryu international karate do kai official. The information is provided by british wadokai and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. Most of the underlying principles, however, were derived from shindo yoshinryu, an atemi waza focused style of jujutsu. The unique aspect of our style of karate is the very strong link to okinawa through higaonna morio shihan, 10 th degree black belt, as well as the family spirit that all. Sensei kenney has attended many seminars and received instruction from such notable instructors as. To the untrained observer, wadoryu might look similar to other styles of karate, such as shito ryu or shorin ryu. Directions and levels maefront ushiroback hidarileft migiright agerising.
In 1905 master ohtsuka began his study of shindo yoshin ryu jujutsu under. For five decades, david deaton karate studios have been educating people in the martial arts. The wado story officially began in may 1934 when hironori ohtsuka registered his own style of karate, which he called wado ryu and was recognized as an independent style. Over the last ten years the syllabus has been refined and adjusted, and the latest version 2016 is designed to include a junior syllabus for students under 16. Wadoryu karate grading syllabus karate clubs in derby. The traditional wadoryu grade syllabus of british wadokai. The syllabus follows pure wado ryu principles and is unique in its clarity and cohesiveness. Click here to view our kyu grade syllabus pdf file. Pinan shodan, pinan nidan, pinan sandan, pinan yondan, pinan godan, ku shanku, naifanchi, chinto, seishan, wanshu, bassai, jion, and rohai. The reason the pinan katas are common to the three remaining styles is that itosu features strongly their family trees.
Juniors taking 1st dan may choose only one ohyo gumite, kihon. Wado ryu karate syllabus training instructors dan grades merchandise upcoming events. The history of mansfield karate club and mr allsops story are so intertwined he find it hard to separate them. With only minimal exposure to teh wado ryu karate you are doing you cant have a good view or feeling abou it. The syllabus follows the established canon of wado ryu techniques, but also contains paired kumite unique to shikukai, including the 10 canonical kihon gumite and 12 kumite gata. How to tie a belt in the traditional wadoryu ohonmusubi method, as taught by. The grade syllabus of the british wadokai karatedo federation. Juliet tn contact us birthday parties directions lebanon 615 5471754 mt.
Syllabus and gradings shikukai wado ryu karate chelmsford. Kumite division in last years wadoryu karatedo japan national tournament and further went on to win gold in the 3rd youth olympic games. Settlement association interrogators aszod, bag, galgaheviz, hevizgyok, iklad, kartal, toalmas, tura, zsambok. Dan grade syllabus 20152017 new ready for downloading. Some of the students of mansfield judo club decided to form a karate section in response to articles written in martial arts magazines. The wadoryu logo is a protected trade mark, registered with the trade mark registry and cannot be used in any form without. Using time tested movements, the system provides the speed of karate and the balance of jujitsu, creating a balanced style of defense and attack.
Semka karate clubs in sussex horsham karate club, wado ryu karate for everyone under the direction of sensei paul elliott 6th dan. Contact your club instructor or the wado academy hq should wish to buy these books. Kihonthe basic techniques of blocking, punching, striking and kicking are both the beginning of karate and the ultimate goal. Plymouth wadoryu karate, promotes the authentic traditional wadoryu karate syllabus of the foundercreator, hironori ohtsuka 10th dan meijin. Full text of traditional karatedo fundamental techniques volume 1 okinawa goju ryu. These are downloadable printable pdf versions of the syllabus. The information is provided by semka and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and. Suzuki by tatsuo suzuki, the fulness of a life in karate isbn 3980446107. Karatedo, as a tool for selfimprovement in ones own life and for the lives of others, is rivaled by few other disciplines on earth. After that, he trained with karatepractitioners from okinawa, such as chohki motobu and kenwa mabuni, and further polished his karate techniques.