SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

Sensei Varun Jettly

Handbook & Grading

Foreword This syllabus is unique in its format to School of Traditional Martial Arts. 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 traditional martial arts of Goju Ryu Karate-Do & Jiu Jitsu. This is a guide to your study and holds the information as to what is required at each stage of your training. Information not contained within these pages for example: individual elements of kata and bunkai are best passed on by way of demonstration and application with an instructor. Traditional Martial Arts by its nature can be hard and gruelling and at times repetitive but at the same time rewarding and enjoyable. As the saying goes: You only get out what you put in. To get the most out of you, as with anything you wish to excel at practice has to extend beyond the training sessions that you attend. It is essential to practice (if possible) daily with the techniques you are trying to master. It is also beneficial to supplement training with other forms of exercise that will compliment your learning ability. To many including myself, traditional martial arts is not just an art it is a way of life. At the core in karate is a training exercise called Sanchin kata (sanchin meaning three battles) it is unique to goju and is infamous throughout martial arts. If trained properly it brings together the mind body and spirit in an awesome way and is quite a spectacle to see and feel, when performed correctly! Goju Ryu is possibly the original karate form from which all the styles of today have been developed. The content of this goju system has been passed down from sensei to student over the past one hundred and thirty plus years. The kata and bunkai along with the warm up, stretching and training drills that help develop a strong mind; body and spirit have remained virtually unchanged. This is why it is so effective as a selfdefence system and exercise regime. Jiu Jitsu is a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armoured opponent in which one uses no weapon or only a short weapon. There are many variations of this art, which leads to a diversity of approaches. Jiu jitsu schools (ryu) may utilize all forms of grappling

techniques to some degree (i.e. throwing, trapping, joint locks, holds, gouging, biting, disengagements, striking, and kicking). In addition to JiuJitsu, many schools teach the use of weapons. Each sensei of course will always have their own input into the dojo and as a result the training patterns may alter as different aspects of health and fitness are preferred, chosen or updated, however I hope the fundamentals will always remain unchanged.

Good luck with your training! Sensei Varun Jettly

CONTENT
SENSEI GRAHAM RAVEY - WORLD CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, TOGKA SOKE BRYAN CHEEK - FOUNDER OF JUKOSHIN RYU INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTER ROBERT CUTRELL - FOUNDER OF CHUNJIDO INTERNATIONAL SOKE MIGUEL ABREU - FOUNDER OF MSD-RYU INTERNATIONAL HANSHI KEVIN PEREIRA - FOUNDER OF SHISHIKAN BUJUTSU KAI SENSEI SIMON GOLLAND SENSEI VARUN JETTLY KARATE, A JOURNEY A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOJU RYU DOJO THE DOJO CODE THE DOJU KUN DOJO ETIQUETE TYING KARATE DRESS(GI) & BELT (OBI) REI (THE GREETING) ENTERING/LEAVING THE DOJO GOJU RYU CEREMONY TOGKA TECHNICAL CURRICULUM HOJO UNDO (SUPPLEMENTARY/ADDITIONAL EXERCISE) TACHI (STANDING) THE GRADING SYSTEM OF GOJU RYU(T.O.G.K.A) BELT/GRADE ORDER 9TH KYU/WHITE BELT 8TH KYU/YELLOW BELT 7TH KYU/ORANGE BELT 6TH KYU/GREEN BELT 5TH KYU/BLUE BELT 4TH KYU/PURPLE BELT 3RD KYU/BROWN BELT 2ND KYU/BROWN BELT 1ST KYU/BROWN BELT 1ST DAN/SHODAN BLACK BELT

GOJU RYU KARATE-DO TERMS AND TRANSLATIONS ABOUT JUKOSHIN RYU JUKOSHIN RYU GRADING SYLLABUS ADMISSION FORM

Sensei Graham Ravey - World Chief Instructor of T.O.G.K.A

Sensei Graham Ravey was born on August 25, 1953 in a small town in England Chesterfield. When Graham was 14 years old he became very interested in studying Karate. Chesterfield was small there were not many styles to choose from. Eventually Graham found a style called Wado Ryu. He started Wado Ryu Karate in 1968. The chief instructor was Sensei Phil Milner who believed that before a man can be taught to punch he should be able to take one. So over the next few years as well as learning the basics of karate Graham was given a toughening up regime to forge ones's body, such excercises included running bare footed with no Gi top on when snow lay on the ground in winter, crawling through mud and nettle patches on training camps and standing in circles delivering blows to the person next to you, also sparring multiple attackers. After Graham's first lesson he informed his mother that one day he would go to Japan and study karate, his mother laughed at him for saying such a thing. When Graham was 18 years old in 1971 he changed over to a style called Goju Kai. This was being taught in Sheffield by Sensei Steve Bellamy. Steve had initially started out with Phil Milner but changed to Goju Kai after seeing Sensei Brian Waites give a Karate demonstration in London. Sensei Waites had lived and trained in Japan with Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi for one year. At the age of 20 Graham decided it was time to go to Japan and seek out some of the old values of traditional karate. This time he told his mother he was going and she no longer laughed. After arriving in Japan and within the first week he was introduced to Sensei Morio Higaonna. Graham was so impressed with him that he immediately changed over to studying Goju Ryu. For one whole year Sensei Higaonna made Graham train every day for about five hours and after this time he was

allowed to take his Black Belt 1st Dan. By this time Graham had been training for over six years. He had only intended to stay in Japan for one year but that one year eventually stretched into twelve years. During this time he once won the annual Yoyogi Dojo black belt Kumite competition and also represented the Dojo as a team member at the annual Shibuya-Ku all styles Karate Tournament hosted in the Budokan. Graham was the only non Japanese fighter that day. He met and trained with some martial arts celebrities such as Benny Erquidez, Monster man Eddie, Huang Jang Lee. He was selected to give the Japanese karate team some sparring practice with foreigners before the international championships held in long beach California 1977. All these stories have been documented in a book Graham published titled ''Yoyogi Dojo '74'' Graham worked his way through his grades to 4th Dan - all grades being examined by Sensei Higaonna and all grades being taken in Japan. Graham is the only foreigner to do this. In 1987 Sensei Graham Ravey was appointed Chief Instructor/Technical Advisor of Australia and he left Japan to take up permanent residence in Australia. Later on, Sensei Ravey established the T.O.G.K.A to preserve the old ways of Okinawa Karate.

In Sensei Graham Ravey's own words From 1973 to 1987 I was taught by Sensei Morio Higaonna then 7th Dan. During personal training which was usually in the mornings, Sensei Higaonna would sometimes call me over and we would train together. I trained on Saturday and Sunday for about two years until I sort of "Got a Life" in Japan. I trained in Parks and a shrine situated one minute walk from my doorstep. In my eyes I was blessed. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday Bert Valetin Johansson ("The Swede") was my fighting coach. Bert had lived in Japan for many years before I arrived. He trained only fighting and power training at the Yoyogi Dojo outside the scheduled Karate sessions. He had a significant input into my Kumite ability. I also continued to work out with Sensei Steve Bellamy once to twice a week.

History of TOGKA
In 1989 after Sensei Ravey's departure from the IOGKF, he established the Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do Association (TOGKA) with a purpose to preserve the pure form of traditional Goju Ryu without politics. In Australia: Sensei Ravey became Chief Instructor of the newly formed association along with, Rob Williams, a friend and student who had trained with Sensei Ravey for about 5 years, who became the TOGKA treasurer, Terry Lyon, in Perth Australia, who was also IOGKF, became the first TOGKA 3rd Dan, Michael Leham, a BJC Zen Do Kai black belt from the Gold Coast, Australia, who came to train a few "heavy sessions", also joined the TOGKA, and Don Weir, who had spent several years training in Japan at Yoyogi Dojo with Sensei Ravey. In France: Sensei Gavin Hall (formally of Sheffield, England) became Chief Instructor of France. In England: Sensei Kenny Allen (from Chesterfield) became Chief Instructor for England. The TOGKA continued strongly in Australia, England and France for several years, before welcoming the addition of dojos in Tanzania and India who wanted to join the non-profit organisation. In 2010 Sensei Ravey "passed the baton" of the TOGKA over Simon Golland, then 4th Dan and UK Chief Instructor, to be the next generation to promote and grow the association. Today the TOGKA has numerous dojos in Australia, England, Tanzania, Senegal, France, Chile and Puerto Rico.

Founder of Jukoshin Ryu- Soke Bryan Cheek 10th Dan

Soke has been training in martial arts for over 50 years and is one of the top International Masters in the World today! Soke opened his first Dojo in 1971 and he has been teaching students for some 40 years, many of his senior students have been under his instruction for over 30 years, he has taught in some 40 countries around the world and he is renowned for his practical, effective and powerful no nonsense techniques. Soke created the Jukoshin ryu Jiu Jitsu system in 2003 at his London Dojo and since its inception it has been successful in many countries world wide, most of these countries have now adopted this system and study it, due to its practical self defence application. Soke is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Jukoshin ryu Jiu Jitsu and the Founder and Chief Instructor of the World Elite Black Belt Society WEBBS A full time Professional teacher based in North London, England, Soke has a multitude of awards and achievements to his name. He has taught Military Special Forces Law Enforcement units, Security Personnel as well as the general public throughout the world. Soke has been honoured with awards at National, International and World level :

Best British Martial Arts Instructor 1994 WKF Hall of Fame 1998

World Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 World Master of the Year 2003

He has also produced 9 Dvds on Martial Arts and is the author of 2 books on this subject.

Grandmaster Robert Cutrell- Founder of ChunJiDo

Grandmaster Robert Cutrell is the Founder of the art of ChunJiDo and the ChunJiDo International Martial Arts Organization. Grandmaster Cutrell has been recognized as one of the top self-defence experts in the world. He is a multiple Hall of Fame inductee and was recently inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame, martial art's largest and most prestigious hall of fame, for his Outstanding Contribution to the Arts. In addition to being recognized as the Soke of the art of ChunJiDo, Grandmaster Cutrell is also recognized by many world organizations including the WOMA/ World Head Soke Council of Japan, Grandmaster Cutrell holds black belt ranking in Taekwondo, Kempo, Nippon Jujitsu, Hapkido, and Simmey-Do Karate. In 2008 Grandmaster Cutrell was prominently featured in a stamp treasury album published by the Chinese government in commemoration of the martial arts during the Beijing Olympics. The book contains pictures of 650 of the most prominent martial artists in the world, and Grandmaster Cutrell was selected as one of the representatives from the USA. Grandmaster Cutrell is also USA Vice-President of the Simmey-Do Karate Federation, a Grandmaster in the Martial Arts Council of Elders, a member of the International Grandmasters Society, the United States Martial Arts Association, and many other highly respected martial arts organizations from around the world. Grandmaster Robert Cutrell specializes in advanced self-defense training and has an extensive knowledge of traditional martial arts principles and application. In addition to sponsoring international training camps in Evansville, Indiana, his hometown, Grandmaster Cutrell has conducted seminars across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has also instructed several

national and world champion competitors. Grandmaster Cutrell has now expanded the ChunJiDo organization to include ChunJiDo schools and affiliates in 5 continents and over 20 states in the USA.

Soke Miguel Abreu- Founder of MSD Ryu International

Grand Master/Soke - MSD RYU Martial Arts: 10Dan/Soke - KENPO MSD RYU 10Dan/Soke - KARATE KENPO MSD 10Dan/Soke - KRAV MAGA MSD Close Combat 10Dan/Soke - KUNG-DO-FU MSD 10Dan/Soke - JU-JITSU MSD RYU 10Dan/Soke - NINJUTSU MSD RYU 10Dan/Soke - BUJUTSU MSD RYU 10Dan/Soke - KOBUDO MSD RYU 10Dan/Soke - TAI-KWONDO MSD 10Dan/G.M. - MUAY THAI BORAN MSD Grand Master - TAI-SHI-ZEN MSD Outros graus reconhecidos/ Other recognized Ranks: 10Dan - Iga Ryu Ninjutsu 10Dan/Hanshi - Budo Tai Ryu Ninjutsu 10Dan/Hanshi - Bujutsu Budo Tai Ryu 10Dan - Ju-Jitsu FS A.F.J. 10Dan - Ju-jitsu F.S. Grappling

10Dan - Karate Free Style 10Dan/Hanshi - Kobudo I.D.T. 10Dan/Hanshi - Karate Jutsu Nippon Renmei 10Dan/Hanshi - Aikijutsu Nippon Renmei 10Dan/Hanshi - Ju-Jitsu Samurai G.M. 10Degree - Shaolin Shan Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi G.M. - Kung Fu & Tai-Chi I.C.C. G.M. Arjarn Yai - Muay Thai Boran 9Dan - Jun Fan FS Kick-Boxing 9Dan - Kempo-Do 9Dan - Krav Maga Urban Fight 8Dan - Krav Maga Teashidonkan 8Dan - Shan Pakhokpai Hapkido 8Dan - Hapkido Kyorogui 8Dan - Taekwondo Koguryo 7Dan - Karate Shotokan LBKS 7Dan - Ninjutsu Bujinkan 7Dan - Budo Ninjutsu F.I.A.G.F. 6Dan - Ruy-San-Ryu Close Combat 6Dan - Ruy-San-Ryu Combat K.O./Kung-Do-te 6Dan - Thaijukido Master Instructor - Krav Maga C.C. Concepts Instructor - Kali & Eskrima Instructor - Jeet Kune Do U. F. Instructor - Rhangdo Operative Self-Defense

Hanshi Kevin Pereira- Founder of Shishikan Bujutsu International

He began his journey in the Martial Arts at the age of 7, with family members of his that were training in various styles of Ju Jutsu and Tae Kwon Do. At the age of 13, he decided to branch out to train at the World Seido Karate Hombu Dojo on 23rd street and 6th avenue in Manhattan. During his time at Seido in addition to training under Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura, he trained under many senseis, most noteably Shihan William Oliver, Shihan William Best, Shihan Chris Caile, Shihan Carles Martin, Shihan Ino Maqirang, Shihan Gil Alstein, Kyoshi Akira Nakamura and other of Seido's highest ranking instructors. During his time time training hes practiced under many instructors such as Grand Master Allah Freedom, Grand Master Mark Kline and He currently continues to train under Hanshi Leon Major , Dai Shihan Carlos Febres , and Dai Sensei Ignacio Moreira in the Nindo Ryu arts of Kokan Jujutsu, Goshin Jujutsu, Kobujutsu , Kempo Atemi Jutsu, Iaijutsu , Tanto Jutsu, Taijutsu and more in order to pass the best knowledge of the martial arts onto his student body.

Sensei Simon Golland Head Chief Instructor UK T.O.G.K.A

Sensei Simon Golland Dip PT., Cert FCFI., Cert FTA., Cert CSMT Martial Arts Instructor, Sports Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer T.O.G.K.A - UK Chief Instructor 4th Dan Goju Ryu (T.O.G.K.A.), 3rd Dan Goju Ryu (I.O.G.K.F.) 1st Dan Kenpo Ju-Jitsu (Z.M.A.I.) 1st Dan Kickboxing (Senshido) Combining the knowledge gained by personal training, the discipline of martial arts and the therapeutic techniques of sports injury massage, I believe I offer a complete holistic approach for anyone wanting to lead a healthy lifestyle. Simon started Goju Ryu training in 1990, having previously studied a variety of different styles such as Shukokai, Jujitsu and traditional weapons. He first discovered Goju Ryu Karate at Greystones Karate Club (Britain's oldest Goju Ryu Karate Club), home to instructors such as Steve Bellamy, Graham Ravey, Steve Legden, Gavin Hall and Mick Warrington to name a few. He has trained in Goju Ryu ever since, believing it is a complete system. In 2001 Simon opened his own Goju Ryu Dojo in Sheffield, England. In the absence of Sensei Ravey who was then living in Australia, Simon sought guidance and teachings from Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA), and the IOGKF so as to not become stale as some instructors can do. Continually developing his skills Simon has received instruction from renowned martials artists such as Morio Higaonna Sensei, Terauchi Sensei and Nakamura Sensei of IOGKF, George Andrews Sensei (OTGKA/IOGKF), and Sifu Martin Paul Watts (White Crane Kung Fu). In 2006 he competed in the IOGKF World Championships, Canada, as a member of the OTGKA England squad.

In 2005 when Sensei Graham Ravey returned to England, Simon continued his training with him. In 2009, after passing his 4th dan grading Sensei Simon was appointed position of TOGKA - UK Chief Instructor. In 2010 Sensei Graham Ravey "passed the batton" of the TOGKA over Simon to continue to promote and grow the association. Simon often attends seminars from combative traditional systems through to modern MMA/UFC, but also conducts seminars in self defence, traditional Goju Ryu and general fitness workshops. He is a qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist who has worked for well known companies such as Fitness First and LAPT, but currently operates independently. In 2011 SImon was awarded Shodan level in Kenpo Ju-Jitsu by 9th Dan Dave Allen of Zanshin Martial Arts Association International. He was also awarded 1st Dan/level in Kickboxing under Sensheido by 3rd Dan Craig Welsh of KAPAP Sheffield. Sensei Simon continues to train with and learn from Sensei Ravey in Goju Ryu. He also studies Kenpo Ju-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, KAPAP, Kickboxing and Boxing on a weekly basis, adapting these techniques to his Goju training. As Sensei Ravey would describe it - "Adding his own flavour to the yoghurt"

Sensei Varun Jettly- Head of School of Traditional Martial Arts

Varun started Goju Ryu training in 1998 in India. He has trained in Goju Ryu ever since, believing it is a complete system. In 2002 Varun opened his own Goju Ryu Dojo in a small town of India called Yamuna Nagar. Varun won many medals at national and international levels. He also got privilege to train under Shihans of Japan. He came to United Kingdom in 2009 and joined more federations to enhance his skills, proficiency and understanding about martial arts. From day one, Varun is very much dedicated to his game and his dedication is all visible through his achievements which he has achieved at such a young age. His self-discipline, devotion, keenness to learn more at any given time made him climb the steps of success. He still is committed to work even harder and accomplish the zenith of victory. His martial arts journey was originally about becoming more confident and forth coming. He started practising other martial arts like Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Kobudo and everyday he wants to research and learn more arts to satiate his thirst of vast knowledge.

Karate, a Journey
We consider Karate as a journey because it takes the individual along the path of learning. There are many twists, turns and obstacles along the Karate way in mental, physical and spiritual aspects. It is a personal journey of challenges, self-improvement and self-discovery.The length of the journey is up to you, it begins the moment you set foot inside the dojo and it could end the same day if you decide Karate is not for you. Or it could be a journey that could last a lifetime, as is the case for many of the Karate masters of today. Many consider the Black Belt to be the end their journey. This is the result of lack of enlightenment from the student and will leave the student with only a fraction of the understanding they could have had. Like any other form of study, Karate although it has a defined beginning does not have a predetermined end. Personally once I gained the level of Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt), I wasnt at the end of my study I was actually on the brink of a new path of learning and experiences as a Sensei. I realise now that some of the teachings my sensei gave me in preparation were vital to my being able to pass on the knowledge I had gained to my students. There are numerous reasons on starting ones journey; exercise, selfdefence, being bullied, sport, building confidence etc. There are also numerous reasons on ending ones journey; injury, family matters, school or work commitments- these are all priority. This is not to say that Karate doesnt require commitment. On the contrary, it requires regular training and dedication increasing at every level. Remember Karate is not necessarily for everyone- just like boxing, running, swimming, cycling or any other exercise based activity. So on your journey be mindful of these things and no matter how long your journey you will always be able to take with you the knowledge you have attained along your way.

A Brief History
The oldest student of Miyagi Chojun Sensei, Shinzato Jin'an Sensei, once offered a kata exhibition at the tournament of every Japanese martial art. It was presented as part of the Hirohito coronation ceremony in 1930. After the exhibition, a kobudo master (traditional martial arts) asked Shinzato Sensei which karate school he belonged to. Shinzato Sensei was unable to answer the question due to the fact that there was no need for a name for each style of karate at the time. When Sensei returned to Okinawa, he told Miyagi Sensei of his encounter. Miyagi Sensei considered the problem for a time. Finally, he decided that it was necessary to give his style of martial arts a name in order to promote and spread it, as well as to cooperate with other schools of Japanese martial arts. OUR STYLE He called his art Goju-Ryu, which means 'hard and soft', following the eight laws of traditional Chinese Kempo, which can be found in the document titled Bubishi.

Bubishi
1. The mind is one with heaven and earth. 2. The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the moon. 3. The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness. 4. Act in accordance with time and change. 5. Techniques will occur in the absence of conscious thought. 6. The feet must advance and retreat, separate and meet.

7. The eyes do not miss even the slightest change. 8. The ears listen well in all directions. He was the first master at the various schools of karate to give his art a name. However, even though Miyagi Sensei gave his art the name of Goju-Ryu, he hardly ever used the name and did not put up any sign with the words Goju-Ryu in the dojo. In 1933, the art of Miyagi Sensei was officially registered as Goju-Ryu with the Butoku-kai, the association of Japanese martial arts. The master Miyagi explained the reasons why he chose the name Goju-Ryu on several occasions. Although some people only know how to explain the relationship between the name and technical aspects of karate, such as hard and flexible techniques, Sensei Miyagi focused it on the development of human character. He sincerely believed that the karate student had to be physically hard, which is why practice sessions in his dojo were exhausting. Consequently, he would be able to mould the hardness of the body and mind, developing the strength of character and mental flexibility. He insisted that each karate student had a responsibility in society. He considered that training in Goju-Ryu had to reflect every aspect of life. He believed that exhausting training sessions made students sensitive and gave them the capacity for judgement and a highly moral character that everyone should have. The name of Goju-Ryu has often been compared with the bamboo tree: when it is young, it is strong and straight, but when the wind blows strong (and fighting against it could be fatal), it bends and returns to its original position when the wind disappears. This form of control, flexible and effective survival impressed the master Miyagi and he used it as an example for overcoming the difficulties we encounter in life.

Dojo
The enclosure in which Karate-Do is practised is called DOJO in Japanese, traditionally known as a sacred place in which we train physically and mentally.

According to a Buddhist dictate, anywhere can be considered a Dojo. A Dojo is a miniature cosmos in which we come into contact with ourselves, our fears, anxieties, reactions and habits. It is an area of confined conflicts, where we challenge an opponent who is not an opponent, but rather a colleague determined to help us understand ourselves better. It is a place in which we can learn a lot about who we are and how we behave in the world in a short period of time. The conflicts that occur inside the Dojo help us understand what happens outside it. Total concentration and the discipline required to study Karate-do continue throughout everyday life. The activity in the Dojo asks us to search constantly for new things and it is also a source of learning in Zen terminology, a source of self-illumination.

Dojo Kun

HITOTSU: JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMERU KOTO Work to perfect your character HITOTSU: REIGI O OMONJIRU KOTO Always act with good manners HITOTSU: KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMERU KOTO Refrain from violent and uncontrolled behaviour HITOTSU: DORYOKU NO SEISHIN O YASHINAU KOTO Cultivate a spirit of endeavour and perseverance HITOTSU: MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO Have fidelity in seeking a true way

The Dojo Code

I. Refrain from impetuous and violent behaviour II. Respect propriety III. Cultivate the spirit of Perseverance IV. Be faithful and sincere V. Exert oneself in the perfection of character

Dojo Etiquette
Do not enter the dojo unless Hands and feet are clean

Long hair is tied back All jewellery is removed

Jewellery not removable is covered using surgical tape Suit (Gi) properly tied

Belt (Obi) properly tied

Tying karate dress (gi) & karate belt (obi)

Entering / leaving the Dojo

If you are ill or have an injury do not train! However if it is not a serious issue still do not step on to the mats (Tatami) until you have spoken with your instructor. (Sensei) Bow (Rei) at the entrance to the training area before stepping on or off the mats (Tatami) If you are late stand ready at the entrance to the training area and wait patiently for your instructor to invite you to train indicated by a bow (Rei). During training Always line up in grade order unless otherwise instructed Refer to your instructor as Sensei Acknowledge all instructions with Hai or Oss (Osu) If you need to leave the mat (Tatami) at any time, for safety reasons stay where you are and inform your Sensei at the first available opportunity.

Goju Ryu Ceremony

Training session begins and ends with a ceremony. Instructions must be given by the oldest and high-ranked student. Students must be correctly aligned, if possible lined up in an even number of lines. When line-up instruction is given (SHUGO), every student must line up correctly and fastly; this way students show their progress in karate. BEGINNING OF TRAINING SESSION: SHUGO- To Line up KI OTSUKE- Attention SEIZA- Sitting on one's knees SHINJE NI REI- Bow to the front (if there is a shrine or a photography) SHOMEN NI REI -Bow to the front (if there is not a shrine) SENSEI -The instructor sensei turns towards the students SENSEI NI REI -Teacher, we bow ONEGAISHIMASU- said by all the students (please show/teach me). END OF TRAINING SESSION SHUGO- To line up KI OTSUKE - Attention SEIZA- Sitting on one's knees MOKUSO- Meditation MOKUSO YAME- End of meditation DOJO KUN- Beginning of training session SHINJE NI REI -Bow to the front (if there is a shrine or a photography) SHOMEN NI REI -Bow to the front (if there is not a shrine) SENSEI -The instructor sensei turns towards the students SENSEI NI REI -Teacher, we bow ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA -Said by all the students. OTAGA NI -Students turn round and look at themselves in pairs

OTAGA NI REI -Students, we bow SHOMEN NI- Students turn ahead (forward) KIRITSU -Students stand up REMARKS: MOKUSO is the act of meditating we do at the beginning or end of the training session in order to, at the beginning, clear one's mind and concentrate on the work we are going to do and, at the end, relax and return to normal activity.

Togka Technical Curriculum

Hojo Undo (Supplementary/Additional Exercises)

1-Chishi, 2-Nigiri game, 3-Makiwara, 4-Kongoken, 5-Ishisashi, 6-Tan, 7Tou, 8-Jari-bako, 9-Tetsu-geta, 10-Sashi-ishi, 11-Makiage-kigu, 12Tetsuarei, 13-Temochi-shiki makiwara, 14-Round makiwara, 15-Saco de arena. The additional exercises are practised as a training aid to develop physical strength, stamina, speed and muscle coordination. The exercises are very useful for basic training. If students understand the principles behind each exercise and practice them methodically, they will greatly improve their body movement and capacity. It is important to do these exercises regularly over a long period of time and then you will discover that your physical fitness has improved greatly. These exercises can help you overcome a dip in your physical condition. The development of physical strength requires time and students should not expect instant results. I would like to highlight some of the more important issues when doing additional exercises with training aids: 1. Before starting to train, make sure the material is in good condition. 2. Look after the material carefully since it will help you develop your technique and capacity. 3. When you use the material, make sure you do not get in anyone else's way, since some of the material can be dangerous. If you practice in front of the mirror, make sure you do so at a safe distance from it. 4. After training, make sure you put the material away correctly. If you see that part of the material has not been put away correctly, put it back in its place. 5. It is important to know your physical condition and design an exercise programme based on it and in accordance with your requirements. 6. When you use the oval iron (kongoken), which is very heavy, it is best to practice with the help of other students.

7. It is very important to know the limits of your physical strength. Choose the material that is right for you. You should not start with equipment that is too heavy for you. Make sure you start with material that you find easy to manage and then move on to heavy materials when you feel at ease with it. 8. If you are right-handed, make sure you do two or three times more repetitions with your left hand. 9. Maintain the correct posture while using the equipment. Lift the material from the floor carefully, making sure you bend your knees. Using the equipment in an incorrect posture can cause back and hip injuries. To lift the material, lower your hips and then raise them together with the equipment, holding it firmly with your hands. Always remember that everyday objects can also be used as training aids to develop your strength.

1-Chishi (rod with heavy stone) The chishi is used mainly to strengthen your grip and wrists. The exercises with the chishi also help strengthen your elbow, shoulder and wrist joints. Exercising with the chishi also improves your reaction times through tsuki (push or punch), shuto uke (knife and block), nagashi uke (fluid block) and hiki uke (grip block). Furthermore, exercising with the chishi develops the muchimi (heavy hand and hit) and the intensity of your movement.

2-Nigiri-game (Holding jars)

Holding the nigiri-game helps you develop a firm grip. Lifting the nigirigame towards the front and sides strengthens your shoulders and wrists. Lifting the nigiri-game towards the back helps develop your

forearm muscles and improve your posture. Extend your toes and maintain your soles and toes firmly in contact with the floor as if they were stuck to it (like the roots of a willow spreading below the soil). Turn your knees inwards and tighten your thigh muscles. Training with the nigiri-game develops your stability, as well as strong hips, legs and feet. Training with the nigiri-game strengthens the internal organs using the deep-breathing system. It also helps develop a strong lower abdomen area. First of all, use an empty nigiri-game for training purposes. After a certain time, make it gradually heavier and heavier by adding sand. Add more sand as your physical strength improves. After you have developed a certain grip strength, use a nigiri-game with a straight nozzle. After you have even more gripping power, coat the nozzles of the jars with oil to make them more slippery. In order to increase your grip strength for the nigiri-game, practice holding tennis balls or small pebbles.

3-Makiwara (Hitting post)

Hitting the makiwara is one of the most basic exercises in karate. You can hit the makiwara using the seiken zuki, the shatei zuki or the hiji uchi. Hitting the makiwara hardens the first knuckles and the back and heel of the hand. It also strengthens the wrist. The makiwara can also be hit with your feet to develop your kicking power.

4-Kongoken (Oval metal weight)

The kongoken weighs at least 30-40 kg. Therefore, it is best to train with a colleague when using it. The exercises with the kongoken are effective for developing a strong body and more powerful throwing and grip techniques

5-Ishisashi (Stone padlock)

The ishiashi is used to develop and strengthen the forearm muscles, the upper arm muscles and the wrists. Exercising with the ishiashi also makes your hands stronger and improves your pulling techniques.

6-Tan (Bar with weights)

Exercising with the tan strengthens your upper arm muscles, forearms and lower extremities. It also helps strengthen your wrists, hips and neck.

7-Tou (Bundle of cane or bamboo sticks)

Use a bundle of cane or thin bamboo sticks tied together at both ends with a piece of straw. Attack the bundle of canes with a nukite. The exercise strengthens your fingertips. You can also get hold of a piece of cane or bamboo after you have attacked the bundle and then try and put it towards you.

8-Jari-bako (Box of sand) Fill a box with beans, gravel or sand and then hit it with your fingers. Repeat the exercise 200 times with each hand every day to harden your fingertips and strengthen your finger joints. This exercise also adds power to knife hand attacks.

9-Tetsu-geta (Iron clogs)

Exercises with iron clogs, which consist of walking and raising your legs, strengthen your leg muscles, abdomen and back. These exercises also make your kicks more powerful.

10-Sashi-ishi (Weights with natural stones) Exercising with the sashi-ishi strengthen the hips, wrists, hand attack power and kicking power. Exercising with the sashi-ishi also develops the muchimi (hitting hand) and the intensity of your movements.

11-Makiage-kigu (Wrist roller)

The makiage kigu is used mainly to strengthen your grip and wrists. Exercising with the makiage kigu also develops the forearms.

12-Tetsuarei (Weights)

Training with tetsuarei develops the strength of your hand attacks and your upper arm muscles, forearms, neck, chest, back and lower extremities. Exercising with tetsuarei helps develop power for basic techniques.

13-Temochi-shiki makiwara (Portable makiwara)

In its place, the pao (hitting cushion) can be used. The positive aspects of this type of training include being able to attack with your hands and feet from different angles and distances. It also helps improve the power of your punches, kicks and attacks with the elbow and knee.

14-Round makiwara

This is the same as a normal makiwara, but its round shape is used to harden the arms and palms of the hand, strengthening blocks and pushes.

15-Sandbag The sandbag is a very interesting auxiliary piece for training in karate, since it can be used for two purposes: mental and physical-technical training. Its mental value comes from confirming the effectiveness of your attacks, when, after training against the air or under very strict control against a colleague, you often wonder if what you are learning has any real practical application. Accordingly, the sandbag is important as a response to your doubts. On a physical-technical level, it helps you develop muscle strength and improve the execution of your technique, especially regarding the balance you need for impact and distributing your weight to avoid the blow from being blocked.

TACHI (standing)
In Karate, standing is certainly the more important detail. A faulty stance minimizes efficiency to techniques, the same way as have influence on mobility of the body. We already noticed Karate is a simple question of dynamic in nature, wherein nothing must be neither unnatural nor forced, and this is so certain that while contemplating execution of a kata, if stance is good, we will see an obvious armony, symmetry and grace; however, if stance is wrong, movements will seem forced and unnatural. Senior experts devoted themselves to the study of standing, and today is taught to us the result of their work and experience, we'd better not forget it. Apart from anything else, when a karateca relaxes while training, showing a wrong standing, it is an evidence he is not on top form. Because of this it is recommended a special effort with regard to this matter and encourage intensely the right standing, without which there is no improvement in KARATE-DO.

TECHNICAL EXPLANATION FOR A STANCE A stance explanation should enumerate:

Area of settlement Distribution of weight Trunk position (Use of hip) - Advancing - Retracting - Upward

(Trunk positions) MAE: Front or Forward YOKO/YOKOMUKI: Side or Lateral HANMI/ NANAME: Diagonal; Side-on,

half front facing position

- Downward

GYAKU HANMI: Reversed Side-on, half - Same way as the technique front facing position (GIO YUN KAITEN) - Opposite way as the technique (GYAKU KAITEN) TYPE OF MOVEMENTS DE ASHI HIRI ASHI YOKO ASHI (Advancing) (Retract) (Lateral)

MAWARI ASHI (Circular) TOBI ASHI (Jumping)

MORE COMMON STANCES HEISOKU DACHI Feet and toes are together and pointed straight forward. This stance used to be called 'Blocked Foot Stance'. Heels placed together but with each foot turned out at 45 degrees. This used to be called 'Linked Feet Stance' Parallel stance Open Leg Stance Inverted open leg stance

MUSUBI DACHI HEIKO DACHI HACHIJI DACHI UCHI HACHIJI DACHI SANCHIN DACHI NEKO ASHI DACHI RENOJI DACHI ZENKUTSU DACHI

Hour-glass Stance Cats Foot Stance A stance with feet making a 'L-shape' Forward Stance or Front Stance Square Stance, also sometimes called SUMO SHIKO DACHI STANCE Straddle Stance. Also known as HORSE RIDING KIBA DACHI STANCE BENSOKU DACHI Crossed Stance referring to the feet

KOSA DACHI SAGI ASHI DACHI Heron Leg Stance TEIJI DACHI A Stance with the feet in a 'T-shape' KOKUTSU DACHI Back Stance REMARKS: "GOJU-RYU" stances are characterized by being high and showing a high centre of gravity. More common stances are: SANCHIN DACHI, SHIKO DACHI, NEKOASHI DACHI and ZENKUTSU DACHI.

The Grading System

What is a grading? A grading is a test of your progress of an achieved level of knowledge, skill and spirit. Coloured belts are worn during training to reflect this to your Sensei and training partners so that they are aware at a glance of your level. Traditional formal gradings are held on average every three months. These consist usually of three judges and one of your instructors. The judges sit at the table positioned at the top of the Dojo. Your Sensei stands to the right of the table and conducts your grading accordingly. Before your individual grading takes place all students are taken through a warm up routine. As well as preparing your body for the grading this also calms the nerves. A minimum of two students are graded together so dont worry you wont be on your own. Your grading starts with basics (Kihon). Once you have worked through these its on to bag and pad work followed by form (Kata) and then application (Bunkai).Takedown techniques (Taoshi Waza) are introduced at green belt (6th Kyu). At brown belt (3rd Kyu) sparing (Kumite) is added. For shodan (1st Dan Black belt) alternative bunkai are added with weapon attacks for adults. The grading content will vary depending on the individual and student numbers on the day, but rest assured: every student will earn their grade. NOTE: Do not attempt your grading if you are ill or injured in any way that will hinder your performance! You can always grade next time.

Reasonable Grading Periods

8th Kyu - 2nd Kyu 3 months between grades: 20 sessions per grade 2nd Kyu - 1st Kyu 6 months 1st Kyu Shodan 12 months You will require a minimum of 20 training sessions between grades up to 2nd Kyu brown belt.After which a minimum of six months training is required to 1st Kyu brown belt.Then a further twelve months to Shodan.After attaining your 1st kyu brown belt you will have to train a minimum of twelve months towards Shodan after this period your Sensei will decide if and when you are ready to take your Shodan grading.This is an invitation only grading. The belt (obi) / grade (Kyu) order is as follows:White belt 9th Kyu Yellow belt 8th Kyu Orange belt 7th Kyu Green belt 6th Kyu Blue belt 5th Kyu Purple belt 4th Kyu Triple brown stripe belt 3rd Kyu Double brown stripe belt 2nd Kyu Brown belt 1st Kyu Black belt Shodan 1st Dan

9th Kyu White Belt

This is your automatically assigned grade upon starting training. Your first belt (Obi) being white is supplied with you first suit (Gi).

8th Kyu Yellow Belt

-Basics (Kihon) -Stances (Dachi) I. II. III. IV. V. Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi

-Blocks (Uke) I. II. III. IV. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Soto uke

-Strikes (Tsuki) I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Shuto tsuki Uraken tsuki Mae empi tsuki

-Kicks (Geri) I. II. Mae geri Mawashi geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads -Form (Kata) I. II. Kihon Da Ich Kihon Da Ni

7th Kyu Orange Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. -Geri I. II. III. IV. Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kansetsu geri Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads

-Kata 1) Gekisai Dai Ichi -Bunkai 2) Gekisai Dai Ichi (junior & senior)

6th Kyu Green Belt

-Kihon I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Dachi Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi

-Geri I. II. III. IV. V. Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri

-Bag / Pad work

The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads. -Kata I. II. III. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (snr)

-Bunkai I. II. Gekisai Dai Ichi ( jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (snr)

Performed with Takedown techniques (Taoshi Waza)

5th Kyu Blue Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Nagashi uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. -Geri I. II. III. IV. V. Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi Tettsui uchi Haito uchi

VI.

Ushiro geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads. -Kata I. II. III. IV. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (jnr & snr) Saifa (snr)

-Bunkai I. II. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr)

(Performed with Taoshi Waza)

4th Kyu Purple Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Nagashi uke Ko uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. -Geri I. II. III. IV. V. Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Heiko tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi

VI.

Ushiro geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads -Kata I. II. III. IV. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (jnr & snr) Saifa ( jnr & snr)

-Bunkai I. II. III. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Saifa (snr)

(Performed with Taoshi Waza)

3rd Kyu Brown Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Nagashi uke Ko uke Kuri uke Suki uke Shotei otoshi uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. -Geri Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Heiko tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi Tettsui uchi Nukite Furi uchi

I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri Ushiro geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads -Kata I. II. III. IV. V. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (jnr & snr) Saifa jnr & snr Seiyunchin snr

-Bunkai I. II. III. Gekisai Dai Ichi ( jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Saifa (jnr & snr)

(Performed with Taoshi Waza)

2nd Kyu Brown Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Nagashi uke Ko uke Kuri uke Suki uke Shotei otoshi uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. -Geri Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Heiko tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi Tettsui uchi Nukite Furi uchi

I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri Ushiro geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads -Kata I. II. III. IV. V. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (jnr & snr) Saifa (jnr & snr) Seyunchin ( jnr & snr)

-Bunkai I. II. III. IV. Gekisai Dai Ichi ( jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Saifa (jnr & snr) Seyunchin (snr)

(Performed with Taoshi Waza)

1st Kyu Brown Belt

-Kihon -Dachi I. II. III. IV. V. VI. -Uke I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Hiki uke Soto uke Mawashi uke Nagashi uke Ko uke Kuri uke Suki uke Shotei otoshi uke Juji uke Heiko dachi Zenkutsu dachi Han-Zenkutsu dachi Sanchin dachi Shiko dachi Neko ashi dachi

-Tsuki I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Morote tsuki Heiko tsuki Shuto uchi Uraken uchi Mae empi uchi Morote kakuto uchi Tettsui uchi Nukite Furi uchi

-Geri I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Mae geri Mawashi geri Kin geri Kensetsu geri Yoko geri Ushiro geri

-Bag / Pad work The techniques in the list that you have learned are to be demonstrated using bags and pads -Kata I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Sanchin (jnr & snr) Saifa (jnr & snr) Seyunchin (jnr & snr) Geri Waza (snr)

-Bunkai I. II. III. IV. Gekisai Dai Ichi (jnr & snr) Gekisai Dai Ni (jnr & snr) Saifa (jnr & snr) Seyunchin (jnr & snr)

(Performed with Taoshi Waza)

-Kumite (Meeting of hands) jnr & snr

Shodan Black Belt

Dansha Gradings It is expected that by shodan level students have approximately 90% knowledge of dojo terminology in the Japanese language. Gradings are conducted mostly in Japanese as follows: Syllabus Traditional warm up Basic through to advanced techniques Moving techniques Free choice - techniques announced in Japanese performed as functional combinations Pad work Kakie + finishing techniques Body conditioning Chishi - all routines Wrestling Ippon kumite Kata - including all previous kata, plus Sanchin shime testing Kata bunkai + renzoku no bunkai (Supplimentary kata, bunkai and weaponry at Examiner's discretion) 16 man kumite - 16 x 1.5 minute rounds, no stopping Belt whipping - 20 seconds, by 2 senpai Origins of the 16 man kumite The part that keeps every promising Black Belt up the night before the test, at least dwelling on it for a while, the sixteen man kumite. After about two and half hours of Dansha testing students are required to fight 16 individuals for one and half minute rounds. This totals 24 minutes of continuous sparring (semi contact). Not only is a standard of fitness important for this but also a strong mental condition (spirit). Irrespective how fit a participant is, he or she, if they put 100% effort into it will be worn out at the end of 24 minutes. I have seen people take this test and try to conserve energy for the last few fights, this is not what I am looking for. A good 16 man fight (when I say man, I of course mean mankind, both man and woman) is when students give their all physically and the spirit then carries them onto the

end. When we are tired and feeling sick in the stomach, a little bruised, it is all too easy to give up, in fact the body sends messages to the brain for this to happen. Unless the spirit can override this request we will feel like giving up throughout the sparring and it will be noticeable to the examiner. After accomplishment of the 16 man fight my black belts are allowed to wear a Black gi whenever they want to during training unless otherwise stated to wear the white one. The black gi to us in the TOGKA is a symbol of the 16 man fight. I know by now some of you out there are saying 16 man fight that's nothing, Kyokushinkai style does 100 man kumite. I had the of honour of meeting one of the first few "Gaijin" (None Japanese) to have taken such a test, Sensei John Jarvis of New Zealand who in his wisdom reduced this ritual from 100 man to a 40 man fight for his Shodan gradings. I was in New Zealand on the invitation of Sensei Jarvis teaching at one of his Gasshukus (training camps) when a Shodan test was taken. I always remember counting to myself how many fights passed before the student in my estimation was at the mercy of his attackers, it was 16. For the next 24 fights the poor man did not know if he was coming or going. He eventually lost a couple of teeth to an over enthusiastic black belt (Nidan) as he inadvertently walked into a "pulled" Jodan Kizametsuki, and that was "only" a 40 man fight. I vowed to myself that day none of my students would lose their teeth or any other body parts in such a way. I did like the idea of some kind of endurance test for the spirit and hardiness of body, so I included the 16 man fight and like all good teachers should teach by example, I underwent the 16 man fight too. I will not give my students tasks to do that I cannot do myself, being satisfied that the 16 man fight can bring even the mighty to their knees. I have kept it at that number ever since. [N.B. Karateka over the age of 50 are not required to participate in the 16 man kumite. Strikes to the face should be open handed.]

Purpose of the belt whipping I am sure many of you are wondering why in the TOGKA Shodan grading syllabus are requirements for the student to undertake a 16 man fight then a 20 second whipping, carried out by 2 Senpai using their black belt as whips (appx. 30 lashes are administered). Some of you are wondering how a mild beating up to a bloody nose or fat lip, followed by a flogging can help a new black belt on his Dansha path. I hope after reading this article my logic is made clear to you. A student of TOGKA is ready for black belt after about 4 to 5 years of training twice a week regularly. In this time their character grows stronger and they become more assertive in many ways. It comes with traditional training methods. But although we seek only goodness from training the badness can follow, by this I mean we gain confidence from Karate training but over confidence will then follow leading to Ego inflation. I have in my 42 years of practicing Karate-do seen this happen to all martial artists in varying degrees. So it must be a natural process in a world of DUALITY to experience BOTH degrees of whatever we seek (in this example confidence). The trick is then to realize there is a third position esoterically named the triune. It is where harmony is said to exist. It is in basic terms the middle path as shown on the diagram. I really think this is the quest of the Dansha journey to find the middle path. The Kyu journey starts with no confidence or very little and we build as much as we can on the way, using rigorous training as a tool to strengthen both body & mind. But to find the middle path we need the help of the soul. This is where the whipping comes in. It can promote in some people the awakening of the soul. This happening in spiritual terms is called "Opening the third eye" or the eye of enlightenment. It is well known in Bushido that with the help of rigorous training over many years, a student might awaken the soul and become more as one with their arts and surroundings. Rigorous training puts the body in pain and when the body is stressed the mentalism gets stronger. In my opinion the 16man fight and whipping can do that. Many wise men of the past such as Guru-Magi and Avatars have put their bodies through pain to attain enlightenment. This is a great example of how the hard and soft work together on a higher level. I believe in the science of this discipline and try to give my new black belts this awakening as a tool for their Dansha journey.

Some people put their bodies through a rigorous discipline lasting a life time to gain enlightenment. Although the 16 man fight and whipping can stir "the third eye" it is for the individual to then keep it awake. -Sensei Graham Ravey. [N.B. Protective eye wear must be worn to prevent accidental injury.] Weapons Kata Gekisai Dai Ichi. Seniors only

GOJU RYU KARATE-DO TERMS AND TRANSLATIONS

General terms and phrases JAPANESE Goju ryu Karate do Dojo Karateka Sensei Deshi Gi Obi Narande Kiotsuke Rei Itsu Seiza Mokuso Mokuso yamei Sensei ni rei Tatsu Otagani Yoi Mawatte Hai Oos Kihon Kiai Kumite Mae Ushiro Yoko Migi Hidari Mawashi Ken Ura Kata Taoshi waza PRONUNCIATION ENGLISH

(Goh joo reeyoo ) Hard and soft style (way) (Kahrah teh doh) Empty hand way (Doh joh) Practice hall (Kahrah teh kah) A practitioner of karate (Sen say) Instructor (teacher) (Deh she) Student (Ghee) Uniform (Oh bee) Belt (Nahrah n deh) Line up (Kee oh tsoo kah) Attention (Ray) Bow (Ih tsoo) Kneel (Say zah) Sit straight (Moh koo soh) Meditation (quiet reflection) (Moh koo soh yah meh) Stop meditation (Sen say nee ray) Bow to instructor (Tah tsoo) Stand (Oh tah gah ee nee) Toward each other (Yoh ee Get) ready (be prepared) (Mah wah the) Turn around (High) Yes (yes sir) (Ohs) Yes (acknowledgement) (Kee hohn) Basics (Kee eye) Fighting yell (Koo mee the) Fighting (sparring) (Mah eh) Front (Uu shee roh) Behind (Yoh koh) Side (sideways) (Mee ghee) Right (Hee dah ree) Left (Mah wah shee) Around (Ken) Fist (Uu rah) Back (reverse side) (Kah tah) Set form (Tah oh shee wah zah) Take-down techniques

Nage waza Ne waza

(Nah geh waza) (Neh wah zah)

Throwing techniques Ground techniques33

Names of striking areas JAPANESE Jodan Chudan Gedan Ashi PRONUNCIATION (Jyoh dahn) (Chew dahn) (Geh dahn) (Ah sheh) ENGLISH Upper (face) level Middle (chest stomach) level Lower (groin & leg) level Ankle

Names of stances used JAPANESE PRONUNCIATION ENGLISH Dachi (Dah chee) Stance Musubi dachi (Moosoo bee dah chee) V stance Heiko dachi (Hay koh dah chee) Parallel stance Shiko dachi (Shee koh dachi) Horse stance Sanchin dachi (Sahn cheen dah chee) The immovable stance Zenkutsu dachi (Zen koo tsoo dah chee) Forward leaning stance Han zenkutsu dachi (Hahn zen koo tsoo dah chee) Half forward leaning stance Neko ashi dachi (Nehkoh ah shee dah chee) The cat foot stance Kosa dachi (Koh sah dah chee) Crossed leg stance

Names of blocks use JAPANESE Uke Uke waza Age uke Uchi uke Gedan barai Morote uke Soto uke Hiki uke Mawashi Tora guchi Nagashi uke Ko uke Hiji uke PRONUNCIATION ENGLISH (Uu keh) (a) Block (Uu keh wah zah) Blocking techniques (Ah geh uu keh) Upward block (Uu chee uu keh) Inside block (Geh dahn bah rah ee) Lower sweeping block (Moh roh teh uu keh) Augmented (two hand block) (Soh toh uuo keh) Outside block (Hee kee uu keh) Pulling/grasping block (uke Mah wah shee uu keh) Roundhouse block (Toh rah goo chee) Two handed round house block (Nah gah shee uu keh) Sweeping block (Koh uu keh) Wrist block (Hee jee uu keh) Elbow block

Shuto uke Shotei uke Omote kote uke Juji uke Sukui uu keh Kuri uke

(Shoo toh uu keh) Knife hand block (Shoh teh ee uu keh) Palm heel block (Oh moh teh koh teh uu keh) Outer forearm block (Jyuu jee uu keh) Cross block (Soo koo ee uu keh) Scoop block (Koo ree uu keh) Circular elbow block34

Names of strikes used Tsuki waza Seiken tsuki Shita tsuki Jodan tsuki Chudan tsuki Gedan tsuki Ko geki waza Haito uchi Shoto uchi Uraken Tettsui uchi Empi uchi Nuki te Hiza uchi Ura ko uchi Furi uchi Shotei uchi (Tsoo kee wha zah) Punching techniques (Say ken tsoo kee) Squared fist strike (regular) (Sh ta tsoo kee) Upside down punch (Joh dahn tsoo kee) Upper level (face) punch (Chew dahn tsoo kee) Middle (chest/stomach)punch (Gee dahn tsoo kee) Lower level (groin punch) (Koh geki waza) Striking techniques (High toh oo chee) Ridge hand (palm down) strike (Shoo toh oo chee) Sword hand strike (Uu rah ken) Back fist (The tsoo ee uu chee) Hammer fist strike (Ehm peh oo chee) Elbow strike (Noo kee the) Spear hand strike (Hee zah oo chee) Knee strike (Uu rah koh oo chee) Back wrist strike (Foo rhee uu chee) Swinging/whip like strike (Shoh teh ee oo chee) Palm heel strike

Names of kicks used Geri waza Mae geri Mawashi geri Yoko geri Ushiro geri Kansetsu geri Sokuto geri Kin geri Ashi barai (Geh ree wah zah) Kicking techniques (Mah eh geh ree) Front kick (Mah wah shee geh ree) Round house kick (Yoh koh geh ree) Side kick (Oo shee roh geh ree) Back kick (Kahn seh tsoo geh ree) Stomping (knee) joint kick (Soh koo toh geh ree) Blade edge kick (Kihn geh ree) Groin kick (Ah sheh bah rah ee) Ankle sweep

Names of kata and their meaning

1-Geki sai dai ichi 2-Gekisai dai ni To attack and destroy (smash and crash) To attack and destroy (smash and crash)

3-Sanchin 4-Saifa 5-Seiyunchin

(The) three battles To smash and tear to pieces Control suppress and pull

6-Shisochin 7-Sanseru 8-Sepai 9-Kururunfa

Battle in four directions Thirty six (hands of movement) Eighteen (hands of movement) Holding your ground

10-Sesan 11-Suparin 12-Tensho

Thirteen (hands of movement) 108 Hand Movements Turning palms

About Jukoshin Ryu

Jukoshin Ryu International was founded in 2003 by Soke Bryan Cheek 10th Dan and other senior Jiu Jitsu masters from around the world. Jukoshin Ryu - Spirit of Gentle and Strong - Jiu Jitsu is now playing a major role in the family of martial arts, this is due to it's very practical, efficient and no nonsense techniques, devised over some 40 years by Soke Bryan Cheek. With it's emphasis on the 5 S's Skill - Speed - Stamina Suppleness - Strength, this system appeals to students that require a self defence strategy that really works. Jukoshin Ryu also provides a variety of techniques second to none, which enables all types of student the ability to succeed, and to become proficient in this combat art. Throws - Locks - Pressure Points Strikes - Kicks - Grappling and weapons training are all inclusive in the vast syllabus available with many traditional techniques, which have been tried and tested, and also many modern combat forms, which make this style progressive yet proven. A uniform standard of training around the world is required of all participants within Jukoshin Ryu, with particular emphasis on all Dan gradings. These are monitored and controlled by the International Grading

Table of Organization Soke - Head of Style Shihan - Chief Instructor Hanshi - Professor Kyshi - Assistant Professor Renshi - Polished Expert Sensei - Teacher Yudansha - Black Belt Sempai - Senior Coloured Grade Mudansha - Coloured Belt Grade

Committee consisting of members from ten different countries.

Jukoshin Ryu is an open and totally non-political organisation, dedicated to the advancement and development of this unique style, anybody requiring further information about Jukoshin Ryu should contact Soke Bryan Cheek or Kyoshi Anthony Robson or the representative of the relevant country.

JUKOSHIN RYU JIU-JITSU SYLLABUS Yellow Belt Syllabus

(3 months minimum training) Dojo Etiquette 1.Bowing on entering and leaving dojo, 3 bows to start and finish class 2.Folding Gi 3.Tying Belt 4.Back Breakfall 5.Side Breakfall 6.Breaking front hair grab Grab wrist, kick knee, knife hand strike elbow, shoulder lock, punch ear finish. 7.Breaking rear hair grab Strike top of hand, grind knuckles, grab thumb and pinky fingers, turn thumb up, step out, finger lock, kick groin finish. 8.Breaking lapel grab Trap wrist, step to opposite knee, open hand strike throat, step back, wrist lock, kick ear finish. 9.Breaking front strangle Turn to the side (horsemans stance), protect face with left hand, strike down with right arm, right back fist, right kick groin, right punch head finish.

10.2basic blocks with strikes to body

o o

Cross block with double back fist to body. Upward rising block with double strike to floating ribs.

11.2 basic blocks with kicks to body

o o

S block with kick to knee. Outside forearm block with toe kick to solar plexus.

12.Straight arm lock Break balance to the side, step under arm, grab wrist and turn, straightarm lock, grab hand and turn, take over shoulder to ground, strikes to finish. 13.Breaking ground strangle between legs Push head, strike kidneys with heals, lock legs over arms behind head, double arm lock, tilt to side, strike groin finish. 14.Breaking ground strangle astride body Strike kidneys, twist arms and roll off, knee groin, leg stretch, punch head finish. 15.Outside Hock (Japanese name: Osoto-gari) Left hand stance, S block, strike neck and tilt head, outside hock throw, strikes to finish. 16.Inside hock (Japanese name: Ouchi-gari) Right hand stance, cross block, forearm strike neck, inside hock throw, kick throat, stomp head finish. 17.Combination throw inside hock to outside hock throw Inside hock, uki steps out, outside hock, strike ribs to finish. 18.Breaking rear strangle - hip throw (Japanese name: O-goshi) Protect head, elbow, hip throw, kneeling arm lock, strikes to finish. 19.Hip throw (Japanese name: O-goshi) Right hand stance, cross block, strike ribs, hip throw, strikes to finish. 20.Kata of blocks Right foot stays stationary, preformed left side first then right
o

Upward rising block

o o o o o o o

Cross block S block O block Downward block X block up X block Down Palm heel block

Orange Belt Syllabus

(4 months minimum training) 1.Front Breakfall 2.Front Rolling Breakfall 3.Rear Rolling Breakfall 4.Principle of balance (Kusushi - no Kata) Front, back, left, right, back-left, back-right, front-left, front-right 5.Escapes from wrist grabs 6.Escape from front bear hug - nerve point Trap head, nerve point at ear, take to ground, strike to finish. 7.Escape from rear bear hug - step back, pull leg Step back, pull leg, break knee, kick groin, kick neck, pass legs, strikes, stomp head finish. 8.Breaking front strangle - twist arms, septum nerve point Twist arms, septum nerve point take to ground, kicks to finish. 9.Breaking rear strangle - body drop (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Protect head, elbow, body drop throw, strike, kneeling wrist lock, strike to finish. 10.Hip throw(Japanese name: O-goshi) Left hand stance, S-block, punch to chest, hip throw, punches to finish. 11.Straight arm lock - on forearm, take to ground Left hand stance, double downward palm block, back fist, straight arm lock, take to ground, strike groin to finish.

12.Wrist lock - from push to chest Lock Ukis wrist with opposite hand, lean in for lock, take to ground, strike to finish. 13.Breaking ground strangle between legs - spine lock Push head, grapevine legs, turn head and roll over on top of Uki, strike neck, groin, chest to finish. 14.Breaking ground strangle astride body - head into ground Strike kidneys, grab lapel, choke / pressure point, head into ground, roll Uki over, strike groin to finish. 15.Shoulder lock - from lapel grab Uki grabs lapel and punches, cross block, back fist, arm bar, knee head, shoulder lock, strike ear to finish. 16.Recumberant ankle throw - from kick to head Laying down, block kick to head, kick stomach, knee strike Ukis knee, recombinant ankle throw, kick groin to finish. 17.Arm lock in a standing position - upward rising block Left hand stance, upward rising block, arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. 18.Body drop throw (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Right hand stance, cross block, strikes to ribs, body drop throw, strike, kneeling straight arm lock. 19.Defense against kick to head - ankle lock Laying down, block kick to head, kick stomach, grab ankle, chop leg takedown, ankle lock, shift to kneeling position, punch kidneys, palm strike head to finish. 20. Front scissor throw - outside block, kick to kidney and head (Japanese name: Mae Basami Nage) Outside block, kick stomach, front scissor throw, kick kidney, kick head to finish. 21.Counter to back arm and collar hold - twist & apply same lock Back arm and collar hold, turn, grab hand and strike groin, step around and apply back arm and collar hold to Uki, palm strike head to finish. 22.Nerve and pressure points Temple, neck, throat sternum 23.Strikes to body

o o

S block with palm heel to chin S block with elbow to stomach

24.Kicks to body
o o

Outside forearm block with side thrust kick to knee Outside forearm block with shin kick to thigh

Green Belt Syllabus

(5 months minimum training) Handstand Breakfall 1.Defence against kick to head - leg lock Prone, block kick to head, kick stomach, double leg take to ground, double leg lock, punch kidneys, palm strike head and stomp head to finish. 2.Arm lock in a standing position - outside block Outside palm block, palm strike head, arm lock, elbow strike to finish.Left hand stance, S block, shoulder arm lock. 3.Wrist throw with lock - punch to stomach (Japanese name: Kote gaeshi)Left hand stance, fade back, palm block, kick stomach, wrist throw, kneel on arm strike groin, figure-print lock to finish. 4.Shoulder lock - strike medulla oblongata Left hand stance, downward block, strike medulla oblongata, knee, shoulder lock, strike ear finish. 5.Reclining leg throw with strikes - kneel down Right hand stance, upward rising block, elbow to ribs, reclining leg throw, strike groin, pass leg, punch kidney, strike head to finish. 6.Breaking ground strangle - on arms Uki mounted and on your arms, buck off and strike groin to finish. 7.Breaking ground strangle - straight fingers Uki behind head, grab head, straight finger thrust to neck, roll opponent to side, knee head and strike to finish.

8.Body drop throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Left hand stance, S-block with cat step to the side, strike, body drop throw, strikes to finish. 9.Full shoulder throw - cricket bat finish (Japanese name: IpponSeoinage) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, straight arm lock, full shoulder throw, strike head, cricket bat finish. 10.Escape from bear hug - neck twist Twist neck, take Uki to ground, strike neck to finish. 11.Escape while held under the arms from the back - wrist lock Knuckle rub, elbow to head, turn out to wrist lock, kick to finish. 12.Escape while held over the arms from the front - inside hock (Japanese name: Ouchi-gari) Thumbs into hip joints, step back, knee groin, inside hock, kick throat, stomp to finish. 13.Escape while held over the arms from the rear - shoulder throw (Japanese name: Seoinage) Grab arms, raise your elbows and sink down, shoulder throw, stomp head to finish. 14.Stamp throw Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, stamp throw, kick, twisting arm lock to finish. 15.Escape from side headlock - apply arm lock Trap arm, turn out, strike groin, apply arm lock to finish. 16.Sweeping hip throw (Japanese name: Harai-goshi) Left hand stance, S block, kick, sweeping hip throw, stomp, cross over standing arm lock to Finish. 17.Escape while held by both wrists from behind - ankle throw Step on foot, ankle throw, kick head to finish. 18.Arm and shoulder throw Left hand stance, outside palm block, arm shoulder throw, shoulder and wrist lock to finish. 19.Nerve and pressure points (top of head / rear of neck / clavicle / neuralgic)

20.Lapel shoulder throw (Japanese name: Eri seoi nage) Right hand stance, cross block, strike neck, lapel shoulder throw, strikes to finish.

Blue Belt Syllabus

(6 months minimum training) 1.Half shoulder throw (Japanese name: Ippon-Seoinage) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, half shoulder throw, strike, standing arm lock between legs to finish. 2.Leg throw with lock Left hand stance, upward rising block, strike ribs, leg throw, foot in throat, leg lock, strike groin to finish. 3.Crab claw scissors - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Kani Basami) Left hand stance, outside palm block, crab claw scissor throw, chop to neck to finish. 4.Escape while held over the arms from the front - outside hock throw(Japanese name: Osoto-gari)Knife hand strike sides, step back, knee to groin, outside hock throw and strikes to finish. 5.Escape while held over the arms from the rear - wrist lock Strike and rub uki hands, grab two fingers, turn hand out and step under for wrist lock, strike ribs to finish. 6.Bar choke - left-hand stance Left hand stance, S-block, palm heel strike, chop to throat, bar choke, head butt to finish. 7.Dropping shoulder throw (Japanese name: Seoi-otoshi)
o o

Left-hand stance, kick to solar plexus Neck lock and arm grab

8.Strangles
o o

Twisting hand from double punch Wrist choke from punch to head

9.Escape from full nelson - outer wheel throw Resist full nelson, step behind, outer wheel throw, kicks to finish. 10.Half hip throw (Japanese name: Uki-goshi) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, half hip throw, stomp, twisting arm lock, punch to finish. 11.Front scoop throw Left hand stance, S-block, palm heel strike chin, arm strike to neck, strike groin, front scoop throw, punch head to finish. 12.Escape from side head lock - nerve pinch Nerve pinch back of leg, septum nerve point, punch finish. 13.Breaking ground strangles
o o o

Behind head, should lock Between legs, neck / spine lock From side of body, jujigatame

14.Counter to back arm and collar hold - back hammer lock Turn, grab arm and strike groin, step under arm, back hammer lock, knee to finish. 15.Counter to straight arm lock Valley drop throw (Japanese name: Tani otoshi)Punch to stomach, Uki blocks and starts a straight arm lock, valley drop throw, strike groin to finish. 16.Back hammer lock Left hand stance, downward block with strike to stomach, back hammer lock, knee to head to finish. 17.Outside hook throw (Japanese name: Sukui nagi) Right hand stance, cross block, forearm strike to neck, outside hook throw,strike groin, Indian death lock, knee on legs, kick / foot in throat, strike groin to finish.

18.Scissors and naked choke hold Left hand stance, outside palm block, grab arm and lapel, rear mount, leg squeeze, heel strikes to groin, roll Uki over, choke, strike neck to finish. 19.Wedge block with kick to groin From front choke, wedge block, kick groin, elbow head to finish. 20.Escape from half-nelson Cross Step, heel kick, sweep, stomp head to finish. 21.Outside block, kick to solar plexus, punch to head 22.Outside block, elbow to ribs, back fist, punch to head 23.Hip wheel (Japanese name: Koshi Guruma) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, hip wheel throw, strike, standing twisting arm lock, strike head to finish. 24.Upper 4 quarter hold from throw (Japanese name: Kami siho gatame) 25.Side 4 quarter hold from throw (Japanese name: Yoko shiho gatame) 26.Head, hip knee throw Left hand stance, S-block, strike neck, head hip knee throw, neck crank, elbow to finish. 27.Escape from full nelson Resist, loosen and drop, strike groin to finish. 28.Rice bale throw (Japanese name: Tawara-gaeshi) Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee, rice bale throw, roll over with Uki, neck crank, strike head to finish. 29.Wrist throw with lock - from punch to head (Japanese name: Kote gaeshi) Outside palm heel block, kick to leg, wrist throw, secure arm between legs, strike wrist, strikes to finish.

Purple Belt Syllabus

(7 months minimum training) 1.Escape from front headlock Strike groin, grab legs to take Uki to ground, block Ukis legs with your legs, strikes, kick neck to finish. 2.Wrist lock Outside Palm Heel block, strike ribs, knife hand strike inside of arm (elbow), trap arm under armpit, apply wristlock, strike head to finish. 3.Counter to straight-arm lock - hip wheel (Japanese name: Koshi Guruma) Straight punch at Uki, Uki starts a straight-arm lock, block elbow, hip wheel throw, stomp head to finish. 4.Counter to back arm and collar hold - figure 4 arm lock Twist, grab arm and elbow chin, turn and apply figure 4 arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. 5.Downward block with punch into lock 6.Bar choke - right-hand stance Right-hand stance, cross block, forearm strike to neck, bar choke, inside hock throw, kick neck, stomp head to finish. 7.Counter to bar choke Hook punch Uki, Uki applies a bar choke, trap arm, turn out, strike ribs, roll arm, apply shoulder lock, strike ear to finish. 8.Crab claw scissors - right-hand stance (Japanese name: Kani Basami)Cross block, backhand strike, grab lapel, crab claw scissor throw, heel kick to groin to finish.

9.Roundhouse kick to solar plexus with side thrust kick to knee 10.Holding and locking techniques on the ground - 4 versions Kneeling arm lock, kneeling wrist lock, foot behind head standing arm lock and juji-gatame. 11.Leg wheel throw (Japanese name: O-Guruma) Right-hand stance, cross block, strikes to ribs, leg wheel throw, strikes, leg behind the head standing neck crank, shop to neck to finish. 12.Any throw, turnover, shoulder dislocations Knee on shoulder, stomp on shoulder, double arm step through. 13.Palm-heel knockout blows to the chin
o o

S block outside forearm block

14.Upward rising block with chop to neck

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to left side to right side

15.Escape while held by both wrists from behind (back kick) 16.Chop to neck with knee kick to solar plexus Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee to solar plexus, chop to neck. 17.Elbow and shoulder lock (right-hand stance, elbow strike to arm and twist)Right-hand stance, cross block, strike head, elbow strike arm, elbow lock, strike head to finish. 18.Elbow lock from rear grab and punch (V shape arm and crossover) Uki turn you and strikes from behind, V or prayer block, grab arm, strike to head, elbow arm, elbow lock, strike head to finish. 19.Holding and locking techniques from standing (4 versions) Side wrist lock, full wrist lock, shoulder lock, rear arm lock. 20.Defense against right and left punches
o o

2 S blocks, palm-heel and punch to throat 2 S blocks, left and right elbow to ribs

21.Knee wheel (outside hock version) Left hand stance, S block, palm strike chin, knee wheel, strike head to finish. 22.Thumb locks
o o o

Wrist grab Lapel grab Handshake

23.Intermediate ground grappling procedures

Brown Belt syllabus

(8 months minimum training) 1.Drawing Ankle Throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi) S-block, drawing ankle throw, stomp head finish. 2.Transition hip throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: O-goshi) S-block, palm strike head, elbow chest, hip throw, punches to finish. 3.Wrist locks
o

Applied with chest Trap hand, open hand strike throat, wrist lock applied with chest, take to ground, kneeling arm lock. Walking stick lock Right hand stance, downward palm block, side thrust kick, turn to opponent, apply walking stick lock.

4.Nerve and pressure points (top of nose / top lip / bottom lip / under chin) 5.Counter to bar choke throw You hook punch at uki, uki blocks and applies a bar choke, turn to the side, strike ukis ribs, any throw, finish with strikes. 6.Counter to back arm and collar hold throw You are in a back arm and collar hold, turn, strike ribs and grab hand, wrap your arm around ukis arms, throw, strikes to finish.

7.Cross ankle throw - right-hand stance Cross block, double strike ribs, cross ankle throw, strikes, leg behind head standing arm lock finish. 8.Throwing an opponent from behind
o o

Double leg grab, Pull out both legs, kick groin, stomp spine. Shoulder / leg push, Shoulder / leg push takedown, leg lock and twist neck. rolling throw, Rolling takedown, punch head to finish.

9.3 blocks using the same arm

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left arm right arm

10.Throws
o o o o o o o o o o

hip throw (O goshi) half hip (Uki goshi) half shoulder full shoulder (Ippon seoi nage) body drop (Tai otoshi) sweeping hip (Harai goshi) spring hip (Hane goshi) inside hock (Ouki gari) outside hock (Osoto gari) rice bale (Tawara Gaeshi)

11.Defense against combined punch and kick / knee

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right punch, left kick left punch, right kick

12.Corner throw - from punch to head S-block, punch stomach, corner throw, kick kidneys, kick head to finish. 13.Rear throw - from punch to head (Japanese name: Yoko-wakare) S-block, punch stomach, rear throw, kick kidneys, punch head to finish. 14.Side wheel - using shoulder arm lock S-block, shoulder arm lock, uki turns arm, side wheel throw, kick kidneys and punch head to finish. 15.Shoulder wheel - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Kata-guruma) S-block with punch to stomach, shoulder wheel throw. 16.Shoulder crash - right hand stance Cross block, double strike ribs, shoulder crash throw, heel stomp chest to finish. 17.Attacking kicks to the body - 10 versions Kicks to the sternum, solar plexus, groin, L. outside leg, L. inside leg, L. knee, R. inside leg, R. knee, R. outside leg, spine. 18.Sleeper hold - from punch to head S-block, sleeper hold. 19.Defense against 2 attackers
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held by both arms by both attackers bear hug over arms by one attacker Two attackers striking.

20.Advanced ground grappling procedures

Shodan-Ho Syllabus

(9 months minimum training) 1.Outer winding throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Soto Makikomi) S-block, strike to neck, outer winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish. 2.Inner winding throw - right-hand stance (Japanese name: Uchi Makikomi) Cross block, double strike ribs, inner winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish. 3.Stomach throws (Japanese name: Tomoe Nage)
o

One foot S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, one foot stomach throw, finish with strikes. Two foot - S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, attempt one foot stomach throw, Uki block throw, two foot stomach throw, finish with strikes.

4.Counter throws
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Counter to hip throw (resist) Uki tries a hip throw, resist by lowering hips, thumb on septum takedown, finish with strikes. Counter to body drop (tani-otoshi) Uki tries a body drop throw, counter with a tani-otoshi throw, strike groin to finish. Counter to full shoulder (scoop) Uki tries a full shoulder throw, counter with a rear scoop throw, stomp spine to finish.

Counter to outside hock (Osoto-Guruma) Uki tries an outside hock throw, counter with Osoto-Guruma throw, strikes to finish Counter to inside hock (body drop) Uki tries an inside hock throw, counter with a body drop throw, strikes to finish.

5.Restraining an opponent from behind

o o o

Septum Edge of foot in back of knee / hair grab Wrist choke

6.Inside leg sweep - right-hand stance, (Japanese name: Uchi-mata) Cross block right hand strike, downward block low left-hand strike, inside leg sweep throw. 7.One-handed throat throw - left-hand stance Fade back, outside palm block, grab throat, grab throat, throat throw (large step forward with right leg), squeeze throat to finish. 8.One-handed throws (all right handed stance)
o

Shoulder throw outside palm block, shoulder throw, kick head to finish. Sweeping hip throw Hammer fist block, strike ribs, sweeping hip throw, kick head to finish. Outside hock Outside palm block, strike neck, outside hock throw, kick head to finish. Inside hock One-arm cross block, strike neck, inside hock throw, stomp neck, stomp head. Neck throw Hammer fist block, elbow strike to midsection, grab head, neck throw, kick head to finish.

9.X-block from punch to head Uki punches at head, X-block up, knee to chest, elbow to back of head, turn head take to ground, finish with chop to neck. 10.Open hand and its uses (10 versions) S-block
o o o o o o o o o o

Right open hand strike to neck. Left palm strike to side of chin Right palm strike to bottom of chin Left hand chop to throat Left hand chop to sternum Left open hand to groin Left backhand to face Right open hand strike to side of face Left open hand slap to ear Right chop to neck

11.Elbow and its uses (10 versions)

o o o o o o o o o o

S-block with elbow to arm. Backward elbow to right side of chin Forward elbow to left side of chin Upward elbow to chin Straight elbow to face Back elbow to neck Elbow to side of neck Forward elbow to side of neck Forward elbow to sternum Reverse elbow to plexus

12.Bottom fist and its uses (10 versions)

o o o o o o o o o o

Striking block to punch Right side of neck Right temple Right eye Nose Left eye Left temple Left neck Back swinging strike to throat Back swing to groin.

13.Attacking eyes and ears (10 versions) S-block right punch, S-block left punch,
o o o o o o o o o o

Clap ears with hands, Ear rub strike, Clap ears with wrists, Pressure point below ear, Twist ears, Fingers in ears, Finger strike to eyes, Thumbs to eyes, Two figure strike to eyes, Knuckle to eyes.

14.Rolling ankle throw S-block, punch stomach, rolling ankle throw, strike head to finish.

15.Reverse hip throw S-block, strike to neck, reverse hip throw, strikes to finish. 16.Baton defence (6 versions)
o

Overhead strike Full shoulder throw, take baton, strike elbow to finish. Downward angle strike high Cross block, strike ribs, half shoulder throw, take baton, strike elbow to finish. Backhand downward angle strike high Cross block, palm strike chin, expanding chest arm lock to finish. Downward angle strike low Downward block with punch, arm lock, take baton, strike back to finish. Backhand downward strike low Cross block, strike chin, straight arm lock, take to ground, strike groin to finish. Across throat Hook hands over baton, drop to stop choke, turn out, strike back to finish.

17.Knife defence (6 versions)

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Overhead stab Outside palm block, knife in to uki, front roll to create distance. Slash at head Cross block, strike ribs, strike elbow, arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. Backhand slash at head Cross block, strike head, knife hand strike inside elbow, lock arm, turn and bring knife across throat of uki, fold arm under, strikes to finish. Thrusting stab at chest Palm block, kick ribs, wrist throw, knife into ground, slide ukis hand down knife. Held at chest Two hand slap wrist to remove knife, elbow to head to finish. Held at throat from behind Grab arm that has the knife, turn out, knife into uki.

Shodan Black Belt (1st Dan) Syllabus

(6 months minimum training) 1. Throwing techniques o Drawing ankle o Reclining leg throw o Corner throw o Valley drop o Reverse hip throw o Shoulder wheel o Leg throw o Knee wheel o Minor inner hook o Reverse shoulder o Crab claw scissors o Front scissors o Inside leg sweep o Outer wheel o Outer hook 2. Combination throws o Shoulder throw into recumberant ankle o Hip throw into stamp throw o Body drop into half scissor throw o Sweeping hip into outside hock o Inside hock into inner hook 3. Counter throws o Body drop against drawing ankle o Rear throw against hip throw (rolling) o Wrist choke against half shoulder

o o

Leg hook against body drop (step over) Shoulder twist against shoulder wheel

4. Defense against kicks o Crescent / heel kick o Roundhouse to body o Roundhouse to head o Back kick to body o Straight snap kick to body 5. Palm-heel blocks with various attacks (5 versions) 6. Kata of blocks

Nidan Black Belt (2nd Dan) Syllabus

(2 Years minimum training) 1. Left Handed Throws (11) o Body drop o Full shoulder o Sweeping hip o Springing hip o Outside hock o Inside hock o Hip throw o Wrist throw o Inside leg sweep o Reverse hip o Reverse shoulder 2. Defence against Knife (10 versions) o Slash: cross block, strike ribs, knife in to opponent. o Slash: cross block, strike head, full wrist lock, kick to head to finish. o Back-slash: cross block, strike head, arm lock, take-down to ground control arm lock. o Back-slash: cross block, strike ribs, straight arm lock over shoulder, turn to back pull arm and push head. o Back-slash: cross block, strike head, straight arm lock on forearm, take to ground, strikes to finish. o Thrust: turn out, wrist throw. o Thrust: downward palm block, kick ribs, wrist throw. o Thrust: turn out double arm spine lock. o Held at Throat: palm block, turn out, kick to groin, wrist throw, straighten arm, kneeling on elbow control.

Held at back: turn out, X-block, shoulder lock, hammer lock with figure control.

3. Baton against knife (10 versions) o Overhead stab: 2 handed block, strike throat, strangle. o Overhead stab: 2 handed block, strike throat, choke. o Slash: cross block, strike neck, choke. o Slash: cross block, strike neck, head lock, throw, strike to finish. o Slash: cross block, strike ribs, arm/neck lock take-down, strike to finish. o Back-slash: 2 handed block, head lock. o Back-slash: 2 handed block, strike, wrist, arm, leg, head. o Back-slash: open handed block, strike ribs, half-nelson lock, throw, strike to finish. o Thrust: step out, (R) strike arm, (R) strike groin, (R) strike head. o Thrust: strike wrist, hammer lock, strike to finish. 4. Tonfa against baton (10 versions) o Overhead: double thrust, double strike temples. o Overhead: upward rising block, (R) strike leg, (R) strike top of head. o Overhead: (R) Extend and thrust to stomach, (R) strike top of head. o 45 swing: Cross block, (R) forearm strike to neck. o 45 swing: (L) block, (R) strike arm, (R) strike head. o Back 45: Double block, double thrust to ribs. o Back 45: Double block, (L) then (R) punch to head. o Back 45: (R) block, (L) strike arm, (R) strike head o Downward 45: (From extended guard) (L) downward block, (R) strike arm, (R) strik head. o Downward back 45: (R) downward block, (L) strike arm, (R) strike top of head. 5. Kubotan (yawara) o Striking o Pressure points o Same side hand grab o Opposite side hand grab o Lapel grab o Bear hug under arms, from the front o Bear hug over arms, from the front o Bear hug under the arms from behind o Bear hug over the arms behind o Side headlock

Standing headlock from behind

6. Bo Kata 7. Tonfa Kata

Sandan Black Belt (3rd Dan.) Syllabus

(3 Years minimum training) 1. Knife vs. Knife Defence (10) 2. Knife vs. Baton Defence (10) 3. Tonfa vs. Knife Defence (10) 4. Jo Staff vs. Knife Defence (10) 5. Jo Staff vs. Baton Defence (10)

Benefits of Joining School Of Traditional Martial Arts

Improved reflexes and coordination. Increased performance in all physical activities. Increased strength and stamina so you feel great all day. Increased flexibility and weight control for better overall fitness. Cardiovascular workouts ( heart and lungs ) to keep you in top shape. Greatly improved balance. Ability to defend yourself. Improved concentration for better work and study habits. Stress reduction and the ability to relax. Confidence in knowing you can defend yourself and your family (especially for girls). Confidence in knowing how to deal with bullies and other confrontations like eve-teasing. A positive attitude toward life through self-confidence and self-discipline. Self-esteem and your outlook on life. Respect for yourself and those around you. Motivation and an 'I Can Do It' attitude.

*Private lessons available. Email- [email protected] I wish you all very well- Sensei Varun Jettly