Dojo Terminology
While many commands are said in English, here are Japanese terms
Kyu Ranking
10. Kyu (Jikkyu)
9. Kyukyu
8. Hachikyu
7. Nanakyu, Shichikyu
6. Rokkyu
5. Gokyu
4. Yonkyu
3. Sankyu
2. Nikyu
1. Ikkyu
Dan Ranking
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Shodan
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Nidan
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Sandan
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Yondan
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Godan
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Rokudan
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Nanadan/Shichidan
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Hachidan
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Kudan
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Judan
Counting
ichi (eech) one
ni (nee) two
san (sahn) three
shi (shee) four
go (goh) five
roku (rohk) six
shichi (sheech) seven
hachi (hahtch) eight
ku (koo) nine
ju (joo) ten
Punches/Hand Techniques
oi-zuki (step-in punch)
kizami-zuki (jab)
gyaku-zuki (reverse punch)
nukite (spear-hand thrust)
kagi-suki (hook punch)
uraken (back fist)
Blocks
age-uke (rising block)
soto-uke (outside block)
uchi-uke (inside block)
shuto-uke (knife-hand block)
gedan-barai (down block)
juji-uke (cross block)
Kicks
mae-geri (front kick)
yoko-geri (side kick)
keage (snap kick)\
kekomi (thrust kick)
mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick)
ushiro-geri (back kick)
Stances
heisoku-dachi (attention stance)
hachiji-dachi (ready position)
kiba-dachi (horse stance)
zenkutsu-dachi (front stance)
kokutsu-dachi (back stance)
nekoashi-dachi (cat stance)
Commands
seiza (kneel)
moku-so (meditate)
rei (bow)
shomen ni rei (bow to the front)
Sensei ni rei (bow to Sensei)
yoi (ready)
kamae (take position)
mawatte (turn)
hajime (begin)
yame end (recover)
Phrases
Sensei (instructor)
Renshi (5th degree instructor)
Kyoshi (7th degree instructor)
Hanshi (Grandmaster - 10th degree)
dojo (where we train)
dojo-kun (dojo principles)
senpai (senior student)
kihon (basics)
kumite (sparring)
ippon kumite (one-step sparring)
jyu ippon kumite (semi-free sparring)
jyu kumite (free sparring)
jodan upper level (face)
chudan (middle level)
gedan (lower level)
makiwara (punching board)
kiai (vocal expressionof spirit)
oss (respectful acknowledgment)
kime (decisive focus)
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Rank Requirements
10/16/08 -The updating of the rank requirements is a work in progress. -md
While there are standards for each colored belt, as students advance, instructors may request additional requirements based on the unique abilities of the student
White Belt, A beginning student (Jikkyu)
Kata: Naihanchi Ichidan
Techniques: Renzo Kyuken, Gyakuzoku Shodan, Gyakuzoku Nidan
Kihons with Forward Stance, Cat Stance, Horse Stance, Back Stance, Natural Stance
Optional: Bo kata
Kata: Naihanchi Ichidan, Naihanchi Nidan, Naihanchi Sandan, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yondan, Pinan Godan
Techniques: Renzo Kyuken, Gyakuzoku Shodan, Gyakuzoku Nidan
Weapons Kata: Bo, Nunchaku
Kihons with Forward Stance, Cat Stance, Horse Stance, Back Stance, Natural Stance
Bunkai
Kata: Naihanchi Ichidan, Naihanchi Nidan, Naihanchi Sandan, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yondan, Pinan Godan, Passai Dai, Passai Sho, Kusanku Sho, Chinto
Techniques: Renzo Kyuken, Gyakuzoku Shodan, Gyakuzoku Nidan
Weapons Kata: Bo, Nunchaku, Weapon of Choice
Kihons with Forward Stance, Cat Stance, Horse Stance, Back Stance, Natural Stance
Bunkai
Jyu-Ippon Kumite (Semi-free sparring)
Kata: Naihanchi Ichidan, Naihanchi Nidan, Naihanchi Sandan, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yondan, Pinan Godan, Passai Dai, Passai Sho, Kusanku Dai, Kusanku Sho, Chinto, Gojushiho
Techniques: Renzo Kyuken, Gyakuzoku Shodan, Gyakuzoku Nidan
Weapons Kata: Bo, Nunchaku, Sai, Tonfa, Weapon of Choice
Kihons with Forward Stance, Cat Stance, Horse Stance, Back Stance, Natural Stance
Bunkai
Jiyu Kumite (Free Sparring)
Instructor certification -Council led
Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu has five color belts: White, Blue, Green, Brown, Black.
In many styles of karate, various ranks of proficiency are designated by color. Most styles of martial arts believe a student would truly begin to learn upon earning the black belt.
In order to provide a system of rank for competition and goal setting, different styles incorporate many colors for each step of the kyu's up to the black belt.
History
Karateka would dye their belts as they moved up in rank. It was easier to progressively dye the colors darker each time, thus the original white green, brown, black.
Many very successful dojo's now incorporate many colors and stripes on belts to designate an accomplishment, popular with younger children.
Our color belt system follows the traditions
of Hanshi Sid Campbell
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