TRAINING

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         The foremost aim of Karate-Do as a martial arts is to build up an individual’s character. It means the tough karate technique practice unites the mind and body in an infinite way of self-culture. Therefore, daily practice of karate-do should not be dedicated solely to superiority of technique and power, but to foster mutual respect among students, regardless of age and gender. JKK and JKKI organization promotes and expands the art of empty hand among different age and social groups, aiming to improve society as a whole. It is a combative sport of strong willpower and precise techniques used to instantly reach the target with huge impact power. It cannot be called Karate-do until one puts the state of mind over the technical aspect, which only can be achieved through courtesy. Karate also helps with coordination, balance, confidence, fitness, flexibility, and mental focus and concentration.

Sport karate focuses on Kata and Kumite which is required for School Games, University Games, Asian games and World Championship conducted by WKF. World Karate Federation (WKF) being the world’s largest organization overseeing the sporting side of martial arts.

 

         {Morio Higaonna writes that "Karate begins and ends with kata. Kata is the essence and foundation of karate and it represents the accumulation of more than 1000 years of knowledge. Formed by numerous masters throughout the ages through dedicated training and research, the kata are like a map to guide us, and as such should never be changed or tampered with." Almost all of the kata have a corresponding bunkai oyo.

         (Bunkai (分解)), literally meaning "analysis" or "disassembly", is a term used in Japanese martial arts referring to process of analysing kata and extracting fighting techniques from the movements of a "form" (kata). The extracted fighting techniques are called Oyo.

          A prearranged two-person fighting drill. These drills help the student to understand the applications of the kata, establish proper rhythm/flow, to practice constant attack/Défense, and to safely practice dangerous moves on a partner}.

Gōjū-ryū has 12 core kata in its standard curriculum.

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*Heishu Kata:

1. Sanchin Dai-Ichi

2. Sanchin Dai-Ni

    Sanchin (Kanji: 三戦; Katakana: サンチン) means "three battles".

3. Tensho 

   (Kanji: 転掌; Katakana: テンショウ) means "revolving

 

*Kihon Kata:

1. Gekesai Dai Ichi

2. Gekesai Dai Ni

    Gekisai (kanji: 撃砕; katakana: ゲキサイ) means "attack and destroy".

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*Kaishu Kata:

1. Saifa

    (Kanji: 砕破; Katakana: サイファ) ("smash and tear" or "smash and destroy").

2. Seiyunchin 

    (Kanji: 制引戦; Katakana: セイユンチン／セイインチン (attack, conquer, suppress; also referred to as "to control and pull into          battle").

3. Shisōchin 

    (Kanji: 四向戦- Katakana: シソーチン ("to destroy in four directions" or "fight in four directions").

4. Sanseirū 

    (Kanji: 三十六手 - Katakana: サンセイルー (36 Hands).

5. Seipai 

    (Kanji: 十八手 - Katakana: セイパイ (18 Hands).

6. Kururunfa 

    (Kanji: 久留頓破 - Katakana: クルルンファー (holding on long and striking suddenly).

7. Seisan 

    (Kanji: 十三手 - Katakana: セイサン (13 Hands).

8. Suparimpei 

    (Kanji: 壱百零八 - Katakana: スーパーリンペイ (108 Hands).

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         The phrase 和敬清寂 (wakei seijaku) lines up characters for “harmony,” “respect,” “cleanliness,” and “tranquility.” Our

 

Hanshi Genku Sato is Class Qualification Examiner in Japan Karate Federation and Senior Coach in Japan Sports Association

       

         If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to keep getting what you're getting. You

 

want change, make some.