1. On entering the Dojo all Karate-Ka (Students) should say “Osu” loudly and with confidence.
2. Always pay attention to the instructor and follow his instructions to the best of your ability.
3. No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the dojo.
4. Karate gi’s should be kept clean and in good repair at all times.
5. Finger nails and toe nails should be kept clean and well cut.
6. Jewellery must not be worn. If it cannot be removed, it must be taped over.
7. All Karate-Ka (Students) should use the time before class as a period for warming up and asking higher grades for information and advice
8. Instructors must be addressed appropriately: Sensei (3rd Dan or over) or Sempai (highest grade up to 3rd Dan).
9. When arriving late, you should kneel by the side of the dojo and wait for the instructor to let you know if you are permitted to join the class. Always ask permission to leave the dojo for whatever reason.
10. Students found using the art of Karate for personal gain or conducting themselves in a violent or rude manner will have their membership terminated.
11. The dojo must always be kept clean and tidy. This is the responsibility of the lower grades.
12. When sparring, association recommended fighting equipment is mandatory.
Equipment for different belts listed below
Beginners:
Brown Belt:
The United Kingdom Seiki Juku Karate Association supplies a very high quality range of martial arts equipment which is available from our Honbu (headquarters).
If you’d like your instructor to collect equipment for you just ask.
Light Weight Karate Gi:
Sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2 £50
Sizes 3, 4 £55
Sizes 5, 6, 7 £60
Heavy Weight Karate Gi:
Size 2 £75
Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 £77
Belts £9
Fighting Equipment:
Mitts £20
Leg Pads £20
Head Guard £45
This is a comprehensive list of techniques needed for each grading.
Click the kata name to view a demonstration of the kata.
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Fudo Dachi (informal Stance)
Strikes: Jodan Tsuki (Upper Punch), Chudan Tsuki (Middle Punch), Gedan Tsuki (Lower Punch)
Blocks: Gedan Barai (Lower Block), Jodan Uke (Upper Block)
Kicks: Hiza Geri (Knee Kick), Kin Geri (Groin Kick)
Other requirements:
How to wear and fold a Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Zenkutsu Dachi (Forward Leaning Stance)
Strikes: Jodan Gyaku Tsuki (Upper Reverse Punch), Chudan Gyaku Tsuki (Middle Reverse Punch), Gedan Gyaky Tsuki (Lower Reverse Punch)
Blocks: Chudan Uchi Uke (Middle Inside Block), Chuda Soto Uke (Middle Outside Block)
Other Requirements:
Understanding of warm up exercises and stretching routines
Understanding of the Japanese Calligraphy on our Karate Gi (suit)
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Sanchi Dachi (Diamond Stance)
Strikes: Uraken Shomen Uchi (Backfist to Head), Uraken Yoko Uchi (Backfist to Side), Uraken Hizo Uchi (Backfist to Spleen)
Blocks: Kaiten Uke (Round Block)
Kicks: Mae Geri (Front Kick), Yoko Geri Sokoto (Side Kick Knife foot)
Kata:
Taikoyoko-Sono-Ichi (Body control movement 1),
Taikoyoko-Sono-Ni (Body control movement 2)
Other requirements:
History of Karate Do
Self defence techniques against:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Kokotsu Dachi (Back Leaning Stance)
Strikes: Morote Tsuki (Double Punch), Ago Tsuki (Jaw Punch)
Blocks: Shuto Mawashi Uke (Knifehand Roundhouse Block)
Kicks: Hiza Kansetsu Geri (Knee Joint Kick)
Kata: Taikoyoko-Sono-San (Body control movement 3)
Other requirements:
Yohon Kumite (Four One Steps)
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Shiko Dachi (Sumo Stance)
Strikes: Shita Tsuki (Inverted Punch)
Blocks: Shotei Gedan Uke (Palm Heel Lower Block), Shotei Jodan Uke (Palm Heel Upper Block)
Kicks: Mawashi Geri Chudan Haisoku (Roundhouse Middle Kick with Instep), Mae Kaketo Geri (Front Heel Kick)
Kata: Pinan Ichi (Pinan 1)
Other requirements:
Go-Yon-Kumite (5 Step Fighting)
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Kiba Dachi (Straddle Stance)
Strikes: Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi (Knifehand to Side of Head), Shuto Sokotsu Uchi (Knifehand to Collar Bone)
Blocks: Shuto Gedan Barai (Knikehand Lower Block), Shuto Jodan Uke (Knifehand Upper Block)
Kicks: Ushiro Geri (Back Kick)
Kata: Pinan Ni (Pinan 2)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight in a contest situation and show an understanding of the contest rules of the world Union of Karate Organisation
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Stances: Maroachi Dachi (One Foot Forward Stance), Kake Dachi (Hook Stance)
Strikes: Hiji Ate Jodan (Elbow Strike, Upper), Hiji Ate Chudan (Elbow Strike, Middle), Hiji Ate Age (Elbow Strike, Rising)
Blocks: Uchi Uke/Gedan Barai (Double Block)
Kicks: Kake Geri (Hook Kick)
Kata: Pinan San (Pinan 3)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain full promotion
Body Tests: Jump over a pole 10 times whilst holding it in both hands
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Tettsui Jodan Uchi (Hammerfist to Head), Haito Uchi Jodan (Inner Knifehand Strike Upper), Haito Uchi Chudan (Inner Knifehand Strike Middle), Haito Uchi Gedan (Inner Knifehand Strike Lower)
Blocks: Haito Uchi Uke (Inner Knifehand Block), Jodan Shuto Uchi Uke (upper Knifehand Inside Block)
Kicks: Tobi Mae Geri (Jumping Front Kick), Mawashi Geri Gedan (Low Roundhouse Kick)
Kata: Pinan Yon (Pinan 4)
Other requirements:
Kumite: To fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 and win one fight in order to gain full promotion
Body Tests:
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Ippon Ken Uchi Jodan (One Knuckle Strike Upper), Ippon Ken Uchi Chdan (One Knuckle Strike Middle), Koken Uchi Jodan (Wrist Strike Upper), Koken Uchi Chudan (Wrist Strike Middle)
Blocks: Koken Uke Jodan (Wrist Block Upper), Koken Uke Chudan (Wrist Block Middle)
Kicks: Ushiro Mawashi Geri (Rear Roundhouse Kick), Tobi Mawashi Geri (Jumping Roundhouse Kick)
Kata: Pinan Go (Pinan 5)
Other requirements:
Complete the first five One Steps of the Seiki-Juku Karate Do
Kumite: Kenka Kumite (Semi-Contact Fighting)
Body Tests: For those over 18 years of age candidates may be required to break with Shuto or Seiken of no less than 5 concrete roofing tiles
Technical Requirements:
Strikes: Keiko Uchi (Chicken Beak Strike), Nukite Nihon (Two Finger Thrust)
Blocks: Suni Uke (Shin Blocks)
Kicks: Tobi Nidan Geri (Jumping Double Kick), Tobi Yoko Geri (Jumping Side Kick), Tobi Ushiro Geri (Jumping Back Kick)
Kata: Tsuki No Kata (Fortune and Luck), Geki Sai Dai (Fortress Attack)
Other requirements:
Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: The candidate will fight 4 fights in a pool of 5 in Kenka Kumite and win 2 fights
Body Tests: The cadidate may be required to break a 1 inch wooden board with a technique selected from Chudan Tsuki, Mae Keage, Mawashi Geri, Shuto Sekotsu Uchi
Technical Requirements:
Kata: Sanchin (Three Phase Attack), Yantsu (Kata of Purity), Saifa (Rolling Wave), Bassai Dai
Weapons: Bo Katas Ichi, Bo Kata Ni and Bo Kata San
Other requirements:
Complete the 1st 5 Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: All candidates will be required to fight a minimum of 15 fights with senior grades
Body Tests: Brick and Stone Breaking
Technical Requirements:
Kata: Sei Yunchin, Tensho (Rolling Hand), Gekio Sai Sho, Rohai
Weapons: Sai Katas Ichi and Sai Kata San
Other requirements:
Seiki-Juku One Steps
Kumite: All candidates will be required to fight 20 fights with their equals and senior wherever possible
Body Tests: Demonstration of unsupported breaks on wood, concrete and tiles