Shorinkan Family Karate

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF TRAINING PROGRAM

The style of karate taught in our dojo is Traditional Okinawan Kobayashi-Ryu Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan, as developed hundreds of years ago in the village of Shuri, Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 80% of all karate systems in the world today were derived from the Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate system. This classical system of martial arts uses both hands and feet evenly for a well-rounded system of self defense.

Lil’ Dragons

This is a pre-karate program which emphasizes coordination & life skills. Much of their training is directed toward the mental and physical discipline along with self-defense, personal responsibility, and confidence.

Beginning

We focus on elementary karate skills, flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular development, basic self defence and basic Japanese language. This gives the student a good foundation for advancement to a more complex and demanding training schedule.

Intermediate

This class begins the deeper study of kata (form or predetermined moves), more aggressive self-defense techniques, jujitsu, advanced kicking and punching and includes a more rigorous workout.

Advanced

Here we study kata in great depth and begin execution of hidden techniques and awareness training.

Kobudo

The study of the Okinawan Art of Weaponry.

Our martial arts program provides overall conditioning for men, women and children regardless of age, sex, occupation or physical ability. Anyone can benefit from karate and martial arts training. Each student trains and progresses at their own pace with personal attention from the instructor(s). Traditional karate has something to offer everyone. It is as unique as the individuals who study traditional Karate or Kobudo. The many aspects of martial arts training: self defense, self confidence, physical conditioning and self-discipline are all tailored to the individual needs of the student.

Bunkai (pronounced boon-ki [long i sound]) is the
"Practical Application" of a move in a kata.
We place much emphasis on this. There are virtually unlimited applications to any particular move. If one can think of a bunkai for a move, then it can be done. We encourage our students to "think outside the box." If one studies kata on a continual basis, it helps prepares you for any situation.
Watch the last fight scene in Karate Kid 3 to see a demonstration of this.

The ONLY limitations are those, which are self-imposed.

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Kihons and Katas

Kihons

Kihon Ippon
Kihon Nihon
Kihon Sanbon
*Fukyu No Kata*
Kihon Yonbon
Kihon Gobon
Kihon Rukubon

Katas

Pinan Shodan
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yondan
Pinan Godan
Naihanchi Shodan
Naihanchi Nidan
Naihanchi Sandan
Passai Sho
Passai Dai
Kusanku Sho
Kusanku Dai
Chinto
Gojushiho
Gorin

Additional Katas We Do

Fukyu Kata Ichi
Fukyu Kata Ni
Geki Sai Dai Ni
Wansu
Kyozai
Fukyu Kata Sandan

Wankan
Rohai
Annan
Jion
Ananku

Shorin-ryu Shorinkan

BELT COLORS

Different Shorinkan schools may have slight variations on the colors they use to distinguish belt rankings.
Here at Shorinkan Family Karate we use the following system:

White Belt - 9th Kyu

Yellow Belt - 8th Kyu - Levels 3, 2, 1

Orange Belt - 7th Kyu - Levels 3, 2, 1

Blue Belt - 6th Kyu - Levels 3, 2, 1

Purple Belt - 5th Kyu - Levels 3, 2, 1

Green Belt - 4th Kyu - Levels 3, 2, 1

Brown Belt - 3rd Kyu

Middle Brown Belt - 2nd Kyu

High Brown Belt - 1st Kyu

Black Belt - 1st Degree - Shodan

2nd Degree - Nidan

3rd Degree - Sandan

etc...