|
|
|
|
Nakazato Sensei Receives Award
|
'Ken Bunka Korosha'
(Cultural Award)
|
On November 2, 2006 it was announced by the Okinawan Prefecture
Board of Education that Shugoro Nakazato Sensei was awarded
this honor for the cultural promotion and preservation of
Okinawan Karate and Kobujitsu. This prestigious award was
presented to Nakazato Sensei, November 8, 2006.
|
Also on November 4th, 2007, the government of Japan via the Japanese Prime Minister under the hand
of the Emperor of Japan awarded to Nakazato Sensei
the "Order of the Rising Sun with Gold and Silver Rays" - Asahi Soukou
sho.
From all the prefectures in Japan a total of 960 Asahi
medals were awarded in various fields with Shugoro Nakazato Sensei
being the ONLY martial artist to be presented with this prestigious
award.
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.
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.
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
Kihon Ippon
Kihon Nihon
Kihon Sanbon
*Fukyu No Kata*
Kihon Yonbon
Kihon Gobon
Kihon Rukubon
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
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
Junior Yellow - 8th Kyu
Yellow - 8th Kyu
Junior Orange - 7th Kyu
Orange - 7th Kyu
Junior Blue - 6th Kyu
Blue - 6th Kyu
Junior Green - 5th Kyu
Green - 4th Kyu
Beginning Brown - 3rd Kyu
Intermediate Brown - 2nd Kyu
Advanced Brown - 1st Kyu
Black Belt - 1st Degree - Shodan
.............
.......
...
 
Back to top
Home
|
|
