Karate: Not just an art, a way of life!
Bushin Kan Dojo Students:
Thank you for choosing Bushin Kan Dojo for your martial arts training.
Classes for all levels (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) are offered morning &
evening for adults and children.
Uniforms (Gi) can be obtained through the front office.
The Bushin Kan Dojo Training Manual and quarterly newsletters are provided to
help answer any questions you may have.
Training in the martial arts is a way of life that encompasses tradition, selfdiscipline,
physical fitness and a search for spiritual enlightenment.
May you seek your own personal fulfillment at Bushin Kan Dojo!
With Much Spirit,
Keith Seal
Kyoshi, 7th Dan
Member Dai Nippon Butoku Kai
5118 Lindbergh Ave.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252-599-0619 (cell)
E-mail: bushinkanobx@gmail.com
Website: http://www.BushinKanKarate.com
BUSHIN KAN DOJO
OBJECTIVES
&
INFORMATION
CONTENTS
1. CLASS SCHEDULE
2. CODE OF ETIQUETTE
3. RULES FOR TRAINING IN BUSHIN KAN DOJO
4. TESTING SCHEDULE
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH LEVEL OF TESTING
6. KARATEDO TRAINING STRATEGY
7. SPARRING – WEAPONS
8. HISTORY
9. WAZA (TECHNIQUES)
10. KATA NAMES & MEANINGS
11. GLOSSARY OF ENGLISH & JAPANESE TERMS
12. ADDITIONAL JAPANESE WORDS
DAI NIPPON BUTOKU KAI
SHORIN CHISHIN RYU HEIHO
BUSHIN KAN DOJO
Code of Etiquette
1. Bow in to Dojo
Note: Bow first to the Dojo (express the desire to train).
Bow second to the head instructor (do so whether the
instructor is present or not). Execute a loud Kiai.
2. Bow to the highest-ranking Yudansha in the Dojo at that time.
3. All non-black belts bow to any Yudansha when they enter and
leave the Dojo. If no black belts are in the Dojo, the senior
student will announce the word “Kikotsuke”. When you hear this
command, all students are to be at an attention stance (feet
together/hands to sides) and then bow to his/her presence.
4. Osu to members before asking questions or saying anything, and
Osu after conversation is over.
5. Foul language, emotional outbursts or any kind of disrespectful
attitudes will not be tolerated.
6. Fighting outside the Dojo is forbidden except in life or death
situations.
7. Attitude and respect are not to be forgotten inside or outside the
Dojo.
RULES FOR TRAINING IN BUSHIN KAN DOJO
While training at Bushin Kan Dojo:
I . You are expected to abide by all rules and regulations of the school and
parent organizations.
II . You are never to dishonor this school, association, fellow students or
instructors by unbecoming behavior.
1. NO SMOKING IN THE DOJO OR ON PREMISES.
THIS APPLIES TO ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY.
2. Students are to remain on their feet at all times unless directed to sit by instructor and
keep conversation to a minimum.
3. Finger and toenails are to be kept trimmed short
4. Karate gi’s must be worn for training and kept clean. (Beginner students may wear
clothes that are comfortable, such as sweat pants). While training, be certain that your gi
are neat and presentable. Your belt (obi) should also be tied correctly and center the
knot. Ask advanced students, if necessary, for assistance.
5. No shoes in the training area.
6. No gum, food or drinks are to be brought into or consumed in the dojo. This applies to
everyone.
7. While in the dojo, Keith Seal will be addressed as “Shihan” which means Master
Instructor.
8. Karate students will refrain from any activity that will bring discredit to the Dojo, its
members or instructors.
9. During training sessions, learn by observing advanced students attitudes and
techniques.
10. Advanced students are to assist beginners whenever possible.
11. No metal or other hard objects are to be worn on the body during training (rings,
watches, neck chains, piercing, etc.)
12. If you are ill, please be considerate and not infect you fellow Dojo students.
Testing Schedule
I. There will be three main tests a year. These events will be held in
the months of January, May, and September. The exact date will
be posted well in advance. The requirements are clearly stated in
this manual and on the wall inside the dojo.
II. We are also going to be conducting intermediate tests throughout
the year using the black stripe system. These stripes represent the
Kyu level of a student within the particular belt color. (i.e.) A
green belt with one black stripe will indicate the 6th Kyu level of
knowledge.
III. Special clinics held yearly by the headquarters dojo will also be
used as an excellent form of testing. These sessions are, by far, a
very good experience for all who participate. You will have the
opportunity to exchange energy with people from all over the
United States. Most of all you will have the opportunity to
receive unforgettable instruction from Sensei Hamada.
IV. Every individual will be pre-approved for testing prior to the
actual event. The testing fee will be applicable to all levels below
3rd Kyu brown. This fee is due in the front office two weeks in
advance of test date. Please be prompt. All of the information
will be posted on month in advance. Those who are not preapproved
will not be allowed to test. All dojo members, family
and friends are encouraged to attend the event.
Requirements for Each Level of Testing
Children’s Stripe System…techniques required for each stripe
(Black Stripes apply to everyone)
ORANGE STRIPE:
front kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, back kick
BLUE STRIPE:
lower block, middle block, high block, reverse punch
RED STRIPE:
1st half of beginner from (Kihon Shodan)
1st BLACK STRIPE:
execution of ten corner kicks
2nd BLACK STRIPE:
execution of Kihon Shodan, from start to finish
Requirements for Yellow Belt
• ten corner kicks … no mistakes
• Kihon Shodan … no mistakes
• Pinnan Nidan … start to finish
“Yellow Belt Stripe Requirements”
(Kata) Pinnan Shodan
1st Black Stripe 8th Kyu
2nd Black Stripe 7th Kyu
#1 Komonohai Dai It Kyu (partner drill)
#2 Komonohai Dai Ni Kyu
Requirements for Green Belt
(Kata) Pinnan Shodan
Pinnan Sandan
#1 Komonohai Dai Ikkyu (partner drill)
#2 Komonohai Dai Ni Kyu
“Green Belt Stripe Requirements”
(Kata) Pinnan Yondan
1st Black Stripe 6th Kyu
Pinnan Godan
2nd Black Stripe 5th Kyu
Requirements for Each Level of Testing
(continued)
Requirements for Blue Belt
(Kata) Rohai
Komonohai Dai 1 – 3
“Blue Belt Stripe Requirements”
(Kata) Bassai sho
1st White Stripe
#4 Komonohai Dai Yon Kyu
2nd White Stripe
Requirements for Brown Belt
3rd Kyu: (Kata) Enpi
Komonohai 1 – 4
(training form is Empi)
2nd Kyu: (Kata) Chinto
Komonohai 1 – 4
(training form is Cinto)
1st Kyu: (Kata) Shiho Kusanku
Komonohai 1 – 4
(training form is Shiho Kusanku)
Kari Shodon: (Provisional 1st Degree Black Belt
(Kata) Sei Pai
Komonohai 1 – 5
Karetedo Training Strategy
For Students and Instructors
Sensei Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada, Hanshi
1. Kihon Doosa: Fundamentals of Dynamics
a. Blocking – upper, middle, lower, sweeping, multiple
b. Kicking – front, side, round, back, crescent, knee, spin
c. Striking – (fist, back fist, palm heel, open hand, elbow)
2. Ooyo Doosa: Simulation and Application Drills
a. Ready position (Kamaete) – defense and counter defensive dynamics
b. Combat position – Sen no Sen and Go no Sen Strategy
3. Basic Formal Exercise
a. Execution of Kata with group harmony
b. Execution of Kata with individual timing
4. Impact Drills (Ippon, Nihon, Sanbon Kumite)
a. Target precision and control
b. Three impact in one timing
c. Komonohai series and ten corner kicks
5. Jiyu Kumite: Free Sparring
a. Control and precision
Important Points:
All execution delivery must contain the following physio-mental derivatives:
Effectiveness and efficiency of defense tactics
1. iai – concentrated power of mind, body, and spirit
2. Focus to the target (smallest point in the moving line)
3. Speed (breathing and motion as one entity)
4. Instant Power (instantaneous readiness)
5. Reaction timing (breath, body, skill, mind as one)
6. Balance (incessant flow)
7. Full alertness (aware of all phenomena)
8. Calm resolution and control of all fear (trust in your destiny)
9. Total delivery (complete commitment and no second strike)
10. Remaining mind (control of all inner-outer energy and calm clarity in all phenomena,
i.e., to be ready 1 to 10 in a speed of light)
SPARRING
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY FORM OF SPARRING ARE
REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR. THIS SHALL INCLUDE
HEAD GEAR, MOUTHPIECE, HAND AND FOOT PADS, GROIN
PROTECTORS FOR MALES, CHEST PROTECTORS FOR FEMALES.
EACH STUDENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER OWN
GEAR, CARE OF THE GEAR, AND TRANSPORTING THE GEAR TO AND
FROM THE DOJO FOR SCHEDULED SPARRING CLASSES.
WEAPONS
(KOBUDO)
ALL WEAPONS ARE TO BE TREATED WITH UTMOST CARE AND
RESPECT AT ALL TIMES. WEAPONS USED IN PRACTICE OUTSIDE
THE DOJO SHALL BE TREATED WITH THE SAME CARE AND
RESPECT AS SHOWN INSIDE THE DOJO. STUDENTS SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THEIR OWN WEAPONS TO
AND FROM THE DOJO FOR SCHEDULED KOBUDO CLASSES
1. STUDENTS OF 8TH & 7TH KYU YELLOW BELT LEVEL ARE
EXPECTED TO HAVE A BO TO PARTICIPATE IN KOBUDO
2. STUDENTS OF 6TH & 5TH KYU GREEN BELT AND 4TH KYU BLUE
BELT LEVEL ARE EXPECT TO HAVE A BO & SAI TO
PARTICIPATE IN KOBUDO
3. STUDENTS OF 3RD KYU BROWN BELT LEVEL ARE EXPECTED TO
HAVE BO, SAI, & KAMA TO PARTICIPATE IN KOBUDO
4. STUDENTS OF 2ND KYU BROWN BELT LEVEL ARE EXPECTED TO
HAVE BO, SAI, KAMA, & BUKTO TO
PARTICIPATE IN KOBUDO
5. STUDENTS OF 1ST KYU BROWN BELT LEVEL ARE EXPECTED TO
HAVE BO, SAI, KAMA, & BUKTO TO PARTICIPATE IN KOBUDO
DAI NIPPON BUTOKU KAI
SHORIN KEN CHISHIN RYU HEIHO
BUSHIN KAN DOJO
HISTORY
1. JAPANESE KARATE
Karate means, literally, the art of the open (or empty) hand. It probably originated in
India, as did other martial arts, and was carried to China by practitioners of Zen
Buddhism around A.D. 500. Karate was introduced in Japan by Okinawans during the
1800’s. It became popular in the United States after the Korean War.
2. DAI NIPPON BUTOKU KAI ASSOCIATION (Oldest Martial Arts
Association in Japan) HISTORY AND OBJECTIVES
Historically, Dai Nippon Butoku Kai was established in the imperial year of Meiji 28th
(1895) with strong support and deep understanding of the Meiji Emperor and ardent
support of the people of Japan. Where, upon all Japanese martial arts schools were
organized under the leadership and philosophies of the martial virtues of our
association. That is to emphasize the way of courtesy and respect, while cultivating the
mind, forging the body, and polishing the skills through the spiritual disciplines of the
way.
Since the time of inception, with the efforts of many dedicated and disciplined
instructors and leaders of our association, we have contributed to the betterment of
society by educating and developing good citizenry. However, the association was
voluntarily resolved by the order of General Douglas MacArthur, SCAP (Supreme
Commander of Allied Powers) and the end of the Pacific War defeat.
3. CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY
818 A.D. – May 5th, by the order of Emperor Saga, an archery ceremony on horseback was
conducted in the Martial Arts Hall situated in the Heian Shrine. This Martial
Arts Hall was designated as Butoku-Den (Martial Arts Hall).
1895 A.D. – April. Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai, the greater Japan Martial Virtue Society was
founded in conjunction with the 1200th year memorial of the Heian Shrine.
1896 – 1898 – Prince Komatsu no Miya became the chairman of the society and later Emperor
Meiji expanded the dedicated operation of all levels of martial arts activities with
official funding.
1930 – According to National Government records, there were two million one
hundred ninety thousand (2,190,000) ordinary membership holders (Black Belt
holders) and there were two hundred fifteen thousand (215,000) expert extraordinary
members. All representatives of Martial Arts disciplines were instituted
under this society’s jurisdiction. Ranking and standardized formal requirements
were officially established.
1946 – By the order of G.H.Q. of Supreme Commander of Allied Powers, the society
voluntarily dissolved the entire institution.
1953 – August. Present Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai was re-established under the new
bylaws and new leadership. Hanshi Kumao Ono was appointed as Vice-
Chairman of the society. Jigo Higashi Fushimi, brother to Empress Nagako
Hirohito, became Chairman of the society.
4. OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY OF DAI NIPPON BUTOKU-KAI
The Society of Dai Nippon Butoku Kai has the objective to restore the classical Japanese
Martial Arts in such a way that systematization of classical art forms, knowledge and
philosophical components will be preserved as the cultural and traditional heritage of
Japan. The society intends to contribute to the overall effort of developing a sound
educational base through research and publication of classical martial arts. The society
intends to make major efforts to foster international peace and understanding through
educational and cultural exchanges in Martial Arts.
5. SENSEI HIROYUKI TESSHIN HAMADA
Sensei Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada of Norfolk, Virginia is the Chairman for the Virginia
U.S.A. Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Association. He also is the Director-General of the
international Division of Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, Honbu, Kyoto, Japan. Listed below
are his credentials:
Hanshi, Kyu-Dan 9th Degree Black Belt
Aiki Budo – Iai-DO – Kubudo Shihan – Judo – Jujitsu
Kyoshi Shihan Karate-Do So-Shihan Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society
Sensei Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada has been training in the martial arts for 53 years and is
a 24th generation Samurai from Osaka, Japan. He also teaches a psychology course in
addition to martial arts courses at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
6. BUSHIN KAN DOJO HISTORY
The Bushin Kan Dojo was founded in August, 1989 by Keith Seal. Keith began his
martial arts training in 1983 as a freshman at Old Dominion University. Now a seven’sdegree
black belt and Master Instructor, Keith still studies with Sensei Hiroyuki Tesshin
Hamada. Keith is a member of Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Association and has made
several training tours through Japan and Okinawa. The Japanese Martial Arts style you
are studying is called “Chishin Ryu Heiho”. While training under the auspices of the
Bushin Kan Dojo Karate Club, you are to abide by its rules and regulations in all matters
pertaining to the practice of karate.
7. BUSHIN KAN DOJO EMBLEM AND ITS MEANING
The Bushin Kan Dojo emblem and its meaning is as follows:
The Bushin Kan Dojo emblem concept was derived while I was on tour in Okinawa,
Japan. The dunes represent Jockey’s Ridge with sun rising or setting. The Kanji is
Budo (which means martial arts or martial virtues). The animals are a snake (Habu) and
a mongoose.
The Habu, a “highly” poisonous snake, and the mongoose were pitted against each
other. Unfortunately for the Habu, 99% of the time the mongoose wins. The
mongoose’s strategy is very simple; it exhibits no hesitation and no fear when given the
opportunity to confront the Habu.
From a spiritual standpoint no matter whether the sun is setting or rising, there is always
a task to be confronted and dealt with in this matter. Through training one can develop
clarity of their purpose and move forward with confidence.
Waza (Techniques)
TEWAZA (HAND TECHNIQUES):
Regular Fist Seiken
Spear Hand Nukite
Sword Hand Shuto
Elbow Empi
Single Point Fist Ippon-Ken
Back Fist Uraken
Palm Heel Shotei
Hammer Fist Tettsui
Ridge Hand Haito
Wrist Koken
Front Punch Oi-zuki
Reverse Punch Gyaku-zuki
Lower Block Gedan bari
Outside Middle Block Chudan soto uke
Inside Forearm Block Chudan nake uke
Double Forearm Block Morote-uke
Rising Block Jodon age uke
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS:
High Jodon
Middle Chudan
Low Gedan
Strike Uchi
Block Uke
ASHIWAZA (FOOT TECHNIQUES):
Front Kick Mai-geri
Side Kick Yoko-geri
Sword Foot (old form) Sukoto
Back Kick Ushiro-geri
Roundhouse Kick Mawashi-geri
Crescent Kick Mikazuki-geri
Double Kick Nidan-geri
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS:
Snap form of any kick Ke-age
Thrust form of any kick Ke-komi
Jump form of any kick Tobi
Waza (Techniques)
(continued)
DACHI (STANCES):
Feet Together Heisoku-dachi
Natural Hachiji-dachi
Front Zenkutsu-dachi
Back Kokutsu-dachi
Cat Nekoachi-dachi
Horse Kiba-dachi
Hour Glass Sanchin-dachi (Sanchin
means 3 conflicts)
Half-Facing Stance Hanmi-dachi
CLOSING EXERCISES
NOTE: Many of these formal expressions/commands are used at Sensei
Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada’s camps and one-day clinics.
Attention! Face the National flag!
Kikotsuke! Kokki ni mukate!
Face the elders and senior students
Gata implies plural
Yudansha (gata) ni mukate!
Face the assistant instructors!
(These are honorary titles) gata ni mukate!
Shidoinsho, Shioindai
Face the assistant master instructor!
(Shihan dai means assistant master instructor)
Shihan dai (gata) ni mukate!
Face the audience or face front!
Shomen ni mukate!
Elders and Senior Students
Sempai
Instructor/Sensei
Iron-Hearted Instructor
Tesshin Sensei
Person of high attainment Renshi
KATA NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS
NAME: MEANING:
Kihon Shodon Kihon means beginner
Kihon Nidan
Kihon Sandan
Pinan Shodan Pinan means peaceful mind
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yondan
Pinan Godan
Teisho Shodan Introductory lecture
Teisho Nidan
Teisho Sandan
Teisho Yondan
Teisho Godan
Naihoshin Sho Horse riding (from the most used stand in this
kata)
Naihoshin Dai
Bassai Sho To penetrate a fortress
Bassai Dai
Hangetsu Half moon
Jion From the Jion-Ji Buddhist temple
Fumyo Sho Immovable (also Guardian of the Underworld)
Rohai Bird
Shio Kusanku Four directional looking to the sky
Kusanku Sho To look to the sky (from the first moves)
Kanku Dai Kanku is also the name of a Chinese Military
attaché
Empi Flying swallow
Chinto Crane on a rock (also the name of a Chinese
sailor)
Gojushiho 54 steps
Sanchin Posture of the mountain
Seipai 18 steps
Seinchin Marching forward quietly
Unsu Hands in the clouds
Niseishi 24 steps
Shisochin 4 wise men
Gojushiho Dai 54 steps (second series)
Supraunpei 108 moves (from Goju Ryu)
Koshiki (Ancient Forms) Chinto, Kusanku Dai, Empi, Passai, Shiho
Kusanku, Soonchin, Seipai, Yamato Kan Ku,
Butoku no Enwa
GLOSSARY OF ENGLISH AND JAPANESE TERMS
NUMBERS:
One ichi
Two ni
Three san
Four shi
Five go
Six roku
Seven shichi
Eight hachi
Nine kyu
Ten ju
GENERAL:
Greater Japan Martial Arts Society Dai Nippon Butoku Kai
Headquarters Training Hall Honbu
Teacher Sensei
Master Instructor Shihan (Keith Seal)
Japanese style you are studying Chishin Ryu Heiho
Assistant Master Instructor Shihan Dai
Training Hall Dojo
One who practices Martial Arts Budoka
Training Uniform Dogi or Gi
Belt Obi
Vocal Expulsion of Air Kiai
Verbal Expression* Os! Or Osu!
(*The expression of the willingness to train yourself with others)
Mind Kokoro
Technique Waza
Spirit Ki
Martial Arts Way Budo
Belt Rank Kyu
Black Belt Rank Dan
Punching Board Makiwara
Basic Training Kihon
Attention Kikotsuke
Assume Ready Stance Kamaete
At Ease Yasume
Ready Yoi
Begin Hajime
Bow Rei
Stop Yame
Formal Exercises/Forms Kata
End of Kata Norei
Sparring Kumite
ADDITIONAL JAPANESE WORDS
AMERICAN JAPANESE
Hot Atsui
Cold Samui
Sick Kibunga Warui or Byoki
Tired Tsukareta
Hungry? Onaka Ga Suiteimasuka
Toilet Toilet or Oterari
Thirsty? Nodo ga kawaitemasuka
Good/fine Iidesu
Bad Warui
Please Dozo
Thank you Arigato or Domo Arigato Gozaimasu
Good morning Ohayo or Ohayo Gozaimasu
Good night Oyasumi or Oyasumina Sai
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good bye Sayonara
See you again Dewa mata aimasho
Have fun! Tanohin de kitekudasai
You’re welcome Do itasimasite
Excuse me Sumimasen
Pretty Kawaii
Sorry Gomennasai
Hurt Itai
Understand? Wakari Masu Ka?
Tastes good! Oishi des!
Yes Hai
No Iie
Sightseeing Kenbutsu
Expensive Takai
Inexpensive Yasui
Post Office Yuubin Kyoku
Noisy Urusai
Quiet Shizuka
Together Issho ni
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