Congratulations to Martin Lawrence Sensei on passing his Seiwakai & JKF Goju Kai Nidan (2nd Dan) grading tests in Omagari & Sendai, Japan!
We’re all very proud of you and look forward to hearing all about it when you get back in England.
OSU!
Tag: Essex
With just under 8 weeks to go, time is ticking away for you to book your place at the Gasshuku Summer Training Camp on 5th-6th July in Hockley!
This is our main training event of the year and so should definitely not be missed!
It is open to all ages and grades and as well as being packed out with great training sessions both indoors and outdoors, there will be an open testing at the end for students to attempt 6th kyu (green belt) and above.
(There will be a test for attempting 8th kyu (yellow) & 7th kyu (orange) the week before at the South Ockendon dojo).
OPEN TESTING means that provided you have completed the minimum lessons and time on your current grade and you feel confident enough, you can put yourself forward to test.
Even if you’re not eligible to test, you can still come along and train for the weekend and pick up lots of information that will help to accelerate your karate to the next level.
Another reason not to miss out is that this year we have 3 people attempting Nidan (2nd Dan)! It’s a very tough test both physically and mentally so be sure to train alongside Caroline Hang Hong, Kim Mandy & Samuel Parker over the weekend and give them all of your support on the Sunday.
The last time we saw anyone attempt this was over 2 years ago and even the opportunity to get to test for this level in Seitou Ryu is not given lightly so please do your best to support them.
Full details can be found on the Facebook event page or you can download the information pack and booking form here.
See you all there!
Osu!
With the introduction of the Mon grading system for junior students (5-12yrs) this year, I thought it be apt to elaborate a little more on what each Mon grade (tag) means and what the students should be doing from one Mon grade to the next.
This is not a definitive list of what the students should be practicing at home, just what we as instructors recommend they do for a few minutes (5-10 mins) each day.
All of the gradings drills can be found in your syllabus handbook. For more advice, please speak with your instructor in class.
From 10th kyu (White Belts/Beginners)
Lessons 1-2
Head, Middle, Low Punch
First four movements of kata Taikyoku Jodan
Lessons 3-4
Head Block, Middle Block, Downwards Block
Up to first kiai of Taikyoku Jodan (8 moves)
Lessons 5-6
Front Kick, Round Kick
Up to second kiai of Taikyoku Jodan (16 moves)
Lessons 7-8
Forward Stance, Hourglass Stance, Sumo Stance
Full kata (20 moves)
From 9th kyu (White Belt + Yellow Tip)
2-3 lessons
All basic punches, back fists and elbow strikes
Grading Combination for 8th kyu (Yellow belt)
First four movements of kata Taikyoku Chudan
3-5 lessons
Blocks
Grading Line Drill for 8th kyu (Yellow belt)
Up to first kiai of Taikyoku Chudan (8 moves)
5-8 lessons
Kicks
Grading Kumite Drill for 8th kyu (Yellow belt)
Up to second kiai of Taikyoku Chudan (16 moves)
9 lessons-grading date
All techniques, combinations, line drills, kumite drills and Full kata (20 moves)
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From 8th kyu to 7th kyu to 6th kyu to 5th kyu to 4th kyu
Working towards 1st Mon
Grading Combination
25% of kata
Taikyoku Gedan (5 moves)
Gekisai Ichi/Ni (6 moves)
Saifa (6 moves)
From 1st Mon to 2nd Mon
Grading Line Drill
50% of kata
Taikyoku Gedan (10 moves = 2 moves after first kiai)
Gekisai Ichi/Ni (10 moves = up to first kiai)
Saifa (10 moves = up to the step back double punch, circle down and hammer fist)
From 2nd Mon to 3rd Mon
Grading Kumite Drill
75% of kata
Taikyoku Gedan (16 moves = 2nd kiai)
Gekisai Ichi/Ni (15 moves = 2nd kiai)
Saifa (14 moves = 2nd kiai)
From 3rd Mon to 4th Mon
Full kata
From 4th Mon to grading date
All techniques, combinations, line drills, kumite drills and full kata
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