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Shitokai Scotland MEMBERS HANDBOOK

Japan Karate Academy SHITOKAI SCOTLAND

f Shitokai Scotland Karate v Terry Connell: 07736934210

i ShitokaiScotlandKarate m terry.connell@icloud.com

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Andrew Dawkins, Director of A.R.D Consultancy, is excited to be an integral part of Amy’s Olympic journey; “A.R.D. Consultancy have had a long and proud tradition of delivering quality financial and mortgage advice to clients within Central Scotland and we feel that our relationship with Amy Connell compliments our own beliefs and standards. Amy’s story is truly inspirational, and we feel privileged to be able to help her. We look forward to being there every step of the way as Amy embarks on her Tokyo 2020 Olympic journey!”

Terry Connell, Chief Instructor at Shitokai Scotland and President of the Scottish Karate Governing Body, had the following to say about the partnership.

“In A.R.D. Consultancy we have a sponsor who recognises adversity and the desire to succeed whatever the odds. Indeed, these characteristics are synonymous with A.R.D. Consultancy who themselves have surmounted many challenges on their way to create a vibrant and very successful consultancy business. We have a sponsor that recognises the value of sport, not just for our youth, but sport for all.”

Amy Connell is looking forward to the future and has high hopes in the lead up to the 2020 Olympic Games.

“I am very excited for this new sponsorship with A.R.D. Consultancy. Financially, this partnership will allow me to take my sport to the next level and follow my passion, which without the support of ARD would be challenging. I am looking forward to working with such a great team of people and for all the success that lay ahead.”

Shitokai would like to express their gratitude to ARD Consultancy for sponsoring the publication of this handbook 2

Contents •

Introduction

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Members Guide

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Dojo Locations

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Karate Brief History

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Officials, Coaches & Referees

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Organisational Structure

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Karate Terminology

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Traditional Shito-Ryu Katas

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Grade Colours and Requirements

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Social Media

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Basic Kumite Rules and Equipment

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INTRODUCTION Shitokai Scotland is a traditional and highly respected club within Scotland and indeed Great Britain having been recently crowned British champions.

A dynamic and well-disciplined karate, blending modern Sports Science with traditional methods, which give us a unique blend of Karate, one rarely seen outside of Japan.

Having our headquarters in Japan also gives our members a wonderful opportunity to travel, study and educate themselves at the highest level. Key words such as respect and discipline play a huge part in our philosophy and the benefits to one’s self-confidence and general health have a positive impact on all who participate. All our Scottish Karate Governing Body [SKGB] qualified coaches are PVG checked, promote positive coaching, have completed an extensive coaching programme and hold an SKGB national coaching license.

Teachers often comment on how the discipline has a dramatic effect on their student’s performance at school with improved concentration levels. Parents and mature members who join are often the most enthusiastic so we encourage all ages to participate and enjoy the benefits of exercise whilst learning self-defence.

Parents can train at the same time as the children at the Renfrew club: Tuesdays 6-7pm and Saturday mornings 9.15-10.15am where the adults are separated from the children receiving a more mature content.

Junior students [under 16s] are requested to engage in tidy up duties before class.

This helps with tidiness and self-discipline offering a more hygienic and safer training environment.

Shitokai international competitors and coaches representing Scotland Proudly preparing for the European and World championships

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MEMBERS GUIDE Member Requirements We require each student to license within 14 days of joining; this annual fee includes your license book and membership of Shitokai Scotland. It also permits the student to participate in an Scottish Karate Governing Body [SKGB] approved grading system, and advance through the coloured belts to black belt and eligibility to participate in future coaching qualifications.

Karate suits and Equipment Embroidered Karate suits with our Japan logo are available at the club. Please refrain from purchasing non-conforming Karate suits. The club enjoys a professional appearance in keeping with our image and our bespoke embroidered Japan logo suits provide that. There is no rush to purchase, take your time as T-shirt and jogging bottoms are recommended in the early stages. When you have achieved a strong grasp of the basics and are confident in your skills we will discuss progressing you to a more advanced level of Karate. This may include light sparring where protective equipment is mandatory: Body Armour and Hand Mitts.

Sport Karate We have Scottish, British and Commonwealth Karate Federation gold medallists in our club and supply the national team with many of its top fighters, having recently won the British championships by topping the British Championships medal table. Should the student show an interest in competitive karate we speak with the family before collectively agreeing to progress and introduce them to our uniquely successful elite training programme, which includes sports science and private tuition. We have Scotland’s head national Kata coach, Stephanie Connell, and Martin Douglas national Kumite coach, supported by former national champions Jeannette O’Neill and Lawrence Clifford. We also have Scotland`s chief referee, Robert McQueen, in our association giving our competitors a rare insight into how our top officials operate. All competitors training takes place at the Renfrew club.

Etiquette - Basics (Full details at www.shitoryu.co.uk) • Strive To Be On Time

• Karate Suit (Gi) Clean

• Students may wear a white T shirt under the Gi jacket

• No Jewellery (Injury Risk) • Discipline and respect is key • Keep License Up To Date

• Train Regularly • Bow when entering/leaving • Late arrivals – Seiza and wait the Dojo (training room) Sensei acknowledgement

Child Safety: We operate a meet and greet policy for the children and respectfully ask that all children be handed over in class and collected at the end of class. Please do not wait in the car park, as it is often difficult to identify which child is associated with which car. Any parent who permits their child to make their own way home must inform the coach. Child safety is our absolute priority and your compliance with this request is greatly appreciated.

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Karate Kids [3-6 years old] Classes are designed as an introduction to Karate and its disciplines. We focus on concentration, balance and co-ordination skills whilst developing and maintaining joint flexibility and muscle toning. Research into this type of programme by a joint university study found that these preparatory classes act as a wonderful platform for the children, giving them a vital sringboard in their formative years.

We also have some fun as well!

Junior [7-11 years] Classes are aimed at a primary school mentality. Discipline, etiquette and respect play a key role in our karate.

The children will develop their physical skills and become tougher mentally .

This training will prove beneficial not only in their karate but will manifest itself in their studies and social behaviour. At this stage they have the opportunity, if they so wish, to be introduced to sport karate. Shitokai has produced many of Scotland`s top young fighters. A tribute to the dedication of these young athletes and high level of instruction provided.

Adult / Youth Classes are taken very seriously indeed. The youths are amongst the finest in Britain and are universally regarded as such as exemplified by our list of Scottish and British champions. They perform on the European and World stage, as do our top competitor adults. They have represented their country at European and World championships, in cities such as Tokyo, Paris, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, Berlin, Shanghai and Rio De Janeiro to name a few.

It should be stressed that only our elite athletes compete, which is around 5%; this leaves 95% who practise karate for other reasons. These reasons include self-defence, health, fitness, social inclusion and a fascinating insight into the unique culture of Japan and Japanese martial arts. These students will experience a newfound confidence, which will prove beneficial in all walks of life.

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Family Mums, dads and wider family of a more mature age who join often enjoy it more than the children they encourage to take part. There is self-defence and general fitness as well as a welcome me time in a busy life. The first step in the hardest but we love to see you make that move, it may change your outlook on life and give you a better sense of well-being.

Disability/ASN – Para Karate We are proud to support Additional Support Needs Karate and have a bespoke class at Renfrew Leisure Centre on a Thursday 4.45-5.30pm where we work on hand-eye co-ordination, concentration levels, physical mobility and general fitness.

Picture right: Our Para-Karate students on the podium

Sport Karate Amy Connell Final World Karate Federation Paris Open Amy evades a head punch and launches a lightning fast counter body punch

Sensei Terry Connell attended the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in his role as president of the British Karate Federation to support Karate’s historic bid to become an Olympic sport. The visit proved successful with karate being selected for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games 7

DOJO LOCATIONS Renfrew Leisure Centre, Paisley Road Renfrew, PA4 8JL Tuesday:

6.00-7.00pm Ages: from 6 Years 7.00-8.00pm Youth/Adult 4.45-5.30pm Disability 5.30-6.30pm Ages: 3-11yrs: 6.30-7.30pm Youth/Adult 7.30-9.00pm Competitor age 12+ only 9.15-10.15am Ages: from 6yrs 10.15-11.15am Youth/Adult 11.30-13.00pm Competitor class This club is open all year round with the exception of Christmas/New Year

Thursday: Saturday:

St. Ninian’s High School, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG Monday:

6.00-6-40pm Ages: 3 - 6 Years 6.40-7.40pm Ages: 7 - 12 Years 7.40-8.50pm Youth/Adult 6.00-6-40pm Ages: 3 - 6 Years 6.40-7.40pm Ages: 7 - 12 Years 7.40-8.50pm Youth/Adult This club operates during school terms

Wednesday:

Eastwood High School, Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6NQ Wednesday

4.00-5.00pm Ages: This club operates within school terms.

St. John’s Primary School, Commercial Road, Barrhead, G78 1AJ Friday

4.45-6.00pm Ages: This club operates within school terms.

Park Mains Sports Complex, Barhill Road, Erskine, PA8 6EY Tuesday

Thursday

7.00-8.00pm Ages: 4-11 years 8.00-9.00pm Youth/Adult (4-11 years by invitation only) 7.00-8.00pm Ages: 4-11 years 8.00-9.00pm Youth/Adult (4-11 years by invitation only) This club operates mainly within school terms.

Johnstone Sports Hub, Beith Road, Johnstone, PA5 0JA Wednesday Monday & Thursday

7.00-8.00pm Ages from 4 years+ This club is open all year round with the exception of Christmas/New Year

Cathedral Primary School, Milton Street, Motherwell, ML1 1DH 6:05pm – 6:55pm Pee-Wees (3 yrs – 5 yrs) 6:55pm – 7:45pm Juniors (6 yrs – 13 yrs) 7:45pm – 9:15pm Seniors (+14 yrs) This club operates mainly within school terms.

Kirklandneuk Primary School, Ard Road, Renfrew, PA4 9DA Tuesday

3.15pm-4.15pm Ages: P2 to P5 This club is open all year round with the exception of Christmas/New Year

Newmains Primary School, Lang Avenue, Renfrew, PA4 0DF Wednesday

3.15pm-4.15pm Ages: P2 to P5 This club is open all year round with the exception of Christmas/New Year

Shitokai are proud to be working in partnership with Active Schools 8

Karate - A Brief History There are 4 main Karate styles in the world today with Shito-Ryu and Shotokan particularly dominant. There are of course many variations on these main styles also, many of which have developed through the years.

Below is a brief description of the 4 main styles, namely Shotokan, Wado-Ryu, Goju-Ryu and Shito-Ryu which is of course the style practised within Shitokai Scotland. Shitokai is a branch of Shitoryu which attempts to hold true to the teachings and Kata of the founder Japanese sensei Kenwa Mabuni.

Shinto-Ryu In 1928 Sensei, Kenwa Mabuni, settled in Japan and began to teach his distinctive style in the Osaka area. Mabuni had studied two diverse styles: Shorin-ryu under Itosu and Naha-te under Higaonna. His personal style combined the two which he designated Shitoryu and founded the Shito-kai school, which is the style of karate we practise today. Shito-Ryu is noted primarily for its for is highly technical Katas

Shotokan In the late 1800`s jutsu was still an exclusively Okinawan pursuit. However one local master, Gichin Funakoshi was in the process of creating a more popular version termed Karate [Kara-empty te: hand]. An educated and cultured man he had strong views on character development and the virtues of self discipline. Funakoshi was the natural choice to represent the island at a demonstration in Kyoto, Japan staged in 1917. Funakoshi is regarded as the founder of modern karate.

Goju-Ryu 1930 Chojun Miyagi founded his Go” meaning hard and “Ju” meaning soft style of karate still very popular in Okinawa. The Goju-Ryu emphasis is placed on combining soft circular blocking techniques with quick strong counter attacks delivered in rapid succession.

Wado-Ryu Wado-ryu, “way of peace and harmony”, was founded by Hironori Ohtsuka, a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1939. This style of Karate combines basic movements of Jujitsu with techniques of evasion, putting a strong emphasis on softness and the way of harmony or spiritual

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Shitokai Scotland Organisational Structure Head of Association Terry Connell

Technical Director Robert McQueen

Coaches Traditional Karate Robert McQueen Lawrence Clifford Jeannette O’Neill Ronald Stewart David Forbes Brian Denholm Clair Connelly Kathleen Connell Jason Clifford Stephen Blake Jennifer Cook Lorraine Sneddon Conor McIlraith Sam Mansfield Nicola Mansfield Nick Bhatti Andrew McIlraith Frank McKay Robert Edwards Tom Bowman Douglas Junner Lesley-Anne Junner Willie Money In Memoriam

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Association Secretary Jeannette O’Neill

Coaches Sports Karate

Child Protection

Stephanie Connell • National Kata Coach: Scotland and Great Britain

Lorraine Sneddon

Disability

Equality

Kathleen Connell

Fiona Slow

Jeannette O’Neill

Martin Douglas • National Kumite Coach: Scotland

Strategy

Commercial Advisor

Iain Scott Steve Whatley

Administration Andrew MacNair Lynda Pollard

Shitokai Scotland Organisational Structure

Terry Connell – Head of Association

Coaches

Stephanie Connell National Coach

Martin Douglas National Coach

Robert McQueen Association Coach

Lawrence Clifford Association Coach

Jeannette O’Neill Association Coach

Ronnie Stewart Association Coach

David Forbes Association Coach

Brian Denholm Association Coach

Clair Connelly Association Coach

Kathleen Connell Association Coach

Jason Clifford Association Coach

Stephen Blake Association Coach

Jennifer Cook Association Coach

Lorraine Sneddon Association Coach

Conor McIlraith Association Coach

Sam Mans�ield Association Coach

Nicola Mans�ield Association Coach

Nick Bhatti

Andy McIlraith

Frank McKay

Robert Edwards

Tom Bowman

Douglas Junner

Lesley-Aanne Junner

Willie Money In Memoriam

Robert McQueen Chief Referee Scotland

Kathleen Connell British Referee

Clair Connelly British Referee

Alex Rush British Referee

Douglas Junner Scottish Referee

Lesley-Anne Junner Scottish Referee

Jason Clifford Scottish Referee

Referees

Operations

Iain Scott

Steve Whatley

Andy MacNair

Lynda Pollard

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Fiona Slow

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KARATE TERMINOLOGY Numbers

1

Ichi

11

Ju-Ichi

2

Ni

12

Ju-Ni

3

San

13

Ju-San

14

Ju-Shi

4

Shi (Yon)

5

Go

15

Ju-Go

6

Roku

16

Ju-Roku

7

Shichi (Nana)

17

Ju-Shichi

18

Ju-Hachi

8

Hachi

9

Ku

19

Ju-Ku

10

Ju

20

Ni -Ju

Body SUIGETSU Solar plexus TEISHO/SHOTEI Palm heel JOSEIKUTEI Ball of foot ATAMA

Head

HAISHU

Back of hand

KEGATO

SEIKEN

Fist

HAITO

Ridge hand

SOKUTO Edge of foot

ENPI/HIJI

Elbow

HIRAKEN Flat fist

Heel

TAISOKU Foot arch

ZENWAN Side forearm ATEMI

Body

HAISOKU

Instep

TE

Hand

SHUTO

Knife - hand

KINTEKI

Testicles

UDE

Arm

SHO

Palm

URAKEN

Back-fist

ASHI

Leg

HAIWAN Back forearm

HIZA

Knee

DOJO Training hall

REI Bow

KI Inner strength

KARATE- GI Training suit

BUNKAI Applica�on

MAWA-TE Turn around

SENSEI Instructor

IBUKI Breathing

OUS! Gree�ng

SEMPEI Senior

KIME Focus

MIGI Right

KYU Grade

HIKITE Hand pull-back

HIDARI Le�

KATA Form, prearranged

SHOBU Contest

KAMAE-TE On-guard

TAI- SABAKI Evasion

Miscellaneous

DAN

Level (black) Kneel

SEIZA

MOKUSO Meditate

KIAI

SENSEI-NI-REI Bow

KUMITES parring

YOI Ready

IPPON One point

NIHON Two points

SANBON Three points

Stop

YAME

YASUME

TAME-SHIWARI Breaking

Relax

ZANSHIN Awareness

CHAKUGAN Eye contact

ENBUSEN Kata start line

OBI Belt

CHUDAN Middle level

JODAN Upper level

GEDAN Lower level

GYAKU RYU

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Shout

Reverse

School

HAI

Yes

Honbu Headquarters

IIE No YOKO Side

Traditional Shito-Ryu Katas SHURI-TE

NAHA-TE

(Master Itosu)

TOMARI-TE (Master

OTHERS

Aragaki) Matsumora no Seshan (Hangetsu) Chatanyara no Kushanku Chibana no Kushanku

Naifanchin Shodan

Gekisai Dai Ichi

Niseishi (Nijyushiho)

Naifanchin Nidan

Gekisai Dai Ni

Sochin

Naifanchin Sandan

Tensho

Unshu (Unsu)

Pinan (Heian) Shodan Pinan (Heian) Nidan

Sanchin Seienchin

TOMARI-TE

Pinan (Heian) Sandan

Seisan

Ishimine no Bassai Kihan no Bassai Oyadomari no Bassai

Pinan (Heian) Yondan Pinan (Heian) Godan

Saifa Sanseiru

Tomari no Wanshu (Empi) Tomari no Bassai

Shinpa A-nanko

Bassai Dai Bassai Sho

Seipai Shisochin

Tomari no Chinto Tomari no Rohai

Kosokun (Kushanku) Dai

Kururunfa

Kosokun (Kushanku) Sho Shiho Kosokun

Suparinpei

KATAS (Master Mabuni Kenwa)

TOMARI-TE (Master Matsumora)

Shinsei

Jitte Jion

Matsumora no Bassai

Miojyo Aoyagui (Seiryu)

Jiin (Origin Tomar-ite)

Matsumora no Rohai

Rohai Shodan

Matsumora no Wankan

Jyu Roku Matsukaze (Wankan)

Wanshu Wankan

CHINESE KATAS (Master Nakaima)

CHINESE KATAS (Master Go Kenki)

Wandan Chintei

Pachyu

Haffa

Chinto (Gangaku) Chinsu Goju Shiho (Useishi)

Heiku Paiku A-nan

Hakkaku Papporen Nipaipo

Rohai Nidan Rohai Sandan

Stephanie Connell 5 times British Champion Demonstration of basic Kata can be found at www.shitoryu.co.uk 13

GRADE COLOURS & REQUIRMENTS Junior Belt Colour KATA Study Beginner White None 20th Kyu

White + 1 Red Tag

None

19th Kyu

White + 2 Red Tags

None

18th Kyu Red 3 step 17th Kyu

Red + 1 Yellow Tag

3 step

16th Kyu Yellow 5 Step 15th Kyu

Yellow + 1 Orange Tag

5 Step

14th Kyu Orange Heian Nidan 13th Kyu

Orange + 1 Blue Tag

Heian Nidan

12th Kyu Blue Heian Shodan 11th Kyu

Blue + 1 Green Tag

Heian Shodan

10th Kyu

Blue + 2 Green Tags

Heian Shodan

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GRADE COLOURS & REQUIRMENTS Junior Belt Colour KATA Study 9th Kyu Green Heian Sandan 8th Kyu

Green + 1 Purple Tag

Heian Sandan

7th Kyu

Green + 2 Purple Tags

Heian Sandan

6th Kyu Purple Heian Yondan 5th Kyu

Purple +1 Brown Tag

Heian Yondan

4th Kyu

Purple + 2 Brown Tags

Heian Yondan

3rd Kyu Brown Heian Godan 2nd Kyu

Brown + 1 Black Tag

Bassai-Dai

1st Kyu

Brown + 2 Black Tags

Bassai-Dai

1st Dan

Black + 1 Gold Tag

Seienchin

2nd Dan

Black + 2 Gold Tags

Sepai

You can study the basic Katas by visiting our website

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Senior Belt Colour KATA Study Beginner White None 10th Kyu Red 3 Step 9th Kyu

Red + 1 Black Tag

3 Step

8th Kyu Yellow 5 Step 7th Kyu Orange 5 Step 6th Kyu Blue Heian Godan 5th Kyu Green Heian Godan 4th Kyu Purple Bassai-Dai 3rd Kyu Brown Bassai-Dai 2nd Kyu

Brown + 1 Black Tag

Seinchien

1st Kyu

Brown + 2 Black Tags

Seienchin

1st Dan Black + 1 Gold Tag Bassai-Dai, Saifa, Seienchin, Jitte 2nd Dan Black + 2 Gold Tags Kosokundai, Matsukaze, Seipai, Jion 3rd Dan Black + 3 Gold Tags Shisochin, Seisan, Kururunfa, Niseishi 4th Dan Black + 4 Gold Tags

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Chinto, Nipaipo, Rohai, Tomari-Bassai

Social Media On occasions we take photographs at events such as grading’s, championships and demonstrations, which may be used on our social media platforms. This is respectfully brought to your attention before you sign the annual license form.

Should you have any issues or concerns on any of these issues please speak to the club instructor who will discuss with you and act immediately.

If you do not hold a current license you are not a member of the SKGB and are not eligible to participate in training, gradings or competitions.

Our Competitors would be grateful for support via www.easyfundraising.org.uk when make online purchases, just search for Shitokai Karate, no cost to you.

Disclaimer: Karate is a martial art and contact sport. People can get injured, although rare.

We cannot accept responsibility for any such injury, loss or accidents arising from your participation in our training, competitions or associated activities and kindly ask that you are aware, agree and accept these terms by signing the license form.

Shitokai is a member of the Scottish Karate Governing Body [SKGB] and as such complies with all SKGB policies including GDPR Children 1st and PVG in agreement with the Scottish Government’s sporting body SPORTSCOTLAND You can visit the SKGB on www.skgb.com for further details 17

Kumite [Sparring] flag signals 18

Wheelchair Kata British Championships President Terry Connell presenting gold medal

Equipment Compulsory Karate Suit (Gi) and Protection

Body Armour

Sparring Mitts

Recommended Equipment/Protection

Gum Shield

Focus / Speed Pads

Shin & Foot Guards 19