Shitokai Scotland MEMBERS HANDBOOK
Japan Karate Academy SHITOKAI SCOTLAND
f Shitokai Scotland Karate v Terry Connell: 07736934210
i ShitokaiScotlandKarate m terry.connell@icloud.com
WWW.SHITORYU.CO.UK
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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. 5
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
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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
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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