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Curriculum

Before we present our Dōjō curriculum we must first provide general rules (Dōjō etiquette – Dōjō reigi 道場礼儀). Please have a thorough understanding of these respectful gestures before continuing on to the password protected curriculum.

  • (NEW!) If you have a cough or sneeze, please wear a viral containment mask and gloves.
    • If you have a fever, flu, or any other symptoms of a contagion (ie – Covid / Corona Virus), please do not attend and instead join the ZOOM session.
    • It is strongly recommended that all attendees participating wear a N95 / KN94 containment mask until our regional Covid / Corona transmission rate is R0≤1.
  • Arrive early … always.
  • Karate-dō begins and ends with respect.
    • This applies to the training floor and all attendees.
    • Bow upon arrival and departure, as well as 
    • Bow upon the beginning and ending of each exercise or kata.
  • Do not wear jewelry of any kind during training.
  • Keep your body clean and nails trimmed for yourself and for others.
    • If you can smell you … others can smell you. 
  • Wear your Dōgi clean and with pride.
  • There is no kumite without the supervision of Shihan, Sensei or senior Senpai.
  • Observe the historical traditions of training and Budō.
  • Respect those older and more experienced for their hindsight.
  • Respect those less experienced without pressure or duress for their growth and future.
  • Respect the opinions of others and listen with an open mind. There is a moment of learning in every part of life.
  • Please pay tuitions in a timely manner. Our club must pay for insurance, rentals, club memberships (JKF Gojukai, Seiwakai USA, USANKF and DNBK), ZOOM subscription, accounting, taxes, etc, on time without late penalties. 

The bulleted items which follow, contain password protected PDF downloads available for club members. Please contact Johnpaul Shihan for access.

  • SKSV 
  • Beginners Terminology
  • Kihon – Basic techniques. Includes basic standing positions.
  • Kihon Ido ichi – First basic movements
  • Kihon Ido Ni – Second basic movements
    • Follow along video for Yoko Uke Shita Barai 横受け下払い Awase Tsuki 合せ突き.
  • Oyo Ido (Kihon Ido San) – Third basic movements or applicable movements.
  • Yakusoku Kumite Ichi – First prearranged sparring exercise
  • Yakusoku Kumite Ni – Second prearranged sparring exercise
  • Yohon Kumite – Four combinations (techniques) sparring exercise
  • Gohon Kumite – Five combinations (techniques) sparring exercise
  • Nanahon Kumite – Seven combinations (techniques) sparring exercise
  • Nekoashi dachi Kumite – Sparring exercise from Cat stance
  • Grading (Shinsa) application – Please complete and submit your grading application two weeks (14 days) before the date of your test.
  • Dōjō reigi tadashi – Dōjō etiquette. Expanded.
  • Understanding and release of Liability