Welcome to the EUSKC Dojo...
Explore the sections below to find out about our rule on safety and etiquette
Jinkaku Kansei Ni Tsutomuru Koto
Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto
Doryoku No Seishin O Yashinau Koto
Reigi O Omonzuru Koto
Kekki Mo Yu Imashimuru Koto
To strive for the perfection of character
To defend the ways of truth
To foster the spirit of effort
To honour the principles of etiquette
To guard against impetuous courage
Our club does not practice full contact. Students must be aware of what an appropriate distance is. This expected of graded students and beginners will be instructed on this accordingly. Approach a sensei if you are unsure about this.
Students train in bare feet. Members are asked to maintain short finger and toe nails.
No watches or jewelry are to be worn during training. Any jewelry which cannot be removed must be taped over. There are no exceptions to this rule.
To avoid injury we recommend students wear Karate Gis or sports clothing of an appropriate length.
Be aware that you may leave the line up at any time to get a drink but a student may not leave the dojo without first informing the Sensei. This is extremely important especially if a student feels faint or unwell, or is injured. The sensei must be made aware of this.
(Beginners to Karate may find this information useful, but are not expected to know this for their first classes)
All members bow (Rei) on entering or leaving the dojo.
When Sensei signals training has begun; students line up in grade order.
The class kneel (seiza) on instruction and bow to the sensei (sensei ni rei) to signify that class has begun.
Mokso is an instruction to remain in Seiza for a period of meditation and to compose oneself for, or reflect on, training.
A member who arrives after training has begun will execute a full kneeling bow and waits for permission to join the class. If the class warm-up has finished it is recommended that students stretch before joining class.
Instructions and demonstrations from the instructor may be acknowledged with a standing Rei and answered Osu (I understand).
To show respect, members bow to each other before or after partner work.
At the end of a class students kneel (seiza) on instruction and bow to the sensei. The senior student may thank the Sensei formally (domo arigato gozaimasu) and ask for a final bow where student can thank the sensei. A final bow signifies the end of class.
Explore the links below to find the basic terminology that is used in out dojo.
| Ichi | One |
| Ni | Two |
| San | Three |
| Shi | Four |
| Go | Five |
| Roku | Six |
| Shichi | Seven |
| Hachi | Eight |
| Kyu | Nine |
| Jyu | Ten |
| Kihon-Kata | White belt to Red belt (10th Kyu-9th Kyu) |
| Heian Shodan | Red belt to Orange belt (9th Kyu-8th Kyu) |
| Heian Nidan | Orange belt to Yellow Belt (8th Kyu-7th Kyu) |
| Heian Sandan | Yellow Belt to Green Belt (7th Kyu-6th Kyu) |
| Heian Yondan | Green Belt to Purple Belt (6th Kyu-5th Kyu) |
| Heian Godan | Purple Belt to Purple/White Belt (5th Kyu-4th Kyu) |
| Tekki Yondan | Purple/White Belt to Brown Belt (4th Kyu- 3rd Kyu) |
| Bassai Dai | Brown Belt to Black Belt (3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu) |
| Sensei | Teachers of Karate |
| Karate-Ka | Students of Karate |
| Dojo | Training location |
| Kyu | Refers to belt grade below black belt (Dan) |
| Karate Gi | Karate training suit |
| Kata | Prearranged forms and movements |
| Kumite | Semi-free Sparring |
| Bunkai | Kata application |
| Jodan | Head height |
| Chudan | Torso level |
| Gedan | Leg level |
| Zenkutsu-dachi | Forward stance |
| Kokutsu-dachi | Back stance |
| Kiba-dachi | Straddle leg stance |
| Nekoashi-dachi | Cat Stance |
| Choku-tsuki | Straight Punch |
| Gyaku-tsuki | Reverse punch |
| Oi-tsuki | Lunge Punch |
| Sanbon-tsuki | Series of three punches, alternate hands |
| Age-tsuki | Rising punch |
| Kizami-tsuki | Jab |
| Empi-uchi | Elbow strike |
| Shuto-uchi | Knife hand strike |
| Haito-uchi | Strike with ridge of hand |
| Uraken-uchi | Back fist strike |
| Tetsui-uchi | Hammer fist strike |
| Nukite | Spear hand strike |
| Mae-geri | Straight Kick |
| Yoko-geri-kekomi | Side thrust Kick |
| Yoko-geri-keage | Side snap kick |
| Mawashi-geri | Roundhouse kick |
| Ushiro-geri | Back kick |
| Fumikomi-geri | Stamping kick |
| Mikazuki-geri | Crescent kick |
| Age-uke | Rising block |
| Soto-uke | Outside block |
| Uchi-uke | Inside block |
| Gedan-barai | forearm gedan sweeping block |
UKTKF Grading Syllabus
White Belt to Red/ Orange/ Yellow BeltMinimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHONFrom Shizentai step forward left leg, yamae; change to right leg, stand up using ZENKUTSUDACHI and KIBADACHI. Techniques must be delivered with proper timing, continulation and kime.
Gedanbarai X 3 forward / turn KATAKata must performed without mistake; using good spirit, proper timing and correct kime. Continulation is also important whilst performing Kata.
Kihon Kata ( for Red Belt 9th Kyu ) KUMITESanbon Kumite (three step sparring) 7th Kyu to 6th Kyu (Yellow Belt to Green Belt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Oizuki x 3 Forward Steps KATAHeian Sandan KUMITEKihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:
Jodan attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left
hand /counter Gyakuzuki. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. 6th Kyu to 5th Kyu (Green Belt to Purple Belt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 Forward Steps KATAHeian Yondan KUMITEKihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:
Jodan attack using right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left
hand / counter Gyakuzuki. All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. 5th Kyu to 4th Kyu (Purple Belt to Purple & White Belt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps KATAHeian Godan KUMITEKihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:
Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /
counter Gyakuzuki. All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. 4th Kyu to 3rd Kyu (Purple & White Belt to Brown Belt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps KATATekki Shodan KUMITEJiyu Ippon - One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart):
Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /
counter Gyakuzuki. All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. 3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt to Brown & White Belt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps KATABassai Dai KUMITEJiyu Ippon - One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart):
Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /
counter Gyakuzuki. All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. From 3rd Kyu all candidates must obtain 6 official course stamps in their record book before applying to take any Dan grade examination. 2nd Kyu to 1st Kyu (Brown & White Belt to 2nd Brown & WhiteBelt)Minimum 3 months training time, training twice weekly KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps KATABassai Dai KUMITE
Kihon Ippon - One Attack Sparring:
Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /
counter Gyakuzuki. All offence attacks and defence blocks must be delivered with proper timing and distance. NOTESMinimum training time between gradings is 3 months, provided training twice weekly. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed, and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. From 3rd Kyu all candidates must obtain 6 official course stamps in their record book before applying to take any Dan grade examination. 1st Kyu to 1st Dan (2nd Brown & White Belt to Shodan Black Belt)Minimum 12 months training time, training twice weekly. Must also attend a minimum of 6 training seminars organised by the UKTKF. KIHON
Sanbonzuki x 5 forward steps KATAChoose from Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion KUMITEJiyu Ippon Kumite- One Attack Semi-Free Sparring (From Kamae, 3 Metres Apart)
Jodan attack right hand. Defence side block Ageuke left hand /
counter Gyakuzuki.
Jiyu Kumite - Free Sparring NOTESMinimum age for juniors 9 years. For Cadet 15 years. For Senior 18 years. Training time is dependent on the instructors and courses attended. Highest rank for juniors is shodan, for cadet nidan. Candidates with junior must progress to cadet before qualifying to senior rank. Cadet Nidans may qualify to Senior Nidan within the one examination which covers Shodan and Nidan and is covered in one fee. 1st Dan to 2nd Dan (Shodan Black Belt to Nidan Black Belt)KIHON
Kizamizuki - Oizuki - Tsugiashi - Gyakuzuki x 3 forward steps. KATACandidate's choice from Jitte, Enpi, Hangetsu. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 1st Dan KUMITEJiyu Kumite - Free Sparring NOTESMinimum Training time between shodan and Nidan 2 years. Cadet to Senior is dependent on the instructor and number of courses attended. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite ahould be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan (Nidan Black Belt to Sandan Black Belt)KIHON
Hachijidachi, step back Gedanbarai in Kiba Dachi side movement
forward Yokogeri Keage, Kibadachi step back Zenkutsudachi
Gedanbarai - Gyakuzuki, step Tsugiashi, Maeashi Yokogeri Kekomi
- Uraken - Gyakuzuki. KATACandidate's choice from Gankaku, Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 2nd Dan KUMITEJiyu Kumite. Tokui-waza - attack/defence/deashibarai technique NOTESMinimum Training time between gradings is 3 years. 3rd Dan to 4th Dan (Sandan Black Belt to Yondan Black Belt)KIHON
Shiho Tate Shutouke-Gyakuzuki KATACandidate's choice from Nijushiho, Sochin, Unsu. A kata selected by the commission between those scheduled in the programme up to 3rd Dan KUMITEJiyu Kumite. Tokui-waza - attack/defence/deai technique. THESISThree-page thesis on Karate required. NOTESMinimum Training time between gradings is 4 years. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continulation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter attack. |
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