Some basic dojo rules are as follows:

1. Karate begins with Rei and ends with Rei, Bow on entering and leaving the dojo.
   Students must bow and say OSU when entering and leaving the dojo.
2. The instructor must always be called and addressed as Sensei in the dojo.
3. OSU must be used as a means of acknowledgement at all times. The ‘Oss’ (pronounced oos) is a general answer and also a sign of respect and should be used in the following circumstances:
4. No one should leave once a lesson has begun without the permission of the instructor.
5. Any member arriving late should kneel at the door and wait for permission to join the class from the instructor. On receiving permission the student should bow and join the class.
6. If students wish to leave the class early they must inform the instructor before training starts.
7. Students must be respectful to fellow students and the Sensei at all times. If a student wishes to address a senior grade, they must use the term Sempai (senior).
8. Personal hygiene is important. Students should make sure they are clean and do not embarrass and make life unpleasant for other students. Also finger and toenails should be kept clean and reasonably short.
9. Upon receiving any advice or command from an instructor
   * When bowing at the start or finish of a lesson
   * When bowing to a partner before kumite
    * When an instructor enters the dojo.
    * Students who arrive late must warm up then wait in seiza (sitting) until the instructor allows them to join the class.
10. No jewellery should be worn whilst training. Any that cannot be removed should be covered either by tape or plaster.
11. Members should not smoke, swear, chew, spit or commit any other act, which may offend other students and instructors.
12. One should avoid using one skills outside the dojo where possible.

Note these will become second nature in time, you are not expected to learn them all backward by next week!

1. During your training you will hear mention of etiquette many times and you will probably ask yourself, why be so interested in good manners and etiquette? Answers to these questions are as follows:
2. Karate is dangerous! People who are trying to punch and kick each other with as much speed and power as possible need to control to prevent serious injury. Control comes with the practice of control; this practice is encouraged by respect for your fellow students, without whom you would not be able to train.
3. The other reason is not so practical but every bit as important. Karate is not just method of self-defence through its practice one can gain advantages in all parts of life. One of these benefits is the way we interact with other people; under normal circumstances if you treat people with respect they will treat you with respect.
4. Having courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit is all part of good manners and good karate etiquette. These five principles should not only apply to one within the dojo, but outside the dojo at all times and when put into practise will reflect in your day to day life.

And don’t forget: The real secret of success is enthusiasm!

Grading Syllabus

White		10th Kyu
Red		9th Kyu

10th Kyu – 9th Kyu
Kihon: From Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan gamae
1. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan oi-zuki (step forward)
2. Zenkutsu-dachi Jodan Age-uke (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan oi-zuki (step forward)
4. Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan Soto-uke (step back)
5. Zenkutsu-dachi nihon mae-geri (step forward) (Two kicks with the same leg any height)
6. Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan Barai (step back)

8th Kyu – 7th Kyu

Yellow		8th Kyu
Orange		7th Kyu

Kihon: From Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan gamae
1. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan oi-zuki (step forward)
2. Zenkutsu-dachi Jodan Age-uke (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan oi-zuki (step forward)
4. Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan Soto-uke (step back)
5. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke (step forward)
6. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke (step back)
7. Zenkutsu-dachi nihon mae-geri (step forward) (Two kicks with the same leg jodan and chudan)
8. Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan Barai (step back)

– 2 Chudan Oi-zuki

6th Kyu

Green

6th Kyu

Kihon: From Zenkutsu- dachi Gedan gamae
1. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan oi-zuki (step forward)
2. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan age-uke (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan oi-zuki (step forward)
4. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke (step back)
5. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke (step forward)
6. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke (step back)
7. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
8. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan mae-geri (step back)
9. From Kiba-dachi nihon yoko-geri keage (step forward) (Two chudan sidekicks with same leg)  

5th – Kyu

Blue

5th Kyu

Kihon: From Zenkutsu- dachi Gedan gamae
1. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan oi-zuki ( step forward)
2. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan age-uke chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan oi-zuki (step forward)
4. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
5. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke/ zenkutsu-dachi chudan gyaku-zuki (step forward)
6. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke/zenkutsu-dachi – jodan  gyaku-nukite (Palm down) (step back)
7. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
8. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan mae-geri (step back)
9. From Kiba-dachi nihon yoko-geri keage (step forward) (Two chudan side snap kicks with same leg) ↵Mawatte
10. Kiba-dachi nihon yoko-geri kekomi (step back) (Two chudan sides thrust kicks with same leg)

Kata: Heian Yondan

Sanbon kumite Jodan, chudan, gedan:
1. Attacker announces jodan, chudan, gedan. First step attack Jodan,
second step attack chudan, third step attack gedan.
2. Defender blocks using age-uke gyaku-zuki, soto-uke gyaku-zuki, and
gedan barai gyaku-zuki counter attacks after each attack.

Kihon: From Zenkutsu- dachi Gedan gamae

Purple

4th Kyu

1. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan oi-zuki ( step forward)
2. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan age-uke chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan oi-zuki (step forward)
4. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
5. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke/ zenkutsu-dachi chudan gyaku-zuki (step forward)
6. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke/zenkutsu-dachi – jodan  gyaku-nukite (Palm down) (step back)
7. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
8. Zenkutsu-dachi jodan mae-geri (step back)
9. From Kiba-dachi nihon yoko-geri keage (step forward) (Two chudan side snap kicks with same leg) ↵Mawatte
10. Kiba-dachi nihon yoko-geri kekomi (step back) (Two chudan sides thrust kicks with same leg)

Kata: Heian Godan

Kihon ippon kumite Jodan and chudan, mae-geri, kekomi: (right and left attacks):
1. One step attack to jodan using right arm, followed by same to chudan.
Then, same using left arm attacks.
2. Defender must block and counter, first using left blocks against right
attacks, and right blocks against left attacks.

3rd – Kyu

Brown

3rd Kyu

Kihon: From Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan gamae

Brown

2nd Kyu

1. Zenkutsu-dachi sanbon-zuki (step forward)
2. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke/zenkutsu-dachi kizami-zuki chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke/kiba-dachi yoko-enpi uraken uchi. (step forward)
4. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke/kizami mae-geri/zenkutsu-dachi jodan  gyaku-nukite (step back)
5. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan kizami mae-geri/jodan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
6. Zenkutsu-dachi kizami mawashi-geri/mawashi-geri (step back)
7. Kiba-dachi jodan or chudan yoko-geri keage/chudan or gedan yoko – geri kekomi (step forward)
(same leg, two different heights)

Kihon: From Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan gamae

Brown

1st Kyu

1. Zenkutsu-dachi sanbon-zuki (step forward)
2. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke/zenkutsu-dachi kizami-zuki chudan
gyaku-zuki (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke/kiba-dachi yoko-enpi uraken uchi. (step forward)
4. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke/kizami mae-geri/zenkutsu-dachi
jodan  gyaku-nukite (step back)
5. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan kizami mae-geri/jodan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
6. Zenkutsu-dachi kizami mawashi-geri/mawashi-geri (step back)
7. Kiba-dachi jodan or chudan yoko-geri keage/chudan or gedan yoko – geri kekomi (step forward)
(same leg, two different heights)

Kihon: From Zenkutsu-dachi Gedan gamae

Black

1st Dan

1. Zenkutsu-dachi sanbon-zuki (step forward)
2. Kokutsu-dachi chudan uchi-uke/zenkutsu-dachi kizami-zuki chudan gyaku-zuki (step back)
3. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan soto-uke/kiba-dachi yoko-enpi uraken uchi. (step forward)
4. Kokutsu-dachi chudan shuto-uke/kizami mae-geri/zenkutsu-dachi jodan  gyaku-nukite (step back)
5. Zenkutsu-dachi chudan kizami mae-geri/jodan mae-geri (step forward) ↵Mawatte
6. Zenkutsu-dachi mawashi-geri uraken-uchi gyaku-zuki (step back)
7. Kiba-dachi jodan or chudan yoko-geri keage/ chudan or gedan yoko – geri kekomi (step forward)
(same leg, two different heights)

Jiyu kumite:
1. One opponent two minutes

Nidan 

Black

2ndDan

Kihon: From Kamae

Jiyu kumite:
Two opponents two minutes each with rest between matches.
1. 40 years and older (masters age), jiyu kumite or self-defence.
2. Self-defence from standing position must show ability to sense attack accurately, and use basic techniques with power, speed, sharpness and ki. Attack degree angles: 0 (right side), 45, 90 (front), 135 180 (left side), 225, 270, 315, 360.
3. Defender shall stand in yoi without moving, except at onset of attack.
Defender may turn head only to face attacker at 0 degree to 180 degree angles (right to left). Defend by sight. At angles (back) 225 to 315, attacker shall only apply chokes, grabs, or bear hugs. React to touch.

Sandan

Kihon: From Kamae ryu

Black

3rd Dan

Kihon: From Kamae ryu

Black

4th Dan

Kata:

Black

5th Dan

1. Examinee: one kata from Group 4
2. Examinee: complete traditional bunkai for chosen kata.
3. Examiner: one kata from Group 4.
4. Examinee: Heian godan traditional bunkai.

Kata Groups

Kyu Ranks	Shodan	Nidan
Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
Shitei Kata	Sentei Kata	Tokui Kata
Taikyoku Shodan Heian Shodan Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Tekki Shodan	Tekki Nidan Tekki Sandan Bassai-Dai Kanku-Dai Jutte	Hangetsu     Enpi    Gankaku       Jion         Bassai-Sho

Sandan	Yondan
Group 4	Group 5
Tokui Kata	Tokui Kata
Kanku-sho Chinte      Unsu      Sochin Nijushiho	Gojushiho-Dai Gojushiho-Sho Meikyo Wankan Jiin

Kyu Examinations:  Examiner chooses from Level 1 by belt progression.

Shodan: Candidate selects one kata from group 2, and Examiner selects                         one kata from group 1.

Nidan: Candidate selects one kata from group 3, and Examiner selects                         one kata from group 2.

Sandan: Candidate selects one kata from group 4, and Examiner selects                         one kata from group 3.

Yondan: Candidate selects one kata from group 5, and Examiner selects                         one kata from group 4.

Godan: Candidate selects one kata from group 4, and Examiner selects                        one kata from group 4.

Rokudan: Candidate selects one kata from group 5 and Examiner selects                           one kata from group 5.

Shichidan: Candidate selects two Tokui kata from group 2 to 5.

Hachidan: Candidate selects two Tokui kata from group 3 to 5

Grades

White		10th Kyu
Red		9th Kyu
Yellow		8th Kyu
Orange		7th Kyu
Green		6th Kyu
Blue		5th Kyu
Purple		4th Kyu

Brown		3rd Kyu
Brown		2nd Kyu
Brown		1st Kyu
Black		1st Dan
Black		2nd Dan
Black		3rd Dan
Black		4th  Dan

When you complete your training level, you will be able to go for grading. It is your responsibility to attend regularly to your training.

Kyu Gradings are held every 3 to 4 months. In order to qualify for grading, a minimum of 24 (3 Times/week) training sessions must be attended. Good spirit and attitude must be shown and a suitable improvement in the students Karate.

Kyu gradings are cheap and any member over Sandan or with 15 years of training can, after taking the grading examiners test, grade students.

All dan grades are registered in IKD-Headquarters . If you want Karate with an impeccable lineage and a future this is it.
Grading are Following the IKD Syllabus
Basic( techniques)
Kata
Kumite

Kyu Grades
There are ten levels Kyu Grades to Black Belt:

The genius of karate-do is to improve the mind and mental improvement, techniques, body and physical improvement, that everyone would like to achieve, through daily training. In addition, we suggest “lifetime karate” that is customized training programs according to each one’s skill level, objectives and in consideration of gender, age, health condition, and what kind of handicap one has. https://internationalkaratedaigaku.com/

TRAINING POLICY

Courtesy and manner is emphasized in our teaching method. We provide challenging training methods in a sociable atmosphere that will promote internal growth. https://internationalkaratedaigaku.com/

Training is Consisted of:

Kihon (Basics):
is the technique of body movement, punches, kicks, blocks, stances and strikes.

Kata (Form):
Sequences comprised of punches, kicks, blocks, strikes and stances. These get sequentially more difficult.

Kumite(sparring):
is working with partners in class to use and learn the applications of the basic techniques in regard to distance and timing, in a controlled environment. All Kumite (sparring) is closely supervised and under supervision by the instructor.

Builds up to free fighting

• Gohon 5- step sparring
• Sanbon 3- step Sparring
• Kihon Ippon 1- step sparring (basic form)
• Jiyu Ippon semi free sparring (introduction to freestyle sparring)
• Jiyu Kumite freestyle sparring (most complex and challenging form of fighting)

You must wear compulsory safety equipment, which includes:

• face mask
• mouth guard
• mitts
• shin/instep protection
• groin guard
• breast protector

Benefits

• By practicing Karate you will benefit from the following:
• Improved tone & muscular strength.
• Operative skills & independence.
• Higher cardiovascular fitness.
• Weight loss; physical fitness & agility.
• Faster reactions; spacial awareness.
• Greater concentration; co-ordination & balance (especially children)
• More spacial awareness and confidence in yourself and your abilities (No fear of bullying, especially children).
• Meet new people and make new friends.

Training Times

For further information about Training Times, please contact info@ikdkarateaustralia.com.au or call on:0403 103 076

Kihon (Basics): is the technique of body movement, punches, kicks, blocks, stances and strikes.

Etiquette

Counting

Body Parts & Targets

Kihon (Basic Techniques)

Kata (Forms)

Kumite (Sparring)

Other terms frequently used in the dojo

Kata (Form): Sequences comprised of punches, kicks, blocks, strikes and stances. These get sequentially more difficult.

Kumite(sparring): is working with partners in class to use and learn the applications of the basic techniques in regard to distance and timing, in a controlled environment. All Kumite (sparring) is closely supervised and under supervision by the instructor.
Builds up to free fighting

• Gohon 5 step sparring
• Sanbon 3 step Sparring
• Kihon Ippon 1 step sparring (basic form)
• Jiyu Ippon semi free sparring (introduction to freestyle sparring)
• Jiyu Kumite freestyle sparring (most complex and challenging form of fighting)

You must wear compulsory safety equipment, which includes:

• face mask
• mouth guard
• mitts
• shin/instep protection
• groin guard
• breast protector

 Five Guiding Principles of Karate

Dojo Kun

Hitotsu! Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto!

One! To strive for the perfection of character!

Hitotsu! Makoto no michi o mamoru koto!

One! To defend the paths of truth!

Hitotsu! Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto!

One! To foster the spirit of effort!

  Hitotsu! Reigi o omonzuru koto!

One! To honor the principles of etiquette!

  Hitotsu! Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto!

One! To guard against impetuous courage!

The Shōtōkan nijū kun (Japanese language: 松濤館二十訓) are the “twenty instructions” of the Okinawan martial arts master Gichin Funakoshi, whose pen name was Shōtō. All students of Shōtōkan karate are encouraged to live, practice, and teach the principles to others. 

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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate

Niju Kun

1. Karate-do begins and ends with bowing.
一、空手道は礼に始まり礼に終る事を忘るな
Hitotsu, karate-dō wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru koto o wasuruna

2. There is no first strike in karate.
一、空手に先手なし
Hitotsu, karate ni sente nashi

3. Karate stands on the side of justice.
一、空手は義の補け
Hitotsu, karate wa, gi no tasuke

4. First know yourself, then know others.
一、先づ自己を知れ而して他を知れ
Hitotsu, mazu jiko o shire, shikashite ta o shire

5. Mentality over technique.
一、技術より心術
Hitotsu, gijutsu yori shinjutsu

6. The heart must be set free.
一、心は放たん事を要す
Hitotsu, kokoro wa hanatan koto o yōsu

7. Calamity springs from carelessness.
一、禍は懈怠に生ず
Hitotsu, wazawai wa ketai ni shōzu

8.Karate goes beyond the dojo.
一、道場のみの空手と思ふな
Hitotsu, dōjō nomi no karate to omou na

9. Karate is a lifelong pursuit.
一、空手の修業は一生である
Hitotsu, karate no shūgyō wa isshō de aru

10. Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.
一、凡ゆるものを空手化せよ其処に妙味あり
Hitotsu, arayuru mono o karate kaseyo; soko ni myōmi ari

11. Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.
一、空手は湯の如し絶えず熱度を与えざれば元の水に還る
Hitotsu, karate wa yu no gotoshi, taezu netsu o ataezareba moto no mizu ni kaeru

12. Do not think of winning. Think, rather, of not losing.
一、勝つ考は持つな負けぬ考は必要
Hitotsu, katsu kangae wa motsuna; makenu kangae wa hitsuyō

13. Make adjustments according to your opponent.
一、敵に因って轉化せよ
Hitotsu, teki ni yotte tenka seyo

14. The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and strength).
一、戦は虚実の操縦如何に在り
Hitotsu, tatakai wa kyojitsu no sōjū ikan ni ari

15. Think of hands and feet as swords (Katana).
一、人の手足を剣と思へ
Hitotsu, hito no teashi o ken to omoe

16. When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies.
一、男子門を出づれば百万の敵あり
Hitotsu, danshi mon o izureba hyakuman no teki ari

17. Formal stances (Kamae, Base, be ready) are for beginners; later, one stands naturally.
一、構は初心者に後は自然体
Hitotsu, kamae wa shoshinsha ni ato wa shizentai

18 Perform prescribed sets of techniques (Kata, Form) exactly; actual combat (Hand to hand combat) is another matter.
一、形は正しく実戦は別物
Hitotsu, kata wa tadashiku, jissen wa betsumono

19. Do not forget the employment of withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique.
一、力の強弱体の伸縮技の緩急を忘るな
Hitotsu, chikara no kyōjaku, karada no shinshuku, waza no kankyū o wasuruna

20. Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful, in your pursuit of the Way.
一、常に思念工夫せよ
Hitotsu, tsune ni shinen kufū seyo

The precepts are not numbered or ordered; each begins with hitotsu meaning “one” or “first” to show that each rule has the same level of importance as the others.

Gichin Funakoshi created both Dojo Kun (Five Principles) and Niju Kun (Twenty Guiding Principles) of Karate.

IKD-Karate Technical Degrees

– From 10 Kyu to 1 Kyu certificates

– From 1 Dan to 10 Dan masterly certificates

The degrees from 10 Kyu to 5 Dan are given, if one pass technical exam according to IKD test program.

For the degrees 2 Dan and higher there is an age limitation 17 and older.

Between the exams for Kyu degree should pass not least than 3 months of training.

For 1 Dan and higher degrees time limitations are different:

1 Dan not earlier, then in a year, after 1 Kyu degree receiving;

2 Dan not earlier, then in 2 years, after 1 Dan degree receiving;

3 Dan not earlier, then in 3 years, after 2 Dan degree receiving;

4 Dan not earlier, then in 4 years, after 3 Dan degree receiving;

5 Dan not earlier, then in 5 years, after 4 Dan degree receiving.

6-10 Dan degrees are conferred for considerable achievements in karate, technical and methodical improvements, and karate popularization all over the world.

The rights to technical exam conducting for Kyu degree have the members of Technical Directorate of International Karate Daigaku (IKD) (the experts of the international D-category and higher). According to the exam results the Diploma of fixed international standard with the signature of IKD General Director & Chief Instructor of International Karate Daigaku and Examiner is given.

Commission consisting of 3 international degree experts has the right to conduct technical exam for Dan degree. Demands for expert degrees in different Dan degrees are different and determining by International Karate Daigaku Expert Committee. The Diploma of fixed international standard with the signature of International Karate Daigaku President and Examiner are given, according to the exam results.

Conducting of the exam and handing the Dan degree Diploma at the national level is not allowed.

Instructor’s Categories

Instructors receiving the categories D, C, B, A, in accordance with the results of special international exam. Availability of these categories gives the right to conduct instructor activities and seminars at the international level. The categories of instructors are given by International Karate Daigaku Expert Committee.

Demands for exam admittance are as follows:

D-category 3 Dan not less then a year;

C-category 4 Dan not less then a year, the D-category instructor;

B-category 5 Dan not less then a year, the C-category instructor;

A-category 6 Dan not lesst then a year, the B-category instructor

Experts Categories

Instructors receiving the expert’s categories D, C, B, A, in accordance with the results of special international exam. Availability of such categories gives the right to conduct exams for Kyu / Dan technical degrees:

D-category certification right to Kyu degree;

C-category certification right till 1 Dan inclusively;

B-category certification right till 4 Dan inclusively;

A-category certification right till 6 Dan inclusively;

The expert categories are given by International Karate Daigaku Expert Committee. The International Certificate is given.

Demands for exam admittance are as follows:

D-category instructor, not less then a year;

C-category instructor, not less then a year;

B-category instructor, not less then a year;

A-category instructor, not less then a year

Referee Categories

According to the experience of judicial work and results of special exam, referees receiving the following categories:

Regional, national, international D, C, B, A. Availability of these categories gives the judging right of different level competitions.

Regional and national categories are given by the Chairman of Referees Board of International Karate Daigaku Australia. The National Certificate is given.

International categories are given by International Karate Daigaku Expert Committee. The International Certificate is given.

Demands for these categories are as follows:

Regional Category judging experience, not less then a year;

National Category judging experience, not less then 3 years;

International D-category 3 Dan, not less than years

International C-category 4 Dan, D-category, not less then 3 years;

International B-category 5 Dan, C-category, not less then 5 years;

International A-category 6 Dan, B-category, not less then 6 years