Updated Dojo Manual 2009 - Faith Martial Arts
(KARRATE-DOO)Faaith Maartial Arrts Inc.OkinawaOan Kenppo Kobuudo Karaate-DoSenssei Daviid M. Arrmstronng(719)) 210-4599Dojoo ManualPleasee return thist Dojoo manuall to:Name:TelT #
FAITH MARTIAL ARTS Inc. MISSION STATEMENTAT FAITH MARTIAL ARTS, WE STRIVE TO:EXEMPLIFY HUMILITY, SELF CONTROL, INTEGRITY, AND COURTESY.FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHARACTER-DEVELOPMENTTHROUGH THE MARTIAL ARTS.PROMOTE A SAFE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ALLAGES.PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND AN INSPIRATIONALREPRESENTATION OF EXCELLENCE IN AND OUT OF THE DOJO.MASTER DRUG-FREE AND NON-VIOLENT SUCCESS IN ALL FACETS OFLIFE.PRODUCE TOP-LEVEL BLACK BELTS AND INSTRUCTORS WHOEXEMPLIFY EVERY FACET OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT.Faith Martial Arts Inc.Welcome to our martial arts family, and thank you for choosing Faith MartialArts. Our emphasis is on character development and the life disciplines of themartial arts. In this manual, you will find background information on our art andyour Sensei, requirements for each belt level, dojo etiquette, Japanese vocabulary,belt tying procedures, and dojo terminology. These materials are essential, soplease make sure you review the manual thoroughly. Near the end of your dojomanual, you will find a listing of various weapons, uniforms, and other items.Contact Sensei Dave if you would like to purchase any of these items using yourdojo family discount.
History of Okinawan KenpoOkinawan Kenpo is a term that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It is oftenused as a generic term to describe all of the Okinawan Karate styles. During the early 1950's,this term came into use to describe a particular style, the karate being taught by MasterShigeru Nakamura.Master Nakamura was born on Jan. 20, 1894. His karate training started while he wasattending Icchu Middle School in Shuri. It was here that both Kanryo Higashionna (18451915) and Chomo Hanashiro (1830-1945) were karate instructors. Yasutune Itosu (18301915) as well as Kentsu Yabu (1863-1937) also made visits to the school. Upon graduationfrom middle school, Nakamura Sensei returned to Nago City where he continued his trainingunder Shinkichi Kunioshi. In 1953, Nakamura Sensei opened his own dojo in Nago Citywhere he called his form of karate “Okinawan Kenpo;” he became famous for his introductionof “bogu gear,” protective equipment permitting full-contact sparring.Seikichi Odo, whose name means "world walker" in Japanese, was born in Okinawanin 1923. Of samurai descent, he was small in stature and introverted as a youth, making himthe target of much teasing and practical jokes from older boys. At age 9, Odo began martialarts training in Judo but found this style to be ill suited to his particular tastes. At age 13, Odomet Koho Kuba of Kawasald, Okinawa. Kuba Sensei taught Odo the art of Okinawan-te. Atthe age of 20, Odo began to study Okinawan Kobudo. He was soon to fall in love with theweapons arts, and he studied them voraciously to ensure the preservation of the old ways.Over time, Odo's kobudo instructors included Mitsuo Kakazu, Kenko Nakaima, Matayoshi,and Seike Toma, some of the leading practitioners in Okinawa At 23, Odo began to studykarate under Nakamura Sensei. Odo studied kobudo with Mitsuo Kakazu and karate andkobudo with Seike Toma, who was a senior student of Chotoku Kyan (1880-1945). However,Odo Sensei Master Nakamura to have been his primary instructor and mentor. It was duringhis studies with Master Nakamura that Nakamura Sensei asked Odo to incorporate kobudowith Nakamura’s own karate teachings.During the last few years of Nakamura’s life, Odo began to undertake the teachingresponsibilities of the dojo. Sensei Odo began to fully incorporate kobudo training with theOkinawan Kenpo Karate system in the mid 1970’s. In July of 1983, Master Odo restructuredthe Okinawan Kenpo Karate-Kobudo Association, renaming it the Okinawan Kenpo KarateKobudo Federation. Master Odo’s OKKKF teaches a total of 48 katas: 18 open hand forms,and 30 weapons katas. In October of 1997, OKKKF was renamed RYUKYU HON KENPOKOBUJUTSU FEDERATION, of which DeValentino Sensei (Sensei Dave’s instructor)retired as technical advisor in 1998, continuing as a licensed instructor and preserving theancient arts through DeValentino Shudokan Schools International.
Senseei David M. ArmstroAongQualifificationns, Honnors, annd Achiievemennts:In 1988, at the youngg age of 14, Davidd M. Armmstrong beggantraiining in the Japanesee style of WadoWRyuu Karate annd Judo unnderthShiihan Otto Johnson, 8 Dan. After fouur years off intense aandseeemingly noon-stop traaining, Davvid was apppointed BlackBBeltt 1stDann. Shortlyy thereafteer David wasw appoinnted as Heead Instrucctorfor The Ammerican WadoWRyu Federatioon, under Shihan OOttoJohhnson. Noow Sensei (instructor)(), he begann to teach classescon hisown. Sensei Daave taughtt Women’ss Self-Deffense classses at San Bernardinno State UniversityUaandadult anda childreen’s classees at San BernardinoBValley Coollege whiile continuuing to teacch for ShihhanJohnsoon. Over the next twwo years, Sensei Daave continuued to teacch and trainn with Shiihan Johnsson.He alsso won maany first placepchammpionship titlestincluuding the annualaAmmerican WadoWCup aandmany otheroCaliffornia-baseed nationall tournameents. Shihann Otto Johhnson appoointed Daviid to 2nd DDanin American Wado Ryu Kaarate in 20001.In Jannuary of 19993, Davidd entered thet U.S. AirA Force. David waas certifiedd as a Commputer WorkGroup Manager in 1998. HeH graduaated from AdvancedATechnical Training ini 2000, annd earned therank ofo Technical Sergeannt in 2006. He currrently holdds certificaations in NetworkNSeecurity , AA ,MOSSS 08’ and WebW Page Design, anda he alsoo coordinattes a Cliennt Support Administrrator progrramfor Chheyenne Mountain Aiir Force Sttation. In additionahee’s perusinng his Bachhelorette inn InformattionCompuuter Systemm SecurityySenseii Dave conntinued his martial artts endeavoors while assigned to Hickam AFB,AHawaaii. He begganhis traaining in OkinawanOKenpoKKarrate & Koobudo (weaapons) at thet headquuarters (hombu) dojoo ofDeVallentino Shhudokan Scchools Intternational. DSSI is a reputaable Okinaawan Kennpo Karatee &Kobuddo school, which wass establisheed in 19922 by Shihann Marcus DeValentinDno, a studeent of the llateGrandmmaster Oddo, founderr of Okinawwa Kenpo Karate.KWhile in Hawaiii, Sensei DaveDtraineed religioussly and reggularly commpeted in the Karatee, Jujitsu, aandMixedd Martial ArtsA tournaament circuuit—winniing numeroous state anda nationaal titles. SenseiSDavve’striningg in Hawaaii affordedd him the opportunnity to earnn yet anotther Blackk Belt andd the coveetedInstrucctor title, thhis time inn the art off Okinawann Kenpo. InI 2003, DavidDwas transferredtd to Coloraado;he noww serves as the Coolorado brranch Shibbucho (dirrector) for Devalenttino Shudookan SchooolsInternaational, hee is a memmber of thee National Karate & Kobudo Federation,F, and he hash started hisown orrganizationn, Faith Maartial Arts (FMA).Ch has beenn afforded the opporrtunity to workhewwith at-risk yoouthSince David hass been in Coloradowithinn the commmunity. He’s also deeveloped a Martial ArtsA Mentooring Proggram for trroubled teeens.Additionally, Sennsei Dave sits on thee Board off Directors for a locaal non-proffit originatiion that heelpsat-riskk youth trannsition out of the couurt system anda becomme productiive membeers of our communitycy.
TEST QUESTIONSOUR SENSEI:SENSEI’S TEACHER:OUR ART:Sensei David M. ArmstrongShihan Marcus DeValentinoOkinawan KenpoDOJO PRECEPTS:HUMILITY, SELF-CONTROL,INTEGRITY AND COURTESYOUR DOJOORGANIZATION:DeValentino Shudokan Schools International :OSS:OBI:GI:Yoi:HAJIME:YAME:Junior StudentSenior StudentTeacherAttentionBowYes, I understand (show of respect)BeltUniformReadyBeginStopSTANCES of OKINAWAN KENPO KATA:HORSE STANCE:FORWARD STANCE:CAT STANCE:FIGHTING STANCE:Naihanchi dachiSeisan DachiNeko Ashi DachiMoro Ashi DachiWHAT IS BLACK BELT ATTITUDE? ATTENTION CONTROL TEAM WORK Together Everyone Accomplishes More
NUMBERS 1-50 -Ni3San13Ju-San23 Niju-San 334Shi14Ju-Shi24 Niju-Shi 345Go15Ju-Go256Roku16 Ju-Roku 267Sichi17Ju-Sichi278Hachi18JuHachi289Ku19Ju-Ku29 Niju-Ku n-Ju31San-JuIchi4132 San-Ju-Ni RokuYon-JuSichiYon-JuHachiYon-JuKuGo-JuKIHON WAZA – BASIC HAND TECHNIQUESUPWARD BLOCK – Jodan UkeDOWNWARD BLOCK – Gedan BaraiINWARD BLOCK – Uchi UkeOUTWARD BLOCK – Soto UkeREVERSE PUNCH – Gya Koo ZukiPALMHEEL BLOCK – Shotei UkeKNIFEHAND BLOCK – Shuto UkeREVERSE PUNCH – Yaku ZukiSTRIGHT PUNCH – Cho Koo ZukiGERI WAZA – KICKING TECHNIQUESFRONT KICK – Mae GeriSIDE KICK – Yoku GeriROUNDHOUSE KICK – Mawashi Geri BACK KICK – Ushiro GeriCRESCENT KICK – MikaZuki GeriDOUBLE KICK – Nidan GeriDOJO TERMSDOJO - Training hall/areaSENPAI – Senior studentKATA - Formal patternsKUBUDO - WeaponsMAWATE - Turn toOBI – BeltHAJIME – BeginE WAZA - Hand techniqueSENSEI - Head instructorKEN(M)PO - Law of the fistKUMITE - FightingKARATE-KA - Practitioner of karateMUKUSO - MeditateBUNKI - Hidden meaningYAME - StopKYU - Color belt rank
DOJO ETIQUETTEA bow is a sign of respect. Always execute a standing bow when entering and leaving the dojo. Ifyou are in the dojo, and Sensei Dave or another black belt enters the dojo, the senior kyu (color belt)will call out, “Sensei ni mawate” (turn toward sensei), followed by “Sensei ni rei.” All students willthen come to attention and bow.Always address black belts, (showing respect for their rank) and adults, (showing respect for theirage), with "Yes Sir/Ma’am" and "No Sir/Ma’am."Your gi (uniform) is a symbol of the way you feel about yourself and karate. It should always bekept clean and in good condition. You should only wear your gi in the dojo, or perhaps in transit tothe dojo; you should never wear your obi (belt) outside of the dojo. It is a symbol of yourachievements, and should be treated with respect. It should never fall to the floor or be washed.When lining up to begin class, black belts will line up in parallel lines by dan (black belt) ranks. Allkyu ranks will form a line behind and parallel to the shodan (black belt) line. Kyu ranks should lineup from right to left in kyu order, starting with 1st degree brown belts, and descending to white belts.Once students are in line, the senior instructor will either initiate formal kneeling bows (seiza) orinformal standing bows (tachi rei). First the instructor will recite, "shome ni rei," which initiates abow to the dojo. Second, if the sensei is present, "sensei ni rei" will be recited, initiating a bow forthe Sensei of the school. Thirdly, the instructor will say "senpai ni rei," and a bow will be executedfor the black belts, and finally the instructor will say “otaga ni rei," and everyone will bow, showingrespect for their fellow classmates. At the end of class, the same procedure of bows will be repeated.SPARRING (Kumite)Sparring (kumite) is not only a part of our curriculum, but it is also a part of traditional karate. Thisis the time to practice all of the kihons you have learned, and it is an opportunity to overcome anyfear or anxiety you may have about kumite as well. Below is a list of rules you must follow duringkumite:1. All students must wear protective gear including: headgear, hand pads, foot pads, mouth piece,and cup (male). We usually have a limited amount of extra sparring gear in the dojo; however,all students are highly encouraged to purchase their own sparring gear.2. All strikes are to be controlled and focused. (Remember, we are here to work with and learnfrom each other—not to injure our fellow karate-ka).3. Strikes are to the mid section only for ranks below green belt.4. Green, brown, and black belt students may strike to the head however the strike MUST becontrolled, pulled, and focused, and advanced students may never use head strikes against nonadvanced students.5. Foot sweeps are allowed for all ranks.6. Kumite rules vary from tournament to tournament. Remember that the rules that apply in thedojo may not necessarily be the same as those you must adhere to in competition.
How Do I Tie My Karate Belt?Your final belt knot should look like this.
BELT TEST REQUIREMENTSBelt LevelOpen HandKataWeapons KataSelf DefenseYellow 1Dachi No KataKihon Bo IchiHook PunchDefenseYellow 2Kihon KataKihon Bo NiKihonsCho Koo Zuki—Straight PunchMae Geri—FrontKickJodan Uke—Upward BlockGedan Barai—Downward BlockSide Grab DefenseGya Koo Zuki—Reverse PunchMawashi Geri—Roundhouse KickUchi Uke—InwardBlock Soto Uke—Outward BlockOrange 1Orange 2Pinan ShodanPinan NidanKihon Bo Sanbanand Devalentino BoChoke Defense andOverhead AttackDefenseReviewBear Hug DefenseYoko Geri—SideKickShuto Uke—KnifeHand BlockNidan Geri—Double KickShotei Uke—Palmheel BlockBluePinan SandanShihonukePurpleNaihanchi ShodanChoun No KunGreen 1Naihanchi NidanGreen 2Naihanchi SandanSuiyoshi NokunIchiOdo No Tonfa IchiGreen 3Brown 1Brown 2Brown 3BlackPinan YondanPinan GodanWansuNiseishiAnankuSuiyoshi Nokun NiOdo No Tonfa NiShima Igiri Bo IchiKyan No SaiOdo No NunchakuRear Leg OffensiveSweep, Front LegOffensive Sweep,Sweep Defense andX-Block DefenseSumigaeshi (RollThrow)Bear Hug OverheadThrow DefenseWrist Control Review/PerfectReview/PerfectMikaZuki Geri—Crescent KickUshiro eview/PerfectReview/Perfect
FAITH MARTIAL ARTSTUITION PRICE LISTHere at Faith Martial Arts we try to ensure our prices are competitive with other martial artsschools in town. Currently the highest rate for tuition we’ve research is 250 per person amonth and the lowest we’ve found is 75 a month. Please note, when we research otherschools we try to match the type of school as well as what the school has to offer and comparethem to our school.Members are able to attend up to 6 classes a week. Our class schedule is as follows:Mon (pm)Wed (pm)KataConditioningChildren (5-10) 5:30-6:15Family (All Ages) 6:15-7:00Adults (16 )7:00-7:455:30-6:156:15-7:007:00-7:45Fri (pm)Kumite(sparring)5:30-6:156:15-7:007:00-7:45Sat (am)Open Mat orKali9:00-10:309:00-10:309:00-10:30Our tuition rates are as follows:1st Student - 902nd Student - 803rd Student - 704th or more family member - 50Please note that family member discounts are offered to extended family members however,only one draft for tuition will be made.Thank you very much!Sensei Dave ArmstrongHead Instructor/Owner
FAITH MARTIAL ARTS BELT TEST REGISTRATION PLEASE COPY FORFUTURE USEPlease read and complete this form.Student (Examinee) Information (PLEASE PRINT)AGE:NAME (as you want it printed on your certificate):FIRST MIDDLE INITIALLASTCURRENT BELT RANK: Belt size to be ordered:TOTAL FEE DUE: check#Please circle the belt you are testing for below.YellowOrangeBluePurple1 35 40 45 502 35 40DATE OF THIS PAYMENTYOUR DISH/DRINK FOR PARTY:BOARD BREAKING BLACK BELTGreenBrownBlack 1-3Black 4-61 751 1001 2504 3502 752 1002 2505 3503 753 1003 2506 350AMOUNT OF THIS PAYMENT DUE BALANCE # Of Guests Invited to Party:Bricks 2.00 each (Optional)Adult BOARDS 2.00 EACH fourminimum(Black Belt Exam).Please sign & return to SenseiREGISTRATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE NO LATER THEN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TEST DATE.Please make checks payable to: Faith Martial Arts
Dojo SuppliesMISCELLANEOUS ITEMS(Various other miscellaneous items are available through Century Martial Art Supply catalog)KARATE GI 35BO STAFF 25BO BAG 20TONFA 25SAI WITH CASE 55NUNCHAKU 15 - 30CUSTOM KAMA 50CUSTOM HEAVY WEIGHT GI 65 - 250KARATE GYM BAG 45Please refer to the Century Martial Arts catalog for additional martial arts items.Please subtract 20% for all orders placed with Century Martial Arts.
Okinawan Kenpo Karate system in the mid 1970’s. In July of 1983, Master Odo restructured the Okinawan Kenpo Karate-Kobudo Association, renaming it the Okinawan Kenpo Karate Kobudo Federation. Master Odo’s OKKKF teaches a total of 48 katas: 18 open hand forms, and 30 weapons katas. In October of
RyuBuKan Dojo Student Handbook 4 of 35 RyuBuKan Dojo KarateKids Student Handbook 2.0 Introduction: Dojo and Instructor 2.1 The RyuBuKan Dojo Mission Statement: To promote the arts and culture of Okinawa, particularly those related to the martial arts; to embrace all other cultures and their indigenous methods of self-defense; to provide a
Style：Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Dojo：Kikugawa Dojo Class：Hanshi 9 Dan Yoshio Kuba Style：Goju-Ryu Okinawa Karate-Do Kenpokai Dojo：Kenbukan Honbu Cladd：Hanshi 10 Dan Sadayuki Taira Style：Goju-Ryu Dojo：Okinawa Karate-Do Goju-Kai Meibukan Taira Dojo Class：Kyoshi 8 Dan
Class Dojo Certificates Student of the week House Points . Class Dojo –for parents I will use Class Dojo in order to pass on any information you may need about your child. Information about trips, assemblies, events etc. will be sent on Class Dojo.
Class Dojo Class Dojo will be used regularly throughout the year for updates. Class Dojo can be used for your child’s home learning. Please feel free to post pictures of any exciting experience you have for us to see and share with the class. Both parent and child’s login for Class Dojo will be the same as last year.
points are recorded using the online ‘Class Dojo’ reward system. Students can exchange points earned for a variety of rewards available in the school Dojo shop, these may be tangibles or activity based. Dojo points can be used to target and shape specific behaviours. Inscape House School operates a policy of never removing earned Dojo points.
Children can be awarded a Dojo at any point in the school day by their class teacher. Dojo certificates are awarded to pupils in assembly as they achieve significant amounts of dojos. 25 dojo certificate (Bronze) 50 dojo certificate (Silver) 75 certificate (Gold) 100 certificate (Superstar / Platinum)
Faith and Social Justice Faith and Film Faith and Ministry Faith and Science Faith and Sacred Art Faith and Drama Faith and Music Faith and Business Ethics In Term Three, all students complete a common unit exploring themes from St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
The levels of surrender (islam), faith (iman) and excellence (ihsan). 4. The relationship between excellence and surrender and faith. 5. The increase and decrease of faith. 6. Aspects of the effect of faith on actions and vice-versa. 7. An explanation of the six articles of faith. 8. The branches of faith. 1. Faith (Iman) in its Lexical and .
