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Our
School
Currently our school has 6 locations in PA. Four
of my students started their own Dojo (School) in the past 6 years. Two of my
Shidoins are teaching in the West Chester area.
Our school has been in the West Chester
area for over 29 years. We have gone through several positive changes in this
time with an emphasis on providing excellent martial arts instruction.
Our school has very high standards for achieving the Black Belt
rank. In the past 29 years we have promoted 24 people to Black Belt. Compared to
some other schools this may seem like a small number, but considering the
requirements that one must attain, this number reflects true quality in the
Martial Arts. To achieve Black Belt one must be at least 16 years of age; one
must have good knowledge of Katas and the movement interpretations; one must be
able to defend him or herself against an adult. One must have good mental
maturity both in and outside the Dojo; one must be proficient with the different
moves and techniques required by Zentokukai; one must be able to move and act
naturally in defending themselves; one must understand the "Do" in
Karate-Do and have this in their heart. There are several other requirements,
but this should give you a good understanding of what we are looking for in our
students.
Below is breakdown of what is covered in our
standard classes.
| Warm ups |
Stretching, etc. |
| Kihon |
Basic punching, kicking, blocking, etc. |
| Kihon - moving |
Basic techniques while moving |
| Ippon |
One step sparring |
| Tachi Dori |
Combination fighting drills |
| Kata |
Okinawan
forms: Seisan, Wansu,
Pasai Do, Chinto, Gojushiho, Ananku, Wanchin, Kusanku,
Pasai Sho, Tokumine Bo, and Naifanchi. Bunkai
taught at the intermediate and advanced levels. |
| Bo |
Staff training ... Tokumine Bo |
| Bag work |
Training using punching and kicking shields |
| Ground fighting |
Jujitsu ground fighting techniques |
| Grappling |
Various grappling techniques |
| Tuite - Joint Locks |
Various joint lock techniques |
| Kumite |
Sparring at various instructional/intensity levels |
| Martial Arts Discussions |
General discussions on mission, history, etc. |
| Junior
Kyu Rank (ages ~5 to 15 years old) |
| 15th
Kyu |
White
belt |
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| 14th
Kyu |
White
belt w/1 green stripe |
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| 13th
Kyu |
White
belt w/2 green stripes |
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| 12th
Kyu |
White
belt w/3 green stripes |
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| 11th
Kyu |
White
belt w/4 green stripes |
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| 10th
Kyu |
Green
striped belt |
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| 9th
Kyu |
Green
striped belt w/1 white stripes |
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| 8th
Kyu |
Green
striped belt w/2 white stripes |
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| 7th
Kyu |
Green
striped belt w/3 white stripes |
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| 6th
Kyu |
Green
striped belt w/4 white stripes |
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| 5th
Kyu |
Brown
striped belt |
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| 4th
Kyu |
Brown
striped belt w/1 white stripe |
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| 3rd
Kyu |
Brown
striped belt w/2 white stripes |
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| 2nd
Kyu |
Brown
striped belt w/3 white stripes |
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| 1st
Kyu |
Brown
striped belt w/4 white stripes |
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| Senior
Kyu Rank (ages 16 and above) |
| 6th
Kyu |
RokuKyu |
White
belt |
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| 5th
Kyu |
GoKyu |
White
belt w/1 green stripe |
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| 4th
Kyu |
YonKyu |
Green
belt |
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| 3th
Kyu |
SanKyu |
Green
belt w/1 white stripe |
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| 2nd
Kyu |
NiKyu |
Brown
belt |
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| 1st
Kyu |
IkKyu |
Brown
belt w/1 white stripe |
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