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New Members Info Ever tried karate? Read on! Your first lesson is FREE! New students are welcome to join the club at anytime - we have a 'rolling' agenda. We also ask that before you attend your first class, please take the time to fill in our registration form online. This will save time when you arrive at the dojo. Here is a link to the online registration form: Registration Form - Online Find out all about joining. Beginners Info
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Central & Northern Regional Championships

29th September 2024

Lily's Bassai Dai Kata

Eleanor's Bassai Dai Kata

The Central and Northern Regional Championships took place today in Northampton. Twelve students attended to participate. They managed to bring back 14 medals. Congratulations to all that participated.

Lily Sexton - Silver: Kata
Jack FRANCIS - Gold: Kata; Silver: Kumite
Eleanor Stevens - Bronze: Kata; Gold: Kumite
Lara Jones - Silver: Kata; Bronze: Kumite
Riley Wells - Bronze: Kata; Bronze: Kumite
Flo Van Diem
River Redman
Yuliya Kharchenko - Silver: Kata; Silver: Kumite
Adriana Prostakova - Gold: Kumite
Daniel Agbenu - Fourth: Kata
Diana Agbenu - Bronze: Kata; Bronze: Kumite
Emily Hannon

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TSKC @ The Spectrum Course

14th July 2024

Back at a venue JKA England used to frequent before moving to the K2 in Crawley. A great course and DAN Grading to follow. Well done to those TSKC Students who attended the course

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TSKC KYU Grading

23rd June 2024

Congratulations to those students who participated in the grading today. It was nice to see all the students train hard and have a good attitude towards their grading.

2nd Diana Agbenu - 2nd Kyu
3rd Joseph Wilson - 3rd Kyu
3rd Lily Sexton - 3rd Kyu
4th Jack Francis - 4th Kyu
5th Tobi Durojaiye - 5th Kyu
5th Mason Vu - 5th Kyu
6th Michaela Higham - 6th Kyu
6th Yuliya Kharchenko - 6th Kyu
6th Youseff Hsaini - 6th Kyu
6th Riley Wells - 7th Kyu
7th Adriana Prostakova - 7th Kyu
7th Olga Savina - 7th Kyu
7th Polina Ovchinnikova - 7th Kyu
7th Daria Ovchinnikova - 7th Kyu
8th Gilad Kader - 8th Kyu
8th Tomi Durojaiye - 8th Kyu

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TSKC KYU Grading

16th March 2024

Congratulations to those students who participated in the grading today. It was nice to see all the students train hard and have a good attitude towards their grading.

Arathrika Subahar - 1st Kyu
Diana Agbenu - 3rd Kyu
Joseph Wilson - 4th Kyu
Lily Sexton - 4th Kyu
Jack Francis - 5th Kyu
Jason Nguyen - 6th Kyu
Mason Vu - 6th Kyu
Alfie Whiting - 7th Kyu
Youseff Hsaini - 7th Kyu
Yuliya Kharchenko - 7th Kyu
Adriana Pros 8th Kyu (Double Grade) Jake Marshall.- 8th Kyu
Olga Savina - 8th Kyu
Polina Ovchinnikova - 8th Kyu
Daria Ovchinnikova - 8th Kyu
Tomi Durojaiye - 9th Kyu

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Central & Northern Competition - Report

17th September 2023

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A huge congratulations and thanks to the 13 students who participated in the competition on Sunday 17th September 2023 in Northampton. Obviously as I was officiating, I did not get to see you all compete and I have been informed by the organiser that there will be no published list of medal recipients so I am relying on information I have received. Should you know anymore, please let me know.

Emily Heaney - GOLD in Kumite
Michelle Payne
River Redman - BRONZE in Kata; BRONZE in Kumite
Lara Jones - SILVER in Kata; BRONZE in Kumite
Emily Hannon - SILVER in Kumite
Lily Sexton - BRONZE in Kata; BRONZE in Kumite
Yaniv Kader
Daniel Agbenu - BRONZE in Kata
Diana Agbenu - SILVER in Kumite
Jack Francis
Ben Wheeler - through to the finals
Michael Adekoya
Praise Adekoya - SILVER in Kumite

This was a first for over half of the squad that attended and I am very proud of them for making that commitment.

Central & Northern Competition

17th September 2023

Good luck to those students attending the Central and Northern Region Competition on Sunday 17th September. A huge thank you to Graham, Leon and Aaron for volunteering as Club coaches and Officials for the day.

Don't be late!

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TSKC KYU Grading

16th September 2023

Congratulations to those students who participated in the grading today. It was nice to see all the students train hard and have a good attitude towards their grading.

Taran Anand - 4th Kyu
Michael Adekoya - 4th Kyu
Praise Adekoya - 4th Kyu
Diana Agbenu - 5th Kyu
Joseph Wilson - 6th Kyu
Lily Sexton - 6th Kyu
Michaela Higham - 7th Kyu
Jack Francis - 7th Kyu
Mason Vu - 8th Kyu
Ira Burford - 8th Kyu
Jason Nguyen - 8th Kyu
Jake Marshall - 9th Kyu

TSKC KYU Grading

10th June 2023

Congratulations to those students who participated in the grading today. It was nice to see all the students train hard and have a good attitude towards their grading.

Rebecca Garnett - 3rd Kyu
Lexton Walmsley - 3rd Kyu
Kate Garnett - 4th Kyu
Taran Anand - 5th Kyu
Michael Adekoya - 5th Kyu
Praise Adekoya - 5th Kyu
Joseph Wilson - 7th Kyu
Lily Sexton - 7th Kyu
Mason Waddup - 8th Kyu
Yaniv Kader - 8th Kyu
Jack Francis - 8th Kyu (Double Grade)
Phoebe Duggan - 9th Kyu
Alfie Whiting - 9th Kyu
Ira Burford - 9th Kyu
Jason Nguyen - 9th Kyu
Mason Vu - 9th Kyu

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Shodan Assessment

4th February 2023

The next Shodan Assessment will be held on the above date at the Bierton Sports Centre. This is for 1st KYU students who wish to take or re-take their Shodan Grading on Sunday 26th February 2023.

TSKC Grading Success

4th December 2022

With the pandemic in our past but not forgetting that the threat of Corona virus is still very real, students from the club went to the JKA England Winter international Course over the weekend of 2nd - 4th December 2022 where Ben Wheeler and Leon Haines were going to try and grade for 2nd DAN Nidan) and Lara Jones and Ayushi Garg were grading for 1st DAN (Shodan)

After a 3 hour training session followed by Lunch and then a further wait of nearly two hours whilst the grading for 3rd to 5th DAN took place - their grading began, however, it was still another hour or so before Lara and Ayushi had theirs as they were Kumite only and had to wait until the full gradings had taken place. Similarly for Leon and his grading which was after Ben had taken his grading, following the 1st DAN grading. Well it was worth the wait. Both Lara and Ayushi passed Shodan, Leon passed Nidan and Ben is kumite only next time. Congratulations to you all.

TSKC are always looking for new members to come and join our club whether you have experience in martial arts or not. If you are interested please contact us via our CONTACT page.

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Next KYU Grading:

17th December 2022

The next Kyu grading will be held on the above date at the Bierton Sports Centre. The general class will commence at 10am and the Grading will follow. You must submit your Grading Request Form (GRF).

GRF Please bring your licence with you on the day. Payment can be made either before via online banking or on the day (cash; cheque or credit / debit card).

TSKC Grading in Bierton

25th June 2022

Heading back to some normality now. The number of students grading is increasing and long may that last.

The mid year grading at Bierton started with an hours class to run through the grading syllabus for the students grading.

It was good to see five students taking their first grading as much as it was to see two of the committed students finishing up their KYU grades. A huge congratulations to all students who took and passed their grading.

TSKC are always looking for new members to come and join our club whether you have experience in martial arts or not. If you are interested please contact us via our CONTACT page.

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Shodan Assessment Report

Name:	Stephen Kempt	Date:	10th June 2023
	Written Exam Silly errors could have cost you a fail!		60%
	Kihon You need to pay more attention to keeping a lower stance and when stepping, ball of the foot first. Your back foot in front stance always appears to turn out at 90 degrees when it needs to be facing forward a lot more i.e. 45 degrees or less. Your techniques have improved BUT you neet to ensure that you finish each move with kime and power. You must demonstrate each technique in a combination separately. Lastly slow down.		60%
	Kata Bassai Dai Lifting heels too much. Remember to turn on both heels for moves #11 and 13. Timing and tempo throughout the kata needs to be improved. Need to vibrate your hips on moves #29 - 31 not rotate. Some strange positioning of right arm #25 which you know about. Tekki Shodan Maintain Kiba dachi stance and use your upper body properly. You do suffer with the count to this kata so revise. Heian Yondan Heels and stances again and in this kata, timing and tempo are important.		60%
	Kumite JKIK: Attack As you step to attack, you are stomping. Step onto ball of foot. When attacking with Kekomi you need to use more thrust and lock it and face towards your opponent. Turn more on your supporting leg. Defence More power! More Kime throughout! Relax more. Jiyuu kumite You need to relax when performing freestyle and not use the same techniques over and over again. They want to see what you can do. Try to avoid kicking too much - not your strong suit.		58%
	Physical Assessment Overall Result:		60%
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COMMENTS: Steve, you have passed your assessment - just! As you know, you need 60%+ in both parts of this assessment and you have just scraped through. This mark (60%) means that if you perform this well on the day, you'll have a 60% chance of passing. You have my permission to attend the course and grading in Aberyswyth at the end of June but you are so borderline. During the past 12 months your training has been very sporadic due to your other commitments and engagements. The choice is Grade. Grading date: 25th June 2023 Remember: When you get your Black belt, that's when your training starts!

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KYU Grading dates can be found on the Events section under Training.

What do I need to do before the Grading?

TRAIN HARD!
Now please read through this info and if you have any questions, refer to the FAQ section below first. If that doesn't give you the answer you can email TSKC to get your answer.

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Approximately 1 -2 weeks before the grading is due, you will need to start preparing your paperwork. You will need to submit the following;

Grading Request Form This is a very important form. Complete the form ONLINE and send direct to me. Online GRForm Email Examples shown to the right - click pic to go to the Picture Gallery!

On the day of the Grading or anytime before, you will also need to: Submit your current and valid JKA England Licence Book Your licence must be current and in date. If it has expired, you will need to renew it ASAP with your club instructor. Take note: This process can take up to 10 working days to return! Submit in plenty of time. Grading Fee This can be submitted with cash; cheque; Bank transfer or TSKC Vouchers

What will happen in the Grading

Prior to the grading there is a lesson conducted by the Grading Examiner. This is approximately an hour long and the content is aimed at what to expect in the grading as well as some other fun stuff. Aspects of Kihon, Kata and Kumite are covered which tends to put the students at ease and get to know the Examiner. The course is FREE for those who grade and a nominal charge will be made to other karateka who wish to partake in the course only. It is an open course to all Shotokan practitioners.

The schedule for the grading starts with the lower grades being tested first. You will complete 3 sections: KIHON (basics); KATA and KUMITE (sparring). You will be called up in Grade, height and age order. At the end of your grading, you will be told if you have passed or not and what you need to work on for your next grading as well as any other important information relevant to you. There are several outcomes for your grading:

Double Grade. There is a possibility that you may double grade. This is not common and indeed, you need to have performed exceptionally well in order to be asked to do the next grading. Double grading stops at 8th Kyu (Red) to 6th Kyu (Green). There will be an extra cost to you of £10 should this happen.

Full Pass. Having passed your grading, on receiving your licence book back from the Grading Examiner, he / she will inform you what part of your karate needs work or indeed what they were impressed with. If your grading is considered as a border line pass then you may be told that you cannot grade for at least 6 months in order to get back up to full potential but you will still receive a full pass.

6 Months. The Grading Examiner feels that you need more training and has stated that you must wait 6 months before you grade again. This will be in addition to receiving a FULL pass and not a Temporary Pass.

Temporary Pass. You did not reach the required standard to pass as a full kyu grade. There may have been mistakes in your kata or kumite which needs to be worked on. You will, however, be permitted to wear the belt of the next rank but at your next grading, you WILL have to take this grading again to achieve a full pass. During the period of training leading up to your next grading, you will also be working on the syllabus for the grade of the belt you wear as well as the previous grade. Some time before the next regular grading, if you have been working hard and achieving a very good standard you may be invited to attend an intermediary grading to remove the Temporary pass and attend the following grading on a full pass. You must show that you have been committed to your training and demonstrate you are worth the full pass.

Unsuccessful. This is a rare commodity at TSKC I am pleased to say. Students who fall below the minimum requirement to receive a temporary pass will remain on the belt they started with. Naturally, detailed feedback will be given to the student to ensure that they are ready for the next grading.

Successful students (double grade / Full pass / Temporary pass) will receive their next belt immediately after their grading and be presented with a KYU Grading certificate in due course. Those students who were Temporary grade before the grading will get their grade confirmed. They have already received a belt and certificate for this grade but if they went on to take the next grade, will of course receive the belt and certificate of the new grade.

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When do I qualify to grade?

In order to qualify to take a kyu grading, certain criteria should be met. Firstly, there is a minimum 3 month period and at least 20 lessons required between each grading. Both must be satisfied. This means that you will need to be training twice weekly to achieve this, especially from yellow belt upwards. A private lesson equates to 3 regular lessons. Shortfalls can be made up here. It is not easy to reach a good standard to grade after 3 months by training once a week. At least 3 days prior to the grading you must submit a Grading Request Form so that a decision can be made to see if you are up to the required standard to take your grading. Your Licence Book and grading fee should be handed in as soon as possible, if not, on the day but this does cause delays.

	White 10th Kyu		Purple 5th Kyu
	Orange 9th Kyu		Purple / White 4th Kyu
	Red 8th Kyu		Brown 3rd Kyu
	Yellow 7th Kyu		Brown 2nd Kyu
	Green 6th Kyu		Brown 1st Kyu
		Black 1st Dan

Karateka receiving a temporary grade must take the grading again next time although they can wear the belt of the next grade until then.

 

FAQ's

Browse the Frequently Asked Questions below and click for the answer.

How long do I need to wait between gradings?

As a 9th Kyu to 1st Kyu, you must wait at least 3 months between gradings, however, you must also have attended a minimum of 20 lessons. months.

How many gradings a year are there?

We have 4 gradings a year. These are usually held in the months of March; June; September and December.

When and where will they be held?

The Kyu gradings are held at the Bierton dojo. Currently there a course, for all grades each followed by the grading. However, if the Bierton Dojo is not available to hold the grading, we will use another dojo i.e. Winslow or Medbourne for example.

What do I need to submit for my grading?

You will need to submit a Grading Request Form at least 3 days before the grading date. This will enable belts to be purchased; courses to be organised and a review of the students to see if they have reached the required standard to grade. Failure to do so may mean that you do not get your belt on the day of the grading. Licence books and the grading fee can be submitted on the day of the grading or anytime before. If you do not have your licence; your licence has expired; you cannot pay the grading fee - you will not be able to grade. Please also note that you must also be a fully paid up member of TSKC.

What if I cannot attend but have submitted my documentation?

Tell the Chief Instructor before the 3 day deadline or ASAP if after that deadline. After the deadline, an admin fee may have to be charged. Please speak to the Chief Instructor for details.

What is a Grading Request Form?

Basically, a request - from you - asking to take a grading. In most cases where you have attended the required amount of lessons or more AND waited the minimum amount of time between gradings (3 months), then you will be permitted to grade. However, there may be occasions where students, despite satisfying the prerequisites, may not be up to the standard expected and required for their grade and permission may not be given. This form also enable TSKC to arrange the pre-grading course(s) and purchase the required number of belts and certificates for the students.

What if I discover my licence has expired?

Then it must be renewed! This usually takes up to 10 working days to receive back. Fortunately, at this time, TSKC is responsible for all of JKA England's licences so you will get yours back much quicker.

Where can I get a GRF and how do I renew my licence?

The GRF form is online. You can access here: Forms

The GRF is available to download or complete online.

You can renew your licence via the LoveAdmin site. Access can be acquired here: Licence Renewal

I have a Temporary grade. What does that mean?

At your previous grading you didn't reach the required standard for a full pass but you are permitted to advance to the next grade. In the opinion of the Examiner, you need more training on your previous grade and must therefore re-take that grade again. At the next regular grading you will be required to retake your previous grading to show you have now reached the required standard.

Do I have to attend the training before grading?

You don't have to if you don't want to, that's your choice but it is recommended. Normally the Grading Examiner will run through exactly what he will be testing you on in your grading.

How much is the pre-grading course?

There is no additional charge for those grading. You may of course just wish to attend the training if you are not grading. This will cost between £8 - £10

What if I am not here for the TSKC scheduled grading?

It is desirable that you are graded at your club gradings. If you cannot make the scheduled one, you may have to wait until the next one. It's only 3 months or so. In special circumstances TSKC may be able to arrange for you to attend another club's grading. This will only be approved if you have been training hard and regularly. These may be held in Stevenage or Reading.

If I was fortunate enough to double grade, do I have to pay extra for the grading?

Yes. If a student performs well enough to double grade, then the additional payment to take this grading is £10.00.

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DAN Gradings

DAN Grading dates and Venues can be found on the Events section under Training.

DAN gradings take place at various times throughout the year after a JKA England National or International course - on average there are at least 3 DAN gradings per year. Usually there are two National and two International courses. The former at locations around the UK and the latter are currently held at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley.

Karateka can take up to and including 5th DAN in this country. Students grading for Shodan (1st DAN) must pass an Assessment prior to attending the grading. All karateka attempting a DAN grading must have the written permission of the Chief Instructor.

As a candidate to take your Shodan grading, you must have attended at least two National and / or International courses - (the one on the day does not count) - one of which is within 12 months of the Grading date. You must have passed an Assessment; have permission to grade from the Chief Instructor TSKC; there must be at least 6 months since passing your 1st Kyu; take two passport sized photos of yourself on the day of the grading. Your grading form will be partially completed for you. If the grading is for a re-take for kata or kumite, you will be required to produce the previous grading form as proof of taking that grading and provide information for the Examiners so don't lose it!

If you are grading for Nidan and above, you are required to complete the self assessment form also. Those taking Sandan and above must attend all the days of the course they are taking the grading at.

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As of 1st January 2010, the new grading fees for DAN grades came into effect together with changes associated with the grading.

INTERNATIONAL COURSE		NATIONAL COURSE
1st DAN	Full £40 Second attempt* £35	1st DAN	Full £45 Second attempt* £40
2nd DAN	Full £40 Second attempt* £35	2nd DAN	Full £45 Second attempt* £40
3rd DAN	Full £40 Second attempt* £35	3rd DAN	Full £45 Second attempt* £40
4th DAN	Full £45 Second attempt* £50	4th DAN	N/A
5th DAN	Full £45 Second attempt* £50	5th DAN	N/A

* For those who take a Dan grading and achieve only a partial pass with permission to take either Kata or Kumite only next time, the new regulation requires that this condition of taking just kata or kumite will apply once only. Therefore if you do not succeed at the following grading, you will have to take the full grading again on the next occasion.

There are also DAN registration fees to be paid on the day should you be successful in passing your grading.

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Shodan Assessment

All JKA England 1st kyu students must undergo an assessment
prior to taking their Shodan grading. This is held 2 - 3 weeks before the grading at a TSKC dojo. Please check NEWS and Events sections of the website for dates.

You must pass the both parts of the assessment before you will be given permission to grade. Below is a link with information you may find useful for your shodan assessment.

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Miscellaneous
As it was decided that members of TSKC wishing to take their Shodan grading should also take a written exam as well as the mandatory practical assessment, we thought it only right to provide the information that might be used to formulate the questions in the website. To these ends, the exam is based on information that EVERY JKA DAN grade should know. Below is a compilation of information that will assist you in passing the exam and ensure that you become a competent and knowledgeable DAN grade. This is information useful for every karateka.
Dojo's and Training Use the following links to access other relevant information you may want to research. Cancelled Training Dojo Code Dojo Rules Dojo Etiquette Glossary DAN Gradings KYU Gradings Venues Shodan Assessment guide 15 Shotokan Kata Heian Shodan Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Tekki Shodan Bassai Dai Jitte Hangetsu Tekki Nidan Tekki Sandan Jion Empi Kanku Dai Gankaku	Nuggets The exact position of the blocking arm in Rising Head block is as follows: Palm facing front Fist is one fist higher than the elbow Arm is 1 - 1½ fists away from forehead Arm is above the head Elbow is in line with shoulder, hip and knee Arm is square, not pointing backwards Straight wrist The kyodo numbers of a kata relate to the actual count for the kata. You should know the number of moves in each of the Heian katas; Tekki Shodan and Bassai dai together with the numbers of the moves for each Kiai. Please note the characteristics for the following kata: Heian Sandan - Smooth transition (movement) between different stances Heian Yondan - Demonstrate slow and fast moves with Kime Tekki Shodan - Maintain stable kiba dachi stance throughout and have a flexible upper body

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The name Tairyoku means

"with the strength of one's body" - being made up of the two Japanese characters Tai (body) and Ryoku (power). We were established on 18th September 1999 at the Bierton dojo which is our Honbu (Headquarters) and since then we started another 8 other regular dojo's and two school dojo's.

Our dojo's are situated all over the County of Buckinghamshire and we also spill over the border into Oxfordshire with our Bicester dojo. As all of the clubs are considered as one club, it doesn't matter which dojo you go to initially, you are permitted to train at any of the regular dojo's. In fact, you are encouraged to train!

We offer regular training five days a week from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Sundays are not redundant either and there are various training opportunities where courses, competitions, seminars and workshops are scheduled in connection with the club or JKA England. We hold our club Kyu gradings on a Saturday. Information regarding our venues; events; training days and times can easily be found on our website.

At Tairyoku Shotokan Karate Club, we teach and practice JKA Shotokan karate, the most original style of karate that's taught professionally and academically. Shotokan karate is known for its linear movements and long, deep stances. Its emphasis is on mastering specific techniques.

The aim of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) which has headquarters in Japan, has members spanning over 100 countries is the promotion of karate and its benefits and values throughout the world.

JKA England is a nationwide organisation for the development, teaching and promotion of authentic JKA karate in England whose Chief Instructor is Yoshinobu OHTA 7th DAN JKA.

Ohta Sensei is a graduate of Takushoku University and has also attended the famous Instructors Classes at JKA Headquarters in Japan. From 1982-2003 Ohta Sensei was the assistant to Keinosuke Enoeda, 9th Dan.

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Dojo Code



At Tairyoku, it is traditional to recite the Dojo Code at the end of every lesson. This is an old tradition that continues in some of the better known clubs today.

Here is the version the TSKC karate-ka recite:-

Exert oneself in the perfection of character;
Be faithful and sincere;
Cultivate the spirit of perseverance;
Be respectful and courteous;
Refrain from impetuous and violent behaviour;



• Jinkaku kansei ni tsuto nuru koto.

  Pronounciation! Jeenkaku kansay nee / sto muru koto.

  English translation: "Seek perfection of character."

• Makoto no michi o mamoru koto.

  Pronounciation! Mahkoto no meechee o / mahmoru koto.

  English translation: "Be faithful."

• Do ryoku no seishin o yashinau koto.

  Pronounciation! Do ryooku no saysheen o / yashinow koto.

  English translation: "Endeavor to excel."

• Rei gi o omonzuru koto.

  Pronounciation! Ray gi o / omonzuru koto.

  English translation: "Respect others."

• Kekki no you o imashi muru koto.

  Pronounciation! Keh'key no you o / imashimuru koto.

  English translation: "Refrain from violent behaviour."

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Dojo Rules

	Upon joining a club, membership must be paid promptly.
	Each karateka must hold a current licence.
	The class fees must be paid for on the day of the lesson.
	All jewellery and watches must be removed before training. Jewellery that cannot be removed must be covered.
	T-Shirts and vests will not be worn under the gi of male karateka.
	Karateka will not practice kumite before or after a lesson without the permission of Sensei or under the supervision of Sensei or his nominee.
	Karateka will refrain from running around the Dojo. The club will not tolerate students standing around in little groups, talking or laughing, as this impedes those students who wish to limber up properly.
	Any member who does not renew their Membership within one month of expiry, will be taken off the list and their membership of TSKC lapses. They will have to re-apply for membership to TSKC in the usual way which includes a joining fee and will not be allowed to train at a TSKC dojo.
	Within one month of attending a club, each new member must apply for a licence.
	Each member will be eligible to take a grade, under the discretion of Sensei. There will be no exemptions to these rules. Also to take a grade, one must produce a current licence.

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Dojo Etiquette

JKA Karateka also conduct themselves within the wider and more general rules of Karate etiquette. These practical guidelines are for all members and should be considered the same as common courtesy or politeness as in daily life.

• On entering the Dojo each student must bow. The same when leaving.
• The white Karate Gi must be kept clean and in good condition.
• Toenails and fingernails must be kept short and clean.
• Every effort must be made to be punctual. If one arrives late they must kneel in front of the class until the Instructor calls them on, then they must take their place quickly in the class.
• If someone wants to leave the class they must ask the Instructor first.
• When the class is called to order, line up smartly and face the “Shomen” position, i.e. towards the front of the class.
• There is a specific order to events prior to and after training. How to line up, how to stand, kneel (seiza), bow etc. All students are carefully instructed in these formalities and should follow them.
• No jewellery or rings to be worn in the class. If one cannot remove a ring, then put tape around it.
• No chewing, talking, smoking or any offensive behaviour in the Dojo.
• "Oss" is a sign of respect and is used generally in karate, especially in the following situations:
  upon receiving any advice or command from the instructor ; when bowing at the start and finish of the class; in any other appropriate situation, for instance during gradings or competitions.
• During any Karate functions, i.e. training, competitions or demonstrations the student must always address this Instructor as "SENSEI" and must comport himself with dignity at all times.
• In the event of the Instructor arriving late, the Senior must sign in and take the class, the Senior being the longest serving or the highest grade, and as such, demands the same respect as the "SENSEI".
• When visiting another Dojo, proper protocol is to obtain a note of introduction from your Instructor and present that to the Instructor of the Dojo being visited. It is discourteous to attend another Dojo without observing this rule. This is particularly relevant in the event that you are travelling Nationally or overseas.
• Train at least twice a week where possible.
• Turn your back if you have to adjust your Gi or tie your belt.
• Any member arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the back of the Dojo and await permission from the instructor before joining the class at the back. On receiving permission, bow and then join the class.
• At the beginning of the lesson, the most senior grade lines up at the front right hand side of the dojo. After lining up, students kneel down together (seiza). Everyone bows to the front and to the instructor (sensei ni rei).
• At the end of the lesson, kneel and at the instruction "MOKUSU" shut your eyes and breathe. At the end of the class, students line up and then assume seiza position. There is a brief meditation (mokusu). The guidelines set out in the dojo kun are central to all karate-do training and are meant to apply both inside and outside the dojo.
  On the instruction "Shomen Ni Rei", bow silently.
  On the instruction "Sensei Ni Rei", bow and say "Oss".
  On the instruction "Otagai Ni Rei", bow and say "Oss".
  Students then stand, one at a time, from right to left, in order of seniority. This should proceed quickly and appear like a wave rolling from right to left.
• Students are not allowed to leave the Dojo before the instructor has given permission or left himself.

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