Basics (Kihon 基本, きほん)
Kihon (基本, きほん) is a Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts.
The practice and mastery of kihon is essential to all advanced training, and includes the practice of correct body form and breathing, while practicing basics such as stances, punches, kicks, blocks, and thrusts, but it also includes basic representative kata.
Kihon is not only practicing of techniques, it is also the karateka fostering the correct spirit and attitude at all times.
Kihon techniques tend to be practiced often, in many cases during each practice session. They are considered fundamental to mastery and improvement of all movements of greater complexity.
-Wikipedia
The following Kihon Kata are practiced at the Kazokukan Dojo:
Supplemental Drills & Exercises
The following drills are practiced to develop strong basics and diversity of techniques. The purpose of these drills is to focus on karate techniques or combinations (renzoku-waza) by repeating multiple times as the students move back and forth across the floor.
Taichi Ken or Taiji Ken
The movements look like Shitō-ryū kata done like Tai Chi. This is to teach the student the shape of the movements or motion -- not necessarily for self-defense.
Three Fundamental Kata
The following kata are a foundation to developing breath control, strength and power development, concentration, footwork and hip and abdomen control. At the Kazokukan dojo we train with these kata starting at the green belt (Sixth Kyu) in our intermediate and advance class.
There are "Three Basic Truths" in learning a Martial Art:
Not a Religion
Karate Kempo teaches self-discipline and character. It is never taught as a religion at the Kazokukan Dojo. Karate Kempo is founded on scientific principles of body movements that develop the karate devotee into a healthy, well coordinated person, both physically and mentally.
"Martial arts are about the development of discipline to train and practice regularly, the will to address weaknesses and limitations, and engagement in hard-work. Consequently, practitioners gain stamina, discipline, character, courage, loyalty, self-confidence, and other virtues which will positively influence all aspects of their lives. They are beneficial to everyone regardless of religious background." - Soo Young Kim
Not an ordinary Karate program
Though we are considered a Shitō-ryū karate kempo school we embrace karate as an art form and not just a particular style or sub-style.
“Styles are not natural -- they are created by people. All styles of Karate are simply different interpretations of Karate.” – Charles C. Goodin
The practice and mastery of kihon is essential to all advanced training, and includes the practice of correct body form and breathing, while practicing basics such as stances, punches, kicks, blocks, and thrusts, but it also includes basic representative kata.
Kihon is not only practicing of techniques, it is also the karateka fostering the correct spirit and attitude at all times.
Kihon techniques tend to be practiced often, in many cases during each practice session. They are considered fundamental to mastery and improvement of all movements of greater complexity.
-Wikipedia
The following Kihon Kata are practiced at the Kazokukan Dojo:
- Shiho Uke
- Junino
- Goho No Uke
- Ten No (Similar to Fukyugata Ichi Kata)
- Chi No (Similar to Gekisai Ichi Kata)
- Empi Roppo (Similar to Hiji Ate Goho)
- Shiho No Ho
Supplemental Drills & Exercises
- Hachi No Uke (eight block drill)
- Uke No kata (blocking kata)
- Naname Kihon Keiko (basics with angels of attack)
- Punching and Blocking drills
The following drills are practiced to develop strong basics and diversity of techniques. The purpose of these drills is to focus on karate techniques or combinations (renzoku-waza) by repeating multiple times as the students move back and forth across the floor.
- Dai Ichi Kihon
- Dai Ni Kihon
Taichi Ken or Taiji Ken
The movements look like Shitō-ryū kata done like Tai Chi. This is to teach the student the shape of the movements or motion -- not necessarily for self-defense.
Three Fundamental Kata
The following kata are a foundation to developing breath control, strength and power development, concentration, footwork and hip and abdomen control. At the Kazokukan dojo we train with these kata starting at the green belt (Sixth Kyu) in our intermediate and advance class.
- Naihanchi
- Sanchin
- Tensho
There are "Three Basic Truths" in learning a Martial Art:
- You must know the techniques of your Art, before it will help you in self-defense.
- Speed will not help you if you don't know the techniques of your Art.
- Knowledge provides flexibility in handling the unexpected.
Not a Religion
Karate Kempo teaches self-discipline and character. It is never taught as a religion at the Kazokukan Dojo. Karate Kempo is founded on scientific principles of body movements that develop the karate devotee into a healthy, well coordinated person, both physically and mentally.
"Martial arts are about the development of discipline to train and practice regularly, the will to address weaknesses and limitations, and engagement in hard-work. Consequently, practitioners gain stamina, discipline, character, courage, loyalty, self-confidence, and other virtues which will positively influence all aspects of their lives. They are beneficial to everyone regardless of religious background." - Soo Young Kim
Not an ordinary Karate program
Though we are considered a Shitō-ryū karate kempo school we embrace karate as an art form and not just a particular style or sub-style.
“Styles are not natural -- they are created by people. All styles of Karate are simply different interpretations of Karate.” – Charles C. Goodin
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