Syllabus

Below is our standard syllabus. We include this area mainly for experienced practitioners who may be considering training with us. Martial arts are not static entities; therefore, this syllabus in only a general outline of standardized exercises. There are many subtle areas of Karate and Kobudo that are not (or cannot be) taught in a structured manner. Should you have any questions regarding our syllabus, please feel free to email us at any time.

Kihon Waza: Fundamental Techniques

kamae waza: assorted ready positions
tachi waza: stances
tenshin waza: basic movements
taisabaki waza: body shifting; displacement techniques
uke waza: blocking
te-uchi waza: hand striking
keri waza: kicking
seme waza: advancing
nage waza: throwing
katame waza: holding/pinning
kansetsu gatame waza: joint locking
kubishime waza: asphyxiating techniques (adults only)
tamashiwari: breaking; wood, concrete, etc. (adults only)
kyusho waza: vital point techniques (adults only)

Kumite: Sparring

yakusoku kumite: pre-arranged sparring
tachi waza: stand-up grappling
ne waza: floor grappling
jiyu kumite: free-sparring
goshin waza: situational self-defense

Kihon Gata: Basic Training Forms

Dai Ichi Kihon Gata
Dai Ni Kihon Gata
Dai San Kihon Gata
Fukyugata Ichi
Fukyugata Ni
Kamae no Gata
Taisabaki no Gata
Tachi no Gata
Kansetsu Gatame no Gata Ichi
Kansetsu Gatame no Gata Ni

Shorin-ryu (Matsukaze) Gata: Dojo Specific Karate Forms

Pinan Shodan
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yondan
Pinan Godan
Naihanchi Shodan
Naihanchi Nidan
Naihanchi Sandan
Passai no Sho
Passai no Dai
Ansu
Jitte
Chinto
Kusanku

Shorin-ryu (Kobayashi) Gata: Classical Karate Forms

Pinan Shodan
Pinan Nidan
Pinan Sandan
Pinan Yondan
Pinan Godan
Naihanchi Shodan
Naihanchi Nidan
Naihanchi Sandan
Passai no Sho
Passai no Dai
Chinto
Kusanku no Sho
Kusanku no Dai
Gojushiho

Tomari-Te Gata: Supplemental

Wansu
Ananku
Jion
Rohai

Ryukyu Kobudo Gata: Weapons Forms

Maezato Tekko
Maezato Nunchaku
Maezato Nunchaku (Ryote)
Shushi no Kon Sho
Shushi no Kon Dai
Oshiro no Kon
Sakugawa no Kon Sho
Sakugawa no Kon Dai
Hamahiga Tonfa
Tsuken Shitahaku no Sai
Hamahiga no Sai
Chatan Yara no Sai
Kanegawa no Nicho Gama
Chikin (Tsuken) Sunakake no Ekku
Kanegawa no Tinbe
Maezato no Suruchin