Kofukan Karate Dojo Rules

• Shoes are never to be worn on the training area. Shoes are to be removed upon entering the Dojo. (Spectators included)

 

• Smoking in the Dojo or near proximity is not permitted at any time. (Spectators included)

 

• Swearing, whistling, loud or rude behaviour in the Dojo is strictly forbidden at all times. (Spectators included)

 

• General conversation is not permitted on the training area while a lesson is in progress.

 

• Spectators or other students are not to interfere with or disturb any student or instructor while a lesson is in progress.

 

• You may not leave the training area during a lesson without first obtaining permission from the instructor in charge of the lesson.

 

• No rings, earrings, studs or jewellery is to be worn by any student or instructor while training. Jewellery that can’t be removed MUST be taped.

 

• You may not stand with hands on hips, arms folded, lean on walls or conduct yourself in a generally untidy and careless manner.

 

• Male students are not to wear T-shirts or singlets under their Dogi. Female students may wear a white T-shirt under their Dogi.

 

• Under NO condition will you be permitted to train under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if the instructor in charge considers you to be physically or mentally unfit to train in the lesson.

 

• Instructors are to be addressed as Shihan, Sensei or Senpai (according to rank) within the Dojo or at another venue any time a lesson, seminar or camp is in progress.

 

• Respect and obedience to your Sensei and Senpai must be observed at all times.

 

• Unless directed to by the Sensei or Senpai, students will not attempt to teach other students in a formal lesson. ONLY the Sensei is to teach during a lesson. It shows good karate spirit to want to help other students but the best way to help other students is to train hard and set a good example for them to follow.

General aims of Kofukan Karate Canterbury

 

• Cultivate good personality and strong character

 

• Preserve correct techniques and katas

 

• Promote friendship among members

 

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Technical principles

 

• Do not make any unnecessary movements

 

• Do not use any unnecessary force

 

• Use the whole body to perform techniques

 

• Start the next movement from the present position

Grading Syllabus

Junior Rank System (under 16 years)

 

 

10th Han-Kyu               White belt with Red Stripe

 

10th Kyu                       Red belt with White Stripe

 

9th Kyu                         Red belt

 

8th Han-kyu                  Blue belt with White Stripe

 

8th Kyu                         Blue belt

 

7th Han-kyu                  Yellow belt with White Stripe

 

7th Kyu                         Yellow belt

 

6th Han-kyu                  Orange belt with White Stripe

 

6th Kyu                         Orange belt

 

5th Han-kyu                  Green belt with White Stripe

 

5th Kyu                         Green belt

 

4th Han-kyu                  Purple belt with White Stripe

 

4th Kyu                         Purple belt

 

3rd Han-kyu                  Brown belt with White Stripe

 

3rd Kyu                         Brown belt

 

2nd Kyu                        Brown belt with One Black Tab

 

1st Kyu                         Brown belt with Two Black Tabs

 

Shodan                        1st Black belt

Senior Rank System

 

 

10th Kyu          Red Belt with White Stripe

 

9th Kyu            Red Belt

 

8th Kyu            Blue Belt

 

7th Kyu            Yellow Belt

 

6th Kyu            Orange Belt

 

5th Kyu            Green Belt

 

4th Kyu            Purple Belt

 

3rd Kyu            Brown Belt

 

2nd Kyu           Brown Belt with One Black Tab

 

1st Kyu             Brown Belt with Two Black Tabs

  

Shodan                  First Black Belt

 

Nidan               Second Black Belt

 

Sandan            Third First Black Belt

 

Yondan            Fourth Black Belt

 

Godan              Fifth Black Belt

 

Rokudan         Sixth Black Belt

 

Shichidan        Seventh Black Belt

 

Hachidan        Eighth Black Belt