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| Above is a list of Okinawan Goju Ryu Kata's and the order they are taught within the Ryusyokai Dojo. This was kindly given to me whilst I was in Okinawa during 2006 by Shigetoshi Senaha Sensei 9th Dan. |
| The order is read from right to left. The Kanji for each Kata is at the top with the accompanying hiraganna kana in brackets below. SANCHIN GEKKI SAI DAI ICHI - GEKKI SAI DAI NI - SAIFA - SHISOCHIN - SESAN SANSERYU - SEIENCHIN - SEPAI - KURURUNFA - SUPARINPEI TENSHO |
The structure and syllabus presented is only a guide really as we do many varying training practises, just to many for us to log
here. In truth nothing is set or cast in stone syllabus wise. As a Dojo we do not train solely to a set syllabus anyway, even though
we do of course have a set Ryusyokai Okinawa Goju Ryu base to work from. This may sound strange but it's quite common in
Okinawa really. We are certainly not a grade or belt orientated Dojo either, quite the opposite in fact as we just concentrate on
the training without any outside distractions.
We only usually have two Dojo gradings each year, one in the Spring, and one in the fall. Members that are ready are put in for
assessment others that have more work to do not so. Where by if the grading or belt assessment structure is used correctly, it
has many benefits, a guide on a students level or understanding within the Dojo being the most obvious. But trying to teach
degree level course work to high school students who are not ready is a good way of understanding things here. The same
would be like teaching or training in advanced Karate to those that have only trained in Karate for a few months or a year or so,
it just doesn't work.
Grades, Diplomas and Certifications are neither new or unique to the Martial Arts. They are more to do with the relationship
forged between a teacher and his Dojo student /s. Or maybe others within a Martial Arts Group too. To others outside of this
relationship or group they usually have little meaning or value. Because of thus, grade standards will obviously at times vary
considerably between Dojo's to the point of being unrecognisable. A good Karate Dojo though will always go about destroying
ego, not building it up, where by one will soon understand that Karate training is not done for cups or for higher status. Correct
use of and a deep understanding of the grading structure, whilst facing the challenges that are placed in front of a student by
their teacher, will eventually see a stronger individual come through the other end. Both mentally and physically.
At times and by some the grading system used in Karate has been severely abused, which in truth is just plain silly and better
off left to those of little understanding, as they will honestly gain very little from both the grading system or Karate anyway.
here. In truth nothing is set or cast in stone syllabus wise. As a Dojo we do not train solely to a set syllabus anyway, even though
we do of course have a set Ryusyokai Okinawa Goju Ryu base to work from. This may sound strange but it's quite common in
Okinawa really. We are certainly not a grade or belt orientated Dojo either, quite the opposite in fact as we just concentrate on
the training without any outside distractions.
We only usually have two Dojo gradings each year, one in the Spring, and one in the fall. Members that are ready are put in for
assessment others that have more work to do not so. Where by if the grading or belt assessment structure is used correctly, it
has many benefits, a guide on a students level or understanding within the Dojo being the most obvious. But trying to teach
degree level course work to high school students who are not ready is a good way of understanding things here. The same
would be like teaching or training in advanced Karate to those that have only trained in Karate for a few months or a year or so,
it just doesn't work.
Grades, Diplomas and Certifications are neither new or unique to the Martial Arts. They are more to do with the relationship
forged between a teacher and his Dojo student /s. Or maybe others within a Martial Arts Group too. To others outside of this
relationship or group they usually have little meaning or value. Because of thus, grade standards will obviously at times vary
considerably between Dojo's to the point of being unrecognisable. A good Karate Dojo though will always go about destroying
ego, not building it up, where by one will soon understand that Karate training is not done for cups or for higher status. Correct
use of and a deep understanding of the grading structure, whilst facing the challenges that are placed in front of a student by
their teacher, will eventually see a stronger individual come through the other end. Both mentally and physically.
At times and by some the grading system used in Karate has been severely abused, which in truth is just plain silly and better
off left to those of little understanding, as they will honestly gain very little from both the grading system or Karate anyway.
What must also be noted is that some teachers prefer a formal assessment or grading by putting the student under a pressure
test. Other teachers prefer to assess students solely along the way or during the class and feel no need for a formal grading
assessment, as the teacher is already fully aware of the progression made by each individual student and their ability. So one
way is where by the student is under continuous assessment and the grade level or diploma is awarded once the teacher feels
the student deserves to progress further and be taught more. The other method requires a formal assessment or grading.
Personally, I feel that both methods are equally effective if used correctly. Therefore at the our UK Dojo students are assessed
using a combination of both of these methods. All being at the Sensei's discretion, and ONLY when the student is ready.
test. Other teachers prefer to assess students solely along the way or during the class and feel no need for a formal grading
assessment, as the teacher is already fully aware of the progression made by each individual student and their ability. So one
way is where by the student is under continuous assessment and the grade level or diploma is awarded once the teacher feels
the student deserves to progress further and be taught more. The other method requires a formal assessment or grading.
Personally, I feel that both methods are equally effective if used correctly. Therefore at the our UK Dojo students are assessed
using a combination of both of these methods. All being at the Sensei's discretion, and ONLY when the student is ready.
Sanchin
Gekki Sai Dai Ichi
Gekki Sai Dai Ni
Saifa
Shisochin
Sesan
Sanseryu
Seienchin
Sepai
Kururunfa
Suparinpei
Tensho
Naih(f)anchi
Shu Shi No Kon (Rokushakubo)
Sakagawa No Kon (Rokushakubo)
| Fundamental Level |
| Pre Base Level |
| Base Level (True Karate Beginner Level) |
KATA
Fukyu Gata
Jo Chu Ge
Chu Keri Ge
Kouke Chu Keri Ge
Keri Keri Keri
Tachi Machiwara (Standing Striking)
Sagi Machiwara (Swinging Striking & Controlling)
Ti Machiwara (Hand Held Striking)
Chi Ishi (Stone Weights)
Nigiri Gami (Clay Jars)
Kongoken (Oval Iron Ring)
Tan
Medicine Balls
Hand held Pads & Striking (Punch) Bags
Jo Chu Ge
Chu Keri Ge
Kouke Chu Keri Ge
Keri Keri Keri
Tachi Machiwara (Standing Striking)
Sagi Machiwara (Swinging Striking & Controlling)
Ti Machiwara (Hand Held Striking)
Chi Ishi (Stone Weights)
Nigiri Gami (Clay Jars)
Kongoken (Oval Iron Ring)
Tan
Medicine Balls
Hand held Pads & Striking (Punch) Bags
Hojo Undo & (G) KUMI-TE (Meeting of Hands)
Ippon Kumite
Nihon Kumite
Renzoku Kumite
Kakome Kumite
Jiyu Kumite (Flowing)
Kakie (Sticky Hands)
Iri Kumi (Entering the Inner Space)
Yakusoku Kumite (Pre Arranged)
Bunkai (Imi) Kumite (Kata workings)
Nihon Kumite
Renzoku Kumite
Kakome Kumite
Jiyu Kumite (Flowing)
Kakie (Sticky Hands)
Iri Kumi (Entering the Inner Space)
Yakusoku Kumite (Pre Arranged)
Bunkai (Imi) Kumite (Kata workings)
Tenshin Sequence (Drills) (Body Displacement)
Tsuki (Fist or Hand Strikes)
Dachi Sequence (Posturing)
Uke (Receiving)
Keri Sequence (Foot Strikes)
Shuto Sequence (Knife Hands)
Hiji Sequence (Elbows)
Ukemi (Receiving ones own body)
Okinawa Kobu Do / Jutsu (Weaponry)
(We use this to supplement & aid ones Karate).
Rokushaku Bo
Nunchaku
Tonfa
Tsuki (Fist or Hand Strikes)
Dachi Sequence (Posturing)
Uke (Receiving)
Keri Sequence (Foot Strikes)
Shuto Sequence (Knife Hands)
Hiji Sequence (Elbows)
Ukemi (Receiving ones own body)
Okinawa Kobu Do / Jutsu (Weaponry)
(We use this to supplement & aid ones Karate).
Rokushaku Bo
Nunchaku
Tonfa
Gatame Hold Downs (Drills)
Tachi no Ude Garami (Standing arm, wrist, & shoulder locks)
Shime (Sealing the Breath)
Nage (Throws & Takedowns)
Ne Garami (Ashi & Ude etc) (Locks on the Ground)
Tachi no Ude Garami (Standing arm, wrist, & shoulder locks)
Shime (Sealing the Breath)
Nage (Throws & Takedowns)
Ne Garami (Ashi & Ude etc) (Locks on the Ground)
6th Kyu
9th Kyu
| White |
| Introductory Karate Level |
3rd Kyu
1st Dan
| Hidenobu Tamaki 8th Dan Ryusyokai, Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. |
Ryusyokai 琉 翔 会 Okinawa Karate Dojo UK 沖縄空手道場英国 |
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