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Yoshukai Karate

Yoshukai Karate can trace its lineage back to the founding fathers of karate in Okinawa over three hundred years ago.  The Japanese Grandmaster, Katsuoh Yamamoto, began his formal training in the Chito-Ryu style under Dr. Chitose. In 1959, he opened his own school in Kitakyushu, Japan.  From 1960 to 1963, Yamamoto was considered the top competitor in Japan. In 1963 Dr. Chitose pronounced him the Grandmaster of the Yoshukai style of karate. Today, Yoshukai is a worldwide organization.

Shihan Hiroaki Toyama and Shihan Mike Culbreth established the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization, under the authority of Grandmaster Yamamoto.  WYKKO is the only Yoshukai style in the US that is authorized and certified by Grandmaster Yamamoto.

FIVE PRECEPTS:                  SHUGYOSHA GOKUN:
Respect and Manners        Hitotsu – Reigi o omonzubeshi 
Be Prudent in Action          Hitostu – Taido o iumushimushi 
Be Prudent in Speech        Hitostu – Gengo o  tsutsugamushi 
Keep High Spirited              Hitostu – Iki o sajan ni subeshi 
Keep Yourself Clean            Hitostu – Seiketsu o mine to subeshi 

OBLIGATIONS OF ALL YOSHUKAI STUDENTS
1. To devote themselves towards the development of one another, spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
2. To be constantly alert to the teachings of their superiors always endeavoring to master the secrets of this martial art.  
3. To  meet with fortitude any and all obstacles which may arise to hamper the attainment of goals.  
4. To be courteous in deportment and to always remember the virtue of modesty. 
5. To avoid all unnecessary incidents and to use this art only when all other means of self-preservation would fail.  
6. Through the teachings of the foregoing principles, to strive to become good citizens and worthy community members.  

All new students are required to join the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization after the first 30 days.
The cost is $50  for one member, 2 in family is $75, 3 in family is $95 and 4 or more is $110 per year.  You will receive an Organization packet and your tenth Kyu test is free.

DOJO RULES

• Arrive early enough to be ready when the class begins.
• Remove your shoes before stepping into the Dojo.
• Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo.
• Always be helpful and courteous to all students of all ranks.
• Address Black Belts as Mr., Mrs., or Ms. 
• Address the chief instructor as Sensei, in and outside of the Dojo.
• Wear a clean and repaired Gi at all times. 
• Keep your finger and toe nails short and clean at all times.
• Do not wear jewelry of any kind during training.
• Do not use profanity or loud talking in the Dojo.
• Never lose your temper in the Dojo.
• Never leave the class for a break, water, or any early dismissal, except with permission of the Sensei.
• Do not spar without permission of the Sensei.
• Any student using his skills outside the Dojo irresponsibly will be expelled from the Dojo. 
• No loud talking, profanity or horseplay in the dojo.
• Pay strict attention to class.
• Make sure to use the bathroom, and drink fluids before class. 
• Sensei:  Nick Kummer

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10th KYU BASIC TEST (After minimum six weeks)
Once you are committed to Yoshukai Karate, you can purchase a uniform through the WRAC, and pay the annual dues to the WYKKO.
1. Basic Punches 
2. Basic Kicks 
3. Basic Blocks 
4. Basic Stances 
5. Basic hand, elbow, & knee technique

10th KYU TO 9th KYU YELLOW BELT (ages 10 & under only)  
Purchase a yellow belt
Testing Fee  $25 
1. 27 Movements  
2. 2  Combinations 
1.  Front kick, spinning round kick using the same foot. 
2.  Twisting reverse punch.  
3. Plus all requirements for previous rank

9th KYU TO 8th KYU 2nd STRIPE YELLOW BELT 
Purchase a yellow belt
Testing Fee  $25 
I . Ni-Ju Shichi No Kata, (27 Movements)  
2. Kihon Kata Shodan   
3. Basic Punches, Blocks, Kicks (25 each)  
4. Sparring (Japanese style) 
5. Ippon Kumite 1 defense  
6. Combinations  
1.  Front kick, spinning round kick using the same foot. 
2.  Front leg round kick, spinning sidekick. 
3.  Twisting reverse punch.  
4.  Down block 45% shiko dachi then reverse punch zenkutsu dachi stance (Basic kicks must be done using front and back legs.)
7. Breaking - 1 hand and 1 foot

8th KYU TO 7th KYU 3rd STRIPE YELLOW BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
I .  Kihon Kata Nidan  
2.  Kihon Kata Sandan  
3.  Breaking - 2-Foot Techniques  
4.  Ippon Kumite 1 & 2   
5.  Combinations  
1.  Front leg front kick, back leg front kick, step forward reverse punch.  
2.  Back leg round kick, skip sidekick, back fist.
6.  Plus all requirements for previous rank
7.  Sparring
8.  Forward rolls, side falls, back falls

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7th KYU TO 6th KYU BLUE BELT 
Purchase a blue belt
Testing Fee  $25 
1.  Kihon Kata Yondan  
2.  Zen Shin Kotai  
3.  Ippon Kumite 1 thru 3  
4.  Breaking - 1 foot and 1 hand Flying Side Kick or DOUBLE Jump Front Kick  
5.  Combinations and Slow Motion Kicks  
1.  Sliding forward back fist, reverse punch, round kick.  
2.  Demonstrate in slow motion spinning sidekick, without putting foot down side kick again, face opposite direction down block.  
6.  Plus all requirements for previous ranks  
7. One hand and two had wrist escapes
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6th KYU TO 5th KYU 2ND STRIPE BLUE BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
1  Shihohai 
2. Ippon Kumite 1 thru 4 
3. Combinations & Slow Motion Kicks  
1. Front foot round kick, using the same foot skip side kick, back fist reverse punch. 
2. Demonstrate in slow motion 4 round kicks in all 4 directions without putting foot down, end with down block, reverse punch.
4. Breaking - 2 boards Side Kick, 1 Hand technique, DBL Jump Front  Kick  
5. Nunchaku (Kihon Kata)  
6. Plus all requirements for previous ranks
7. Defense against thrusting attack left and right, overhand attacks, and swinging attacks.  

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5th KYU TO 4th KYU GREEN BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
Buy green belt
1.  Nunchaku Kata (Kihon Kata and Kihon Kata Shodan)
2.  Seisan 
3.  Breaking - 2 boards Side Kick, 1 Hand technique, Spinning Back kick  
4.  Ippon Kumite 1 thru 5  
5.  Combinations and Slow Motion Kicks  
1. Demonstrate in slow motion a front kick, a round kick and a side kick using the back leg (all these are double kicks without putting foot down.)  
2.  Knee block, back fist, reverse punch, front kick, and double jump front kick.  
6.  Plus all requirements for previous ranks
7.  Defense against lapel grabs, bear hug, head lock standing, head lock bending, choke. 

4th KYU TO 3rd KYU 2nd STRIPE GREEN BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
1.  Bo Kata - Shodan 
2.  5 Self Defense Techniques  
3.  Combinations  
1.  Front kick back to the same position, 360 degree spinning hook kick put foot down, same foot round kick.  
2.  Sliding 45 degrees backward, down block back first, reverse punch using the same hand ridge hand, spinning hook kick.  
4.  Breaking - Spinning Back Side Kick 2 boards, Side Kick 2 boards, one hand technique 
5.  Plus all requirements for previous rank
6. Forward sweep, side sweep and shoulder throw. 
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3rd KYU TO 2nd KYU BROWN BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
Purchase brown belt
1.  Niseishi 
2.  Bo Kata -  Nidan 
3.  Sai Kata - Zen Shin Kotai 
4.  Breaking - Sidekick 2 boards, Spinning Back Hook Kick, 1 hand technique. Flying Side Kick or DOUBLE Jump Front Kick  
5.  Combinations
1 .  Sliding forward 45 degrees, outside center block, same hand back first, reverse punch, spinning hook kick without putting foot down round kick.  
2.   Back leg round kick, jump spinning crescent kick, back fist, reverse punch.    
6.  5 Self Defense Techniques  
7.  Plus all requirements for previous rank
8. Sparing techniques, defense against front kicks, side kicks and back kicks

2nd KYU TO 1st KYU 2nd STRIPE BROWN BELT 
Testing Fee  $25 
1 .  Bo Kata (Shodan,Nidan, & Sandan)  
2.   Sai Kata (Zen Shin Kotai & Shiho Hai)  
3   5 Self Defense Techniques  
4.  Combinations
1 .  Sliding forward 45 degrees, outside center block, same hand back first, reverse punch, spinning hook kick without putting foot down round kick.  
2.   Back leg round kick, jump spinning crescent kick, back fist, reverse punch.    
5.   Breaking - Sidekick 2 boards, Spinning Back Kick, Flying Side, or DBL Jump Front Kick, One Hand Technique  
6.   Rohai Sho 
7.   Plus all requirements for previous ran
8. Sparing techniques defense against round and hook kicks

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1st KYU TO SHODAN 1st DEGREE BLACK BELT 
Testing Fee  $75 
1. Open hand thru Rohai Sho  
2. 3 Bo, 3 Nunchaku, and 3 Sai Katas  
3. Ippon Kumite 1 thru 5  
4. Breaking - 2 hand, one Stationary Kick (2 boards), spinning Back Hook Kick and DBL Jump Front Kick  
5. 5 Sets of Self Defense - continuous with 2 attackers 6. 5 Sets Combinations with 5 different techniques (One Spinning Back or Jump Kick in each)  

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