UKSKO - United Kingdom Seiki-Juku Karate Organisation

 

 

About our Karate

  1. On entering the Dojo all karateka should say “Osu” loudly and with confidence.
     
  2. Always pay attention to the instructor and attempt to follow his instructions to the best of your ability.
     
  3. No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the dojo.
     
  4. Karate gi’s should be kept gclean and in good repair at all times.
     
  5. Finger nails and toe nails should be kept clean and well cut.
     
  6. Jewellery must not be worn. If it cannot be removed, it must be taped over.
     
  7. All karateka should use the time before class as a period for warming up and asking the higher grades for information and advice.
     
  8. Instructors must be addressed appropriately: Senei (3rd Dan or over) or Sempai (highest grade up to 3rd dan).
     
  9. When arriving late, you should kneel down bt the side of the dojo and wait for the instructor to let you know if you are permitted to join the class. Always ask permission to leave the dojo for whatever reason.
     
  10. Any member found using the art of Karate for personal gain or conducting his or herself in a violent or rude manner will have his or her membership terminated.
     
  11. The dojo must always be kept clean and tidy. This is the responsibility of the lower grades.
     
  12. When sparring, association recommended groin guards, mittens ans shin and instep pads are mandatory.

Basic knowledge

English
Japanese
Pronunciation
One
ichi
itchy
Two
ni
nee
Three
san
san
Four
shi
she
Five
go
go
Six
roku
roke
Seven
shichi
sitch
Eight
hachi
hatch
Nine
ku
ker
Ten
ju
jer
Begin
hajime
haj-im-me
Bow
rei
ray
Head Area
jodan
jo-dan
Middle Body
chudan
choo-dan
Groin
gedan
gee-dan
Left
hidari
he-dar-ray
Right
migi
me-gee
Ready
yoi
yoy
Rest
nawre
now-ray
Shout
kiai
kee-eye
Stop
yame
yam-me
Turn
mawatte
ma-wat-tay
Block
uke
oo-kay
Strike
uchi
oo-chi
Kick
geri
gelli