Yellow Flashcards
(81 cards)
1
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System
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American/Japanese
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Style
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Zanshin Zen Isshukai-Kan Karate-Do
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Number of belts
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6
4
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Color of belts in order
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White
Yellow
Blue
Green
Brown
Black
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Q
Os/Oss
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Greetings
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What does karate mean
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Empty hand
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Q
Kumite
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Free fighting or Free style
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Bowing symbolizes
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Rendering of respect to an individual
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Correct way to tie belt
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Flat reef or Double square knot
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Kata
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Motion
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5 principles of Kata
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Balance
Coordination
Technique
Control
Rhythm
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Hajime
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Start
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Yame
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Stop
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Centerpoint of meditation
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Approximately 2 in below naval
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What’s invoked in meditation
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The Hara or Ki
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What is Ki
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An internal force summoned to strengthen and temper mind, body, and spirit
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Sempai
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Senior in rank under black belt. First degree black belt
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Sensei
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Instructor or teacher
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Renshi
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Master black belt rank
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Meijin
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Wise man, genius level. Rarely used title for only oldest, most skilled of instructors in a system.
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Ottogani
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Brown belt servant to sensei
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Shihan
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Great teacher
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Soke
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Founder or originator of style
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Kyu
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Grade or ranks under black belt
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How many Kyus in style
(8)
a. IKKYU
b. NIKYU
c. SANKYU
d. YONKYU
e. GOKYU
f. ROKKYU
g. SHICHIKYU
h. HACHIKYU
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What does Dan mean
Ranks of black belts
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How many Dans in style
(10)
a. Shodan. f. Rokudan
b. Nidan. g. Schichidan
c. Sandan. h. Hachidan
d. Yondan. i. Kudan
e. Godan. j. Judan
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Study of Karate is an
Art
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3 groupings Karate comes under
1. Self defense
2. Art
3. Sport
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What principles govern Karate
1. Character
2. Sincerity
3. Effort
4. Etiquette
5. Self control
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Sanchin breathing
Forceful breathing with graduated dynamic tension exercise
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Bushi
Warrior or Samurai
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Bushido
Code that governs the ethics of a samurai or warrior
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Martial arts means
Military, warlike, or fighting arts including all systems of combat
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Rei
Bow
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Shai
Tournament/ contest
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Mudansha
Color belts under black belt
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Ka
Student
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Koans
1. A sword in the scabbard is a treasure beyond compare.
2. The unexamined life is not worth living.
3. Truth, wisdom, and knowledge span the Gulf of ignorance.
4. To experience the thrill of competition by going beyond that which has yet to be touched.
5. Fragrant flowers can be poisonous weeds overnight.
6. Understand to know, to learn knowledge, because it exacts a painful and precious price.
7. Supreme way has no hindrance.
8. A little action can make a big pole move.
9. Today is tomorrow.
10. Wisdom from yesterday, courage for today, faith for tomorrow.
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Zanchin
One technique
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Kiai
Means spirit meeting
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Uke
Block
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Seiken
Front lunge punch
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Gyaku-Zuki
Reverse punch
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Ken
Fist
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4 levels of breathing
Lower abdomen (Ki)
Upper abdomen
Lungs/chest
Throat
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Power comes from...
Hips then shoulders
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Number of muscles in body
610-612
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Number of bones in body
205
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Largest nerve
Sciatic
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Test up to what Dan
1st-5th Dan
6th-10th Dan have to be promoted. Headquarters appoints
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How many masters in our style
Chuck and Harry
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Hanshi's 1st student
William, his brother
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Sensei Hodge is what # to come through House of Pain
6
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Tashi Miller's rank
4th Dan
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Hanshi assigned which Koan to Sensei
1st A sword in the scabbard is a treasure beyond compare
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Art of breaking
Tamashiwari
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Style created
November 1968
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Zanshin added to name
In Italy December 1990
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Zanshin Zen is based in what country
Okinawan
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UMASS
United Martial Arts Supreme Society
Started March 1993
Kansas, MO by Sensei Hodge
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Size of Bo
72-120"
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Jo
48-50"
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Taekwondo started
July 1955 by Gen Choi in Korea
Board of 12
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Who founded Isshukai when didn't have name for it
R. H. Rhen
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Zanshin Zen founded
December 1990
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Our current belt
Mudansha
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SOMA
Society of Martial Arts Alliance
Co-founded in 1981 by Hanshi James Hudson
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Name of style
Karate-do Zanshin-Zen Isshukai-Kan
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Foundation
Hybrid/Eclectic
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Flag
Isshukai flag and crest (black, yellow, and white)
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Flower
Orange Rose
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Symbol
Isshu logo
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Animal
Bengal tiger
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Bird
Red-tailed Hawk
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Fish
Atlantic Salmon
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Gi uniform
Mudansha- white
Yudansha-white or color
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Rules of conduct in the Dojo
1. Respect must be shown at all times to yourself and others.
2. No horseplay in the Dojo. Study what must be done and perfect the techniques you are performing.
3. Practice sincerely and study with spirit and pride of accomplishment.
4. Respect the decisions and rules that are made by the instructors.
5. No wearing of jewelry or extra items of unnecessary use in Dojo.
6. The eating, chewing, or consumption of food, gum, etc isn't allowed in the Dojo unless authorized by an instructor.
7. Meditation at the beginning and end of each class should focus on positiveness, prosperity, guidance, gratefulness, and desire to see your goals attained.
8. Loyalty to the school and its teachings are a must.
9. Character building is our format; no profane use of language, insult to others, nor yourself, or misuse of personal conduct will be tolerated.
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Characteristics of Proper Mental Awareness
1. There is no room for egotism. Humility is our quest.
2. Strive to be the best you can. Step forward in attainment of the way.
3. Faith, Endurance, Patience, Courage, and Determination lead you always towards the ultimate understanding.
4. You become what your thoughts direct you to be.
5. To give is to receive. Be of a giving nature.
6. Remember that your opinion is but one side of the matter.
7. Sincerity is everything to the purpose harmony.
8. Virtue, Justice, Wisdom, and Goodness are all keys to the anticipation of success in your search.
9. Learn to be trusted if you expect to see trust in others.
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Isshukai Flag
Black, Gold, and White
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Flower
Orange Rose
