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South Sound Karate Info
Shudokan is
characterized by large circular motions with an emphasis on
covering. The practice of extension of the motions develops
power and physique. Soft power is taught along with
sophisticated applications. which included throws, blocks, and
chokes. Because of the balance between hard and soft power,
this system promotes good
heath.
Shudokan,
because of its physical character, has developed its own
unique kata. One set of forms that were developed within the
system is the Kyoku forms. There are seven kata in this group,
starting with the very basic techniques, and building into
long complex form, in a set progression. Originally taught
only at the Hombu Dojo (Headquarters School), even the most
basic of these kata were reserved for members who held a third
degree black belt or higher. These forms were developed to
represent the fighting techniques of the system and were
considered secret. Today, the basic Kyoku forms are taught
only to brown belt students, and the longer more complex forms
are still taught only to black
belts.
Another unique set of forms created by
Shudokan are: Sonshin, Kakashin, and Choshin. These forms are
used to develop and concentrate the potential of an
individual.
Promotion Celebrations
Specific
techniques must be mastered before a student is promoted to
the next rank. "The celebration" is an important demonstration
of the mastery of these skills. It is held three times each
year, usually in January, May and September. This is an
exciting time for students and we highly recommend that family
and friends attend celebrations until the rank of Ichikyu is
reached. Black belt exams are held separately and spectators
may not be present. Prerequisites for promotion
include:
1. Good
home report.
2. Students
under black belt must have a good school report with no
failing grades. Students testing for black belt must have a
3.0 or better GPA.
3. Karate
tuition must be current before test
date
4. New
students must complete a minimum of 16 classes and existing
students may not have missed more than six
classes.
Students will receive
results of their test and their new belt during the next
scheduled class time, but there will be no classes on the day
of receiving belt, no regular scheduled class on that day. If
there is a change in your class schedule, it will occur the
second week after the celebration.
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