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Frequently asked Questions
What age can I start Karate?
All ages above 5 are welcome; come along and try; train to a level you are comfortable with. Children from primary one, aged 5 yrs, can join the class at John Paul Academy, Tuesday and Thursday 5 - 7pm or Erskine Bridge Hotel, Mondays 6-7.30.
When am I too old to start training in Karate?
You’re never too old to join in the mainstream classes at the Oh Kami Karate Club. John Paul Academy, Tuesday and Thursday 7 - 9pm or Erskine Bridge Hotel, Mondays 6-7.30.
Are the classes mixed between Adult and Children or are they separate classes?
The classes are predominately separate for adult and for children. Students are also split - this accommodates people so that they can learn at their own speed.
What do I need for starting Karate?
On first attending the class you should wear tracksuit trouser or shorts and a loose fitting t-shirt or top. All karate-ka (a karate student) normally train in bare feet, but if you are uncomfortable and have sore feet then training shoes are okay to start with. Wait until you are happy that Karate is for you before you spending any cash on a new Suit. The suits can be purchased from the club at very reasonable prices.
What is a Karate Licence?
A licence is insurance cover for you to take part in activities within your karate association. The licence book is also a grading record for you to maintain throughout your lifetime karate career.
How much will a karate licence cost me?
A Licence for the first year will cost £25.00 and £20 for each subsequent year. (as at 2011)
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I am getting bullied at school will karate teach me to deal with the bully?
No, karate is not taught to any student at the Oh Kami Karate Club for the benefit of injuring or seeking revenge on any individual. Karate will, however, teach you self discipline, self control, will improve your confidence and respect for other people along with a better awareness of the activities that surround you.
Do I have to fight in competitions if I train with you?
No, but you can if you want to.
How long will it take me to obtain my first grading?
Normally about 2 to 3 months training is needed, based on training twice a week.
When will I get my Black Belt?
After about 4 years training you should have reached a level of basic skills that may allow you to attempt the level of 1st Dan, but this varies from student to student. |
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What is so good about the JKA Shotokan Style of Karate?
The Japan Karate Association (J.K.A.) is the leader in the traditional world of Shotokan Karate; the style is the first style permitted to be introduced into the Japanese Education System. The style has membership all over the world. The rank of JKA shodan is recognised all over the world and wherever you go no one will be able to contest your certification regardless of what grade you are. You can be assured that JKA qualified Instructors are well versed in their knowledge of Shotokan Karate.
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What does karate mean?
Kara (empty) and Te (hand), an unarmed person who uses their hands and feet for blocking and striking. It’s a system that originated in China and then was developed in Okinawa and Japan. |
Does the club have any community links?
Yes; Oh Kami Karate Club is the first karate club in Glasgow to receive the city’s "stamp of approval" with an award under the Clubmark accreditation scheme and the Oh Kami Karate Club is also a registered member of the Sports Council for Glasgow.
Further information
Further information can be obtained from the instructors at the club or emailing us at Oh Kami Karate Club. Please contact Gerry McDougall 5th Dan JKA, senior instructor, by email for all enquiries by email or by telephone.Tel: 07966 355306 |
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Directions
Otoshi
Mae (or) Shomen
Hanmi
Jodan
Hidari
Gedan
Chudan
Ushiro
Gyaku
Migi
Yoko
Kaiten
Tate
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Downward
Front
Half-Front Facing
High Level
Left
Low Level
Middle Level
Rear (to the...)
Reverse
Right
Side
Turn
Vertical |
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Stances
Kokutsu-Dachi
Neko-Ashi-Dachi
Kosa-Dachi
Heisoku-Dachi
Zenkutsu-Dachi
Kiba-Dachi
Fudo-Dachi
Heisoku-Dachi
Musubi-Dachi
Renoji-Dachi
Hachiji-Dachi
Choji-Dachi
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Back
Cat
Crossed Feet
Feet Together
Front
Horse
Rooted
Informal Attention, Feet Together
Informal Attention, Toes Out
L-Stance
Natural or Open-Leg
T-Stance
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Punches/ strikes
Uraken-Uchi
Morote-Zuki
Enpi-Uchi
Oi-Zuki
Strike Kentsui-Uchi
Kagi-Zuki
Kizami-Zuki
Gyaku-Zuki
Haito-Uchi
Age-Zuki
Hasami-Zuki
Nukite-Uchi
Choku-Zuki
Yama-Zuki
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Backfist Strike
Double Punch
Elbow Strike
Front Lunge Punch
Hammer Fist Strike
Hook Punch
Jab -
Reverse Punch
Ridge Hand Strike
Rising Punch
Scissors Punch
Spear Hand Strike
Straight Punch
Wide U (Mountain) | |
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Kicks Geri
Ushiro-Geri
Mikazuki-Geri
Mae-Geri
Fumikomi
Mawashi-Geri
Yoko-Geri
Keage
Kekomi
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Back
Crescent
Front
Low Side Stamping
Roundhouse-
Side
Snap Kick
Thrust Kick |
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Blocks
Morote-Uke
Gedan-Barai
Uchi-Uke
Soto-Uke
Jodan Age-Uke
Shuto-Uke
Juji-Uke
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Double arm -
Downward Gedan
Inside Outward
Outside Inward
Rising Upper Level
Sword Hand
X-Block
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During a class
Yoi
Rei
Waza
Naore
Hajime
Yame
Yasume
Shomen Ni Rei
Sensei Ni Rei
Otaigai Ni Rei
Seiza
Kamae-te
Migi
Hidari
Kamae
Mawatte
Zenshin
Koshin
Motono ichi
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Ready
Bow
Technique
Return to ready position
Begin
Stop
Relax
Bow to the front (of the dojo)
Bow to the Sensei
Bow to one another
Sitting Position
Fighting position
Right
Left
Posture
Turn around
Forward
Backward
Original Position
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A
Age-zuki rising punch
Age-uke rising block
Ashi foot, leg
Ate-waza smashing techniques
Awase-zuki U-punch
B
Bu martial
Budo martial way
Bushido the way of the warrior
C
Chichi nipple
Choku-zuki straight punch
Chudan chest area
Chudan-choku-zuki straight punch to body
Chudan-mae-geri front kick to chest area
Chudan-shuto-uke knife-hand block chest level
Chudan-uchi-uke inside block chest area
Chudan-ude-uke forearm block chest area
D
Dojo training room
E
Embusen performance line
Empi elbow
Empi-uchi elbow strike
En-sho round heel
F
Fudo-dachi rooted stance
Fumikomi stamping kick
G
Gai-wan outer arm
Gawa side
Gedan lower area of the body
Gedan-barai downward block
Gi karate suit
Gyaku-zuki reverse punch
H
Hachiji-dachi open-leg stance
Haishu back-hand
Haishu-uchi back-hand strike
Haishu-uke back-hand block
Haisoku instep
Haito ridge-hand
Haito-uchi ridge-hand strike
Hai-wan back-arm
Haiwan-nagashi-uke back-arm sweeping block
Hangetsu-dachi half-moon stance
Hanmi half-front-facing position
Hara abdomen
Hasami zuki scissors punch
Heiko-dachi parallel stance
Heiko-zuki parallel punch
Heisoku-dachi informal attention stance
Hidari left
Hiji elbow
Hiji-ate elbow strike
Hitai forehead
Hizagashira knee cap
I
Ippon-ken one-knuckle fist
Ippon-ken zuki one-knuckle-fist straight punch
J
Jiyu-kumite free-style sparring
Jodan face area
Jodan-age-uke upper block against head attack
Jodan-choku-zuki upper straight punch
Jodan-mae-geri front kick to face
Juji-uke X-block
K
Kagi-zuki hook punch
Kaho downward
Kaisho open hand
kakato heel
Kake-shuto-uke hooking knife-hand block
Kake-uke hooking block
Kakiwaki-oroshi downward thrust
kakuto bent wrist
Kakuto-uke bent-wrist block
Kamae posture,position
Kanku "viewing the sky" kata form
Karate empty-hand fighting
Karate-ka karate practitioner
Kata shoulder
Kata forms
Keage snap kick
Keito chicken-head wrist
Keito-uke chicken-head-wrist block
Kekomi thrust kick
Ken fist
Kendo sword fighting
Kentsui fist-hammer
Kentsui-uchi fist-hammer strike
Keri-waza kicking techniques
Kiai shout -
Kiba-dachi straddle-leg stance
Kihon kumite basic sparring
Kime focus of technique
Kizami-zuki jab
Ko back of fist/hand
Koho back direction
Koko tiger mouth
Kokutsu-dachi back stance
Kokyu breathing
Kosa cross
Kosa-dachi cross feet stance
Koshi hip
Ko-shi ball of the foot
Kubi neck
Kumite sparring
M
Ma-ai distancing
Mae-empi-uchi forward elbow strike
Mae-geri front kick
Mae-geri-keage front snap kick
Mae-geri-kekomi front thust kick
Mae-hiji-ate forward elbow strike
Mae-muki facing to the front
Mae-tobi-geri jumping front kick
Makiwara punching board
Mawashi-geri roundhouse kick
Mawashi-zuki roundhouse punch
Migamae physical readiness
Migi right
Mikazuki-geri crescent kick
Mimi ear
Miru look
Morote-uke augmented forearm block
Morote-zuki double-fist punch
Mune chest
Musubi-dachi informal attention stance, feet turned out
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N
Nagashi-uke sweeping block
Nagashi-zuki flowing punch
Nai-wan inner arm
Naore return to yoi
Neko-ashi-dachi cat stance
Nidan-geri double jump kick
Nigiru chest
Nukite spear-hand straight thrust
O
Oi-zuki lunge punch
Oss greeting & acknowledgment
Osae-uke pressing block
Otoshi-empi-uchi downward elbow strike
Otoshi-uke dropping block
Otoshi-hiji-ate downward elbow strike
R
Rei bow
Reinoji-dachi L-stance
Ryo both
Ryo koshi both sides
Ryo-sho-awase hands together
Ryo soku both sides
Ryu school
S
Sabaki stepping and dodging
Saho left direction
Sanchin-dachi hour-glass stance
Seiken fore-fist
Seiken-choku-zuki fore-fist straight punch
Shizen-tai natural position
Sho hand, palm
Shomen front, main wall
Shuto knife hand
Shuto-uchi knife-hand strike
Shuto-uke knife-hand block
Sochin-dachi diagonal straddle-leg stance
Sokuho side
Sokumen side
Sokumen-awase-uke side two hand block
Sokutei-osae-uke pressing block with sole
Sokuto foot edge
Soto-uke block from outside inwards
Suigetsu solar plexus
Suki opening
Sukui-uke scooping block
T
Tai no shinshuku degree of expansion or
contraction
Tanden navel, centre of gravity
Tate-empi-uchi upward elbow strike
Tate-hiji-ate upward elbow strike
Tate-shuto-uke vertical knife-hand block
Tate-zuki vertical fist punch
Te hand
Teiji-dachi T-stance
Teisho palm-heel
Teisho-awase-uke combined palm-heel block
Teisho-uchi palm-heel strike
Teishio-uke palm-heel block
Teisho-zuki palm-heel punch
Te-osae-uke hand pressing block
Tobi-geri jump kick
Tobi-yoko-geri jumping side kick
Tsuki punching
Tzuki-waza punching techniques
Tsumasaki tips of toes
U
Uchi striking
Uchigawa inside, inner side
Uchi-hachiji-dachi inverted open-leg stance
Uchi-uke block from inside outward
Ude forearm
Ude-uke forearm block
Ue muki facing upward
Uho right direction
Uke blocking
Unsoku moving and stepping
Uraken back-fist
Uraken-uchi back-fist strike
Ura-zuki close punch
Ushiro back, rear
Ushiro-empi-uchi back elbow strike
Ushiro-geri back kick
Ushiro-hiji-ate back elbow strike
W
Wan arm
Wanto arm sword
Washide eagle hand
Waza no kankyu speed of movement
Y
Yama-zuki wide U-punch
Yoi readiness
Yoko side
Yoko-empi-uchi side elbow strike
Yoko-geri side kick
Yoko-geri-keage side snap kick
Yoko-geri-kekomi side thrust kick
Yoko-hiji-ate side elbow strike
Yoko-kekomi side thrust kick
Yoko-tobi-geri jumping side kick
Yori-ashi sliding the feet
Z
Zanshin state of relaxed alertness
Zenkutsu-dachi forward stance
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