CFTS KARATE

AIKIDO: Founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) in Japan and means “The Way of Harmony”, he stated that "all movements are circular in...

From the east come many types of fighting arts, plus other less known ones from around the world. Some can be traced back well over 2,000...

A simple overview of the more common traditional styles but in no way represents a comprehensive list, nor a complete history of each....

Hitotsu Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomoru Koto! One! To strive for the perfection of character! Hitotsu! Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto! One! To...

Students under the age of 14 need to learn the meanings, in red, of the lines of the Dojo Kun. Hitotsu Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomoru Koto!...

Ever wondered what all the hand signals mean during a kumite (freestyle) match? The chief judge maybe supported by two other flag judges...

IPPON (1 point) Judge raises flag partially & points to the side of the scorer. NIHON (Two Points) Judge raises flag horizontally &...

The Shotokan style of Karate was started and developed by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi. Initially Shotokan was the name of the first Karate...

Gichin Funakoshi never graded. In those days you were either a white belt or black. Either you were proficient or you weren't! Masatoshi...

Sensei Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Karate-Do precepts that he created and lived by. Karate begins and ends with respect and courtesy There is...

You can use the following files to help learn the Japanese Karate terminology. This is a necessity for karate-ka going for Shodan, 1st...

When asked to preside over the first public karate demonstration in Japan Sensei Funakoshi was prompted to write a book about it. This...

The 10 Elements of Kata as instructed and laid down by Shihan Kanazawa YOI NO KISIN - Concentration of readiness INYO - Active and...

The dates highlighted are essential for any Dan grade candidate to learn, and may be asked for during a dan grading. If you would like to...