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WELCOME TO THE
ARJUKEN KARATE / MODERN ARNIS/BRAZILLIAN
JUI JITSU.
CLASS’S: All classes operate
in accordance to the MARTIAL ARTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ‘S
CODE OF PRACTICE , A copy of
which is always available at our training centre on request .The senior classes
run 52 weeks of the year unless you are advised otherwise
Debbies Junior classes will break for all school holiday’s.
GRADINGS: Gradings are held
every 10 weeks but there are eligibility requirements as regards number of
training sessions and time since the last grading (these are detailed in the
instruction book) so you will not be able to grade at each grading. If you train
regularly and diligently it takes a minimum of 3 years and up to 5-7 years to
achieve a Black Belt.
CLASS RULES: After you have
signed your name on the class sheet each class will begin with a 20 min. warm-up
game. After the game the formal class begins as follows:
1) As the drum sounds
everyone should line up (4 per row) with the senior grades to the front and
to the right.
2) When the lines are
formed everyone sits on their heels with the right big toe over the left big
toe, the back straight, the head erect and the hands flat on the thighs.
3) The senior student
then calls out "MOKUSO" (
this means begin to meditate). The students then place their hands in front of
their navel (belly button) with the four fingers of the left hand overlapping
the four fingers of the right with the thumbs touching. The students then 3/4
close their eyes and stare at a point on the floor 1 metre to the front.
4)
The senior student then calls "MOKUSO YAME" (cease meditating). The
students return their hands to their thighs and open
their eyes.
5) The senior student
calls "KAMIZA NI REI" which means bow to the
6)
The senior student calls " SENSEI NI REI" (bow to the teacher) and the
students bow.
7)
The senior student calls " OTAGAI NI REI" (bow to each other) and the
students bow.
8)
The teacher then calls "SALUTATION - BEGIN" and everybody repeats :
I WILL TRAIN TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY
I WILL CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FELLOW STUDENTS
I WILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
9)
The teacher then makes any announcements .
10)
The class then starts loosening up exercises followed by stretching routines.
11)
The class then continues with basics
12)
The last 30 - 45 minutes of each class will vary each week. The subjects are :
JU-JITSU,
ARNIS, KENDO, YOGA, KICK BOXING, WRESTLING, WEAPONS USE, KNIFE
FIGHTING, COMBAT.
*During
the class the teacher will give instructions and if you understand reply
"USS" . If you don't understand raise
your hand.
*There
is no talking during class unless you are giving or receiving instructions.
*The
teacher is to be called SENSEI (pronounced sen-say).
*Everyone
is to bow upon entering or leaving the dojo.
*From time to time
minor punishments (pushups, standing in the corner or suspension from training)
may be handed out for breaking discipline. These should be taken without
complaining or whingeing.This should not be necessary for the serious student as
all training revolves around self discipline.
* You must abide by
the Blue Mountains Martial Arts Centre’s Code of Conduct
*You must report any
injury or any other incident and see it is recorded on the class sheet before
you leave
The club has a number
of other facilities available for the use of students. This includes
weightlifting and protective equipment Indoor climbing wall . Please check with the
instructor before using them.