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Bow - Show of respect At the start of every training class we bow to Soke Sensei and say "Onegai-shimasu". At the end of every class we bow again and say "Arigato Gozaimasu". This is a repectful way of asking to be taught and thanking for the teaching that has been given. Further bows are necessary depending on the level of instructor taking the class. |
| Dojo Cleaning Everyone contributes to ensuring that the floor we train on is cleaned before we start training. Have a think about this action and try and think of another activity that would clean their facilities in respect of their place of training and fellow student. |
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Dogi White Jacket & Trousers. Light weight suits are best for juniors. Heavier weight suits are better for seniors. Have a look at the link to Blitz for a better idea. WKKA Badge is worn on the left chest. Instructor Grade Badge is worn on the left jacket sleeve. Country badge can be worn on right jacket sleeve. |
| Practice and more practice To be good at anything you need to practice and karate is no different. With practice comes confidence and familiarity. Difficulty with a technique or move can be overcome with practice and good teaching. Practice is something we all have to do. |
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Grading System All examinations are conducted to the documented and laid-down WKKA requirements. So everyone knows what's required for the next belt. Juniors have additional grades to help spread the time that is required to learn the new skills and techniques for each grade. There is no substitute for regular training. |
| Regular Courses Each year Soke Sensei or Nidaime Soke Sensei will travel to Europe for the annual WKKA Kenshikan European Course. In 2005 a very successful and enjoyable course was held in Stockholm, Sweden and the course in May 2006 will be held with our Kenshikan friends in Belgium. In 1993 the WKKA World Championships were held in Brussels and Kenshikan Scotland have very good memories of our trips to Belgium. Kenshikan Scotland are looking forward to the next opportunity for our country to play host to the WKKA European Course. |
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Regular Examinations Examinations are a way to judge your improvement. Although the visual perfomance aspect of karate is important so too is the hard work and dedication of the student. Examaination passes are earned not given. The training is more important than the examination. |
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World Kusano-ha Shitoryu Kenpo Karate-do Association We are part of a World-Wide Association. Soke Sensei is much travelled and Kusano-ha is well established in Europe. In the coming years other countires will become a part of out great style. As soon as you become a member of WKKA make sure your passport is up to date because it won't be long until the next Kusano-ha course in England, Sweden, Belgium, Scotland, Malaysia, China or Japan. |
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