Although karate was born in Okinawa and was influenced a lot by chinese martial arts, we can say that

Shotokan
Karate has evolved both technically and spiritually to a 100%, japanese art/sport.
Its philosophy is based on the traditional Budo spirit of Japan. Like kendo, judo, aikido, etc.
The ultimate goal is the perfection of character through hard training and discipline.
When interacting with others, rei (bowing) serves as a means of initially displaying respect for a persons
character, contributes to well-balanced relationships between people , and provides a way for preserving social
order. Setsu (principles) represent the proper etiquette for expressing this concept.
It is essential that those who practise karate maintain a deep natural understanding of rei and act in strict
accordance to the code of setsu.
SKIF karate seeks for the healthy mental and physical growth of youth and peaceful international exchange
through training and tournaments.
The technical system of karatedo consist of the following :

Kihon waza (fundamental techniques)

Executed by standing firmly with a balanced posture, kihon-waza is performed without deviating form the
correct movements. Training ecompasses : tachikata (stances), keri (kicks), tsuki (thrusts), ate (smashes),
uke (blocks).
These kihon techniques can be done from a stationary position (sonoba-kihon) or moving in all directions
(ido-kihon).

Kata (individual practise of form)

As since ancient times it was not always possible to train with a partner, individual practise methods were
developed in the form of kata.
Kata are prescribed sets of movements that employ all kinds of techniques in predetermined sequences.
Almost all of the kata start with an initial block in accordance with Funakoshi O Senseis precept : there
is no first attack in karate (karate ni sente nashi)
It has always been a typical oriental method of teaching the techniques and even secrets to the next
generation of students.
Kata training is an ideal way

to stay healthy and fit (complete physical education/gymnastics)

to learn all kinds of specific techniques for self-defence

to use as an art form using your body and mind

In SKIF we study and practise the following kata :

The 15 original kata introduced by Funakoshi O Sensei :
5 heian kata, 3 tekki kata, bassai-dai, kanku-dai, jion, enpi, jitte, gankaku, and hangetsu.

Another 11 kata that were brought in the Shotokan karate system by senior students of Funakoshi O
Senseis, with his authorisation or sometimes even by his request :
Bassai-sho, kanku-sho, jiin, chinte, wankan, unsu, gojushiho dai, gojushiho-sho, meikyo, nijushiho,
Sochin.
These 15 + 11 kata make a total of 26 kata that are known as the Shotokan kata.
Additionally Kanazawa Soke introduced some extra kata in the SKIF kata syllabus :
Seienchin, sepai, koryu gankaku (gankaku-sho), nijuhachi.
These kata are to be studied by the senior students or instructors of SKIF.

Kumite (sparring exercises)

Executing techniques of offence and defence with a partner. An inbound rule exists in wich practitioners
must always maintain self-control regardless of what happens in the exchange of techniques, and refrain
from becoming emotional , or seeking to hurt the opponent. This is part of the basic philosophy of
karatedo. Most people think kumite is free sparring, but there are many kinds of kumite. Free sparring is
just one of them.
Kanazawa Soke devised a comprensive kumite syllabus that is used during the training. Each kind of
kumite has a different purpose, so practising all of them regularly is very important.
Kumite can be divided in 2 main categories :

Yakusoku kumite (promise sparring, meaning that the attack is anounced or known to the defender)

tanren kumite : gohon kumite and sanbon kumite

kihon kumite : kihon ippon kumite and kaeshi ippon kumite

yakusoku jiyu kumite : jiyu ippon kumite and okuri jiyu ippon kumite

kiso kumite

oyo kumite : happo kumite and kumite gata

Jiyu kumite (free sparring)

kyogi kumite for tournaments (sport/rules)

shiai kumite for dojo sparring (budo)

Conclusion :
Training in karatedo is sometimes hard and the goals are not always clear. Perseverance and hard work allow the
practitioner to push their physical and mental boundaries , and nurture a sence of mutual respect and
consideration for the feelings of others.
Karatedo, as a form of human education, promotes discipline and character development. This is what makes
karate a Do of a Way of life for the practitioner.

It can be studied by all people of all ages. The goal of karatedo, as with other budo arts, is not to beat the
opponent to satisfy ones own ego, but to overcome ones own shortcomings and to live in harmony with oneself
and others.

1 DAN - Cinturn Negro

KIHON - WAZA:(Tcnicas Bsicas) 5 Pasos
Zenkutsu Dachi - Oi Zuki - Sambon Zuki (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Gyaku Zuki - Sambon Zuki (Mawate)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Jodan Age Uke, misma mano Gedan Barai - Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Soto Uke - Kiba Dachi - Empi - Uraken - Zenkutsu Dachi - Gyaku Zuki

(Ushiro)

Zenkutsu Dachi - Uchi Uke-Kizami Zuki - Mae Geri, pierna atras - Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
Kokutsu Dachi - Shuto Uke - Kizami Geri - Zenkutsu Dachi - Gyaku Nukite (Ushiro )
Zenkutsu Dachi - Mae Geri, cambio de pierna Mawashi Geri - Gyaku Zuki (Mae)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Mae Geri, cambio de pierna Yoko Geri Kekomi - Gyaku Zuki (Mawate)
Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri Keage, cambio de pierna Yoko Geri Kekomi (Mae)
Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri Keage, cambio de pierna Yoko Geri Kekomi (Mawate)
Jiyu Kamae - Misma Pierna Mae Geri - Yoko Geri Keage - Ushiro Geri - Mawashi geri (Sin avanzar -5 veces con
cada pierna)(Opcional a criterio del examinador)
JIYU IPPON KUMITE: (Combate Preestablecido a 1 paso en forma libre)
JODAN OI ZUKI
CHUDAN OI ZUKI
MAE GERI (Chudan)
MAWASHI GERI ( Jodan) (3 Ejemplos preestablecidos de cada uno, de cada lado)
YOKO GERI (Kekomi)
USHIRO GERI
KIZAMI ZUKI
GYAKU ZUKI
KATA: SENTEI: Bassai Dai o Kanku Dai o Empi o Jion
SHITEI:

Heian Shodan - Heian Nidan - Heian Sandan - Heian Yondan - Heian Godan Tekki Shodan (El examinador
puede pedir cualquiera de estos)
HYOTEKI:(Trabajo de Foco)
El alumno en posicin de combate (Jiyu Kamae), deber atacar Gyaku Zuki a un blanco movil (generalmente
un boligrafo) y frenar el golpe 5 milimetros (aproximadamente) antes del blanco, durante 1minuto (aprox.),
demostrando tener: Foco, potencia, velocidad y reflejos, necesarios para un cinturn Negro .
Tiempo mnimo de permanencia en 1 Kyu: 12 Meses

7 KYU - Cinturn Naranja

KIHON - WAZA:(Tcnicas Bsicas) 5 Pasos
Zenkutsu Dachi - Chudan Gyaku zuki (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Jodan Age uke - Chudan Gyaku zuki (Ushiro)-(Retrocediendo)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Chudan soto uke - Chudan Gyaku zuki (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Chudan Uchi uke (Ushiro)-(Retrocediendo)
Kokutsu Dachi - Shuto uke , Zenkutsu Dachi - Gyaku Nukite (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Jodan Mae Geri (Mawate)(Cambio de direccin 180)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Chudan Mawashi Geri (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Zenkutsu Dachi - Chudan Mawashi Geri (Mawate)-(Cambio de direccin 180)
Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri Keage (Mae)-(Avanzando)
Kiba Dachi - Yoko Geri Kekomi (Mawate)-(Cambio de direccin 180)
KIHON SAMBON KUMITE: (Combate Preestablecido a 3 pasos)
TODOS LOS ATAQUES SERAN:(TORI) 1Ataque: Jodan Oi Zuki
2 Ataque: Chudan Oi Zuki
3 Ataque: Chudan Mae Geri
1 Ataque Jodan:

UKE:(Defensor): Jodan Age Uke

2 Ataque Chudan: UKE: Chudan Soto Uke

3 Ataque Mae Geri: UKE: Gedan Barai - Contragolpe Gyaku zuki.
1 Ataque Jodan:

UKE: Jodan Age Uke

2 Ataque Chudan: UKE: Chudan Uchi Uke

3 Ataque Mae Geri: UKE: Tei sabaki 45, Gyuku Gedan Barai
Contragolpe, Jodan Jun Zuki- Chudan Gyaku Zuki

1 Ataque Jodan:

UKE: Kokutsu dachi - Haiwan Uke

2 Ataque Chudan: UKE: Kokutsu Dachi - Morote Uke

3 Ataque Mae Geri: UKE: Kokutsu Dachi - Sukui Uke
Contragolpe, Zenkutsu dachi - Ura Zuki
KATA: Heian Nidan