Dojo Oath

1. We will train our hearts and bodies, for a firm unshaken spirit.
2. We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, so that in time our senses may be alert.
3. With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
4. We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence. 5. We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.
6. We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.
7. All our lives, through the discipline of Karate, we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin Way.

Dojo Rules

A. The dojo is a place for training. Maintain respect for the dojo, the equipment and your fellow students by focusing on your training.
B. Report all injuries immediately.
C. Do not use any equipment that you have not received instruction upon, including weapons, strike pads and makiwara.
D. Foul language and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
E. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off prior to training. If there is an emergency requiring it to be turned on, please let the instructor know beforehand.
F. Always dress and groom appropriately for a workout. All jewelry/accessories must be removed prior to training.  keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and short. 
G. No shoes or socks will be allowed during training. Exceptions may be made while training outdoors or for medical reasons.
H. No food, gum or beverage may be allowed during training. If necessary, the instructor will stop for a water break at which point, you may drink water off the mat.
I. Work hard and have fun.

J. When sparring in class with your fellow karateka keep in mind their well being and keep your emotions under control.  Do not think of winning or losing, think of practice and learning.

 

ETIQUETTE:

Always Rei & Osu to Sensei and seniors upon first meeting of the day.

Always rise when Sensei enters any area.

Always osu, upon entering and leaving the dojo.

When approaching Sensei or a senior, always Rei and say Osu before asking your question. If you do not get a response you should leave and wait until another time.

Never interrupt Sensei or Sempais if they are speaking to someone else.
(unless it's an emergency)

Never walk onto the training floor if Sensei and / or Sempais are training. Wait until you are told it is okay.

Never join in on any individual that is training that Sensei and / or Sempais may be instructing. This includes kata, especially if the kata is above your rank level. If you are invited, then you may join.

Never touch the obi (belt) of a senior.

If you see something dirty or something that needs attention, clean it or notify a senior.

When you are given directions or an order always sound-off loudly with osu.

When you are told to line-up or move to another location of the dojo, do it as fast as possible. (RUN!)

If you are asked a question by Sensei or a senior always rei and stand at
attention (yoi) until dismissed.

When speaking to a black belt or receiving instruction from a senior student always stand in yoi-dachi (ready stance).

If you are called upon in class to come to the front of the dojo and assist Sensei do it quickly and with honor. Avoid flinching or pulling away as it might result in injury.

Senior rank will give the order to line-up approximately 1 minute before the start of class. Remain standing in yoi-dachi until Sensei
presents himself (no matter how long).

Hachimaki (headbands) are a sign of true commitment to an art, vowing never to quit. Unless you are truly prepared to commit wholeheartedly to
Kyokushinkai there is to be no wearing of any headbands.

It is not proper to wear wrist bands in class (a good rule of thumb; if it did not come with the gi don't wear it.

Take all clothes and belongings home after each class.

If you are late for class, dress and osu off the training area, kneel and mokuso facing away from class. When you are instructed to join the class, bow saying "Shitsurei shimasu" (excuse me for being late), quickly join class in the rear.

At the completion of class and after the dojo is cleaned, fold your dogi on the training floor area.

Treat all fellow students with respect, both in and out of the dojo.  Adhere to the Sempai / Kohai (senior / junior) relationship at all times while a member of the IKO. Avoid addressing a Sempei or Sensei by their first name while in the dojo. (Outside of class it is fine though)

PROCEDURE AT THE START OF CLASS:
(to be administered by the most senior rank in attendance)

Announce to line up 1 minute prior to start of class. EVERYONE lines-up
immediately. As Sensei faces the class the commands are as follows:

"Sensei ni rei" (bow to Sensei) all bow.
"Seiza" (formal kneeling position) all rei (bow) and then kneel (fists on thighs).
"Shinza ni rei" (bow to shrine).
"Mokuso" (close eyes for meditation). Concentrate on your breathing, prepare
yourself for training.
"Mokuso yame" (stop meditating, open eyes).
"Sosai Oyama ni rei" (bow to Sosai), all place fists on the floor alongside the
knees and bow head to the floor.
"Sensei ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Sempai ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Otagi ni rei" (bow to all), all place fists to the floor and bow.
From Sensei: "Geiko hajime" (training begin), all place fists to the floor again and bow. At this time wait for any instructions from Sensei. "Tatte kudasai" (please rise), all rise.

PROCEDURE AT THE END OF CLASS:
(to be administered by the most senior rank in attendance)

"Seiza" (kneel).
"Dojo kun" (training hall oath), all respond with osu. Senior recites the dojo kun,
all repeat after the senior.
"Mokuso" (close eyes).
"Mokuso yame" (open eyes).
"Sosai Oyama ni rei" (bow to Sosai), all place fists on the floor and bow.
"Sensei ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Sempai ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Otagi ni rei" (bow to all), all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Shinza ni rei" (bow to shrine), all place fists to the floor and bow.
From Sensei: "Geiko yame" (training end), all place fists to the floor again and bow.

"Tatte kudasai" (please rise), all rise.

Kyokushin Kata

Kata is a form of ritualized training in which patterned or memorized movements are done in order to practice a form of combat maneuvering.

Northern Kata

The northern kata have their origins in Shotokan karate, which Oyama learned while training under Gichin Funakoshi. The URA, or 'reverse' kata were developed by Oyama as an aid to developing balance and multi-direction combat skills. (some areas now phase out the prefix "sono").

• Taikyoku Ichi

• Taikyoku Ni

• Taikyoku San

        (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOEgRrWZh48)

• Pinan Ichi

• Pinan Ni

• Pinan San

• Pinan Yon

• Pinan Go

• Kanku Dai

• Sushiho

Kyokushin unique Northern Kata

• Sokugi Taikyoku Ichi

• Sokugi Taikyoku Ni

• Sokugi Taikyoku San

• Sokugi Taikyoku Yon

• Taikyoku Ichi ura

• Taikyoku Ni ura

• Taikyoku San ura

• Pinan Ichi ura

• Pinan Ni ura

• Pinan San ura

• Pinan Yon ura

• Pinan Go ura

Southern Kata

The southern kata have their origins in Goju Ryu karate, which Oyama learned while training under So Nei Chu and Gogen Yamaguchi.

• Sanchin

• Tsuki no kata

• Gekisai Dai

• Gekisai Sho

• Tensho

• Saifa

• Seienchin

• Seipai

• Yantsu

Kyokushin unique Southern Kata

The kata Garyu is not taken from traditional Okinawan karate but was created by Mas Oyama and named after the village where he was born in Korea. The kata Yantsu is also often believed to be an original Kyokushin kata but there is enough evidence to suggest it finds its roots in Okinawa before Oyama created Kyokushin.

Ura Kata

Several kata are also done in "ura". This means that (in some instances) on every other step forward, the practitioner slides his back leg behind his front leg and around to the position it would have been in had he stepped forward. This in effect produces a spin on one foot.