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Karate is both an art and philosophy, because each person has a different personality,
this reflects itself in their interpretation. Therefore, karate masters founded their own
schools, teaching their style or ryu.
Kyokushinkai is the name given to our style.
KYOKU - means ultimate SHIN - truth or reality
KAI - to meet, join, associate.
It takes time to fully understand the meaning.
The symbol of Kyokushinkai is the Kanku.
The Kanku is derived from the Kanku Kata, sky gazing form. In this Kata the hands are
raised to scan the sky and the symbol is formed . The points of the Kanku represent the
fingers and imply the ultimate or peaks. The thick sections, represent the wrists and
imply power. The centre represents infinity, implying depth. The whole Kanku is based and
enclosed by a circle, representing continuity and circular action.
Kanku Symbol
The International Federation of Karate was established in 1992
by Shihan Steve Arneil and has branches through- out the world. Its purpose is to promote
Karate on an international basis whilst still maintaining the individual countries own
ideals, independence and philosophy. The International Federation=s badge has as its
central symbol a rising wave. This symbol is taken from Saiha Kata. This wave symbolises
the fact that no matter how great a task or problem before you B with determination and
perseverance you can rise and overcome all obstacles.
Federation Badge
In order to generate applied power effectively, the student must understand the various
steps of progressive development, explained briefly below:
Position
The student should have a good theoretical and practical knowledge of the Karate
stances and techniques.
Balance
This is the means by which the student controls the actual body position of his or her
body when it is both stationary and moving.
Co-ordination
This is what enables the student to execute the various techniques with controlled
balance in a given position.
Form
The student can develop form by executing all the techniques with good position,
balance and co-ordination.
Speed
This is where the student increases the rhythm of performance without any loss of form.
Power
Power is the strengthening of the techniques.
Reflex
Having successfully understood and developed all the above steps, the student will reach a
stage, through constant repetition, whereby the techniques become a natural movement.
Conclusion
The student should not rush this learning process and should, as far as possible,
establish and understand each individual movement. |
