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The folowing material is an editing of my Father's Pinnacle of Karate with published and unpublished material that spanned a lifetime of enldless research in the field of karate. As my teacher, he not only gave me the gift of karate, but taught me how to live life, especially during his last days,
'Always remember that what you think is what you are in life always be the best. Supreme way has no hindrances.'
Indeed, my Father and teacher was the best in meeting his final adversary. He left for all of us an example to follow in the world of the living, and how to meet death with the honor of a true warrior.
Contents
Part I Basic Reguirements
Psychological prindiples
Student loyalty
Terminology commonly emplowed in the dojo
Basic opening and closing ceremny
Technical and refereeing terms
Proper phonetic pronunciation of karate terms/commands
Instructor commands
English, Indian and Japanese Kun translations
Student's creed
What is Karate?
Dissertation of the origins/development of Shuri-ryu
The mystical draagon
Hsing-Yi (Hsing-I): A prototype of Shuri-ryu
How to recognize the Shuri-ru System (Hah ryu)
Shuri-Hsing-Yi Chuan exercise forms
Introduction of karate in America
The meaning of the triangle
Learn to stand up for yokurself
Hand forms
Body forms (Kamae)
Shrui-ryu minimum standards
Emblem of the Shuri-ryu system
Stances
Stepping and walking from a forward stance
How to execute the edge of hand (Shuto)
Spirit meeting
Control, rhythmic breathing/mental exercise
Execution of the Okinawan forward punch and side kick
Breath Power/energy centralization/visualization
Training
The kiai (yell) Okinawan tradition
In-class meditation
Ippon Kumite Katas (Two man situation power techniques)
#1-13
Kata'a hidden movements (Kakushi)
Kata princoples
Questions when performing kata
Points to remember about Okinawan kata
Shuri-ryu kata mudras
Secrets of the hidden movements in karatedo
form interpertation (Bunkai) self defense (Goshindo)
Nature of self defense (Goshindo)
Body meridians/Pressure points/Vulnerable areas and charts
The moving forces (Dynamics)/Defense strategies of karatedo
Moving forces progressive chart
Kote-Aite (Koteshitai) body conditioning
Carotid pressure choke and nerve strike
Body pathways and organs
Tai kyoku exercises-first basic steps or body side forms
Wunsu kata (history/movements/interperetaton)
Anaku kata (history/movments/interpretation)
Wansu and anuku addendum
Basic terminology
Part II Secaondary basic requirements
The perfect karate
Types of attack
Basic principles for sparring
Basci offense and counter defense techniques
Accepted sparring techniques
Sparring ground rules
Karate principles andits pholosophy
Psychophysical-Budo philosophy
Secondary basic student criteria
Makiwara board training
Ancient Okinawan training devices (Yosei kufu)
Attacking and retreating methods
Proper execution of general techniques
Ippon Kumite Katas (Two man situation power techniques)
#14-26
Nai Han Chi Kata #1 (Sho) (History/movements/interpretation)
San Chin Kata (History/movements/intrepretation)
Taisuku/Jusoku breathing in Sanchin kata
Empo-Sho Kata (Enbi) (History/movements/interpretation)
Secondary basic terminology
Part III Intermediate requirements
Maxim for instructors
Karate today
Physical requirements for intermediate students
Kamiza promotional ceremony
Kamiza and/or Ugwanjo Oath
Sensei degree terminology
Taezu Narus (Two man sparring speed techniques) #1-10
The bo, bokken and jo
The art of Jo-do
Jo Kata Ranai and interpretatin
Tsue Sho No Kon Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Bassai Dai Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Go Pei Sho Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Dan Enn Sho Kata (Tsume) (History/movements/interpretation)
Nai Han Chi Kata #2 (Ni) (History/movements/interpretation)
Breath levels
Forcing conscious thought to the subconscious
Release of hidden power
Koan theories
Prolonged meditation practice (Soto Zen or Dhyana)
Shuri-ryu performance categories
Stress
Overcome fear
Instructor's teaching guide
Intermediate terminology
Part IV Advanced requirements
The union within Shuri-ryu
The Tai Chi Tu
As translated with Chinese characters form Saint Bodidharma I Chin Ching
Martial arts methods (Bu-Jutsu terminology)
Kihon-Kumite (Two man fighting techniques) #1-30
Nan Dan Sho Kata (Nijushi Ho) (History/movements/interpretation)
Kan Ku Sho (History/movements/interpretation)
Nai Han Chi Kaata #3 (San) (History/movements/interpretation)
Te-Katana Kata (Gimku Chu) (History/movements/interpretation)
Ten Sho Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Shudo-so advanced breath for (Monastery monk form)
Close-in sparring (Sessen)
Controlled sparring
Introduction to basic sparring (Yakusoku)
Fighting strategy for point competition
Angular movements (Kado Ido) as applied in karatedo
The five senses
Exercise to develop chi and sensitivity (Hara gei)
Ancient Okinawan secrets of teh way of movement/its culture
basic practice on Soto Zazen meditation
The mind free from illustions and worry
Thw twenty aspiratins
Anatomical charts and karate's disabling effects
Nerve ccenters-pressure points-nervous system/muscles
Part V Kobudo the Art of Weaponry
The real way of kobudo
Okinawan Oar (Eiku) and free exercise
Potpourri of kobudo
Okinawan kobudo all basic weapon grips
Tokumine No Kon
Sakugawa No Kon
Sakugawa No Kon Dai
Chatan Yara No Kon
Shushi No Kon Dai
Chatan Yara No Sai
Hamahiga No Sai
Toyama's (Tozan) No Kama
Kanekawa No Nicho Gama (Kama)
Hamahiga No Tonfa
Matsuhiga No Tonfa
Useful terminology
All styles oar (Eiku) Theory/techniuqes
Naha Chatan Eiku Bo Teachi (Sho)
Nago Chatan eiku Taarch (Ni)
Ono Chatan eiku Bo Meechi (San)
Requirements for Kobudo
Kobudo authorization/designation
Famus proverbs in kobudo
Kobudo basic weapon defenses
Kobudo basic weapon attacks
Weapon trapping and hoking (Kakeru to Wana)
Attached to hand weapons
Official kobudo examination
Part VI Promotion criteria/refereeing/combat training
Promational examination criteria and procedure
Dr. Roberta Trias Kelley's certification
Rank designation and requriements
Referee and judges' signals for toukrnament competition
Advanced terminology
The tru ways of combat
Shuri-ryu all prupose trainng methods
Examination guide test charts for Shuri-ryu 1st dan to 5th dan black belt
Conclusion
National Published material
Grandmaster Robert A. Trias, 10 grade Shuri March 18, 1923-July 11, 1989
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when it was truly one day at a time. If only one statement was chosen from all his writing that would summarize his basic philosophy of life, I believe it would be the follwoing:'Always remember that what you think is what you are in life always be the best. Supreme way has no hindrances.'
Indeed, my Father and teacher was the best in meeting his final adversary. He left for all of us an example to follow in the world of the living, and how to meet death with the honor of a true warrior.
Contents
Part I Basic Reguirements
Psychological prindiples
Student loyalty
Terminology commonly emplowed in the dojo
Basic opening and closing ceremny
Technical and refereeing terms
Proper phonetic pronunciation of karate terms/commands
Instructor commands
English, Indian and Japanese Kun translations
Student's creed
What is Karate?
Dissertation of the origins/development of Shuri-ryu
The mystical draagon
Hsing-Yi (Hsing-I): A prototype of Shuri-ryu
How to recognize the Shuri-ru System (Hah ryu)
Shuri-Hsing-Yi Chuan exercise forms
Introduction of karate in America
The meaning of the triangle
Learn to stand up for yokurself
Hand forms
Body forms (Kamae)
Shrui-ryu minimum standards
Emblem of the Shuri-ryu system
Stances
Stepping and walking from a forward stance
How to execute the edge of hand (Shuto)
Spirit meeting
Control, rhythmic breathing/mental exercise
Execution of the Okinawan forward punch and side kick
Breath Power/energy centralization/visualization
Training
The kiai (yell) Okinawan tradition
In-class meditation
Ippon Kumite Katas (Two man situation power techniques)
#1-13
Kata'a hidden movements (Kakushi)
Kata princoples
Questions when performing kata
Points to remember about Okinawan kata
Shuri-ryu kata mudras
Secrets of the hidden movements in karatedo
form interpertation (Bunkai) self defense (Goshindo)
Nature of self defense (Goshindo)
Body meridians/Pressure points/Vulnerable areas and charts
The moving forces (Dynamics)/Defense strategies of karatedo
Moving forces progressive chart
Kote-Aite (Koteshitai) body conditioning
Carotid pressure choke and nerve strike
Body pathways and organs
Tai kyoku exercises-first basic steps or body side forms
Wunsu kata (history/movements/interperetaton)
Anaku kata (history/movments/interpretation)
Wansu and anuku addendum
Basic terminology
Part II Secaondary basic requirements
The perfect karate
Types of attack
Basic principles for sparring
Basci offense and counter defense techniques
Accepted sparring techniques
Sparring ground rules
Karate principles andits pholosophy
Psychophysical-Budo philosophy
Secondary basic student criteria
Makiwara board training
Ancient Okinawan training devices (Yosei kufu)
Attacking and retreating methods
Proper execution of general techniques
Ippon Kumite Katas (Two man situation power techniques)
#14-26
Nai Han Chi Kata #1 (Sho) (History/movements/interpretation)
San Chin Kata (History/movements/intrepretation)
Taisuku/Jusoku breathing in Sanchin kata
Empo-Sho Kata (Enbi) (History/movements/interpretation)
Secondary basic terminology
Part III Intermediate requirements
Maxim for instructors
Karate today
Physical requirements for intermediate students
Kamiza promotional ceremony
Kamiza and/or Ugwanjo Oath
Sensei degree terminology
Taezu Narus (Two man sparring speed techniques) #1-10
The bo, bokken and jo
The art of Jo-do
Jo Kata Ranai and interpretatin
Tsue Sho No Kon Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Bassai Dai Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Go Pei Sho Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Dan Enn Sho Kata (Tsume) (History/movements/interpretation)
Nai Han Chi Kata #2 (Ni) (History/movements/interpretation)
Breath levels
Forcing conscious thought to the subconscious
Release of hidden power
Koan theories
Prolonged meditation practice (Soto Zen or Dhyana)
Shuri-ryu performance categories
Stress
Overcome fear
Instructor's teaching guide
Intermediate terminology
Part IV Advanced requirements
The union within Shuri-ryu
The Tai Chi Tu
As translated with Chinese characters form Saint Bodidharma I Chin Ching
Martial arts methods (Bu-Jutsu terminology)
Kihon-Kumite (Two man fighting techniques) #1-30
Nan Dan Sho Kata (Nijushi Ho) (History/movements/interpretation)
Kan Ku Sho (History/movements/interpretation)
Nai Han Chi Kaata #3 (San) (History/movements/interpretation)
Te-Katana Kata (Gimku Chu) (History/movements/interpretation)
Ten Sho Kata (History/movements/interpretation)
Shudo-so advanced breath for (Monastery monk form)
Close-in sparring (Sessen)
Controlled sparring
Introduction to basic sparring (Yakusoku)
Fighting strategy for point competition
Angular movements (Kado Ido) as applied in karatedo
The five senses
Exercise to develop chi and sensitivity (Hara gei)
Ancient Okinawan secrets of teh way of movement/its culture
basic practice on Soto Zazen meditation
The mind free from illustions and worry
Thw twenty aspiratins
Anatomical charts and karate's disabling effects
Nerve ccenters-pressure points-nervous system/muscles
Part V Kobudo the Art of Weaponry
The real way of kobudo
Okinawan Oar (Eiku) and free exercise
Potpourri of kobudo
Okinawan kobudo all basic weapon grips
Tokumine No Kon
Sakugawa No Kon
Sakugawa No Kon Dai
Chatan Yara No Kon
Shushi No Kon Dai
Chatan Yara No Sai
Hamahiga No Sai
Toyama's (Tozan) No Kama
Kanekawa No Nicho Gama (Kama)
Hamahiga No Tonfa
Matsuhiga No Tonfa
Useful terminology
All styles oar (Eiku) Theory/techniuqes
Naha Chatan Eiku Bo Teachi (Sho)
Nago Chatan eiku Taarch (Ni)
Ono Chatan eiku Bo Meechi (San)
Requirements for Kobudo
Kobudo authorization/designation
Famus proverbs in kobudo
Kobudo basic weapon defenses
Kobudo basic weapon attacks
Weapon trapping and hoking (Kakeru to Wana)
Attached to hand weapons
Official kobudo examination
Part VI Promotion criteria/refereeing/combat training
Promational examination criteria and procedure
Dr. Roberta Trias Kelley's certification
Rank designation and requriements
Referee and judges' signals for toukrnament competition
Advanced terminology
The tru ways of combat
Shuri-ryu all prupose trainng methods
Examination guide test charts for Shuri-ryu 1st dan to 5th dan black belt
Conclusion
National Published material
Grandmaster Robert A. Trias, 10 grade Shuri March 18, 1923-July 11, 1989
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