SATKF

05/08/12

SATKF-ITKF

National organisation

SA TKF ( South African Traditional Karate Federation) member ITKF ( International Traditional Karate Federation) www.itkf.org

Although mastery and skill of technique is only achieve with continuous practice the principles of Sensei Nishiyama and his knowledge are

priceless to improve ability of technique in a more speedy way.

These principles will improve efficiency in standard of gradings at all levels, tournament performance of kata and kumite,

every day Life skills and self defense ability.

All individual karate- ka and instructors interested in more detailed analysis on some of these principles.

These will be provided in hyperlink format sent to you.

Email: itkfsouthafrica@gmail.com

Mission

Interacts with all authentic Japanese Karate practitioners and Budo (Japanese Martial Arts)

Members train and gain knowledge on technical aspects, principles, science of human movement and scientific approach to karate-do as taught by Master Nishiyama.

Strive to gain Budo "Japanese Martial Arts" knowledge of strategy and tactics as passed on by Japanese and Okinawa Masters over the past 300 years.

To develop Karate-do and Budo in the proper direction and by promoting and strengthening friendly relationships, to achieve the advancement of the art and sport,

spirit and hereby contribute to the perfection of the human character.

We follow Master Nishiyama philosophy that, Karate is a gentleman art form with dignity as taught by his teachers.

Please note that information via electronics media can help but this can be hard to grasp, personal guidance is important for maximum results.

And it is recommended to attend ITKF instruction.

Principles

Chris Mance / Technical advisor ITKF South Africa

ITKF coach 2009

Right click on Hyperlink for history

chris-web2012.pdf

The following catagories of principles are the main headings "Click on each for hyperlink to content"

Body dynamics

Body Dynamics connection.pdf

Body Dynamics hara connection.pdf

Body Dynamics connect-hara-limbs2.pdf

Body Dynamics Lock1.pdf

Form

Techniques

Footwork / Unsoku

Kata and Kumite

Uke / Blocking

Kata

Kumite

Breathing

Principles

Budo / Martial arts

Principles

Master Hidetaka Nishiyama 2nd generation of Shotokan "JKA" karate.

Founder Master Gichin Funakoshi

1928 Japan

Master Nishiyama 10th Dan Founder of Kitei Kata. Moves from Ryu Shotokan, Goju, Shito, Wado

Training with Master Hiroshi Shirai 9th Dan Shotokan legend

ITKF technically instructors, legendary JKA instructors from Japan and students of Master Nishiyama 10th Dan, Master Shirai 9th Dan and Kawasoe 8th Dan "also senior JKA instructor UK"