GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

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Always show courtesy to all.

Be respectful to everyone.

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Address your teachers properly.

Call your dojo’s head teachers and other school teachers, “Sensei” (pronounced sen-say). Call your dojo’s master, “Hanshi” (prounounced han-she) or Master (i.e. Master Bennett).

Bow whenever necessary and during these times:

When you enter or leave the dojo, to greet teachers/master, to greet blackbelts, to greet other students, to the sensei before and at the end of every class, before stepping on or off the deck, to your opponent before and after a match, to referee after receiving a point or a caution, to judges before you enter the deck and when you get to your place to perform kata.

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Personal Appearance

Wear a clean uniform (belt can stay dirty to show hard work). Keep finger and toe nails short. Take off all jewelry and watches. Eyeglasses may only be worn during practice, not matches. Women and girls may wear white t-shirts under their uniform. Long hair may be tied back.

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Kneeling and Rising

Step back with left leg, kneel on left knee besides the right foot. Bring right knee down next to left knee. Cross ankles in the back of you. Sit on your heels. Do not touch the ground at any point.

Bow while kneeling by placing both hands, palms down, in front of knees and pointed slightly towards each other.

Rise smoothly, precisely and gracefully following step in reverse order.

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Sideline Behavior

Remain standing until instructed to sit. Remain quiet and attentive. If allowed to sit, use only kneeling or cross legged positions.

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Prohibitions

There will be NONE of the following: no eating in the dojo (unless approved for social events), no drinking on the deck, no profanity in the dojo, no horseplay in the dojo, no loud talking, laughing or screaming in the dojo, no shoes on, no playing or socializing on the deck, no arguing with a referee, no angry speech or taunts to an opponent.

Always show courtesy to all.

Be respectful to everyone, from beginning to end.

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

01

Sensei’s word is law

All students must listen and respect the guidance of the presiding Sensei. Sensei looks out for the well being of everyone at all times.

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Everyone works

All students must practice at all times to reach their peek performance or true abilities.

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Nothing is free

You reach goals by training, practicing and dedicating oneself. Your hardwork towards theese goals are not free, you pay with sweat and tears.

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We all start at the bottom

Beginners start at the bottom. Advanced students still start at the bottom. Getting to the top is up to you.

The Ten Commandments of Goju

1. We are proud to be martial artists
2. We shall always practice and study
3. We shall always be quick to seize any opportunity
4. We shall always block soft and hit hard
5. We shall always be persons of quality
6. We shall always respect the laws of reality
7. We shall always be prepared for life and death
8. We shall always be true to ourselves, martial arts and our country
9. We shall always love our parents, teachers and family
10. We shall always plan our work and work our plan
    

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

• 1 (one) = Ichi
  
• 2 (two) = Ni
• 3 (three) = San
• 4 (four) = Chi
• 5 (five) = Go
  

• 6 (six) = Roku
• 7 (seven) = Shichi
• 8 (eight) = Hachi
• 9 (nine) = Ku
• 10 (ten) = Ju
  

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu

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White Belt

Everyone starts at white belt

Yellow Belt

The first rank and just the beginning. A yellow belt knows and can perform the basic techniques, basic training language in Japanese and knows foundamental dojo philosophy.

Green Belt

The turning point of a martial artists curiosity. A green belt seeks more knowledge, seeks to understand kata/ kata application and forms a sense of humility.

Purple Belt

Purple belts must be able to explain all lower level belt requirements and execute them at a performance level. Must be able to complete purple belt level kata and Block-Punch-Kick Drill.

Brown Belt

Brown belts must be able to explain all lower level belt requirements, execute them at performance level AND must be able to teach their junior ranks in a professional manner. Must be able to complete brown belt level kata and be well versed in the history of Goju including lineage.

Black Belt

To be explained by Sensei / Grandmaster once one is at this level

Black Belts 2-10

To be explained by Sensei / Grandmaster once one is at this level

Requirements for Advancement

Basic to Advanced skills that will be taught in the dojo.

• Exercise
• Postures
• Stances
• How to Maintain Balance
• Blocking Techniques
• Punching Techniques
• Kicking Techniques
• Grappling Techniques
• Locks and Escape Techniques
• Kata
• Self Defense Techniques
  

GrandMaster

ThomasBennett

AmericanGojuRealityRyu