Takeshin Karate
An art of blocks, strikes, punches, and kicks, Takeshin Karate-do also applies throws, locks, and takedowns not normally taught in more widely seen karate arts. Most of this “hidden” material comes from careful analysis of traditional karate kata (forms) taken from numerous traditions. With Takeshin Karate, you train in an art of power without sacrificing fluidity and ease of execution.
Instruction begins with simple stances and blocks that hold subtleties often lost upon the casual observer. In essence, these basic movements are the key building blocks for more advanced techniques, developed by the traditional kata and applied in various engagement drills.
Each rank from hachikyu (eighth grade) to ikkyu (first grade) requires the traditional Ks of karate-do: keri (kicks), kata (forms), and kumite (engagement matches).
Basic Kata
Basic kata (forms) as shown below for Takeshin Karate: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan (Peaceful Mind 1 to 5); Kanku-dai (viewing the sky, principle variation); Bassai-dai (breaking through a fortress, principle variation); and Tekki shodan, nidan, and sandan (Iron Horse 1 to 3).
Kumite
Kumite (engagement drills) for Takeshin Karate: jodan ippon kumite (upper-level one-step sparring), sandan ippon kumite (three-level one-step sparring), jiyu ippon kumite (free attack one-step sparring), and jiyu kumite (free sparring).
Higher Black Belt Levels
At higher black belt levels, additional specific kicking and sparring skills are required as well as a choice of at least five additional traditional forms, as are illustrated in the Kata videos below. Our required forms begin with typical Japanese kata, reminiscent of Shotokan. In upper black belt levels, however, one may add forms from Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu, and Kamishin-ryu. Each student is required to understand how to analyze their forms and how to apply variations of each movement or each form.
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TAKESHIN AIKI CURRICULUM Lower Kyu SPECIAL!
All five “lower kyu” levels of Takeshin Aiki -ju-jutsu, Hachikyu through Yonkyu.
5 DVDs, 10 HOURS ARR-LK, $159.00
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TAKESHIN AIKI CURRICULUM Lower Kyu SPECIAL!
All five “lower kyu” levels of Takeshin Aiki -ju-jutsu, Hachikyu through Yonkyu.
5 DVDs, 10 HOURS ARR-LK, $159.00
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KING SIZE Kata Comparison Set
KCS-1 through 12 PLUS The Lost Channan Kata
15 DVDs or Downloads, 24.25 HRS KSKCs: $499
Select OptionsTAKESHIN AIKI CURRICULUM Lower Kyu SPECIAL!
All five “lower kyu” levels of Takeshin Aiki -ju-jutsu, Hachikyu through Yonkyu.
5 DVDs, 10 HOURS ARR-LK, $159.00
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TAKESHIN AIKI CURRICULUM Lower Kyu SPECIAL!
All five “lower kyu” levels of Takeshin Aiki -ju-jutsu, Hachikyu through Yonkyu.
5 DVDs, 10 HOURS ARR-LK, $159.00
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THE LOWER KYU KATA Set
Heian Shodan through Godan.
6 DVDs or Downloads, 13 HOURS KH-LK, $199
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THE UPPER KYU KATA Set
3 “upper kyu” levels of Takeshin Karate Kata, Kanku, Bassai & Tekki 1, 2, 3.
4 DVDs or Downloads, 8 HOURS KH-UK, $139.00
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All the Takeshin Kata through Shodan
All 8 kyu levels of Takeshin Karate Kata, Heian Shodan through Tekki Sandan (10 kata)—Lower kyu, Upper kyu, Keri-, Kumite-, and Nage-waza.
10 DVDs or Downloads, 21 HOURS KRR>SHO, $299.00
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Takeshin Karate COMPLETE SET!
Lower kyu, Upper kyu, Keri, -Kumite-, and Nage-waza!
All Shodan rank requirements of Takeshin Karate: All 10 Kata,
as well as Kicking and Throwing Requirements: