We are located at:

Abbotsham Village Hall

Abbotsham

Nr Bideford 

Devon

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Tai chi for relaxation, suppleness, concentration, meditation, try our Taichi classes in North Devon.... be prepared......it's a long journey......

 

Tuesday 1830-2030

Thursday 1830-2030 

 

M: 07813083954

E: peter@bideford-karate.co.uk

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Glossary of terms

Karate : Empty Hand  

 

Karateka : A person who practices karate

 

The Three K's

 

Kata : A defined set of Offensive and defensive moves in a predetermined sequence. Most Kata begin with a blocking move to follow the belief that " there is no first strike in karate" which means it should only be used for defence of one's self or others too weak to defend themselves. Kata may be performed singularly or in a group. Group practice improves harmonisation and timing with others.

 

Kihon: The practice of  a single move or combination of moves e.g. block followed by a strike, by repating these single moves they become ingrained.

 

Kumite : Can be described as practicing the moves learnt during Kihon and Kata against a partner.

 

Dojo: Training hall

 

 

Grading Syllabus

 

Our grading syllabus and other useful information can be downloaded 

 

here

 

Belts

 

Belt colours and rank

 

Yellow                           9th Kyu

Yellow/Orange Tag         8th Kyu

Orange                         7th Kyu

Orange/Green Tag         6th Kyu

Green                           5th Kyu

Blue                              4th Kyu

Purple                           3rd Kyu 

Brown                          2nd Kyu

Brown/ Black Tag          1st  Kyu

Black                            1st Dan ( Shodan)   

                                      

 

 

 

 

 

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