Dojo Kun(Derived From Tode Sakugawa 1733-1815)
1: Character: Character is making correct moral decisions and in having courage.
Both Physical and moral courage. Of the two Moral Courage is the
most important.
2: Sincerity: Sincerity is being true to yourself and other members of the Dojo. It is
also learning to appreciate everyone, and all things.
3: Effort: Effort is to train hard at all times, to pay attention and listen, so you and
each classmate gets the most out of each class.
4: Etiquette: Etiquette is the proper social behavior towards teachers, your seniors,
and your juniors. Show your manners at all times.
5: Self Control: Self control is keeping your fighting spirit in check so that you do not
injure your training partners. Also it is controlling all of your emotions,
most importantly, anger.
Basis for Seito-Kai Shorin-Ryu
1: Kihon - These are the fundamental stances and techniques, honing the skills of
blocking, punching, kicking, throwing, power, and control.
2: Kata - A pre-arranged pattern consisting of multiple moves, simulating combat.
This develops breathing, focus, timing, control, and coordination.
3: Kumite - This is putting all of kihon, and Kata, into use through sparring, and
grappling
both are poised for their next move.
Ranking structure of Seito-Kai Shorin-Ryu
Our system is based on a 9 kyu and dan rank system.
9th Kyu - White Belt ............4th Kyu - Purple Belt
8th Kyu - Yellow Belt.................3rd Kyu - Brown Belt( 1 red stripe )
7th Kyu - Orange Belt...............2nd Kyu - Brown Belt( 2 red stripes )
6th Kyu - Green Belt..................1st Kyu - Brown Belt ( 3 red stripes )
5th Kyu - Blue Belt.....................Shodan - Black Belt ( 1 red stripe )
Dan Ranks can be awarded up to a full Shihan rating(Godan/5th Dan). At the
discretion of the head of the Seito-Kai system.
KYU / DAN TIME IN GRADE
9th Kyu - 8th Kyu.................3 months
8th Kyu - 7th Kyu.................3 months
7th Kyu - 6th Kyu.................3 months
5th Kyu - 4th Kyu.................3 months
4th Kyu - 3rd Kyu ................4 months
3rd Kyu - 2nd Kyu................4 months
2nd Kyu - 1st Kyu.................4 months
1st Kyu - Shodan.................6 months
These times in grade are based on the average student.
Actual time in grade depends solely on each students
ability, and dedication.
