New England Kenshin Kan Karate Dojo Information Booklet

5.5 Safety Rules
1. Mouthpieces and hand protection are required when participating in kumite, as well as
groin protection. Shin-and- instep protection is optional.
2. No techniques directed to the head (face, throat/neck) groin, knees, joints, back (spine
or kidney) are allowed. The target areas are clearly that which discovered by the gi top,
with the above exceptions. No techniques are to be executed below the belt during
sparring.
3. No jewelry is to be worn during class as it could cause injury.
4. Good personal hygiene is to be observed.
5. Fingernails and toes nails are to be trimmed short.
6. Never show unnecessary roughness or show an ill temper during class.
7. Safety is to be the utmost in every student's mind at all times.
6. Testing
Karate and Kobudo Promotions are held once a month, usually on the second Saturday of
the month. The exception is during Hanshi Kise's visit. Students must meet minimum
requirements for attendance and knowledge before they can test. Shihan is the only person
who can say if a student is ready for testing. It is impolite to ask to be promoted.
Those eligible for testing and the testing fee will be posted a few weeks prior to the testing
date. Testing fees are due the day of or before. Please plan your schedule accordingly so
you will be able to attend the test. We are unable to promote students privately, so if you
miss your test, you will be asked to wait until the next month.
Students test for karate (empty-handed techniques) and kobudo (weapons) on different
months. During karate testing, each student will do the basic exercises, ippon kumite and
kata for their rank, light sparring (except for 12th kyu), and will be asked to answer
questions regarding history and protocol. During testing we will also look to be sure that
students display the correct demeanor – respectful and confident. During kobudo testing,
each student will do the weapons exercises and kata for their rank and will also be tested
on protocol and safety that relates to weapons.
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