An incomplete but growing list of rituals, traditions, and disguised training techniques used throughout AKSK dojos to deepen and broaden our experiences.

Rituals and Traditions

Ritual	Notes
Shakuraki	Training in nature
Nyunanshin	Non-resistance
Mokuso	?
Tying the belt	Honor and humility
Entering and exiting the dojo	…on the importance of an intentional bow
Senior students	Setting the example, gently guiding
Gasshuku	…
Furoshiki	Honoring the wear of our belts
Seiretsu	To put in order, square vs. circle
Two paces behind the Sensei	The role of protocol
Patches	On top of belt in furoshiki, not sewing directly onto gi
Welcoming others	…
Menkyo system	(should be a whole web site for this one… -rh)
Inclusion	Every way we can improve this…
Cool down	Shoulder massage circle, co-stretching, debriefing, …
Karate names	Examining ourselves and our place in the art, naming ceremony, and sewing your name on your belt
Contact is poor technique	Control, violence, and growth
Roasting a new Sensei	Honor, humility, and fun

Training Drills and Games

Drill	Notes
Tennis ball soccer	Control, precision, teamwork
Shoulder round kick drill	?
Elbow drill	up, back, round, shikodachi-side, descending
Spirit circle punches	Inward, outward, spin alternative
Gauntlet	Joint locking technique flow drill
Reflex	Round attacks, defender identifies
Shoulder tag	Timing drill, remember not to cross over (dangerous for eyes)
Rochambeau belly work	Start with feet interlocked, loser leans back a little on each round
Tennis ball timing	Sensei drops tennis ball, all punch at exact moment of impact
10000 Kicks	Sensei Barbara’s drill – ouch.
Crescent kick drill	Inside, outside, both over partner’s hand
Henshuhos
Sanbon kumite	Three step sparring
Escrima drills	High high, low low Moving high high low low poke

“Famous” Karate Quotes

Quote	Author
Action precedes motivation	Sensei Castilonia
Karate is not only in the dojo	Sensei Funakoshi
It’s OK, It’s OK, Raise your hand	?
They’re haoles! They don’t know where Ewa is!	?
Hai! Understand? Understand? (said with strong Japanese accent)	?
It’s OK… You’re not late…	?
Less talk, more action	?
If not now… when??	?
To fall 7 times, to rise 8 times – Life starts from NOW!	?
WHOSE STUDENTS ARE THESE?!?	Sensei Kim