About TBKA
Wadebridge Shotokan Karate Club
Wadebridge Shotokan karate club's full name is the (Traditional & Budo Karate Association) TBKA for short, the association was founded by Sensei Roger Tarrant 6th dan and Chief Instructor in 1993.
Shotokan Karate was the first style to be introduced into Japan from Okinawa, and its founder Gichin Funakoshi, is known as the father of modern day karate. Many other styles have been developed from Shotokan, which is the most popular and widely practiced style of Karate in the world. Wherever you go in the world there will almost certainly be a Shotokan karate club.
Etiquette is of paramount importance among martial arts. This encourages mutual respect and reduces the risk of injury. On entering the dojo (training hall) the karate-ka should rei (bow). They should also bow to their opponent when practicing and at the beginning and end of each session to the Sensei (teacher). The instructor should also be referred to as Sensei whilst training, but there Christian name may be used elsewhere.
The technical language is Japanese for traditional and universal reasons, but will also be explained in English. No smoking or eating is allowed in the dojo at any time. Spectators should always ask if they wish to watch, it is common courtesy.
The wearing of jewellery is not allowed, as this can be dangerous. Any rings which can not be removed, should be covered with tape. Personal hygiene is important. Make sure your hands, feet and Gi (suit) are clean and nails are cut.
Karate consists of the three K`s, Kihon (Basics or line work) Kumite (Fighting sparring or partnering up) and Kata (Forms or patterns of moves) These three elements will be involved in each grading .
There are nine kyu, or student grades of different colour belts, orange, red, yellow, green, purple, purple white stripe, brown, brown one white stripe, brown two white stripes in this order.
Wadebridge Shotokan karate club's full name is the (Traditional & Budo Karate Association) TBKA for short, the association was founded by Sensei Roger Tarrant 6th dan and Chief Instructor in 1993.
Shotokan Karate was the first style to be introduced into Japan from Okinawa, and its founder Gichin Funakoshi, is known as the father of modern day karate. Many other styles have been developed from Shotokan, which is the most popular and widely practiced style of Karate in the world. Wherever you go in the world there will almost certainly be a Shotokan karate club.
Etiquette is of paramount importance among martial arts. This encourages mutual respect and reduces the risk of injury. On entering the dojo (training hall) the karate-ka should rei (bow). They should also bow to their opponent when practicing and at the beginning and end of each session to the Sensei (teacher). The instructor should also be referred to as Sensei whilst training, but there Christian name may be used elsewhere.
The technical language is Japanese for traditional and universal reasons, but will also be explained in English. No smoking or eating is allowed in the dojo at any time. Spectators should always ask if they wish to watch, it is common courtesy.
The wearing of jewellery is not allowed, as this can be dangerous. Any rings which can not be removed, should be covered with tape. Personal hygiene is important. Make sure your hands, feet and Gi (suit) are clean and nails are cut.
Karate consists of the three K`s, Kihon (Basics or line work) Kumite (Fighting sparring or partnering up) and Kata (Forms or patterns of moves) These three elements will be involved in each grading .
There are nine kyu, or student grades of different colour belts, orange, red, yellow, green, purple, purple white stripe, brown, brown one white stripe, brown two white stripes in this order.