BUCKS COUNTY KARATE
As members of the AJKA-I, Bucks County Karate School teaches traditional JKA Shotokan Karate. We offer classes for adults and children ages 5 and up. Parents and their children ages 8 and up have the opportunity to experience their karate journey together as they take class together. Our Dragon Warriorz classes for ages 5 to 8 are based on Traditional JKA Shotokan Karate techniques, but are presented as developmentally appropriate tasks that will build the child’s self esteem.
Programming: River Crossing YMCA Quakertown, PA
DRAGON WARRIORZ
5 to 8 yrs | Basic Shotokan Karate techniques mixed with interactive games and exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence.
Positive experience offering skills and tasks that can be accomplished with practice. Learn respect, humility, focus and discipline.
BEGINNER YOUTH AND ADULT
8+ | White-Yellow Belts
INTERMEDIATE YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ I Orange-Green Belts
ADVANCED YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ | Blue-Black Belts
Programming: River Crossing YMCA Doylestown, PA
DRAGON WARRIORZ
5 to 8 yrs | Basic Shotokan Karate techniques mixed with interactive games and exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence.
Positive experience offering skills and tasks that can be accomplished with practice. Learn respect, humility, focus and discipline.
BEGINNER YOUTH AND ADULT
8+ | White-Yellow Belts
INTERMEDIATE YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ I Orange-Green Belts
ADVANCED YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ | Blue-Black Belts
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Shotokan Terms
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Shotokan karate terms are primarily Japanese words used to describe the techniques, positions, and principles of the martial art
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They help practitioners communicate movements and concepts consistently around the world
Stances (Dachi)
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Heisoku-dachi – Feet together stance used for attention and transitions.
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Shizen-tai – Natural relaxed stance used before movement.
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Zenkutsu-dachi – Forward stance used for strong punches and forward power.
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Kokutsu-dachi – Back stance used for defensive techniques and blocks.
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Kiba-dachi – Horse stance used for strong side techniques and stability.
Punches (Zuki)
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Oi-zuki – Lunge punch stepping forward with the same arm as the front leg.
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Gyaku-zuki – Reverse punch using the rear hand for power.
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Kizami-zuki – Jab punch using the lead hand.
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Ura-zuki – Short upper punch used at close range.
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Tate-zuki – Vertical punch with the fist turned upright.
Blocks (Uke)
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Gedan-barai – Downward sweeping block protecting the lower body.
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Age-uke – Rising block used to defend against attacks to the head.
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Soto-uke – Outside block moving from outside to inside.
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Uchi-uke – Inside block moving from inside to outside.
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Shuto-uke – Knife-hand block performed with an open hand.
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Get in Touch
Want to learn more about our programs or have questions or concerns? Please feel free to leave us a message. We would love to hear from you.
215-783-0206
Gichin Funakoshi’s 20 Precepts
Sensei Gichin Finakoshi was the founder of Shotokan Karate. He put forward these twenty precepts to help guide the development of his karate students:
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Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy.
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There is no first attack in karate.
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Karate is a great assistance to justice.
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Know yourself first, and then others.
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Spirit first, technique second.
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Always be ready to release your mind.
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Misfortune (accidents) always come out of idleness (negligence).
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Do not think that karate training is only in the dojo.
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It will take your entire life to learn karate; there is no limit.
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Put your everyday living into karate and you will find myo (balance).
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Karate is like hot water. If you do not give it heat constantly, it will again become cold water.
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Do not think that you have to win. Rather, think that you do not have to lose.
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Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable ones.
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Move according to your opponent.
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Think of the hands and feet as swords.
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When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. If it your behavior that invites trouble from them.
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Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body posture for advanced.
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Practicing a kata is one thing, and engaging in a real fight is another.
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Do not forget 1) strength and weakness of power, 2) stretching and contraction of the body, and 3) slowness and speed of techniques (apply these correctly).
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Always think and devise ways to live the precepts every day.