Assignment for the week of March 16 through 20.
Write a five paragraph essay on the linked article.
Writing Guide: A paragraph is to the essay what the sentence is to the paragraph. A paragraph begins with a topic sentence and the sentences that follow relate back to the topic sentences. Likewise, the essay begins with a subject paragraph paragraph and the paragraphs that follow relate back to the subject paragraph.)
tsa_assignment_for_the_week_of_march_16_through_20_2020.pdf
ESSAY 2 -- for the week of March 23 through 27.
Write a five paragraph essay on the linked article.
Writing Guide: A paragraph is to the essay what the sentence is to the paragraph. A paragraph begins with a topic sentence and the sentences that follow relate back to the topic sentences. Likewise, the essay begins with a subject paragraph paragraph and the paragraphs that follow relate back to the subject paragraph.)
the_consummate_student_of_traditional_karatedo.pdf
ESSAY 3 -- for the week of March 30 through April 3.
Write a five paragraph essay on the linked article.
Writing Guide: A paragraph is to the essay what the sentence is to the paragraph. A paragraph begins with a topic sentence and the sentences that follow relate back to the topic sentences. Likewise, the essay begins with a subject paragraph paragraph and the paragraphs that follow relate back to the subject paragraph.
tsa_essay_week_4_higaonna.pdf
Making up missed work during the COVID 19 closure of school.
If you have not submitted an essay(s), you may still receive credit and send it to me via my school email mcramer@ts4arts.org
Make certain that you send the essay in PDF format or in the text of the email.
Assignment for the week of April 6 through 10
After watching the two videos below, write an essay (minimum of 4 paragraphs) comparing and contrasting the Okinawan and Japanese versions of the Saifa-gata. (Tell me how they are alike and how they are different.) One version is the kata that you are learning.
Saifa (International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karatedo Federation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVilKRM4fIo
Saifa (All Japan Karatedo Federation Goju Kai)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzlg9vJW7Ok
WEEK 5 April 21 through 24
Write a minimum of a 4 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the Shito Ryu and Goju Ryu versions of the kata Seienchin/Seiyunchin 制引戦 meaning control and pull into battle. Whereas some of the similarities and differences are quite obvious, others are quite subtle. Pay close attention to the dachi and hand movements.
Shito Ryu Seienchin Kata (JKF Shito Kai)
https://karateka.org/video=5920e2b457a7a2ed
Goju Ryu Seiyunchin (JKF Goju Kai)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8BC3-sy9Rg
WEEK 6 April 27 through May1
Write a minimum of a 4 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the Wado Ryu and Goju Ryu versions of the kata Seisan/Seishan (Same Kanji different pronunciations.) Whereas the differences are quite obvious, the similarities may be more subtle. Pay close attention to the dachi and hand movements and pattern of movement (embusan).
Wado Ryu Seishan (十三手 13 Hands) (Make certain that you watch both front and side views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm_e2eQ-EAc
Goju Ryu Seisan (十三手 13 Hands) (Make certain that you watch both front and side views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZimpSFMgm4c
WEEK 7 May 4 through May 8
Write a minimum of a 4 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu versions of the kata Fukugata Ni Gekisai Dai Ichi (Same Kata different names.) Whereas the differences are quite obvious, the similarities may be more subtle. Pay close attention to the dachi and hand movements.
Fukugata Ni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO_DdcqE0DA
Gekisai Dai Ichi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgA_ITNi5FM
Week 8 May 11 through 14
After watching the two videos below, write an essay (minimum of 4 paragraphs) comparing and contrasting the Jundokan and JKF Gojukai versions of Tensho. (Tell me how they are alike and how they are different.) One version is the kata that you are learning.
Jundokan Tensho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHyK7Q2Pr4U
JKF Goju Kai Tensho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyOx9z0KXtg
TSA Karatedo Syllabus 2019/2020
Dojo Rules
Exam Review 2016/2017
Also See JKF Goju Kai Kihon Below
JKF Goju Kai Junbiundo
JKF Goju Kai Kihon
Tying Your Obi (Belt)
Sanchin
Geki Sai Ichi
Geki Sai Ni
Saifa
TSA Physical Fitness Assessment
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Carrie Pierce, TSA's first Shodan, receiving her Seiwa Kai Certificate
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Jake Mish and Renee Randolph receiving their Shodan Certificates
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