The FOUR founding principles, the FIVE pillars and the FIVE fundamental teachings of  SHORIN RYU MATSUMURA SEITO – AUSTRALIA.

BALLARAT KARATE CLUB FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

1. That members will conduct them selves as befits a league of Gentlemen (and Ladies).

2. That the club remains a ” Not for Profit “ organisation.

3. The club is a Fighting Dojo.

4. The core system of practice is Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito.

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THE FIVE PILLARS

1. Kihon Geiko –  (Basic training and exercises).

2. Kata –  (Traditional practice of attacking and defensive techniques).

3. Kobudo –  (The practice of ancient Okinawan weapon forms).

4. Tuite –  (Street self defence utilizing pressure point strikes and joint locks).

5. Kumite – (Free sparring contest).

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THE FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF SHORIN RYU MATSUMURA SEITO – AUSTRALIA

1. Shizentai dachi (Natural body stance for balance and mobility).

2. Body change (Tai sabaki).

3. Low kicks (Used in conjunction with ippon kumite and tuite).

4. Double bone block (Soken O’Sensei’s chudan uke).

5. Simultaneous deflect and strikes.