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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR NEW STUDENTS
Background
Information:
Kempo Jiu Jitsu - Law of the Fist; Fist Style; Chuan Fa
Karate - Empty Hand
Jutsu(JiuJitsu) - Gentle Art
Bodhidarma - Forefather of Kempo
BOW - Entering and leaving training area
Beginning and end of class
HANDSHAKE
- Use 2 hands when shaking Professors' or instructors'
hand. Shake with both hands putting your left hand over
their right hand. The Professor or instructor should put
their left hand on top of both of your hands. This is
tradition and shows respect.
BELT (OBI) - DO NOT WASH BELT/SASH
No wearing belt/sash outside of training area
No dragging of belt/sash or playing with belt/sash
Meaning of Belt/Sash (Symbol of Learning and Knowledge)
Tying of Belt/Sash
KIAI
(Spirit) - 3 important points
1. Offensive - more power to deliver blows, blocks and
kicks
2. Defensive - absorb the power of punches, kicks thrown
by opponent
3. Psychological - to scare opponent, to catch opponent
off guard
Terminology
Class Position & Rank
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Sidai:
Male classmate who joined after you |
| 2 |
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Simui:
Female classmate who joined after you |
| 3 |
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Sihing:
Male classmate who joined before you |
| 4 |
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Sijeh:
Female classmate who joined before you |
| 5 |
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Sifu:
Your teacher |
| 6 |
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Sisuk:
Teacher's Sidai |
| 7 |
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Sibak:
Teacher's Sihing |
| 8 |
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Sigung:
Your teacher's teacher |
| 9 |
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Sijoh:
Teacher of Sigung |
| 10 |
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Todei:
Students |
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