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2004 CAMPAIGN
Wheelchair Karate Team
to participate in
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The IWKF
team is currently in training for the
Wheelchair Karate Section
of the
2004 European Karate Championships to be held
in this years hosting country - Cyprus >> READ MORE |
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What Is
Wheelchair Karate?
Wheelchair Karate is a semi contact art and is divided into
three elements:
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Kihen – This is the
practice and development of Blocks, Strikes, Lochs and
punches.
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Kata – Set Partners which
incorporate Kihon and Fighting Techniques. These are
individually performed by the practitioner.
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Kumite – Kumite is
fighting routines and self-defence techniques performed with a
partner.
Grading System
Individuals participating in wheelchair Karate can enter into an
exam or grading system. Karate grading are divided two
systems of rank:
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Kyu grades (colour belts), Dan grades (black belts). Gradings
are held at regular intervals throughout the year.
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Dan grades
are conducted by the European Chief Instructor Shihan Kato 8th
Dan during his Irish and European Seminars.
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