Frequently Asked Questions
Affiliating with our organisation provides access to a global network of karate clubs, opportunities for instructor training, grading certifications, and participation in international competitions and events.
Requirements for membership include adherence to our organisation's code of conduct, regular participation in our events, and commitment to the promotion and development of Karate.
Yes, there is an annual membership fee which contributes to the operational costs of the organisation. The exact amount can vary and will be discussed upon application.
You can apply for membership by completing the contact form on our website, we will then provide the application form for you by email to submit along with the required documents and fees.
Our organisation provides various forms of support to affiliated clubs, including instructor training, seminars, marketing and access to our network of club chief instructors.
Yes, while we promote the Osita-ha Shitoryu Shukokai style of Karate, we respect all martial arts and encourage their practice.
Affiliated clubs are expected to uphold the values of our organisation, participate in our events, and contribute to the development of Karate.
Grading within our organisation is conducted according to the standards set by Soke & President, Hanshi, 10th Dan, Masataka Ohshita M.A.Ed. Affiliated clubs can conduct their own gradings up to 3. Dan.
Yes, affiliated clubs are encouraged to host seminars and events. Our organisation can provide support in terms of planning, promotion, and technical expertise.
If a club decides to disaffiliate, they must inform our organisation in writing. Any rights and privileges associated with affiliation will be revoked.
Karate is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom, now Okinawa, Japan. It uses striking, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes.
Karate means "empty hand" in Japanese, signifying that its practitioners, karateka, are unarmed.
There are many styles of Karate, but some of the most well-known include Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, and Wado-Ryu.
A Karate uniform is called a "gi". It consists of a white cotton jacket, pants, and a belt (obi) whose color represents the practitioner's rank.
The colored belts in Karate represent different ranks or levels of achievement. The order of colors can vary between clubs, but a common order is white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, and black.
A typical Karate class includes a warm-up, basic drills (kihon), form practice (kata), and sparring (kumite).
This depends on your goals, but most practitioners train two to three times per week.
Yes, Karate is suitable for children and can help improve their physical fitness, concentration, and self-discipline.
Yes, Karate can be an effective form of self-defense. It teaches awareness, avoidance, and physical techniques that can be used if necessary.
No, you can start Karate at any fitness level and improve your fitness as you train.