Welcome to JSKA USA!

Seminars and Programs:

Seminars and Programs offered by the JAPAN SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION - USA:

1) KUMITE:

Proper use of Mamori (The Guard)
Sen-No-Sen, Go-No-Sen, & Tai-No-Sen
Timing & Distance Drills
Tactics used in International Competition
Renzoku Waza (Combinations)
Deception, Faking and Rhythm

2) UKEMI WAZA, NAGE WAZA, KATAME WAZA, SHIME WAZA & KANSETSU WAZA OF TRADITIONAL KARATE-DO:

Kuzushi (Understanding the physics of balance).
Ukemi Waza (Falling Techniques) ~ Back Falls, Side Falls, Front Falls
Nage Waza (Throwing Techniques) ~ Osoto-geri, Tai-otoshi, Yoko-otoshi, O-goshi, Harai-goshi, Kata-garuma, Tomoe-nage, Ippon-sei-onage, Sukui-nage, Maki-komi (from Ippon-sei-onage), Ura Nage.
Katame Waza (Grappling Techniques) ~ Kesa-gatame (Side Scarf Hold), Kata-gatame (Shoulder), Kami-Shiho-gatame (Overhead),
Shime Waza (Strangulation Techniques) ~ Nami Juji-jime (Cross Hands Choke – Blood & Air), Hadaka-jime (Naked Choke – Blood & Air),
Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locking Techniques) ~ Ude-garami, Ude Hishigi (Salutation from Jion), Ikkyu, Nikyu, Sankyu,

3) BUNKAI: (The True Application & Meaning) of Traditional Karate-Do Kata:

Joint Locking & Bone Breaking Techniques found in Kata
Tactical advantages of Proper Shotokan Form
Meaning of the Kata's Stance Movements and Body Shifting (Tai Sabaki)
Philosopical Lessons taught by Kata Movements
Relationship between Empty Hand Kata & Weapons

4) SELF DEFENSE:

Against Unarmed Attackers
Against Armed Attackers
Women's Self Defense & Rape Prevention

5) USE OF EQUIPMENT:

To develop the different components of Karate. (Equipment Drills) (Strength, Speed, Flexibility, Explosive Power, Endurance, High Pace Endurance)

6) INTERNATIONAL KARATE INSTRUCTORS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

The Art and Science of Teaching Children
The Art and Science of Teaching Adults
The Art and Science of Teaching Teens
The Art and Science of Teaching Pee Wees
Teaching Techniques for Teaching Kihon
Teaching Techniques for Teaching Kata
Teaching Techniques for Teaching Kumite
Teaching Techniques for Teaching Bunkai
Teaching Adapted Karate-Do for Handicapped Student
Recreational Karate Games for Children & Adults
Discipline during Teaching
Assistant Instructors and Staff
Organizing a Training Schedule
Keeping your class Interesting (Student Retention)
Motivation & Goal Setting
TEACHING THE PHILOSOPHY AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF KARATE-DO
The Business of Karate-Do
The Politics of Karate-Do

7) INTERNATIONAL KARATE COACHES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

Assessment of the Karate Athletes Needs & Abilities
General Coaching of Kumite & Kata
Coaching Individuals in their Strong Points & Eliminating their Weak Points
Developing Kumite Techniques, Strategies & Tactics Around an Individual's Strong Points
Coaching the Athlete to Use the Ring Environment to their Advantage (Center Ring, On the Line, In the Corner and the Officials)
Coaching the Athlete to use the rules to their Advantage
Coaching Youths for National & International Competition
Avoidance of Staleness & Burnout
The importance of MAMORI (The Guard)
Development of Speed, Power & Endurance
The CONDITIONING the Karate Athlete for Competition
The science of PLYOMETRICS
Development of Technique... "AUTOMATIZATION"

8) INTERNATIONAL GRADING EXAMINERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

Kyu Grades (10th Kyu-1st Kyu)
Dan Grades (1st Dan-5th Dan)
Individuality of Rank

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For information on JSKA-USA membership and seminars, you may contact Casale Sensei at:

Japan Shotokan Karate Association – USA
Thomas A. Casale, Sensei (6th Dan)
3519 Quentin Road (Corner of East 36th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11234
U.S.A.
JSKA-USA Dojo Office Phone: +1 (718) 376-2112
Sensei Casale Home Office Phone: +1 (718) 339-9299
Sensei Casale Mobile Phone: +1 (646) 339-9300
E-Mail: JSKAUSA@aol.com

For information on JSKA membership and seminars you may contact Abe Sensei at:
Japan Shotokan Karate Association Headquarters
Keigo Abe, Sensei (9th Dan)
3-10-18 Ichikawa City
CHIBA-KEN, JAPAN
Phone/Fax: +81.47.326.7352