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AssociationDan Grading - 17th May 2015

AssociationDenis Casey - 8th Dan

DENIS CASEY 9th Dan (Kudan - 九段 ) Hanshi ( 範士 ) President and Chief Instructor 1968 - Began training in Karate ( Wado-Ryu ) - 4th Kyu ( B.K.A. ) 1970 - Joined the Y.

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Members Handbook & Grading Syllabus

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Members Handbook & Grading Syllabus

2020 edition

The official UK handbook: karate history, technique, kata, kumite, grading syllabus and glossary. Compiled and verified by Denis Casey Sensei.

More about this book

The NEW (for 2020) Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do World Union (UK) handbook contains information vital to all karate students and instructors.  There is a wide range of topics such as the histories of Karate-do, Shito-ryu Karate-do, Shito-ryu Shukokai Union, Shito-ryu Shukokai Union (UK), Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai World Union. Biography sections on Denis Casey Sensei, Soke Haruyoshi Yamada, Tsutomu Kamohara Sensei. Sections on Budo Karate, Dojo Ethics, Kihon, Kata, Kumite, The UK Grading Syllabus, Combinations and an extensive Glossary section with lots of further learning for all Karate-ka including relevant Kanji to broaden your knwoledge of the Japanese associated with Karate-do.

This reference material has been compiled and verified by U.K. chief instructor Denis Casey (8th Dan). There is a dedicated Karate for Children section to improve understanding of Karate for the little ones. For availability, contact your club instructor or the association.

Healing by Karate

Books

Healing by Karate

English · 72 pages · Paperback

Haruyoshi Yamada’s story of recovery, using karate movement and breathing. Translated by Denis Casey, with a foreword by Thomas Hausner and colour photographs.

More about this book

This book has been translated from the original Japanese version that has been very successful for Yamada Sensei in Japan. It is now available in English here in the UK. "In June 2005 I was diagnosed with Cerebral Infarction (a type of stroke resulting from a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain), I was 67 years old..." Read about his amazing story of recovery... - Foreword by Thomas Hausner Sensei - Translated by Denis Casey Sensei - Complete with colour photos - 72 Pages - Paperback

Vol. 1 — Combinations

Association DVDs

Vol. 1 — Combinations

DVD

Combinations 1A–9C in both Kihon and Kumite forms, devised by Denis Casey Sensei.

Official Gi Badge

Uniform & accessories

Official Gi Badge

Adult & cadet sizes

The association badge for the left breast of your gi. Adult badges measure 4.5″, with a smaller version for cadets. Sew firmly in place.

Badge placement guide
World Union Tie

Uniform & accessories

World Union Tie

The official Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do World Union tie.

World Union Blazer Badge

Uniform & accessories

World Union Blazer Badge

The official Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do World Union badge for your blazer.

International DVD — Vol. 2

International DVDs

International DVD — Vol. 2

DVD · 2nd Dan

Important techniques and a collection of kata and bunkai for 2nd Dan.

Covered grades
International DVD — Vol. 3

International DVDs

International DVD — Vol. 3

DVD · 3rd Dan – 5th Dan

A collection of kata and bunkai for 3rd Dan to 5th Dan.

Covered grades

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Association DVDs
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T-shirts, bottles & mugs
YSSKWU UK Merchandising team