Category: Students

This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan-ryu style of Karate. Stances (Dachi Waza)   1. fudo dachi: rooted stance   2. hachiji dachi: natural stance   3. hangetsu dachi: half-moon stance   4. heisoku dachi: informal attention stance   5. kiba dachi: horse stance / side stance   6. kokutsu dachi: back stance   7. kosa dachi: cross-legged stance  …

Our belt system offers a structured approach to our curriculum, ensuring gradual progression without overwhelming students. It also determines competition eligibility. Exceptional students may receive accelerated promotions; consult our Silvera, Sensei for details. The belt test assesses martial arts skills, with successful candidates earning a higher rank and a new belt. Eligibility for Belt Promotion…

They are designed to help students know what to do in the dojo. The dojo is much more than a “training hall.” It is the place where the spirit is forged through rigorous physical conditioning, self-discipline, and introspection (looking within). The dojo has its own culture and it takes time to learn the proper procedures…