JUNIORS

& FAMILY
Introducing a new, dedicated

CLASS

Traditional karate helps grow

confidence, develop focus and
build fitness and wellness.
The Traditional Shotokan Karate
Federation (TSKF) University of
Tasmania is not-for-profit and
offers expert tuition in a safe,
values-driven environment.
TSKF University of Tasmania is
now offering two classes in the
Kingston area exclusively for
juniors and their family.

Wednesdays - 5.30pm-6.30pm
Sundays - 11am-noon

Senior instructor
Sensei Stacey Kirmos,
a 5th Dan. Since 1972,
has been taught by
and trained with the
Masters who brought
modern karate to the
world.
PH: 0418 234 880

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JUNIOR & FAMILY CLASSES

St Aloysius Catholic College, 12 Nautilus Grove,

Huntingfield, Hobart
OPEN CLASSES

Saturdays - 2pm-3.30pm
Tuesdays - 7pm-8.30pm
Unigym, Grace St, Sandy Bay, Hobart

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Club fact sheet

JUNIOR CLASSES

Wednesdays - 5.30pm-6.30pm
Sundays - 11am-noon
St Aloysius Catholic College, Nautilus Grove, Huntingfield
OPEN CLASSES

Saturdays - 2pm-3.30pm
Tuesdays - 7pm-8.30pm
Unigym, Grace St, Sandy Bay, Hobart
Stacey Kirmos
PH: 0418 234 880

Jason Purdie
PH: 0455 838 945

AS THE FOUNDER INTENDED

Shotokan karate was brought from Okinawa to
the Japanese mainland by Gichin Funakoshi in
1922. It grew through several Japanese university
dojos and spread across the globe, becoming the
most widely practiced karate style in the world.
One of Funakoshis early discipiles, Masatoshi
Nakayama, taught our current Shihan (Master)
Takahashi, who teaches and grades in Tasmania
twice a year. Our Sensei Stacey Kirmos, started
training with Takahashi in 1972. This gives TSKF
University of Tasmania a proud direct link to the
founder of our style.
EITIQUETTE
- The care you take with your dogi and the tying
of your belt are a reflection of your respect for
the dojo
- Take your shoes off and leave them at the door
- Always bow when entering and leaving the dojo
- When arriving bow and say Oss! to the most
senior belt in the dojo
- Listen to your instructor and say Oss! to let
them know you understand
- If you arrive late, warm up and then kneel in
seiza, waiting for the instructor to invite you to
join the class
WHAT AGE IS BEST?
It depends on the child, but generally around 10.
We do have children as young as 6. The important
thing is they can focus for the lesson, listen and
not distract others.

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DOJO KUN (rules of the dojo)

- Seek perfection of character
- Be faithful
- Endeavour
- Respect others
- Refrain from violent behavior
GLOSSARY
- Dojo = training hall
- Gi/Dogi = uniform
- Hajime (ha-ji-may) = begin
- Karate-ka = karate student
- Kata = pattern/simulated combat
- Kiai (kee-yi) = spirit yell
- Kumite (kum-it-tay) = sparring
- Oss! = greeting/I understand
- Rai = bow/respect
- Seiza (si-za)= kneeling
- Senpai = senior student
- Sensei = teacher
- Yame (ya-may) = stop
- Yoi - get ready
COUNTING
- inchi (eech) = 1
- ni (nee) = 2
- san (san) = 3
- shi (she/chee) = 4
- go (go) = 5
- roku (rock) = 6
- shichi (seech) = 7
- hachi (hach) = 8
- ku (koo) = 9
- ju (joo) = 10
COST
- Annual membership
- Training fee senior
- Training fee junior/UTAS
- Dogi (embroided)

$85
$10
$8
$75