© Copyright Shugyo Pty Ltd 2018 Members Diary

© Copyright Shugyo Pty Ltd 2018 Members Diary

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GETTING STARTED

1. Print this whole download pack file & insert into a folder - 1 for each member of your family that is participating;

2. Write your name and other details onto the first pages; 3. Download and print the TKD (includes Ninjas) or BJJ Syllabus summary

and insert it into the BACK sleeves of your folder for signing. 4. Print the other Training material that you need (Options Model etc) and

insert into the front of the folder too; 5. Print a photo of yourself and stick it in the space provided on this page; 6. Read and understand the Code of Conduct. 7. Take the completed Folder to your Instructor and have them witness your

signature and check completed; 8. Place all future Benchmarking and Grading Forms into this Folder for

future reference. NAME: ________________________ DATE JOINED: __________________ MY ALLERGIES: ________________ MY PHONE: ____________________ EMERGENCY (PH): ______________ MEDICAL CONDITIONS: __________

© Copyright Shugyo Pty Ltd 2018 Members Diary 2

Dear new member, Welcome to Shugyo! You are now part of an Organisation which is committed to helping you achieve your goals. Some people are looking for fitness and flexibility; others want real tactical self defence skills or others, the traditions of an Art. You will find all of these things here and along the Way, meet great people who, just like you, are motivated in their personal development. Within Shugyo you will come to know that by the time you achieve your Black Belt, you will have just begun an exciting journey of physical and mental conditioning. The secretive Guild of Tacticians, becoming a recognised Athlete or entering our Instructor development program are all options you may be offered. Our Administration and Instructors make a great team, regularly meeting to ensure that you get the most from your martial arts career. For now though, enjoy your journey. Each level you achieve is an important milestone. Keep practicing the basics, show respect to those around you and maintain your discipline. If you make these things your routine, I assure you, you will not just achieve Black Belt, you will achieve anything you set your mind too.

Kwan Jang - Head Instuctor Rory Marama Founder of Shugyo Advanced Diploma of Public Safety Diploma of Sports Coaching World Karate Union & Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee 2011


MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT

● I will show respect to every person I meet. ● I will be humble about my achievements. ● I will honour my family and friends. ● I will act in good faith with any transaction I make. ● I will share my technical knowledge with other Members. ● I will take responsibility for any decision I make. ● I will only use my knowledge in self defence or the defence of the vulnerable. ● In competition I will demonstrate sportsmanship and only apply technique

which is approved. ● I will wear my Shugyo garments with pride and carry myself with dignity. ● I will continually strive for new goals in physical and technical prowess. ● I will abide by Rules, Conditions & Traditions set by Shugyo ● I will always keep myself informed regarding the RISKS of participating in

Shugyo activities and exercise caution. ● I will accept without reservation, any decision made by Shugyo administration

regarding my Membership.

SIGNED BY NEW MEMBER: DATE:

______________________________________ ____________________

WITNESSED BY INSTRUCTOR: DATE: __________________________________ __________________


BASIC RULES

(Further Terms and Conditions are on the website www.shugyo.com.au) SIGN IN / OUT - Must be done on Master Roll by Instructor and on your training card. INJURIES – If pre-existing please advise Instructor and personally manage. If sustained during training notify Instructor immediately and make a report via website. JEWELERY – ALL jewelry is to be removed before training. DISABILITY – Including known medical conditions should all be notified by email. Advise the Instructor at the beginning of every session and personally manage your Ventolin or other requirements as needed. DISEASE – All disease must be reported to the Instructor and on website, medial certificates may be required. Please ensure you are clean prior to training and finger/toe nails are trimmed appropriately. BLOOD – If you notice blood at any time advise the Instructor, remove the source, clean the area and cover wound, before rejoining session. SAFETY – You are responsible for your own safety. ‘Tap Out’ of any technique you deem to be dangerous, or kneel down and put your hands on your head, or call ‘STOP STOP STOP!’ It is recommended that you wear a minimum of mouth guard for ALL partner related activities. Other approved Shugyo equipment is available for purchase, to minimize the chance of injury. PHOTO, VIDEO, AUDIO – Unauthorised publishing of any Shugyo related Activity MAY be subject to legal action and/or cancellation of membership if deemed to be inappropriate even if prior written consent is granted for specific purposes.


BASIC TRADITIONS & MAT ETIQUETTE

BOWING – Enter & exit of training area, to any senior member before discussion. SITTING / STANDING – crossed legs, no discussion, belt straight, attentive, maintain straight lines. FREE SPEECH – If in agreement: loudly ‘Osu!’. SHOUTING – to focus and transfer Ki (or Chi) life force energy and in Korean is called ‘Ki-hap’. TITLES – members must address Black Belts by Title first eg: ‘Tactician’, ‘Instructor’ or ‘Athlete’ (also if unsure ‘excuse me Sir/Madam’) when senior. BJJ Instructors should be addressed as ‘Coach’ UNIFORM – Clean and worn correctly, full uniform for Gradings, and competition. Shugyo T-shirts acceptable for regular sessions with Gi/Dobok ready if required. Belt tied correctly and firmly. TALKING – Whispering (hushed voices) only before and after classes. No talking while instructor or senior member is giving instruction. No larking or silly behaviour will be tolerated as the training area should be a respected space. Swearing will not be tolerated. LATE ARRIVAL / EARLY DEPARTURE – Please inform the Instructor beforehand where possible. Always wait quietly to be bowed in/out before you enter/leave the training area. DISAGREEMENT - Never raise a disagreement with your Instructor in an open environment. This may include technical skill disagreements or other instruction issues. Wait until others are busy then quietly raise your concern with the Instructor. Your Instructor has final decision so do not argue. Technical issues may be resolved by the Instructor after class, and after discussion with senior Instructors. SHOES - Keep shoes off training mat areas. Put shoes / footwear on when leaving the training space - especially if attending a toilet. ATTITUDE - Always give your best effort, respect your training partners and do not injure them, be humble, and always thank your partner for any sparring / grapple you have had. PHONES - Always ensure phones are switched off prior to beginning classes TEMPO - If the Instructor has not changed the task, then continue doing the task he or she has given (i.e., don’t sit around talking because you feel you have done a technique enough times). You can NEVER do a technique too many times!


ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW

Striking style Martial Arts (Taekwondo)

These are generally family oriented classes which are split (where possible) to provide children and adults with training value. You will progress through Grading process to reach Black Belt. A Syllabus outlining all required knowledge must be downloaded and printed from the website. Please insert it into this folder at the back. The traditional Korean taekwondo patterns and techniques will qualify you to be an Internationally recognised Black Belt (ITF or WTF depending on your Branch) and you will also have well rounded skills in grappling, weapon defence and ground fighting which are not normally part of taekwondo curriculum's. Generally a member will need to attend a Branch at a minimum of 2 times per week to meet attendance requirements between Gradings and also have enough class time to learn techniques. Senior members (at red belt level) applying for black belt will generally be training 4 times per week leading up to Grading.

Fitness Sessions (Fighting Fit) Sessions

For members who want a physical workout WITHOUT learning all the techniques of the Art. There will be no Gradings for Members who choose to do just these sessions, but you will be fighting fit! As a Fighting Fit member you will attend Benchmarking sessions and meet other members from the Martial Arts division of Shugyo to see how your fitness is progressing.

Secret Little Ninja Warrior School (Little Ninjas)

The key word here is FUN! For kids aged approximately 5-10 years old. Introduction to Taekwondo primarily but also some grappling principals through games, Spatial awareness, coordination, balance and fitness.


Grappling and BJJ (Brazilian Jui Jitsu)

These classes usually run for an hour and generally involve a warm up, practical self defense skills and BJJ technical development. After class sparring ‘Rolling’ is usually done for rounds of 3 minutes for up to half an hour. This is an opportunity to test your grappling skills with others from the class. Rolling is not mandatory every session however in the lead up to BJJ Blue Belt you will be asked to Roll regularly to ensure you understand the pressure of being under attack and attend at least 1 competition. No-Gi sessions will be held from time to time and it is worth always wearing or having available a Shugyo rashie shirt under your Gi for this opportunity. Note books are recommended and encouraged to be added to during sessions. Survival skills will also be learnt to prepare for weapon attacks and stand up scenarios.

Weapons - Extended Syllabus options Learning a weapon style is available to Senior members and Assessments are held at Gradings to progress through weapon levels of knowledge. Escrima (fighting stick art - administered by Chief Instructor Peter ) and Bojitsu (Bo staff art - administered by Chief Instructor Josh) are currently available with other weapons (such as Sword Art of Kumdo) coming in the future. More information is available on the website. Weapon defence (edged and impact) is part of the Syllabus for all members. Tacticians also focus on firearm disarms and active shooter response drills.

Athlete Coaching & Competition People who have the desire and skills to compete in Tournaments both contact sparring, grappling or Patterns demonstrations at external competition, are offered to attend specific training sessions (Open Mats) held in various Regions. Options for competition include WTF (Olympic Taekwondo style) bouts, ITF style, MMA bouts or grappling only bouts. In-house competition is also held after Grading to prepare people for external competition. Please talk to your Instructor if you wish to try a competitive bout.

The Guild of Tacticians This is adults only training dedicated to refinement of practical all-round skills, fitness and fellowship.


Meditation and philosophy are nurtured, balanced by intense and realistic training. This is not for the faint hearted and is very ‘old school’ and is open to Martial Artists from other organisation. You must be invited to the Guild by an existing member. Members of a Guild wear a long white belt ‘Sleeve’ which covers their normal belt and represents ongoing learning. Some Tacticians may enter a Shugyo Immersion which is a 4 day/3 night course to find your Indomitable Spirit.

Benchmarking These sessions are usually held mid-term (in-between Gradings every 3 months) during normal class time and are designed for you to see how your fitness is progressing based on the last Benchmark you set. Push-ups, Sit-ups, Pull-ups, Squats and a Beep test are done. Shugyo t-shirt, shorts and joggers may be worn. Note: Adults - your Benchmarking Form should be attached to your Grading Application Form when applying for Grading. Juniors (12 and under) - it is not essential that you have a Benchmarking Form as your results will be noted on a list by the instructor.

Gradings TKD Gradings for each Region are usually held on weekends, every 12 weeks and will run for 2-3 hours. ALL members are expected to attend Gradings even if NOT applying for promotion. BJJ Assessments are held in-class for Stripe development. For Coloured Belt promotion attendance is required at formal Grading / Seminars with visiting Professors. Attendance is required by all to:

● Support your fellow class mates as part of your Team. ● Be a training partner for a member applying for Grading. ● Become accustomed to the nerves of a Grading and learn the process. ● Get feedback so you are prepared for the next one.

Full uniform must be worn. Please think of your routine martial arts classes as a sports traiing session at which you will generally train twice per week - and your ‘Game’ comes around once very three months (Grading) where you get to test your skills and demonstrate your development to family, friends and officials.

Training Cards The Shugyo training cards should be brought to every session. Your ‘TKD’, ‘BJJ’, Fighting Fit (FF) class training cards should be marked as such. It will be signed in each box for every ‘official’ hour of training you do. Note: All members who apply for Grading should have a FULL signed training card attached to their Grading Application Form (except for new members).


Attendance

Your attendance at Shugyo sessions is very important. A history of your attendance is recorded every time you come to class in a Master Roll attendance book. Even if you have an injury you should still come to class to sit and watch from the sideline, ensuring your knowledge of techniques grows and you stay in touch with the skills your team has been working on. Regular attendance is critical to development and establishing good, life-long habits.

Camps, Seminars and social activities Regular Camps are run in different Regions both in Australia and internationally at our branches in Tonga and New Zealand - so that members can train and meet new people from within Shugyo. We have Black Belt Camps and Family Camps. Seminars and other Programs are also run regularly by senior Instructors such as the ‘Reflex’ practical skills program, ‘BJJ Fundamentals’ and ‘Womens Self Defence’. Other social events include movie nights and fun-raiser days (to raise money for Athelets or International branches). Senior Instructors also move around regions providing Extended Syllabus special weapons seminars.

P.T. Bookings Bookings can be made directly with suitably qualified Certificate 4 Instructors. Fitness sessions, martial arts syllabus enhancement and lifestyle/nutrition coaching are all available. If you are not sure if your instructor holds the qualification to do 1 on 1 training please contact HQ. This done via email [email protected] or telephone. PT can be done at Shugyo HQ, members homes or other locations. PT and other rates are noted on the website. Sessions may count as designated training sessions for training card sign off. Gradings may also be done in this way under exceptional circumstances by booking with Chief Instructor Rory.

School Sports Shugyo runs school sports at many schools (both government and private) and has established partnerships to supply training as part of their PE curriculum. These programs can be arranged to provide anti-bullying principles and basic self defence, whilst encouraging strength, fitness and coordination. Please contact Shugyo HQ if you know a school that would like to have a Sports Program.

Your Online Profile Because Shugyo is a progressive organisation adopting ‘best practice’ principles we have embraced modern tools to manage the organisation and reward our members.


mailto:[email protected]

❖ You record your Promotions and acheivments on your profile ❖ You manage your training fees and payments ❖ You get organisation-wide standardisation through downloads and reference material ❖ A variety of self help electronic Forms are available.

This type of functionality is constantly being developed and requires your regular participation. PLEASE ensure your online Profile is up to date with current email and other detail

TAE KWON DO

(Hand Foot way)

BASIC COMMANDS Chum-Bi Stand with two feet shoulder width apart, feet parallel and pointing straight ahead. Hands in fist shape in front of your belt, fist facing fist, slightly apart ready to start. Cha-Ryot Stand with heels together, feet pointing out at 45º in a V shape, arms by your sides, hands by your side. Ready to bow. Kyong-Nye From Cha-Ryot position, bow. Start of class Dewro-Dora Start in Cha-Ryot. Place right foot behind left heel, turn 180º turning over right shoulder. Go-man Stop instantly and listen for next command She-oh Relax


Si-jak Go, begin

BASIC TECHNIQUES Horse (Riding) Stance From Chum-Bi, move your left foot out to the left, two shoulder widths apart, knees bent and feet parallel pointing straight ahead. Shoulders and hips should be square. Forward (Walking) Stance From Chum-Bi, move your left foot forward two shoulder lengths long and one shoulder width wide. Front foot pointing straight ahead and front knee bent. The front of the knee should line up with the back of the ankle. The back leg is straight and the foot on the ground pointing at 45º towards the front. Shoulders and hips should be square. Back (L-shape) Stance From Chum-Bi, move your left foot forward. Front foot pointing straight ahead and front knee bent. The front of the knee should line up with the back of the ankle. Bend the back leg and turn the right foot 90º making sure that the right hip, knee and foot are in line. Bend slightly at the hip so shoulder is tipped slightly forward. Fighting Stance From Chum-Bi move your non-master leg FORWARDS until you stand like you would if holding an axe splitting wood – square set. Your leading foot should be light, allowing you to quickly kick and leg-check. Your hands should be very close to your jaw for fast striking and shelling. Defensive Stance From Chum-Bi move your right leg BACKWARDS into the square set foot position outlined above. Your hands should be open, palms facing towards the threat, elbows tucked against the side of your body. Your rear heel should also be just off the ground to prevent toppling over with Step-and-drag techniques. Relaxed Stance General use positioning to build muscle memory. From Chum-Bi you move your right leg slightly (more than 6 inches) behind. Your hands sit loosely together at your front, right covered by left hand. Your feet should be in a ‘bladed’ position. Ready Stance Adopt this stance when you are uncomfortable, but cannot move to any position of safety easily. Cross your arms in front and bring one hand up to you mouth / jaw area as a preventative measure.

Dewro-Dora (turning around) Forward Stance From Forward Stance move the front foot over one shoulder width making a horse riding stance facing sideways. Then move the rear foot over one shoulder width facing the other way. Dewro-Dora (turning around) Back Stance


From Back Stance lift and turn the front foot so that it is parallel to the rear, then lift the rear foot and turn 90º to face the other way. Dewro-Dora (turning around) Horse Riding Stance Just turn your head. Low Section Block, Forward Stance From Chum-Bi, move into a Forward Stance. Extend your right arm into a punch position and place your left fist on your right shoulder, palm facing your ear. The hand on your shoulder is extended from the shoulder to the knee, stopping a fist distance above your knee; twist the wrist at the end. The right fist, at the same time, is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward. Shoulders and hips are square. High Section Block, Forward Stance From Chum-Bi, move into a Forward Stance. Extend your right arm into a punch position and place your left fist on your right shoulder, palm facing your ear. Block upward above your head with your left arm. Lead with your elbow and twist the wrist at the end. Just below your wrist should protect your forehead and the blocking arm should be at least 15cm above your head with a slight angle on the blocking arm at the elbow. The right fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward. Shoulders and hips are square. Mid Section (Outer Forearm) Block, Forward Stance From Chum-Bi, move into a Forward Stance. Extend your right arm into a punch position and place your left fist on your right shoulder, palm facing your ear. Block to the left side of the body with your left arm. Twist the wrist at the end. Fist should be at shoulder height. The right fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward. Shoulders and hips are square. Inner Forearm Block, Back Stance From Chum-Bi, move into a Back Stance. Bend your right arm up in front of your chest at a 90º angle, arm horizontal to the floor. At the same time, bend your left arm up in front of your chest at a 90º angle, arm horizontal to the floor and underneath the right arm. Move the left fist past both the right elbow and the right fist. Twist the wrist inward, palm facing toward your body. Fist should be at shoulder height. The right fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward. Outer Forearm Inward Block, Back Stance From Chum-Bi, move into a Back Stance. Bend your right arm up in front of your chest at a 90º angle, arm horizontal to the floor. At the same time, bend your left arm up to the side of your body at a 90º angle, arm vertical, fist at shoulder height. Move the left arm to the front. Twist the wrist inward, palm facing toward your body. Fist should be at shoulder height. The right fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward. Horse Riding Stance Middle Section Punch Start in Chum-Bi. While moving into a Horse Riding Stance, extend your right arm into a punch position. The left fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground, palm facing upward. When your left foot finishes, exchange your fists fast. Shoulders and hips are square.


Forward Stance Punch Start in Chum-Bi. While moving into a Forward Stance, extend your right arm into a punch position. The left fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground, palm facing upward. When your right foot finishes exchange your fists fast. Shoulders and hips are square. Traditional (Forearm) Guarding, Back Stance Start in Chum-Bi. While moving into a Back Stance, extend your arms behind your body, hands in fist position. When your Back Stance finishes, pull your arms through forming a left outer forearm block. Fist should be at shoulder height. Right fist finishes in front of solar plexus, palm facing upward. Knifehand Strike, Back Stance Start in Chum-Bi. While moving into a Back Stance, bend your right arm up in front of your chest at a 90º angle, arm horizontal to the floor. At the same time, place your left open hand on your right shoulder, above the right arm, palm facing your ear. Extend the left arm to the front, twist the hand outward, palm facing down. Left hand and arm should be at shoulder height. The right fist at the same time is pulled back parallel to the ground above your right hip, palm facing upward and elbow pulled back behind your body.

BASIC KICKS

Traditional Front snap Kick Move into Back Stance; Pivot body on the left foot Raise the rear leg up, towards the target. Let the rear foot past the front knee and extend the ball of the foot towards the target, shout at the end. Return the foot to the original position. Hands are kept up in guarding position. Traditional Side piercing Kick Move into back Stance. Pivot body on the left foot and execute a right side kick to belt height, foot pulled back, flat and parallel to the ground. Shoulder, hip and heel should be aligned. Supporting foot must swivel 180 degrees so that toes point away from the target. Bring leg back with control and place in Back Stance. Arms will change position while executing the kick and return to original position on completion. Traditional Turning Kick From Tradition guard execute the kick with the rear leg at 45 degress to the front with the ball of the horizontal foot. This is practiced for traditional board breaking requirments in a black belt grading application. Modern turning kick is done with the instep / shin area and is effective for more practical applications.


WHITE BELT PATTERNS (up to 3 yellow tips)

Shout on all these techniques if counted by numbers, or last technique of Pattern if done in own time (unless otherwise instructed) Right Four Directional Punch Start in Chum-Bi 1. Move right foot forward into right Forward Stance.

Execute right middle section punch, chest height. 2. Turn left 90º, bring feet together then step back with right foot at 30º forming a left Forward Stance.

Execute low section block with left arm. 3. Move right foot forward into right Forward Stance.





Execute right middle section punch, chest height. Stay in last position until Go-man, and then move right foot back into Chum-Bi.

Left Four Directional Punch Start in Chum-Bi 1. Move left foot forward into left Forward Stance.

Execute left middle section punch, chest height. 2. Turn right 90º, bring feet together then step back with left foot at 30º forming a right Forward Stance.

Execute low section block with right arm. 3. Move left foot forward into left Forward Stance.





Execute left middle section punch, chest height. Stay in last position until Go-man, and then move left foot back into Chum-Bi


COUNTING Counting cardinals is simple when you know 1-10. Counting higher is easily done by saying the high place first (12 = ten two, 22 = twenty two, etc).

1 = Hanna 20 = Soo Mool

2 = Dool 30 = Sir Roon

3 = Set 40 = Mar Hoon

4 = Net 50 = Sheen

5 = Dasut 60 = Ye Soon

6 = Yohsut 70 = E Roon

7 = Ilgöp 80 = Yo Doon

8 = Yodol 90 = Are Hoon

9 = Ahöp 100 = Back

10 = Yuhl

11 = Yuhl Hanna

12 = Yuhl Dool

13 = Yuhl Set

KOREAN FLAG

The flag is called 'Taegukki' ('Great Polarity'), taking its name from the central emblem on the flag, which is called a 'taegeuk circle', symbolizing the thought, philosophy, and mysticism of the Far East. The circle in the center, red upper half and blue lower half, represents absolute, or the essential unity of all being. The Yang (positive) and the Yin (negative) divisions within the circle represent duality. Examples of duality are heaven and hell, fire and water, life and death, good and evil, or night and day The four trigrams also indicate the duality of opposites and balances. In the upper left trigram, three unbroken lines symbolize Air; opposite them in the lower right, three broken lines represent Earth; in the upper right trigram, two broken lines separated by an unbroken line is the symbol of Water; opposite them is Fire, symbolized by two unbroken lines separated by a broken line.


TAEKWONDO HISTORY Martial Arts in Korea date back to about 50BC and were first known as 'Taek Kyon'. This was the time of the three kingdoms:

● Koguryo (37 B.C. - 668 A.D.) ● Paekje (18 B.C. - 600 A.D.) ● Silla (57 B.C. - 935 A.D.)

Silla unified the kingdoms by winning wars by 668AD. The ‘Hwa Rang Do’ an elite warrior group played an important role at this unification. They were devoted to cultivating mind and body and serve the Silla Kingdom. The Hwa Rang Do had an honour-code and practiced various forms of martial arts. The old honour-code of the Hwa Rang is the philosophical background of modern Taekwondo. After a time of peace and the Hwa Rang became de-militarised and in 936AD Wang Kon founded the Koryo dynasty, an abbreviation of Koguryo. The name Korea is derived from Koryo. During the Koryo Dynasty the sport Soo Bakh Do, which was then used as a military training method, became popular. During the Yi dynasty (1392AD-1910AD) this emphasis on military training disappeared. King Taejo, founder of the Yi dynasty, replaced Buddhism with Confucianism as the state religion. Japan occupied Korea from 1910 until the end of World War II and there was a heavy influence of Japanese Martial Arts. After World War II, when Korea became independent many kwans (martial arts schools) arose and were united in 1955 as Tae Soo Do. Korean military General Choi Hong-hi had also trained in the Japanese Shotokan Karate style during this time. In the beginning of 1957, the name Taekwondo was adopted by several Korean martial arts masters, for its similarity to the name Tae Kyon. General Choi commanded the army to train Taekwondo, so the very first Taekwondo students were Korean soldiers. The police and air force had to learn Taekwondo as well. The taekwondo that General Choi spread was a hybrid of Shotokan Karate due to his training in this Art. In 1961 the Korean Taekwondo Union arose from the Soo Bakh Do Association and the Tae Soo Do Association. In 1962 the Korean Amateur Sports Association acknowledged the Korean Taekwondo Union and in 1965 the name was changed to Korean Taekwondo Association (K.T.A.). General Choi was president of the K.T.A. at that time and was asked to start the I.T.F. as the international branch of the K.T.A. The South Korean government was overthrown in 1961. General Choi Hong-hi left for America and established I.T.F. (International Taekwondo Federation) Taekwondo, as a separate entity, two years later. Demonstrations were given all over the world. During this time the Rhee bothers (who had been trained by General Choi came to Australia and began spreading the I.T.F. style taekwondo, but were eventually to break away from I.T.F. and continue a very similar system called Rhee Tae Kwon do. Master Chong Chul Rhee trained and promoted Shugyo’s Kwan Jang and Head Instructor Rory Marama while his brother Master Yoon Rhee trained and promoted one of Shugyo’s Chief Instructors - Joshua Taumoefolau. In 1973, the World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.) was founded. W.T.F. was to focus more on sports sparring, with I.T.F remaining a more traditional organisation. In 1980, W.T.F. Taekwondo was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) and became a demonstration sport at the Olympics in 1988. In the year 2000 taekwondo made its début as an official Olympic sport in Sydney Australia. Australian athlete Lauren Burns won a gold medal in W.T.F. style taekwondo at these Olympic Games.


* Some excerpts of history taken from a narrative by Barry Nauta. TKD RANK & TITLE

(Korean titles unless noted with ‘J’ for Japanese) Hakseang: Student Sun bae nim : Black Belt holder Yudanja nim: Assistant Instructor of Branch (black piping on white uniform) Kyo sah nim: Instructor of a Branch (2nd Dan to 4th Dan – olive uniform) Sah bom nim: Chief Instructor / Examiner (in Korea 4th Dan and above only) Kwan jang nim: Owner of martial arts school (in Korea 4th Dan & above only - red official uniform)

ADDITIONS (eg: “Sah bom nim Shugyo-sha”)

Shugyo-sha (J): (Tactician) Earned by a member of Black Belt level who joins a Guild of Tacticians, wears full length white Belt Sleeve. ‘Provisional tacticians’ wear the smaller belt sleeve and should be completing the Grappling Curriculum

Shugenja (J): (Tactician) Earned by a member who of Black Belt level who is a member of a Guild

of Tacticians and attends an IMMERSION Camp. Budoka (J): Earned by a member for outstanding achievements in any given year. Names are

recorded on the Shugyo Budoka Shield. Athlete: Earned by a member who is actively competing as a Shugyo representative at

competitions Titles should be used when in uniform, particularly at Gradings or when addressing a Black belt that you do not know. If you do not know the Black Belt Title you may call the Black Belt ‘Sir’ or ‘Black Belt’ or ‘Instructor’ (eg: ‘excuse me Black Belt John’) Etiquette should be adhered to and a junior student should never interrupt a senior member or Black Belt who is talking or training. The junior member should stand at a short distance away and wait to be


addressed. Once addressed the junior student should always begin the conversation by bowing

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

(Gentle Art)

Jiu-Jitsu, which means gentle art is the oldest form of martial art. It originated in India more than 2000 years before Christ. It was created by monks who could not use any type of weapons to defend their lives against barbarian attacks. It spread through China, and eventually took root and was elaborated on in Japan becoming the first martial art style. The samurai clans in Japan adopted Jiu-Jitsu as their own traditional style to defeat an opponent regardless if the situation was striking, throwing or grappling. With the passing years, they split the techniques and developed other martial arts styles, such as judo, akido, karate, etc. In 1914, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champion Esai Maeda migrated to Brazil, where he was instrumental in establishing a Japanese immigrant community. His efforts were aided by Gastão Gracie, a Brazilian scholar and politician of Scottish descent. As an expression of his gratitude for Gracie's assistance, Maeda taught the Brazilian's oldest son Carlos the essential secrets of the ancient martial arts technique. Carlos taught Maeda's techniques to his four brothers, and in 1925 they opened the first Jiu-Jitsu academy in Brazil. For the Gracie brothers, teaching the art was more than an occupation. It was their passion. One of the brothers, Helio Gracie, paid special interest to the use of the techniques. Helio being of small frame, light in weight (only 135 pounds), and in frail health, was 16 when he began learning Jiu-Jitsu. Being unable to participate in classes, he would sit and watch his older brother teach every day. One day when Carlos was unable to make it to class, Helio was asked to instruct. Because of his size and stature, he began to work with and adapt the basic rules of Jiu-Jitsu. He introduced the application of leverage to the art, making it possible for a smaller opponent to defeat a larger one. He began experimenting, modifying and enhancing the basic techniques to make them effective for a person regardless of his or her stature. Thus began the development of a new and more effective art - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Helio's skills eventually enabled him to beat some of the world's greatest fighters. Helio's feats include the longest fight in recorded history - 3 hours and 45 minutes, nonstop - and the historic match against Masahiko Kimura, who was probably the greatest fighter Japan ever produced. Helio taught and practiced BJJ until the age of 95 years old when he died on 29/01/2009 becoming a legend of world sport history. Helio's quest became today's Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that is continuously evolving as a result of input from practitioners throughout the world.


Maeda immigrated to Brazil where he taught his system to Carlos Gracie, who passed it on to his younger brother Helio. The brothers trained many of their sons, who now carry on the family tradition today. With the growth of BJJ all over the world initiated by many pioneer instructors leaving Brazil towards the 5 continents in the late 1900’s (like Prof. Paulo Guimaraes did in the year 2000) the gentle art now is available for all mankind and has been used for all purposes from sport, self defence, competition, military, etc, to become a real lifestyle based on health, discipline and attitude. At SHUGYO ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies you feel the real essence of BJJ Samurai Spirit where our code is: RESPECT, HONOUR, LOYALTY & FAMILY.

SHUGYO - ROOTS BJJ HISTORY Professor Paulo Guimaraes arrived in Australia in November 2000 becoming the 1st Brazilian BJJ Black Belt to teach and live in this country and also the 1st Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt teaching in Sydney. Fighters from all around Australia came to learn from him in group and private classes. In 2001 Prof.Paulo moved his classes to Bondi where he then started to build up his ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Team of Champions. ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was created to bring the Samurai Spirit back to life. The name represents the ROOTS of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Australia having the mission to conduct and teach it on the same way and with the same values it is done in Brazil. RESPECT, HONOR, LOYALTY, FAMILY is ROOTS BJJ Academy code of conduct to be followed by all members. From 1 school in Bondi Beach Roots produced 4 world champions in 2003 and 3 in 2004 plus hundreds of Pan Pacific champions, Australian National champions and State and regional champion athletes during a decade of BJJ teaching and hard training. ROOTS gyms students get graded in all belt levels and new ROOTS gyms start to open all over Australia and the world. Today the ROOTS family has 10 academies in Australia, 2 in South Korea, 2 in the USA, 2 in Brazil and 1 in Macedonia. In the MMA area ROOTS has also brought high level fighters for the Australian tournaments producing many champions. To be part of a team with such determination to be the best is an honor that all ROOTS members are proud of. Prof. Paulo Guimaraes has long and diversified experience in his 30 years Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and has been teaching his knowledge from BJJ gyms and kids/teenagers schools to professional MMA fighters and the military for real combat. At Roots BJJ gyms the student is guaranteed to learn the real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for whatever he needs. Rory - Founder of Shugyo International Academies began his journey in 2010 with Professor Ben Turnbull, who was the first Roots Instructor in Canberra under Prof. Paulo. Prof. Ben runs BJJ training at his Canberra Dojo ‘Turnbull Academy’ and regularly visits Shugyo Academies to ensure our ongoing development. "All you need to become a champion is dedication and a big heart." - Professor Paulo Guimaraes.



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