Tshepiso Sasa Lesiba was born on the 6th of April 1984. She started training karate at the age of thirteen under Sensei James Sithole. She started competing in full contact tournaments in 1999. She has been a champion from 2000 fighting in the under 55kg division. In 2003 she graded to first dan. In 2005 she graded to Nidan and she was selected to take part in the 1st World kyokushin kan tournament in Russia, and she came sixth in the woman kata contest. She then was invited to a ladies all Kanto tournament where she won the under 55kg division. She became the first black lady to win a tournament in Japan. She is an instructor at Sijabulile dojo.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Mary Jane Sasa Lesiba
Tshepiso Sasa Lesiba was born on the 6th of April 1984. She started training karate at the age of thirteen under Sensei James Sithole. She started competing in full contact tournaments in 1999. She has been a champion from 2000 fighting in the under 55kg division. In 2003 she graded to first dan. In 2005 she graded to Nidan and she was selected to take part in the 1st World kyokushin kan tournament in Russia, and she came sixth in the woman kata contest. She then was invited to a ladies all Kanto tournament where she won the under 55kg division. She became the first black lady to win a tournament in Japan. She is an instructor at Sijabulile dojo.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Simphiwe Dlulane
Full Name: Simphiwe Dlulane
Date of Birth: 20 February 1974
Grade: 4th Dan Black Belt
Years of Training: Since 1985
Simphiwe Dlulane was born in 1974 and started Full-Contact Karate (Kyokushin) training in 1985 and is today an internationally recognized and respected karateka. Having represented the country in numerous international events, a detailed list of his achievements would fill volumes. Let it suffice to say some of his notable achievements include, inter-alia, the following:
South African Young Lions (under19 years) Champion; 1992, 1993
Undefeated South African Lightweight Champion for 3 years until he voluntarily campaigned in other divisions; 1992 - 1994.
Undefeated South African Middleweight Champion until he voluntarily campaigned in other divisions; 1995 – 2000.
Current undefeated South African Heavyweight Champion; since 2001.
Current South African Open weight Champion of Champions;
Year 2000 Russian and Eastern Europe Champion.
8th Place & best technical fighter in the 2006 All-Japan Championships.
Top 10 Knockdown (Full Contact) Fighter in the world.
Young Free Stater of the Year 2006.
Besides these he has represented South Africa in many international events in countries such as Japan, Brazil, Russia and France as illustrated in the table below:
Date of Birth: 20 February 1974
Grade: 4th Dan Black Belt
Years of Training: Since 1985
Simphiwe Dlulane was born in 1974 and started Full-Contact Karate (Kyokushin) training in 1985 and is today an internationally recognized and respected karateka. Having represented the country in numerous international events, a detailed list of his achievements would fill volumes. Let it suffice to say some of his notable achievements include, inter-alia, the following:
South African Young Lions (under19 years) Champion; 1992, 1993
Undefeated South African Lightweight Champion for 3 years until he voluntarily campaigned in other divisions; 1992 - 1994.
Undefeated South African Middleweight Champion until he voluntarily campaigned in other divisions; 1995 – 2000.
Current undefeated South African Heavyweight Champion; since 2001.
Current South African Open weight Champion of Champions;
Year 2000 Russian and Eastern Europe Champion.
8th Place & best technical fighter in the 2006 All-Japan Championships.
Top 10 Knockdown (Full Contact) Fighter in the world.
Young Free Stater of the Year 2006.
Besides these he has represented South Africa in many international events in countries such as Japan, Brazil, Russia and France as illustrated in the table below:
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Kyokushin Terminology
KIHON WAZA BASIC TECHNIQUES k
Geri - Kick
BUKI - WEAPONS
Ashi - Foot or Leg
Chusoku - Ball (middle) of the Foot
Haisho - Backhand
Haisoku - Instep of the Foot
Haito - Inner Knife Hand
Hiji - Elbow
Hiraken - Flat Fist
Hiza - Knee
Kakato - Heel
Keiko - Chicken Beak
Koken - Wrist Top
Kote - Forearm
Nakayubi Ippon Ken- Middle Finger Knuckle Fist
Nukite - Spear Hand
Oyayubi Ippon Ken- Thumb Knuckle Fist
Ryutoken - Dragon's Head Fist
Seiken - Forefist (correct fist)
Shotei -Palm Heel
Shuto -Knife Hand
Sokuto -Outside Edge of the Foot
Sune -Shin
Te -Hand
Teisoku -Arch of the Foot
Tetsui -Hammer Fist
Toho -Sword Peak Hand
Uraken -Backfist
NERAIDOKORO KOGEKIHOKO -TARGETS & DIRECTIONS
Age -Rising
Ago -Chin or Jaw
Atama -Head
Chudan -Middle Level
Ganmen -Face
Gedan -Lower Level
Hidari -Left
Hizo -Spleen
Jodan -Upper Level
Kake -Hooked
Kansetsu -Joint (of limb)
Kintama (Kin) -Groin, Testicles
(gold jewels)
Komekami- Temple
Kubi -Neck
Mae -Front, Forward
Mawashi- Round, Circular
Me -Eyes
Migi -Right
Nodo -Throat
Oroshi -Descending
Sakotsu -Collarbone
Sayu -Left and Right
Soto -Outside
Tobi -Jumping
Uchi -Inside
Ura -Reverse, Backwards
Ushiro -Back (direction)
Yoko -Side (direction)
DACHI- STANCES
Yoi Dachi -Ready Stance
Fudo Dachi -Immobile Stance
Zenkutsu Dachi -Forward Leaning Stance
Uchi Hachiji Dachi -Inside Character "8" Stance
Sanchin Dachi -Three Point Stance
Kokutsu Dachi -Back Leaning Stance
Musubi Dachi -Open Foot (connected) Stance
Kiba Dachi -Horseback Stance
Neko Ashi Dachi -Cat Stance
Tsuru Ashi Dachi -Crane Stance
Moro Ashi Dachi -One Foot Forward (two-foot) Stance
Heisoku Dachi -Closed Foot Stance
Heiko Dachi -Parallel Stance
Kake Dachi -Hooked Stance
Soto Hachiji Dachi -Outside Character "8" Stance
Shiko Dachi -Sumo Stance
Kumite Dachi -Fighting Stance
Han Mi -Half Body Stance
Migi Ashi Mae -Right Foot Forward
Hidari Ashi Mae -Left Foot Forward
TSUKI WAZA -PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
– Oi Tsuki – Lunge Punch
– Morote Tsuki – Two-Handed Punch
– Gyaku Tsuki – Reverse Punch
– Tate Tsuki – Vertical Punch
– Jun Tsuki – Side (corresponding)
Punch
Shita Tsuki Lower Punch
UCHI WAZA STRIKING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
– Ago Uchi – Chin / Jaw Strike
– Furi Ichi – Hook Strike
Tetsui – Hammer Fist –
– Oroshi Ganmen
Uchi – Descending Face
Strike
– Komekami Uchi – Temple Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Mae Yoko Uchi – Forward Side Strike
– Yoko Uchi – Side Strike
Uraken – Backfist –
– Ganmen Uchi – Face Strike
– Sayu Uchi – Left and Right Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Oroshi Ganmen
Uchi – Descending Face
Strike
– Mawashi Uchi – Roundhouse Strike
Nihon Nukite Two-Fingered Spear Hand
Yonhon Nukite Four-Fingered Spear Hand
Shotei Uchi Palm Heel Strike
Shuto – Knife Hand –
– Sakotsu Uchi – Collarbone Strike
– Yoko Ganmen Uchi – Side Face Strike
– Sakotsu Uchikomi – Collarbone Driving
Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Uchi Uchi – Inside Strike
Hiji Ate Elbow Strike
Mae Hiji Ate- Forward Elbow Strike
Age Hiji Ate -Rising Elbow Strike
Ushiro Hiji Ate -Backwards Elbow Strike
Oroshi Hiji Ate -Descending Elbow Strike
UKE WAZA -BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
Jodan Uke -Upper Block
Gedan Barai -Lower Parry
Chudan Uchi -Uke Middle Area Inside Block
Chudan Soto Uke -Middle Area Outside Block
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke -Two-Handed Middle Area Inside Block
Shuto Uke -Knife Hand Block
Juji Uke -Crossed Block
Kake Uke -Hooked Block
Shotei Uke -Palm Heel Block
Mawashi Uke -Circular Block
GERI WAZA -KICKING TECHNIQUES
Hiza Ganmen Geri -Knee Face Kick
Kin Geri -Groin Kick
Mae Geri -Front Kick
Mae Keage -Front Rising Kick
Soto Mawashi Geri -Outside Crescent Kick
Uchi Mawashi Geri -Inside Crescent Kick
Yoko Keage -Side Rising Kick
Mawashi Geri -Roundhouse Kick
Kansetsu Geri -Joint Kick
Yoko Geri -Side Kick
Ushiro Geri -Back Kick
Mae Kakato Geri -Front Heel Kick
Ago Geri -Chin / Jaw Kick
Tobi Mae Geri -Jumping Front Kick
KIHON JUTSUGO -BASIC TERMINOLOGY
Anza -Relaxed Sitting
Arigato
Gozaimasu- Thank You
(polite)
Budo -Martial Way
Bunkai -Application (analysis)
Dan -Grade (Black Belt)
Dojo -Training Hall (Way place)
Dojo Kun -Training Hall Oath
Dogi (Gi) -Karate Uniform (Way clothes)
Fumiashi -Step (with a change of feet)
Gasshukoku -United States
Hajime -Begin
Hanshi -Honorable Master
Ibuki Forced -Tension Breathing
Jisen Kumite Full-Contact Fighting
Jiyu Kumite -Free Fighting
Kamaete -Take Ready Position
Karate -Empty Hand
Kata -Form
Ki -Inner Energy
Kiai -Explosive Scream
Kiai Irete- With Explosive Energy
Kihon -Basics
Kihon Waza -Basic Techniques
Kime -Focus
Kohai -Junior Student
Kokusai -International
Kosa -Switch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L)
Kotai -Switch (i.e. partners switch places in a drill)
Kumite -Fight
Kyokushin -Ultimate Truth
Kyu -Rank (below Black Belt)
Maai -Interval (between opponents)
Makiwara -Striking Post (straw wrapped)
Mawatte -Turn
Mokuso -Meditation (silent thought)
Mugorei -No Counting (no commands)
Mushin -Without Thought (no mind)
Naore -Return to Starting Position
Nogare -Calm Controlled Breathing
Obi -Belt (sash)
Okuriashi- Shuffle Step (sending foot)
Onegaishimasu -Please (polite)
Osu -Patience and Determination
Otagai -Each Other
Rei (...ni Rei) -Bow (Bow to...)
Renmei -Federation
Renma -Polishing, Training
Renraku -Combinations
Seishin -Spirit
Seiza -Formal Kneeling (correct sitting)
Sempai -Senior (1st & 2nd Dan)
Sensei -Teacher (born before) (3rd & 4th Dan)
Shomen -Front (correct face) of the Dojo
Shihan -Expert (5th, 6th & 7th Dan)
Sosai -President
Tameshiwari -Breaking Test
Tanden -Center of Body (below navel)
Waza -Technique(s)
Yame -Stop
Yasume -Rest, at Ease
Yoi -Ready
Yudanshu -Black Belt Holder
Zanshin -Remain Alert (remaining mind)
TAIKAI JUTSUGO ---TOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY
Aka -Red
Awasete Ippon -Adds Up to One Point
Chui -Warning
Encho- Overtime Round (extension)
Fukushin -Corner Judge (assistant referee)
Fukushin -Shugo Referees' Conference
Genten -Penalty
Hantei -Decision
Hikiwake -Draw, Tie
Ippon -One Point
Kachi -Win
Senshuken -Taikai Championship Tournament
Shikaku -Disqualification
Shiro -White
Shushin -Referee
Waza Ari -Half Point (has a technique)
Zokko -Resume Fighting
KAZU -NUMBERS
Ichi -One
Ni- Two
San -Three
Shi,Yon -Four
Go -Five
Roku -Six
Shichi,Nana- Seven
Hachi -Eight
Ku -Nine
Ju -Ten
Sanju -Thirty
Hyaku -Hundred
Sen -Thousand
Man -Ten Thousand
Geri - Kick
BUKI - WEAPONS
Ashi - Foot or Leg
Chusoku - Ball (middle) of the Foot
Haisho - Backhand
Haisoku - Instep of the Foot
Haito - Inner Knife Hand
Hiji - Elbow
Hiraken - Flat Fist
Hiza - Knee
Kakato - Heel
Keiko - Chicken Beak
Koken - Wrist Top
Kote - Forearm
Nakayubi Ippon Ken- Middle Finger Knuckle Fist
Nukite - Spear Hand
Oyayubi Ippon Ken- Thumb Knuckle Fist
Ryutoken - Dragon's Head Fist
Seiken - Forefist (correct fist)
Shotei -Palm Heel
Shuto -Knife Hand
Sokuto -Outside Edge of the Foot
Sune -Shin
Te -Hand
Teisoku -Arch of the Foot
Tetsui -Hammer Fist
Toho -Sword Peak Hand
Uraken -Backfist
NERAIDOKORO KOGEKIHOKO -TARGETS & DIRECTIONS
Age -Rising
Ago -Chin or Jaw
Atama -Head
Chudan -Middle Level
Ganmen -Face
Gedan -Lower Level
Hidari -Left
Hizo -Spleen
Jodan -Upper Level
Kake -Hooked
Kansetsu -Joint (of limb)
Kintama (Kin) -Groin, Testicles
(gold jewels)
Komekami- Temple
Kubi -Neck
Mae -Front, Forward
Mawashi- Round, Circular
Me -Eyes
Migi -Right
Nodo -Throat
Oroshi -Descending
Sakotsu -Collarbone
Sayu -Left and Right
Soto -Outside
Tobi -Jumping
Uchi -Inside
Ura -Reverse, Backwards
Ushiro -Back (direction)
Yoko -Side (direction)
DACHI- STANCES
Yoi Dachi -Ready Stance
Fudo Dachi -Immobile Stance
Zenkutsu Dachi -Forward Leaning Stance
Uchi Hachiji Dachi -Inside Character "8" Stance
Sanchin Dachi -Three Point Stance
Kokutsu Dachi -Back Leaning Stance
Musubi Dachi -Open Foot (connected) Stance
Kiba Dachi -Horseback Stance
Neko Ashi Dachi -Cat Stance
Tsuru Ashi Dachi -Crane Stance
Moro Ashi Dachi -One Foot Forward (two-foot) Stance
Heisoku Dachi -Closed Foot Stance
Heiko Dachi -Parallel Stance
Kake Dachi -Hooked Stance
Soto Hachiji Dachi -Outside Character "8" Stance
Shiko Dachi -Sumo Stance
Kumite Dachi -Fighting Stance
Han Mi -Half Body Stance
Migi Ashi Mae -Right Foot Forward
Hidari Ashi Mae -Left Foot Forward
TSUKI WAZA -PUNCHING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
– Oi Tsuki – Lunge Punch
– Morote Tsuki – Two-Handed Punch
– Gyaku Tsuki – Reverse Punch
– Tate Tsuki – Vertical Punch
– Jun Tsuki – Side (corresponding)
Punch
Shita Tsuki Lower Punch
UCHI WAZA STRIKING TECHNIQUES
Seiken – Forefist –
– Ago Uchi – Chin / Jaw Strike
– Furi Ichi – Hook Strike
Tetsui – Hammer Fist –
– Oroshi Ganmen
Uchi – Descending Face
Strike
– Komekami Uchi – Temple Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Mae Yoko Uchi – Forward Side Strike
– Yoko Uchi – Side Strike
Uraken – Backfist –
– Ganmen Uchi – Face Strike
– Sayu Uchi – Left and Right Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Oroshi Ganmen
Uchi – Descending Face
Strike
– Mawashi Uchi – Roundhouse Strike
Nihon Nukite Two-Fingered Spear Hand
Yonhon Nukite Four-Fingered Spear Hand
Shotei Uchi Palm Heel Strike
Shuto – Knife Hand –
– Sakotsu Uchi – Collarbone Strike
– Yoko Ganmen Uchi – Side Face Strike
– Sakotsu Uchikomi – Collarbone Driving
Strike
– Hizo Uchi – Spleen Strike
– Uchi Uchi – Inside Strike
Hiji Ate Elbow Strike
Mae Hiji Ate- Forward Elbow Strike
Age Hiji Ate -Rising Elbow Strike
Ushiro Hiji Ate -Backwards Elbow Strike
Oroshi Hiji Ate -Descending Elbow Strike
UKE WAZA -BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
Jodan Uke -Upper Block
Gedan Barai -Lower Parry
Chudan Uchi -Uke Middle Area Inside Block
Chudan Soto Uke -Middle Area Outside Block
Morote Chudan Uchi Uke -Two-Handed Middle Area Inside Block
Shuto Uke -Knife Hand Block
Juji Uke -Crossed Block
Kake Uke -Hooked Block
Shotei Uke -Palm Heel Block
Mawashi Uke -Circular Block
GERI WAZA -KICKING TECHNIQUES
Hiza Ganmen Geri -Knee Face Kick
Kin Geri -Groin Kick
Mae Geri -Front Kick
Mae Keage -Front Rising Kick
Soto Mawashi Geri -Outside Crescent Kick
Uchi Mawashi Geri -Inside Crescent Kick
Yoko Keage -Side Rising Kick
Mawashi Geri -Roundhouse Kick
Kansetsu Geri -Joint Kick
Yoko Geri -Side Kick
Ushiro Geri -Back Kick
Mae Kakato Geri -Front Heel Kick
Ago Geri -Chin / Jaw Kick
Tobi Mae Geri -Jumping Front Kick
KIHON JUTSUGO -BASIC TERMINOLOGY
Anza -Relaxed Sitting
Arigato
Gozaimasu- Thank You
(polite)
Budo -Martial Way
Bunkai -Application (analysis)
Dan -Grade (Black Belt)
Dojo -Training Hall (Way place)
Dojo Kun -Training Hall Oath
Dogi (Gi) -Karate Uniform (Way clothes)
Fumiashi -Step (with a change of feet)
Gasshukoku -United States
Hajime -Begin
Hanshi -Honorable Master
Ibuki Forced -Tension Breathing
Jisen Kumite Full-Contact Fighting
Jiyu Kumite -Free Fighting
Kamaete -Take Ready Position
Karate -Empty Hand
Kata -Form
Ki -Inner Energy
Kiai -Explosive Scream
Kiai Irete- With Explosive Energy
Kihon -Basics
Kihon Waza -Basic Techniques
Kime -Focus
Kohai -Junior Student
Kokusai -International
Kosa -Switch (i.e. switch stance L to R or R to L)
Kotai -Switch (i.e. partners switch places in a drill)
Kumite -Fight
Kyokushin -Ultimate Truth
Kyu -Rank (below Black Belt)
Maai -Interval (between opponents)
Makiwara -Striking Post (straw wrapped)
Mawatte -Turn
Mokuso -Meditation (silent thought)
Mugorei -No Counting (no commands)
Mushin -Without Thought (no mind)
Naore -Return to Starting Position
Nogare -Calm Controlled Breathing
Obi -Belt (sash)
Okuriashi- Shuffle Step (sending foot)
Onegaishimasu -Please (polite)
Osu -Patience and Determination
Otagai -Each Other
Rei (...ni Rei) -Bow (Bow to...)
Renmei -Federation
Renma -Polishing, Training
Renraku -Combinations
Seishin -Spirit
Seiza -Formal Kneeling (correct sitting)
Sempai -Senior (1st & 2nd Dan)
Sensei -Teacher (born before) (3rd & 4th Dan)
Shomen -Front (correct face) of the Dojo
Shihan -Expert (5th, 6th & 7th Dan)
Sosai -President
Tameshiwari -Breaking Test
Tanden -Center of Body (below navel)
Waza -Technique(s)
Yame -Stop
Yasume -Rest, at Ease
Yoi -Ready
Yudanshu -Black Belt Holder
Zanshin -Remain Alert (remaining mind)
TAIKAI JUTSUGO ---TOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY
Aka -Red
Awasete Ippon -Adds Up to One Point
Chui -Warning
Encho- Overtime Round (extension)
Fukushin -Corner Judge (assistant referee)
Fukushin -Shugo Referees' Conference
Genten -Penalty
Hantei -Decision
Hikiwake -Draw, Tie
Ippon -One Point
Kachi -Win
Senshuken -Taikai Championship Tournament
Shikaku -Disqualification
Shiro -White
Shushin -Referee
Waza Ari -Half Point (has a technique)
Zokko -Resume Fighting
KAZU -NUMBERS
Ichi -One
Ni- Two
San -Three
Shi,Yon -Four
Go -Five
Roku -Six
Shichi,Nana- Seven
Hachi -Eight
Ku -Nine
Ju -Ten
Sanju -Thirty
Hyaku -Hundred
Sen -Thousand
Man -Ten Thousand
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