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SHIMBUKAI REAL DEFENSE KARATE
Train for the World, not for a Tournament.

Your Real Defence Journey Starts Here

Learn the art of Karate over an intense 5 phase 50-week training Program

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Phase 1
Foundations: Awareness & Readiness

​Theme: Awareness, movement, and survival

Focus: Basic Goju structure, distance, and mindset

Core Kata: Sanchin, Gekisai Dai Ichi

 

What You’ll Learn:

Situational awareness and distance control

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Atemi strikes (palm, knee, elbow)-

Atemi, a Japanese term for martial arts, refers to strikes to the body, used to distract, unbalance, or set up a throw or joint lock

 

Why It Matters:

Teaches real-life alertness, calm under pressure, and how to respond quickly and safely when threatened.

 

Mindset Focus:

“Stay calm, stay aware — every step begins with balance.”

Phase 2 
Structure & Internal Power

Theme: Power through structure and breath

Focus: Chinkuchi (tension–release), rooted stance, short power

Chinkuchi is an ancient Okinawan principle in karate that refers to structural stability and the efficient generation and transfer of power

Core Kata: Sanchin, Seiyunchin

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to stabilize stance and structure

• Generate short-range power with hips and core

• Control tension and release for power

Why It Matters:

Teaches how real power comes from control, not force. You’ll develop physical and mental balance under pressure.

Mindset Focus:

“Strong body, soft mind — power through structure.”

Phase 3
Flow & Adaptability

Theme: Ju (soft) transitions to Go (hard)

 

Focus: Redirection, adaptability, and timing

 

Core Kata: Gekisai Dai Ni, Tensho, Saifa

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Smooth circular movements (nagashi uke)

• Redirecting energy instead of resisting

• Adapting to multiple attackers

 

Why It Matters:

Helps you adapt under stress and stay calm during unexpected challenges — on or off the mat.

 

Mindset Focus:

“Flow around obstacles — your calm is your power.”

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Phase 4

Breath & Stress Control

Theme: Control body and mind under stress

 

Focus: Ibuki breathing, emotional balance, timing

 

Core Kata: Tensho, Seisan

 

What You’ll Learn:• Breath control (Ibuki) under stress• Maintain clarity when tired or afraid• Control distance and timing while staying relaxed

 

Why It Matters:Breathing connects your body and mind — helping you stay composed in real emergencies or high-stress moments.

 

Mindset Focus:“Your breath is your anchor — control it, and you control the moment.”

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Phase 5

Leadership & Application

 

Theme: Leadership through mastery

 

Focus: Teaching, ethics, and advanced application

 

Core Kata: Kururunfa, Seisan, Sanchin–Tensho integration

 

What You’ll Learn:• Teaching and guiding others safely• Advanced bunkai and real-world application• Legal and ethical understanding of defense

 

Why It Matters:Develops leadership, confidence, and responsibility. A true martial artist leads by example and uses skill for protection, not aggression.

 

Mindset Focus:“A true black belt protects, not provokes.”

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