Mighty Mite 1 yellow Stripe

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics (all Jigotai stances) - High Block and Striking Block

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Middle Block and Low Block

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

ALL above and Student Creed #1

TEST at end of 9 weeks

Mighty Mite 2 Yellow Stripes

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics (all Front stances) - Lunge Punch and turn

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:
Intro

Moving Basics – Lunge Punch and turn, Reverse Punch and turn

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics - Lunge Punch and turn, Reverse Punch and turn,

Low Block and turn

Student Creed #2

TEST at end of 9 weeks

Mighty Mite Yellow Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Front Kick (standing up) and High Block (jigotai stance)

Student Creed #1

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics - Lunge and Reverse punch, Low Block (all front stances) and turns

Student Creed #1 and #2

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata - Lohrding 1

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment for class is Bag Gloves

Junior Yellow Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Front Kick (standing up) and High Block (jigotai stance)

Student Creed #1

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics - Lunge and Reverse punch, Low Block (all front stances) and turns

Student Creed #1 and #2

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata - Lohrding 1

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment for class is Bag Gloves

Junior Orange Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics (jigotai stance)– Single Punching, Striking Block

Student Creed #1

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics – Chasing Punch (jigotai stance), low block reverse punch (front stance), kick and punch (natural stance), and turns

Student Creed #2

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata – Lohrding #2

Student Creed #3

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment (weapon) for class is a Bo

Junior Red Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics (Jigotai stance)- Double Punching, Middle Block

Student Creed #1 and #2

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics (Natural Stances)- Front Snap Kick, Striking Block, Middle Block and turns

Student Creed #3 and #4

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata – Lohrding #3

Student Creed 1, 2, 3, and 4

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment (book) is “The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do” by Shoshin Nagamine

Junior Blue Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics – Spear Hand Thrust (Jigotai stance), Side Kick (standing up)

Student Creed #1, #2, and #3

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Moving Basics- Reinforced Middle Block (Front stance), Roundhouse Kick (Natural stance), Front Side Kick (Natural stance)

Student Creed #3, #4, and #5

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Fukyugata I

Student Creed #4, #5, and #6

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kata-Fukyugata II

Student Creed – All

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Perseverance - Pushups (Student will do as many as they can)

Student Creed – All

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Basic Inside Cross Deck Blocking with counter at the end (High, Middle, Low, and Striking (all in Jigotai stances)

Student Creed – All

TEST at end of 18 weeks, students must purchase Sparring Gear

Junior Purple Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics – Triple Punching (Face, Chest, Low in Jigotai stance), Cat Stance Front Snap Kick

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (3 things)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Moving Basics- Skip and Roundhouse Kick, Skip and Side Kick (relaxed stances), and Flying Front Snap Kick (Natural Stance)

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (6 things)

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Ananku

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (9 things)

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kumite (Self-Defense techniques)- Front Choke (2 ways) and Wrist Grabs (2 ways)

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (12 things)

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Perseverance- Squats (as many as you can do)

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (12 things)

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

Intro

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Green Belt

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Zenkutsu Mae-geri

                         (Front Stance, Front Snap Kick)

Moving Basics -  Nekoashi Mae-geri

                        (Cat Stance Front Snap Kick)

                        Nekoashi Chudan Shuto-Uke

                        (Cat Stance Middle Knife Hand Block)

                        Nekoashi Gedan Shuto-Uke

                        (Cat Stance Low Knife Hand Block)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Nidan

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- 1 Step Kumite Face Punch Attack v/s High Block (Inside and Outside) and Inside Punch Block

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #1

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Perseverance – Sit-ups (as many as you can do)

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #2

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Atemi- Front Snap Kick Break

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #3

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Green Belt with 1 Brown Stripe

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Niahanchi Ashi Fumi

                         (Horse Stance, Stomp)

Moving Basics  - Morate Uke Mijikaitsuki

                        (Reinforced Middle Block and Snap Punch)

                        Keri Soto Uke to Tsuki

                        (Front Kick, Middle Block, and Reverse Punch)

                        Soto Uke Keri to Tsuki

                        (Middle Block, Front Kick, Reverse Punch)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Shodan

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- 1 Step Kumite Chest Punch Attack v/s Middle Knife Hand Block and Sweep (Inside and Outside) 

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #1 and #2

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Perseverance – Jigatia Stance Single Punching (as many as you can do)

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #1, #2, #3, and #4

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Atemi- Overhead Shuto

Precepts for Mastery of Katate-Do #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks - recommended equipment is Sia

Junior Green Belt with 2 Brown Stripes

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics -          Morate Barai Uke

      (Heels together, Middle Block and Low Block at same time)

Moving Basics  - Nukite Tsuki

                       (Spear Hand Thrust)

                       Niahanchi Ashi Fumi

                       (Horse Stance Stomp)

                       Hiji Uke Uraken

                      (Elbow Block and Backfist)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Niahanchi Shodan

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- 1 Step Kumite Kicking Attacks (all 4 Basic Kicks)

Essay Topic Chosen and Approved

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Perseverance – Knuckle Pushups (as many as you can do)

Essay Printed and Given to Sensei to Review

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Atemi- Elbow

Essay Memorized and Spoken To Sensei

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Brown Belt

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Mae Geri, Yoko Geri

                         (Feet together, Front Kick, Side Kick)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Sandan

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Omine Kumite #1, #2

Maxims of the Dojo #1

Perseverance - Jump Rope (as long as you can)

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Omine Kumite #1, #2, #3, #4

Maxims of the Dojo #2

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- 7 Omine Kumite

Maxims of the Dojo #1 and #2

Atemi- Side Kick

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Brown Belt with 1 Black Stripe

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Mae Geri, Ushiro Geri

                         (Feet together, Front Kick, Back Kick)

Maxims of the Dojo #1

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Yondan

Maxims of the Dojo #1

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Yakusoku Kumite #1, #2

Maxims of the Dojo #2

Perseverance - Dips on Chair

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Yakusoku Kumite #1, #2, #3, #4

Maxims of the Dojo #1, #2, #3, #4

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- 7 Yakusoku Kumite

Maxims of the Dojo #4

Atemi- Back Kick

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Brown Belt with 2 Black Stripes

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri

                     (Feet together, Front Kick, Side Kick, Back Kick)

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Godan (Form)

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- You Kick, I Kick (with Sparring Gear on)

Perseverance - Run a half of a mile

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kata - Pinan Godan (Speed and Power)

Black Belt Pledge

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Advanced Omine #1

Perseverance - Run a half of a mile (faster than first)

Atemi- Cat Stance Front Snap Kick

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

All the above

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Junior Black Belt

All techniques in Japanese

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics - Jigatai Stance Face Punch, Backfist, Chest Punch

                  Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick on Bag

                  Morate Barai Uke, Uraken

Kihon - 100 of each of the 4 Basic Blocks

2^nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Niahanchi Nidan

Perseverance - Run 1 mile

3^rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Fukyugata Ichi and Bunkai

Kihon - 100 pushups and 100 squats

4^th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kata - Weapon Kata

Perseverance - Run 1 mile (faster than first time)

Essay - Written - Explain how to Lead Warm-ups

5^th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Advanced Omine #1, #2

Kihon - 100 of each of the 4 Basic Kicks

6^th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

Kata - Wankan

Perseverance - Run 1 mile (faster than second time)

7^th testing stripe requirements after 21 weeks:

Makiwara - Show how to Practice Upper Strikes

Kihon - 100 crunches and 100 Mountain Climbers

8th testing stripe requirements after 24 weeks:

Perseverance - Run 1 mile (faster than third time)

Atemi - Punch

Essay - Memorized and able to say it - Explain how to Lead Warm-ups

9^th testing stripe requirements after 27 weeks:

All the above (except Kihon and Perseverence)

TEST at end of 27 weeks

Adult Yellow Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Front Snap Kick (Feet Together)

                         Uchi Uke (Jigotai Stance, Striking Block)

                         Single Punching (Jigotai Stance)

Perseverance- Regular Pushups (as many as you can do in a row)

6 Steps for Success In Karate-Do #1 and #2

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics- Zenkutsu Gyaku Tsuki (Front Stance, Reverse Punch)

                      Zenkutsu Chudan Tsuki (Front Stance, Lunge Punch)

                      Zenkutsu Gedan Uke (Front Stance, Low Block)

                      Zenkutsu Morote Uke (Front Stance, Reinforced Middle Block)

                      Oi-Tsuki w/ Kiai each count (Jigotai Stance, Chasing Punch)

                      Shizentai Mae-Geri (Natural Stance, Front Snap Kick)

6 Steps for Success In Karate-Do #3 and #4

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Lohrding #3

Kumite- Basic Inside Cross Deck Blocking with counter on the last rep

            Self-defense – Wrist Grabs (2) and Front Choke (2)

6 Steps for Success In Karate-Do - all

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment (book) is “The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do” by Shoshin Nagamine

Adult Orange Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Zenkutsu Mae-Geri (Front Stance, Front Snap Kick)

                         Double Arm Chest Block (Jigotai Stance)

                         Round House Kick (Feet Together)

Moving Basics- Shizentai Gyaku Tsuki (Natural Stance, Reverse Punch)

                       Shizentai Chudan Tsuki (Natural Stance, Lunge Punch)

                       Shizentai Jodan Uke (Natural Stance, High Block)

                       Shizentai Soto Uke (Natural Stance, Middle Block)

                       Shizentai Uchi Uke (Natural Stance, Striking Block)

                       Keri to Tsuki (Front Snap Kick, Reverse Punch)

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Fukyugata Ichi

         Fukyugata Ni

Perseverance- Sit-ups (as many as you can do)

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Basic Outside Cross Deck Blocking with counter after the last rep

            Self-defense- Back Choke, Double Lapel Grab

Student Creed- All

TEST at end of 9 weeks, recommended equipment (Weapon) is a Bo

Adult Green Belt

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Uraken (Jigotai Stance, Backfist)

                         Nekoashi Mae-Geri (Cat Stance, Front Snap Kick)

                         Double Punching (Niahanchi Stance)

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics- Nekoashi Mae-Geri (Cat Stance, Front Snap Kick)

                       Nekoashi Gedan Shuto Barai (Cat Stance, Low Knife Hand Block)

                       Nekoashi Chudan Shuto Uke (Cat Stance, Middle Knife Hand Block)

                       Zenkutsu Morote Uke, Mijikaitsuki (Front Stance, Reinforced Middle Block-Snap Punch)

                       Keri, Soto Uke to Tsuki (Kick, Middle Block, Reverse Punch)

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Nidan

Kumite- One Step Kumite (Face Punch Attack- High Block and Sweep inside and outside, and Punch Block inside Defense)

4th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Annanku

Kumite- Self-defense (Single Lapel Grab, 2 Person Arm Hold)

Perseverance- Squats (as many as you can do)

5th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- You Punch, I Punch (Moving around with Sparring Gear on, Face Punch Attacks- High, Sweep, or Inside Punch Block)

Dojo Customs and Etiquette (12 rules, etc)

6th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

ALL

TEST at end of 18 weeks, recommended equipment (Sparring Gear needs to be purchased before your 5^th stripe

Adult Green Belt with 1 Brown Tip

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Naihanchi Ashi Fumi (Naihanchi Stance, Foot Stomp)

                         Yoko Geri (Feet Together)

                         Nukite Tsuki (Jigotai Stance, Spear Hand Thrust)

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics- Shizentai Nukite Tsuki (Natural Stance, Spear Hand Thrust)

                      Niahachi Ashi Fumi (Foot Stomp)

                      Hiji Uke Uraken (Jigotai Stance, Elbow Block and Backfist Strike)

                      Shizentai Shomen Yoko Geri (Natural Stance, Front Side Kick)

                      Skip and Yoko Geri (Skip and Side Kick)

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Shodan

Kumite- One Step Kumite (Chest Punch Attack- Middle Block and Sweep inside and outside)

4th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Self-defense (Front and Back Bear Hug- Arms Free)

Perseverance- Jump Rope (as long as you can do it without a break)

5th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- You Kick, I Kick (Moving around with Sparring Gear on- Front, side, or Back Kicks v/s appropriate block)

Precepts to Mastery of Karate-Do

6th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

ALL

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Adult Green Belt with 2 Brown Tips

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Morate Barai Uke (Heels Together, Middle/Low Block Combination)

                          Pull and Low Side Thrust Kick (Feet Together)

                          Naihanchi Cross Punch

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Moving Basics- Combination High, Middle, and Chasing Punch (Natural, Natural, Jigotai Stances)

                      Combination High, Middle, Low Block (Natural, Natural, Front Stances)

                       Middle Block, Front Kick, Reverse Punch (Kosi Dachi, Natural Stances)

                       Front Kick, Side Kick (Natural Stances)

                       Front Kick, Side Kick, Back Kick (Natural Stances)

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Niahanchi Shodan

Kumite- One Step Kumite (Front, Side, and Roundhouse Kick v/s Gedan Uke, Gedan Shuto Uke, and Roundhouse Block with counters)

4th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Self-defense (Front and Back Bear Hug- Arms Trapped, Head Lock)

Perseverance- Okinawan Pushups (as many as you can do it without a break)

5th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- You Kick or Punch, I Kick or Punch (Moving around with Sparring Gear on- any kicks or punches v/s appropriate blocks)

Maxims of the Dojo

6th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

ALL

TEST at end of 18 weeks

Adult Brown Belt

*must lead a warm-up for 1 Junior Class and a warm-up for an Adult class every 3 weeks

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Front Kick, Side Kick (Feet Together)

                         Triple Punching (Jigotai Stance, High-Middle-Low)

Perseverance- Clap Pushups (as many as you can in a row)

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata (for bunkai) Fukyugata Ichi

Kumite- Fukyugata Ichi Bunkai

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Omine Kumite 1-4

4th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Makiwara- Knife Hand Techniques

Atemi- Knife Hand strike

5th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Omine Kumite 5-7

6th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Semi-free One Step Kumite (Face punch or Roundhouse Kick off of either front or rear leg, Defender Blocks and Counters)

7th testing stripe requirements after 21 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Sandan

8th testing stripe requirements after 24 weeks:

Intro

Essay- Warm-ups

Perseverance- Clap Pushups (as many as you can in a row)

9th testing stripe requirements after 27 weeks:

All of the Above

TEST at end of 27 weeks

Adult Brown Belt with 1 Black Stripe

*must teach an entire, efficient Adult Class 2 times during the 27 weeks

1st testing stripe requirements after 3 weeks:

Intro

Standing Basics- Front Kick, Back Kick (Feet Together)

                         Triple Punching (Jigotai Stance, Middle-High-Middle)

Perseverance- Knuckle Pushups (as many as you can in a row)

2nd testing stripe requirements after 6 weeks:

Intro

Kata (for bunkai) Fukyugata Ni

Kumite- Fukyugata Ni Bunkai

3rd testing stripe requirements after 9 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Yakusoku Kumite 1-4

4th testing stripe requirements after 12 weeks:

Intro

Makiwara- Kicking Techniques

Atemi- Kick

5th testing stripe requirements after 15 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Yakusoku Kumite 5-7

6th testing stripe requirements after 18 weeks:

Intro

Kumite- Semi-free One Step Kumite (Face punch, Chest punch, or Low Punch- Defender Blocks and Counters)

7th testing stripe requirements after 21 weeks:

Intro

Kata- Pinan Yondan

8th testing stripe requirements after 24 weeks:

Intro

Essay- How to teach an appropriate, challenging, and interesting work-out for adults.

Perseverance- Knuckle Pushups (as many as you can in a row)

9th testing stripe requirements after 27 weeks:

All of the Above

TEST at end of 27 weeks