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 $35, recommended equipment (book) is “The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do” by Shoshin Nagamine ($20)

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

Perseverence- 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 $35, recommended equipment(Weapon) is a Bo($20)

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)

Perseverence- 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 $35, recommended equipment(Sparring Gear $100) 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)

Perseverence- 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 $35

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)

Perseverence- 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 $35

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 $35

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 $35

 Adult Brown Belt with 2 Black Stripes


1st testing stripe :
Standing Basics - Front, Side, Back Kick (alternating sides, but all 3 kicks with same leg), Minjikaitsuki
Perserverence - Spider Pushups or Fingertip Pushups (keep a log on your attendance card on how many you     do each class. Must have done 5 times in class before doing as many as you can for stripe)


2nd testing stripe:
Kata - Pinan Godan


3rd testing stripe:
Kata - Pinan Nidan
Kumite - Pinan Nidan Bunkai


4th testing stripe:
Kumite - Advanced Omine Kumite #1


5th testing stripe:
Semi-Free One Step Kumite (Attacker executes Front, Side, Roundhouse, or Back kick to any target. You     block and counter. Wear Sparring Gear)
Essay - Ok a topic with Sensei.


6th testing stripe:
Essay -  Have a written copy to hand in and be able to say it. One page, double spaced is enough.


7th testing stripe:
Atemi - Seiken (punch). Either held, supported by blocks, or some of both. Use rebreakable boards. Keep a     log on your card with how many, what color you have done.


8th testing stripe:
Recite and Explain - How to lead an appropriate, challenging, and interesting work-out.
     (Must keep a log on your card when you teach a class. Must help with 5 of any classes, and teach     1 of every different class - Mighty Mite, Junior WYO, etc)


9th testing stripe:
Makiwara - Demonstrate all methods of makiwara training. (Keep a log on your card everyday that you use     it for 100 techniques or more). At least 4000 hits required.