You are a White Belt:

To Earn 1^st Gold Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

Good push-up / Start on Presidential Fitness Award

Foot Work

Explosive step (in/out)

Punches

Good fist / Straight punches

Kicks

4 Count front kick

Stripe #2

Blocks

4 Corner (out)

Troubleshoot

Wrist #1/Choke #1/Headlock #1

Mental Preparation

What is a “Black Belt Attitude”?

Mat Skills

Front roll (kneeling)

Stripe #3

Attribute

White – Attitude

1^st Gold – Responsibility

Kata / Stances – Attention / Ready / Show / Acknowledge

Sparring – Self defense stance

How to hit a target

Other – 2 rules of Karate

Proper hand shake

Importance of eye contact

Give and receive manner

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You are a 1^st Gold Belt:

To Earn High Gold Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

Good crunch / progress on Presidential Fitness Award

Foot Work

Explosive step (side to side)

Punches – 6 Fists (2 straight,

2 hook, 2 backfist)

Kicks – Front snap kicks

(front and rear leg)

Combinations - #1 (2 straight

Punches / front kick)

Stripe #2

Blocks

6 Block drill (4 corners and 2 overhead)

Troubleshoot – Wrist #2 / choke#2 / headlock #2 / round-house punch

Mental Preparation

R.A.D. principle

Show “natural” stance

Mat Skills

Front roll (standing)

Stripe #3

Attribute

High Gold – Commitment

Kata / Stances – Front stance

Sparring

Stem snapping / 2 defensive skills

Other

How to put away shoes and gear

Write paper on: “Why Goals Are

Important” & list 5 worth while

Goals / Explain BBCA

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You are a High Gold Belt

To Earn 1^st Orange Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

Demo 5 push-ups

Foot Work – Lunge

Punches – Uppercuts / overheads / spin / 11 fists

Kicks – Round kick

(5 count / front / rear)

Combinations –

#2 (jab / ridgehand / round kick)

Stripe #2

Blocks – 6 Block drill / duck

Troubleshoot – Arm up wrist grab / cross wrist grab / 2 hands on wrist

Mental Preparation

Explain the Bully Interview

(Psychology of Confrontation)

(4 bully) and (4 you)

Mat Skills – Back fall (kneeling)

Stripe #3

Attribute

1^st Orange – Courtesy

Kata / Stances

Taikyoku Shodan (pattern)

Sparring – Self defense against punches (block and punch)

(block and kick)

Other

Know and explain the Student Creed.

What do you think of when you acknowledge the American flag?

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You are a 1^st Orange Belt:

To Earn High Orange Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

Demo 5 crunches

Foot Work – Run step

Punches – 6 Ridgehands /

Battle Punch 10

Kicks – 6 count side kick /

Double round

Combinations - #1 and #2

Stripe #2

Blocks – 8 block drill /

(4 corner out and across) / lean

Troubleshoot – Kinka drill /

Finger poke / 1 & 2 hand push

Mental Preparation

How and why of Kiai!

Mat Skills – Back fall (standing)

Stripe #3

Attribute

High Orange – Confidence

Kata / Stances

Taikyoku Shodan (with skill)

Sparring

Self defense against kicks (block & punch) (block & kick)

Other

Explain patches – (Academy, Kihido, DARE) / close to earning Presidential Fitness Award?

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You are a High Orange Belt:

To Earn Green Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

10 push-ups / 10 crunches /

1 minute run

Foot Work – Proper turn /

Clock drill (12,6,3,9)

Punches – 12 Palms

Kicks – Step through side kick /

Hook kick

Combinations

#3 (front leg round, side, hook / any rear kick / front leg round, side, hook)

Stripe #2

Blocks – 10 Block drill

Troubleshoot – Kinka series

(2 front and 2 behind)

Mental Preparation

Karate Ne Senti Nashi

Explain fighting attitude!

Mat Skills

Front fall (kneeling)

Stripe #3

Attribute

Green – Determination

Kata / Stances

Heian Nidan (pattern)

Sparring

3 step sparring

Other

Grades – good to excellent

Conduct – good to excellent

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You are a Green Belt:

To Earn Blue Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning

20 push-ups / 20 crunches /

2 minute run

Foot Work

8 angle motion wheel

Punches – 11 Elbows

Kicks – Front thrust / 3 count spin side / spin sidekick

Combinations #4 (front leg double round / spin sidekick / backfist / reverse punch)

Stripe #2

Blocks – 12 Block drill

(4 corners out / cross / both)

Troubleshoot – lapel grab (1 & 2

Hands) / elbow & wrist grab / shoulder grab (front, side, back) /

Ground fighting (crab sidekick defense)

Mental Preparation – Know 2 strategies of troubleshooting

(defeat the hold / attack the open lines)

Mat Skills - Front fall (standing)

Stripe #3

Attribute

Blue – Enthusiasm!

Kata / Stances – Cat stance /

Heian Nidan (with skill)

Sparring – 2 step sparring

1 minute free sparring

Other - Must be doing chores

Must be practicing regularly

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You are a Blue Belt:

To Earn Purple Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning – Horseback stance 2 min. / 25 push-ups / 25 crunches / 5 min. run

Foot Work – Lateral drill

Punches – 9 Hammers

Kicks – Round kick (4 basics) /

8 Round kick drill

Combinations

#5 (front leg round / rear leg round / check / reverse punch)

Stripe #2

Blocks – 15 Block drill

(4 corners and 3 overhead)

Troubleshoot – Hair grabs

(front & rear) / push & punch / knock down / leg attack from down

Mental Preparation – Know the

Rule of Multiple Attackers (Get Ready, Get Set, Go). Explain

GET READY (control breathing / process fear / relaxed stance)

Mat Skills – Side fall (kneeling)

Stripe #3

Attribute

Purple – Quality

Kata / Stances

Horseback stance

Heian Yodan (pattern)

Sparring – 1 step / free sparring

Other

Write letter of appreciation to teacher / family

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You are a Purple Belt:

To Earn Red Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning – Horseback stance 5 min. / 30 push-ups /

30 crunches / 7 min. run

Foot Work – Shuffle (in / out)

Punches – 13 Arms

Kicks – Front kick (7 basics) /

12 Front kick drill

Combinations - #6 (jab / sidekick / spin backfist)

Stripe #2

Blocks – Leg lift / slip (L & R)

Troubleshoot

Defeat the mount / spin leg sweep / scissor takedown

Mental Preparation – Explain GET SET (evaluate – how many / weapons / escape routes / leader / designated fighter / initial move)

Mat Skills – Side fall (standing)

Stripe #3

Attribute

Red – Persistence

Kata / Stances

Heian Yodan (with skill)

Sparring

Independent motion

Free sparring

Other

Know and explain name, history, and philosophy of KIHIDO KARATE

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You are a Red Belt:

To Earn 1^st Brown Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning – Horseback stance 10 min. / 35 push-ups /

35 crunches / 10 min. run

Foot Work – Shuffle motion wheel

Punches – 9 Knives

Kicks – Side kick (7 basics) /

11 Sidekick drill

Combinations - #7 (jab / front leg round / scoop kick / spin leg sweep)

Stripe #2

Blocks – Leg fold / bob & weave

Troubleshoot – Bear hugs

(front & rear) / full nelson (early & late) / counter to tackle

Mental Preparation

Explain GO (efficient techniques to vital targets / keep moving / use opponents against each other / keep in line / look to leave

Mat Skils

Back fall to roll (kneeling)

Stripe #3

Attribute

1^st Brown – Integrity

Kata / Stances – 3 Stance drill /

Bassai Dai (pattern)

Sparring – Checking and grabbing / free sparring

Other – Oral report on the American Dream (2 min.)

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You are a 1^st Brown Belt:

To Earn High Brown Belt

Stripe #1

Conditioning – Horseback stance 15 min. / 40 push-ups /

40 crunches / 12 min. run

Foot Work – Explode & double shuffle / Retreat & double shuffle

Punches – 10 fingers (adults only)

Kicks – 30 Ground kick drill

Combinations - #8 (Front leg round / backfist / reverse punch / out-in crescent / any spin technique)

Stripe #2

Blocks – 19 Blocks drill /

6 Dodges drill

Troubleshoot – Rear arm choke / reverse headlock / 2 people holding / random grabs (10 – 20)

Mental Preparation

Know Basic Combat Theory (5 steps)

Mat Skills

Back roll (standing)

Stripe #3

Attribute

High Brown – Leadership

Kata Stances

Bassai Dai (with skill)

Sparring – Explain & demo fakes / 2 on 1 sparring / free sparring

Other – Leadership testimonial from home, school, or work (*bonus for church, civic club)

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