THUNDER BAY KARATE
SCHOOL GRADING
REQUIREMENTS
ORANGE
BELT (4th kyu) TO GREEN
BELT (3rd kyu)
A minimum of 8
months of regular twice-a-week training is required to test for green belt.
General Principles
(Tsuruoka
Federation “mandate”)
·
Speed and power are required.
·
Reduction of upper/lower body separation in single techniques and in
combinations (e.g. less pause
between step and block or low block and reverse punch).
·
A good understanding of dojo etiquette, attitude, and formalities must be
demonstrated at all times.
Kihon
Particular emphasis is placed on students being able to
bring together many abilities that demonstrate excellent spirit, drive, and
motivation.
Stances:
cat stance
nekoashi dachi
hourglass stance
sanchin dachi
Blocks:
augmented middle inside
morote uke
Punches/ Strikes ridgehand
heito uchi
hammer fist
tettsui uchi
knife-hand strike
shuto uchi
elbow strike (to rear)
empi ushiro uchi
Kicks side snap kick
yoko (geri) keage
roundhouse kick
mawashi geri
stomping kick
fumikomi geri
Movements: ·
Students will be required to demonstrate 2 or 3-movement combinations
of basic
techniques
while moving forward, backward, or sideways. Foot and hand techniques
must be aimed at specific
targets.
Kumite
Students must correctly demonstrate basic attacks, blocks
and counter attacks making use of one- point prearranged sparring (ippon
kumite). Counter attacks other than just reverse punch should be considered
and side-stepping (tai sabaki) must be used. A strong understanding of “go-no-sen”
(attack-block-counter) must be shown. Techniques must be delivered on target
and with good control. Distance from target should be no more than 3 inches
(contact is not permitted).
Kata
For the test an orange belt will be expected to
demonstrate each of the movements, in the correct
order, with speed and power (where required), with proper
rhythm and suitable timing, strong execution of technique, energetic kiai, and
zanshin, for the katas:
1. Heian sandan
2. Ni sei shi sho