Yellow Belt Requirements

(Testing is done in regular class times.)

• Basics of Karate

1)Manners in the dojo

...how to behave...how to sit....how to bow

2)How to tie the belt (with my help)

3)Basic Japanese terms    Karate....empty hands     Gi....uniform    Obi........Belt     Sensei......teacher    Rei.........bow     Dojo.....Karate school      Yoi.......ready     Seiza....sit    Matte.....stop     Kata......a routine of  Karate techniques 

4)Basic physical techniques

   a)Stances....closed, open, horse, front          b)Blocks........high, low

   c)Punch......stepping punch         d)Kick............front kick

• Kata

This is a routine of Karate movements that is performed as a group.  The routine consists of turning and low blocking, stepping and punching.   The name of this routine is Tai-kyo-ku  Sho-dan.   

• Kumite

This is demonstrating the correct use of the defensive techniques. Low and high blocking is demonstrated using a foam pad.

Cost

....Yellow Belts..$10....due test day   .... Optional Certificates..$15

If you have any questions, please contact me. 

642-7425 pariskarate@icloud.com

Thank you!

Rick Conger