Requirements By Belt

Each belt after the white belt has to be earned. To earn them, you know and be able to demonstrate from memory, the various stances, strikes, blocks, kicks and kata. Below is a break down of each of the individual belt requirements.

In addition to the requirements listed below, each belt has a list of questions and answers that must be answered. These questions/answers are listed as a separate section of this website.

Yellow Belt Requirements
The History of Karate
Karate Ranking System
  • White Belt
  • Yellow Belt
  • Orange Belt
  • Green Belt
  • Blue Belt
  • Purple Belt
  • Brown Belt 3rd Degree
  • Brown Belt 2nd Degree
  • Brown Belt 1st Degree
  • Black Belt
Five Aims of Karate
  • Modesty
  • Perseverance
  • Self Control
  • Indomitable Spirit
  • Etiquette
Goal of Martial Arts
  • The Harmonious Development and Eventual Perfection of Human Character
Stances
  • Attention Stance
  • Closed Stance
  • Open Stance
  • Open Toe Stance
  • Parallel Stance
  • Ready Stance
  • Fighting Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Forefist Chin Strike
  • Vertical Fist Punch
  • Upset Punch
  • High Section Punch
  • Mid Section Punch
  • Low Section Punch
  • Rising Punch
  • Roundhouse Punch
Blocking Techniques
  • Low Section Block
  • Rising Block
  • Side Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Front Knee Kick
  • Front Rising Kick
  • Back Rising Kick
  • Side Rising Kick
  • Front Snap Kick
  • Crescent Kick
  • Reverse Crescent Kick
Turns
  • Step Back Turn
  • 90 Degree Turn
  • Pivot Stepback Turn
Kata
    Taikyoko Shodan
  1. 90 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  2. Right lunge mid punch
  3. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  4. Left lunge mid punch
  5. 90 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  6. Right Stepping Punch
  7. Left stepping punch
  8. Right stepping punch with kiai
  9. 270 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  10. Right mid lunge punch
  11. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  12. Left mid lunge punch
  13. 90 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  14. Right stepping punch
  15. Left stepping punch
  16. Right stepping punch with kiai
  17. 270 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  18. Right mid lunge punch
  19. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  20. Left mid lunge punch
Falling Techniques
  • Back Break Fall
One Step Sparring #1
  1. One Step #1
    1. Step into left forward stance
    2. Left palm block
    3. Right Reverse Punch to Ribs
    4. Left roundhouse kick
    5. Right elbow strike to the head
Three Step Sparring #1 to 5
  1. Three Step #1
    1. step back with a rising block
    2. step back with a rising block
    3. step back with a rising block
    4. execute a reverse punch to the midsection
  2. Three Step #2
    1. step back with a rising block
    2. step back with a rising block
    3. step back with a rising block
    4. pull the opponent's hand down with the left hand, while executing a right knife hand strike to the temple
  3. Three Step #3
    1. step back with a rising block
    2. step back with a rising block
    3. step back with a rising block
    4. execute a high roundhouse punch to the head
  4. Three Step #4
    1. step back with a front block
    2. step back with a front block
    3. step back with a front block
    4. execute a backfist strike to the nose
  5. Three Step #5
    1. step back with a palm heel block
    2. step back with a palm heel block
    3. step back with a palm heel block
    4. execute a reverse punch to the ribs
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Single Wrist Grab
    • twist wrist to align it with the opponents thumb
    • quickly and firmly pull your wrist toward the opposite shoulder
    • assisted elbow strike

    • tuck elbow of grabbed hand into your side
    • quickly shoot your grabbed hand behind the opponents head and grab the back of their head
    • grab the opponents chin with free hand
    • with the free hand, push the chin away as the grabbed hand pulls the back of the head forward

    • free hand knife hand strike to the opponents shoulder
    • raise grabbed hand to shoulder height
    • stomp on the opponents foot at the same time execute a knife hand strike to the ribs with grabbed hand

    • fake swinging grabbed hand to the outside, then reverse it to the inside
    • with free hand, grab the opponents hand and twist into a wrist lock
    • step in and perform a rising elbow strike to the head, then back down into the collarbone

    • fake swinging grabbed hand outside, then reverse and perform a wrist bar
    • step in and perform a dropping elbow strike to break the elbow
    • step inside and spin under the opponents arm and twist the arm, putting the opponent in a high shoulder lock
Orange Belt Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Walking Stance
  • L Stance
  • T Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Backfist Strikes
    • to face
    • to front
    • left to right
    • low section
    • rear
    • downward
    • side
  • Hammerfist Strikes
    • left to right
    • rear
    • front
    • downward
    • side
Blocking Techniques
  • Front Block
  • Outer forearm Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Roundhouse Knee Kick
  • Roundhouse Kick
  • Jump Front Kick
Movement Practice
  • Lunge Punch
  • Reverse Punch
Falling Techniques
  • Front Break Fall
Kata
    Taikyoko Nidan
  1. 90 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  2. Right high punch
  3. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  4. Left high punch
  5. 90 degree turn to the left
  6. Right C stepping high punch
  7. Left C stepping high punch
  8. Right C stepping high punch with kiai
  9. 270 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  10. Right high punch
  11. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  12. Left high punch
  13. 90 degree turn to the left
  14. Right C stepping high punch
  15. Left C stepping high punch
  16. Right C stepping high punch with kiai
  17. 270 degree turn to the left with left low block
  18. Right high punch
  19. 180 degree turn to the right with right low block
  20. Left high punch
One Step Sparring #1 to 3
  1. One Step #1
    • Step into left forward stance
    • Left palm block
    • Right Reverse Punch to Ribs
    • Left roundhouse kick
    • Right elbow strike to the head
  2. One Step #2
    • switch stance while performing a left rising knife hand block and a right knife hand strike to the temple
    • grab the opponent's arm and bring it down in front of you as you turn
    • raise the opponent's arm and break it over your shoulder
    • twist and pull on the opponent's arm, performing a four corner throw
  3. One Step #3
    • switch stance while performing a right knife hand guarding block
    • execute a left reverse punch to the ribs
    • step behind the opponent with the left leg
    • while sweeping forward with the left leg, sweep backward with the left arm, driving the opponent to the floor
    • execute a right stomp on the opponent's neck
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Cross Wrist Grab (Opponent's right hand grabs your right wrist)
    • with the right hand, grasp the back of the opponent's head
    • execute a left roundhouse elbow strike to the opponent's head

    • rotate your right hand clockwise and grab the opponent's hand with the fingers against the palm and the thumb on the back of the opponent's hand
    • once free, execute an upward elbow strike to the head
    • execute a dropping elbow strike to the collar bone

    • rotate the grabbed wrist around and over the opponents hand, applying pressure to the opponent's wrist with the knife edge
    • once free, execute a roundhouse elbow strike

    • step in with the left left and pivot to the right
    • bring the left arm up uder the opponent's right elbow, while pulling down on the opponent's right arm
    • after breaking the elbow, grasp the opponent's wrist with your left hand
    • reverse the motion, lifting the opponent's right arm, and ducking under while rotating the opponent's wrist
    • place your right hand on the opponent's right elbow and apply forward pressure on the elbow while pulling back on the hand

    • step in with the left left and pivot to the right
    • bring the left arm up uder the opponent's right elbow, while pulling down on the opponent's right arm
    • after breaking the elbow, grasp the opponent's wrist with both your hands
    • lifting the opponent's right arm, and ducking under while rotating the opponent's arm to face the palm toward the shoulder
    • pull the opponent's hand back and down
Green Belt Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Forward Stance
  • Back Stance
  • Riding Stance
  • Wide Open Toe Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Knife Hand Strikes
    • to Temple
    • to Neck
    • vertical knife hand strike
    • side strike
    • downward strike
    • left to right
    • to rear
    • to ribs
Blocking Techniques
  • High Section X Block
  • Mid Section X Block
  • Low Section X Block
  • Single Knife Hand Block
  • Knife Hand Guarding Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Side thrust kick
  • Back thrust kick
  • Ax Kick
Turning
  • Pivot turn
Falling Techniques
  • Side break fall
Kata
    Taikyoko Nidan
  1. 90 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  2. Right high punch
  3. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  4. Left high punch
  5. 90 degree turn to the left
  6. Right C stepping high punch
  7. Left C stepping high punch
  8. Right C stepping high punch with kiai
  9. 270 degree turn to the left with a left low block
  10. Right high punch
  11. 180 degree turn to the right with a right low block
  12. Left high punch
  13. 90 degree turn to the left
  14. Right C stepping high punch
  15. Left C stepping high punch
  16. Right C stepping high punch with kiai
  17. 270 degree turn to the left with left low block
  18. Right high punch
  19. 180 degree turn to the right with right low block
  20. Left high punch
One Step Sparring #1 to 5
  1. One Step #1
    • Step into left forward stance
    • Left palm block
    • Right Reverse Punch to Ribs
    • Left roundhouse kick
    • Right elbow strike to the head
  2. One Step #2
    • switch stance while performing a left rising knife hand block and a right knife hand strike to the temple
    • grab the opponent's arm and bring it down in front of you as you turn
    • raise the opponent's arm and break it over your shoulder
    • twist and pull on the opponent's arm, performing a four corner throw
  3. One Step #3
    • offset stance while performing a right knife hand guarding block
    • execute a left reverse punch to the ribs
    • step behind the opponent with the left leg
    • while sweeping forward with the left leg, sweep backward with the left arm, driving the opponent to the floor
    • execute a right stomp on the opponent's neck
  4. One Step #4
    • offset stance outside the punch and bring your feet together
    • execute a right side kick
    • execute a left turning back kick
  5. One Step #5
    • shift into right back stance with a left rising block
    • execute a right turning back kick
    • execute a right spinning jump roundhouse kick
Three Step Sparring #1 to 5
  1. Three Step #1
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • execute a reverse punch
  2. Three Step #2
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • execute a wrist grab with the front hand and a knife hand strike with the back hand
  3. Three Step #3
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • perform a rising block while stepping back
    • execute right roundhouse kick
  4. Three Step #4
    • perform a front block while stepping back
    • perform a front block while stepping back
    • perform a front block while stepping back
    • execute a backfist strike
  5. Three Step #5
    • perform a palm heel block while stepping back
    • perform a palm heel block while stepping back
    • perform a palm heel block while stepping back
    • execute a reverse punch
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Double Wrist Grab (opponent grabs both of your wrists)
    • step forward to bring elbows close to your side
    • quickly thrust your arms up and grasp the opponent's head
    • pull the head down for a knee strike

    • step forward and pivot while straightening the arm now closest to the opponent
    • once your arm is free, execute a supported elbow strike to the opponent's head

    • step forward while pulling your arms back toward your belt
    • once your opponent's arms are fully extend, reverse the motion, pressing up and back on the opponent's wrists with your hands
    • execute a front push kick to the opponent's stomach

    • step back, at the same time rotating your wrists to bring the knife edge to the top of the opponent's wrists
    • push down sharply on the opponent's wrists
    • execute a knee strike when the opponent bends over

    • turn your right wrist upward
    • grasp the opponent's left hand with your left hand, your fingers on the palm, thumb on the back of their hand
    • firmly pull your right hand free, while applying pressure to opponent's left wrist
Blue Belt Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Pigeon Toe Stance
  • Hour Glass Stance
  • Wide Hourglass Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Spear Hand Strikes
    • Four Finger
    • Two Finger
    • One Finger
    • Thumb
Blocking Techniques
  • Twin Forearm Block
  • Double Forearm Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Turning back kick
  • Turning side kick
  • Turning reverse crescent kick
  • Turning wheel kick
  • Jump roundhouse kick
Turning
  • Double step turn
  • Front leg turn
  • Back leg turn
  • Step over turn
Falling Techniques
  • Rolling break fall
Kata
    Pinan Nidan
  1. turn left with double forearm block
  2. side block
  3. punch
  4. turn right with double forearm block
  5. side block
  6. punch
  7. step together with stacked hands
  8. right back fist with right side kick
  9. knife hand guarding block
  10. knife hand guarding block
  11. knife hand guarding block
  12. left hand push to right spear hand
  13. turn left with knife hand guarding block
  14. 45 degree turn with knife hand guarding block
  15. left turn with knife hand guarding block
  16. 45 degree turn with knife hand guarding block
  17. 45 degree turn with right low knife hand strike to the rear
  18. Right circle block
  19. Left front kick
  20. Left punch
  21. Left circle block
  22. right front kick
  23. right punch
  24. twin forearm block
  25. turn left with low block
  26. chamber to 45 degree left spear hand strike
  27. step forward with right rising block
  28. turn right with low block
  29. chamber to 45 degree right spear hand strike
  30. step forward to left rising block
One Step Sparring #1 to 8
  1. One Step #1
    • Step into left forward stance
    • Left palm block
    • Right Reverse Punch to Ribs
    • Left roundhouse kick
    • Right elbow strike to the head
  2. One Step #2
    • switch stance while performing a left rising knife hand block and a right knife hand strike to the temple
    • grab the opponent's arm and bring it down in front of you as you turn
    • raise the opponent's arm and break it over your shoulder
    • twist and pull on the opponent's arm, performing a four corner throw
  3. One Step #3
    • offset stance while performing a right knife hand guarding block
    • execute a left reverse punch to the ribs
    • step behind the opponent with the left leg
    • while sweeping forward with the left leg, sweep backward with the left arm, driving the opponent to the floor
    • execute a right stomp on the opponent's neck
  4. One Step #4
    • offset stance outside the punch and bring your feet together
    • execute a right side kick
    • execute a left turning back kick
  5. One Step #5
    • shift into right back stance with a left rising block
    • execute a right turning back kick
    • execute a right spinning jump roundhouse kick
  6. One Step #6
    • perform a left upper arm block
    • continue to turn, executing a right elbow strike to the temple, with the right leg behind the opponent
    • bring your right hand around to the front of the opponent, and perform a major reaping throw
    • execute a right downward punch
  7. One Step #7
    • perform a double forearm block to the left
    • execute a right reverse mid punch with the left hand on top of the right elbow
    • execute a left knife hand strike to the neck
    • perform a right hand collar grab
    • pull the opponent down to a right knee kick
  8. One Step #8
    • perform a left side block
    • execute a double right roundhouse kick, low then high
    • execute a jump left crescent kick
Three Step Sparring #1 to 9
  1. Three Step #1
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • execute a reverse punch to the midsection
  2. Three Step #2
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • pull the opponent's hand down with the left hand, while executing a right knife hand strike to the temple
  3. Three Step #3
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • step back with a rising block
    • execute a high roundhouse punch to the head
  4. Three Step #4
    • step back with a front block
    • step back with a front block
    • step back with a front block
    • execute a backfist strike to the nose
  5. Three Step #5
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • execute a reverse punch to the ribs
  6. Three Step #6
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • execute a front thrust kick to the midsection
  7. Three Step #7
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • step back with a palm heel block
    • execute a right elbow strike to the ribs
  8. Three Step #8
    • step back with a knife hand guarding block
    • step back with a knife hand guarding block
    • step back with a knife hand guarding block
    • execute a side kick to the midsection
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Two on One Wrist Grab (Both opponent's hands grab one of yours)
Uchikomi 1 to 3
  1. Uchikomi #1
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning side kick

    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute right reverse crescent kick
    • right turning back kick

    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a jumping right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning wheel kick
Purple Belt Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Cat Stance
  • Diagonal Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Double Fist Punch
  • Twin Vertical Fist Punch
  • Hook Punch
  • Twin Upset Punch
  • Together Punch
Blocking Techniques
  • Separating Block
  • Scissors Block
  • Upper Arm Block
  • Palm Heel Block
  • Palm Pressing Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Flying Front kick
  • Jump Side kick
  • Flying Side kick
Turning
  • Double step turn
  • Front leg turn
  • Back leg turn
  • Step over turn
Throwing Techniques
  • Ogoshi - Major Hip Throw
  • Marote Seoinage - Two Arm Back Carry
  • Ippon Seoinage - One Arm Back Carry
Kata
    Pinan Sandan
  1. right back stance with side block
  2. step in with low punch
  3. scissor block x 2
  4. left back stance with side block
  5. step in with low punch
  6. scissor block x 2
  7. turn left with twin forearm block
  8. left pressure push to right spear hand strike
  9. 180 spin with left hammer fist
  10. right punch
  11. spin with double block
  12. mountain block with pressure to hips
  13. right crescent kick with upper forearm block
  14. right back fist
  15. left crescent kick with upper forearm block
  16. left back fist
  17. right crescent kick with upper forearm block
  18. right back fist
  19. 45 degree knife hand strike
  20. step in and punch
  21. spin to left rear elbow strike and right hook punch
  22. step together and stack hands
  23. step to right rear elbow strike and left hook punch
One Step Sparring #1 to 10
  1. One Step #1
    • Step into left forward stance
    • Left palm block
    • Right Reverse Punch to Ribs
    • Left roundhouse kick
    • Right elbow strike to the head
  2. One Step #2
    • switch stance while performing a left rising knife hand block and a right knife hand strike to the temple
    • grab the opponent's arm and bring it down in front of you as you turn
    • raise the opponent's arm and break it over your shoulder
    • twist and pull on the opponent's arm, performing a four corner throw
  3. One Step #3
    • offset stance while performing a right knife hand guarding block
    • execute a left reverse punch to the ribs
    • step behind the opponent with the left leg
    • while sweeping forward with the left leg, sweep backward with the left arm, driving the opponent to the floor
    • execute a right stomp on the opponent's neck
  4. One Step #4
    • offset stance outside the punch and bring your feet together
    • execute a right side kick
    • execute a left turning back kick
  5. One Step #5
    • shift into right back stance with a left rising block
    • execute a right turning back kick
    • execute a right spinning jump roundhouse kick
  6. One Step #6
    • perform a left upper arm block
    • continue to turn, executing a right elbow strike to the temple, with the right leg behind the opponent
    • bring your right hand around to the front of the opponent, and perform a major reaping throw
    • execute a right downward punch
  7. One Step #7
    • perform a double forearm block to the left
    • execute a right reverse mid punch with the left hand on top of the right elbow
    • execute a left knife hand strike to the neck
    • perform a right hand collar grab
    • pull the opponent down to a right knee kick
  8. One Step #8
    • perform a left side block
    • execute a double right roundhouse kick, low then high
    • execute a jump left crescent kick
  9. One Step #9
    • perform a right front block
    • execute a left turning wheel kick
    • execute a right turning back kick
  10. One Step #10
    • perform a left grasping block and hold
    • execute a right front kick to the abdomen
    • execute a left crescent kick over the held arm
    • jerk up to break the arm
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Front Choke
    • execute a spear finger strike to the opponent's chest just above the sternum

    • bring your arms up over your head, then step back and perform a double dropping hammer strike to the opponent's elbows
    • execute twin roundhouse punches to the opponent's temples

    • execute twin spearhand strikes to the opponent's armpits

    • bring your left arm up over your head, while grabbing the opponents right wrist with your right hand
    • pivot to your right to expose the opponent's elbow
    • execute an elbow strike to the opponent's right elbow

    • step back with the left leg while executing a right palm heel strike to the opponent's chin
    • execute a left front snap kick to the opponent's abdomen

Uchikomi 1 to 5
  1. Uchikomi #1
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning side kick

  2. Uchikomi #2
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute right reverse crescent kick
    • right turning back kick

  3. Uchikomi #3
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a jumping right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning wheel kick

  4. Uchikomi #4
    • double step forward
    • execute a left jumping reverse crescent kick
    • execute a step behind right hook kick
    • switch stance
    • execute a left rising heel kick

  5. Uchikomi #5
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a jumping left turning reverse crescent kick
    • execute a jumping right roundhouse kick
Brown Belt 3rd Degree Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • X Stance
  • Crane Stance
  • Hook Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Rising Elbow Strike
  • Roundhouse Elbow Strike
  • Front Elbow Strike
  • Side Elbow Strike
  • Downward Elbow Strike
  • Rear Elbow Strike
Blocking Techniques
  • Back Hand Block
  • Dropping Block
  • Mountain Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Hop Front kick
  • Hop Crescent kick
  • Hop Reverse Crescent kick
  • Hop Roundhouse kick
  • Hop Side kick
  • Hop Back kick
Turning
  • Jump turn
Throwing Techniques
  • Koshi Guruma
  • Uki Otoshi
  • Kata Guruma
Kata
    Pinan Yodan
  1. window block left
  2. window block right
  3. low left block
  4. low right punch over left
  5. assisted block
  6. step in, stack hands
  7. left back fist, left side kick
  8. right elbow strike
  9. step in, stack hands
  10. right back fist, right side kick
  11. left elbow strike
  12. high right hand knife block, low left hand knife block
  13. high left hand knife block, right knife hand strike to neck
  14. right front kick
  15. hop into x stance with assisted block
  16. left forward stance with separating block
  17. right front kick
  18. double punch
  19. right forward stance with separating block
  20. left front kick
  21. double punch
  22. assisted block
  23. assisted block
  24. assisted block
  25. knee strike with collar pull
  26. 180 degree turn into knife hand guarding block
  27. knife hand guarding block
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Rear Choke/Grab
    • step around to the front with your left left while performing a left roundhouse punch to the opponent's temple

    • step around to the front with the left leg, planting the foot closer to the rear of the opponent
    • at the same time, execute a left elbow strike to the opponent's temple

    • step around and behind the opponent with the left leg
    • at the same time, perform a left arc hand strike to the small of the back, while pressing the opponent back with the right forearm

    • step behind with your left leg
    • quickly turn 180 degrees while dropping to your left knee
    • execute a right uppercut punch to the opponent's groin

    • raise your left arm above your head
    • twist 180 degrees using your left arm to force the opponent's grip loose
    • wrap your left arm around the opponent's arms, while reaching your right hand to the opponent's back to grab their belt
    • perform a hip throw
Brown Belt 2nd Degree Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Fixed Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Mountain Punch
  • Scissors Punch
Blocking Techniques
  • Sweeping Block
  • Grasping Block
  • Ridge Hand Block
  • Wedging Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Hook kick
  • Turning Hook kick
  • Front Stomping kick
  • Side Stomping kick
  • Back Stomping kick
Throwing Techniques
  • Osoto Gari
  • Kosoto Gari
  • Soto Makki Komi
Kata
    Pinan Godan
  1. Right back stance with left side block
  2. Remain in back stance, right reverse punch
  3. Step in with the right foot to neutral stance with left hook punch and right rear elbow
  4. Shift into left back stance with right side block
  5. Remain in back stance, left reverse punch
  6. Step in with the left foot to neutral stance with right hook punch and left rear elbow
  7. Step into right forward stance with right assisted block
  8. Step in and thru to left forward stance with low X block, immedieately shift into high x block
  9. Twist the wrists and drop hands to stack in cup and saucer, left on top of right, on the right hip
  10. Execute a left knife hand strike to the front
  11. Step forward into right front stance with right lunge punch
  12. Looking over the left shoulder, execute a 180 degree step over turn into a riding stance, with a low right hammer fist
  13. Execute a left knife hand strike to the left side, immediately turn the hand verticle
  14. Execute a right crescent kick, striking the left hand, followed immediately by a right elbow strike to the front striking the left hand
  15. Step behind with the left leg into X stance, with an assisted right block
  16. Step the left leg back and rock back, then shift into an assisted right block
  17. Execute a jump 180 degree spin, landing in an X stance with a low X block
  18. Step forward with the right leg into right forward stance, with an assisted right block
  19. Shift the left foot slightly and twist into right back stance, with a low right spear hand and left cover block
  20. Execute a simultanious low left block and right rising block
  21. Bring left foot back and execute a 180 degree turn, with a right low block and left rising block
  22. Step forward into left back stance, with a low left spear hand and right cover block
  23. Execute a low right block and a left rising block
    Tekki Shodan
  1. Feet together and hands crossed in front of the face
  2. Keeping hands together slowly lower hands to point to the floor
  3. Step left over right into X stance while raising hands to point out
  4. Execute a right inside roundhouse kick, dropping into riding stance
  5. Execute a right ridge hand strike, followed immediately with a left elbow strike into the right palm
  6. Drop hands into cup and saucer on the right hip, followed immediately by a low left block
  7. Execute a right hook punch, ending with the hand still extended
  8. Step right over left into X stance
  9. Execute a left inside roundhouse kick, dropping into riding stance
  10. Execute a right backfist strike
  11. Execute a left straight punch
  12. Execute a right hammer fist strike
  13. Execute a supported left inside block
  14. Execute a left foot waving block, followed immediately with a twist to block the left with the supported left inside block
  15. Execute a right foot wave block, followed by a twist to block the right with the supported inside block
  16. Lower the hands to cup and saucer on the right hip, followed by a double punch to the left with a kiai
  17. Return hands to cup and saucer position on the right hip
  18. Execute a left ridge hand strike to the left, followed by a right elbow strike into the right palm
  19. Drop hands into cup and saucer position on the left hip, followed immediately by a right low block
  20. Execute a left hook punch, keeping the hand extended
  21. Step into X stance, left over right
  22. Execute a right inside roundhouse, dropping into riding stance
  23. Execute a left back fist
  24. Execute a right straight punch
  25. Execute a left hammer fist strike
  26. Execute a right supported inside block
  27. Execute a right foot waving block, followed immediately with a twist to the right to block the right with the supported right inside block
  28. Execute a left foot waving block, followed immediately with a twist to the left to block with the supported right inside block
  29. Drop the hands into cup and saucer position on the left hip, followed by a double punch to the right with a kiai
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Rear Choke/Grab
    • step around to the front with your left left while performing a left roundhouse punch to the opponent's temple

    • step around to the front with the left leg, planting the foot closer to the rear of the opponent
    • at the same time, execute a left elbow strike to the opponent's temple

    • step around and behind the opponent with the left leg
    • at the same time, perform a left arc hand strike to the small of the back, while pressing the opponent back with the right forearm

    • step behind with your left leg
    • quickly turn 180 degrees while dropping to your left knee
    • execute a right uppercut punch to the opponent's groin

    • raise your left arm above your head
    • twist 180 degrees using your left arm to force the opponent's grip loose
    • wrap your left arm around the opponent's arms, while reaching your right hand to the opponent's back to grab their belt
    • perform a hip throw

Uchikomi 1 to 8
  1. Uchikomi #1
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning side kick

  2. Uchikomi #2
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute right reverse crescent kick
    • right turning back kick

  3. Uchikomi #3
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a left rising kick
    • execute a jumping right crescent kick
    • execute a left turning wheel kick

  4. Uchikomi #4
    • double step forward
    • execute a left jumping reverse crescent kick
    • execute a step behind right hook kick
    • switch stance
    • execute a left rising heel kick

  5. Uchikomi #5
    • step forward to switch stance
    • execute a jumping left turning reverse crescent kick
    • execute a jumping right roundhouse kick

  6. Uchikomi #6
    • step forward to switch stances
    • execute a jumping left turning reverse crescent kick
    • execute a right drop turning sweep kick

  7. Uchikomi #7
    • double step forward
    • perform a right rising block kick
    • execute a left pressing kick
    • execute a right knee kick

  8. Uchikomi #8
    • step forward to switch stances
    • execute a double jump front kick
Brown Belt 1st Degree Requirements
All Previous Requirements
Stances
  • Side Stance
  • Added Stance
  • Ball of Foot Stance
Striking Techniques
  • Back Hand Strike
  • Ridge Hand Strike
Blocking Techniques
  • Hooking Block
  • Punch Block
  • Dragon Hand Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Inside Roundhouse kick
  • Spinning Roundhouse kick
  • Spinning Back kick
  • Spinning Wheel kick
  • Turning Step Crescent kick
  • Turning Step Roundhouse kick
Turning Techniques
  • U Turning
Kata
    Bassai Dai
    Toushi
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Shoulder Grab
    • circle the arm of the grabbed shoulder in a forward sweep, breaking the opponent's hold
    • as the hold releases, reach across your body and grabbed the opponent's hand with your free hand
    • continue to twist the opponent's hand with your hand, as you apply pressure with the elbow of your previously held arm

    • circle the grabbed arm up and back to dislodge the opponent's grip
    • continue the motion to trap the opponent's arm in an arm bar, reaching across your body with your free hand to apply pressure

    • circle the grabbed arm in a forward sweep, breaking the opponent's hold
    • continue the motion around a second time, grasping the opponent's arm
    • grab the opponent's elbow with your free hand and apply pressure

    • with the hand of the grabbed arm, grasp the opponent's hand
    • perform an arc hand strike with your free hand to the opponent's elbow
    • duck under the opponent's arm, and twist the opponent's wrist
    • place your free hand on the opponent's elbow, and apply pressure on the elbow while pulling on the opponent's wrist

    • reach across your body and grab the opponent's hand
    • perform an arc hand strike with your grabbed hand
    • rotate the opponent's hand and twist the opponent into an arm bar
Black Belt 1st Degree Requirements
All Previous Requirements
History of Karate and it's Origin
Demonstrate and Explain the Calisthenics and Exercises
Demonstrate and Explain all the Stances, Techniques, and Combinations
Explain the Usage of Personal Weapons and the Fatal Areas of the Body
Demonstrate the Falling Techniques, Foot Sweeps, and Throwing Techniques
Striking Techniques
  • Four Knuckle Punch
  • One Knuckle Punch
  • Middle Knuckle Punch
  • Thumb Knuckle Punch
Blocking Techniques
  • U-Shape Block
  • Ball of Wrist Block
  • Drifting Block
  • Arc-Hand Block
  • Scooping Block
  • Verticle Knife Hand Block
Kicking Techniques
  • Sliding kicks
  • Pushing kicks
Self Defense
    Escapes from a Hand Shake Grab
    Defense against a Knife Attack
    1. Defense against a downward stab
    • perform a left rising block to the opponent's wrist, leaving the block in place
    • execute a right palm heel strike to the opponent's chin
    • reach under the opponent's arm with your right hand and grab your left hand
    • pull the opponent's arm backwards and down, driving them to the floor

    2. Defense against a straight stab to the midsection
    • step off center behind the hand to dodge the strike, while performing a left palm block
    • grab the opponent's with both of your hands, and twist the opponent's wrist
    • step forward with right foot and drive the opponent to the ground
    • twist the opponent's wrist until they drop the knife

    3. Defense against an Upward Thrust
    • perform a low section X block near the opponent's elbow
    • twist the wrists over to secure the opponent's arm
    • twist to the right, pulling the opponent's arm past your body
    • execute a left thrust kick to the opponent's abdomen
    • twist the opponent's hand up and over their shoulder, driving them to the ground

    4. Defense against a Downward Slash (left to right)
    • perform a left rising block to the opponent's wrist and a right knife hand strike to the opponent's temple
    • grab the opponent's wrist with both hands, bringing it down in front of your body as you twist
    • break the elbow over your shoulder
    • twist the opponent's hand toward their body, with your right hand on their wrist and your left hand on their elbow
    • thrust the opponent's knife into their abdomen

    5. Defense against a Back Slash (right to left)
    • perform a window block to the right
    • grab the opponent's wrist with your right hand, while executing a left elbow strike to the ribs
    • execute an arc hand strike to the opponent's elbow, driving the knife into the opponent's abdomen
    Escapes from a Hair Grab
    1. Escape from a One Hand Grab to the Front of the Head
    • grab the opponent's hand and hold them to your head
    • bend at the waist and head, while stepping back, and pulling down on the opponent's wrist
    • once released, push the opponent's hand away and execute a front snap kick to the opponent's midsection

    2. Escape from a Two Hand Grab to the Sides of the Head
    • grab the opponent's hands with both your hands
    • bring your elbow up and over the opponent's arms, locking them under your armpit

    3. Escape from a Two Hand Grab to the Side and Front of the Head
    • grab the opponent's hands with both your hands
    • bring your elbow up and over the opponent's arms, locking them under your armpit

    4. Escape from a One Hand Grab to the Rear of the Head
    • grab opponent's hand with both of your hands
    • turn towards the opponent's pinky, twisting the hand off the head, and turning the palm towards you
    • apply pressure to the opponent's wrist by pushing against the palm

    5. Escape from a Two Hand Grab to the Sides of the Head from the Rear
    • grab both the opponent's hands with yours
    • twist under the opponent's arms in either direction
    • once facing the opponent, straighten your arms forcing the opponent's into a pretzel