Expectations
Emphasize focus, power, endurance and the ability to adapt.
Basics
- Mikazuki geri, yoko geri kekomi, land in kiba dachi, empi, urakan, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki
- Kumite dachi – age uke, urakan with blocking hand, mae geri with back leg, gyaku zuki, gedan barai
- Step to side in zenkutsu dachi with gedan deflection, shift to front, shuto with jodan protection, step forward with mae geri, land in kosa dachi with uraken (step to other side with back leg to continue)
- Kumite dachi -mae geri, yoko geri keage, yoko geri kekomi, maewashi geri jodan, ushiro geri, gyaku zuki (alternate legs while advancing)
Kumite
Student will begin creating their own combinations with a partner in order to pass the Shodan (first degree) Black Belt test. Both attacker and defender are in fighting stance. Attacker warns his/her partner of the level of the attack (jodan, chudan) and of the technique to be executed.
- Jodan zuki (two techniques)
- Chudan zuki (two techniques)
- Mae Geri (two techniques)
Kata
- Bassai Dai
Judo
- Tomoe Nage.
Aikido
- Irimi Nage
Self Defence
Defence against overhead and side strikes with a baton
Weapons
One kata and 6 kumite techniques.
Written Test
Speak with Chief Instructor for details.