Author: Josh Lake

Our Student Creed is the original one used by the first Karate school Shihan Campsall trained in, Hiryu Bushido Kai. All students must learn this creed and be able to recite it in order to advance to new belt ranks. Our newer students will actually earn a stripe on their belt once they have shown (in class) that they know it. Students who are younger than 8 years of age must only recite 3 of the following statements in order to receive a stripe, but just like anyone else in the dojo, they are required to know all six as soon as possible.

Our creed is something that we hope our students will try and live by. It is not an easy thing to do, but we believe it can help any martial artist achieve better performance in their life both in and outside of the dojo.

1. I will avoid all things which could possibly reduce my mental growth or physical health.
2. I will develop self-discipline and will never forsake a task, once undertaken, until it is completed to the best of my ability.
3. I will always strive to bring out the best in myself and in others.
4. I will always show respect to my parents, to those senior to me, and to those below or less fortunate than myself.
5. I will always honor my word and commitments.
6. I will only use Karate constructively and defensively, to aid others and better the world around me.

Expectations

Same requirements as for yellow belt are expected with more emphasis on power and stances. A minimum of one Discipline Stripe must be obtained if the student is under the age of 16.

Basics

1. Zenkutsu Dachi -age uke, gyaku zuki (chudan)
2. Zenkutsu Dachi -uchi uke, gyaku zuki (chudan)
3. Zenkutsu Dachi -soto uke, gyaku zuki (chudan)
4. Zenkutsu Dachi -gedan barai uke, gyaku zuki (chudan)
5. Zenkutsu Dachi -mae geri, oi zuki, gyaku zuki
6. Zenkutsu Dachi -mawashi geri, gyaku zuki
7. Kokutsu Dachi -shuto uke
8. Kokutsu Dachi -shuto uke, shift to zenkutsu dachi with nukite
9. Kiba Dachi -yoko geri keage/kekomi (kicking foot should not touch floor between kicks)
10. Heisoku Dachi -ushiro geri (stationary)

Kumite

Ippon Kumite – “Four way” defender should be able to execute all white belt kumite techniques from four different start positions; facing a different direction each time.

Sanbon Kumite – Three-level attack (jodan, chudan, gedan) – three level defence with gyaku zuki on last step.

Kata

1. Heian Nidan

Ukemi

1. Yoko Ukemi (Judo/Jiu-Jitsu style side breakfall)
2. Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Ichi (Forward breakfall #1)

Judo

1. O-Goshi

Self Defence

1. One-hand shoulder grab

Student Creed

Student should be able to recite and explain 4 of 6.

Basics

1. Zenkutsu Dachi -Juji uke / Kai sho juji uke
2. Kiba Dachi -Enpi uke, and empi uchi
3. Zenkutsu Dachi -Ushiro geri (spinning back kick) gyaku zuki
4. Kiba Dachi -Fumikomi Geri, uraken
5. Zenkutsu Dachi -Soto uke, shift to kiba dachi enpi, uraken
6. Zenkutsu Dachi -Mawashi geri, uraken, gyaku zuki

Kumite

Ippon (migi/hidari)

1. Jodan attack: Move 45 degrees to kokutsu dachi with hidari (left) shuto. Shift to zenkutsu dachi with chudan nukite.
2. Jodan attack: Step straight back into zenkutsu dachi with kaisho juji uke. Mae geri keage chudan.
3. Chudan attack: Move 45 degrees uchi uke in zenkutsu dachi, kizami zuki jodan with blocking hand, gyaku zuki.
4. Mae geri attack: Move 45 degrees (migi) zenkutsu dachi with gedan barai over the left leg, gyaku zuki chudan.

Kata

1. Heian Sandan

Ukemi

1. Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi (forward roll #2)
2. Koho Kaiten Ukemi (backward roll)

Judo

1. Harai Goshi

Aikido

1. Kote Gaeshi

Self Defence

1. Bear hug defence

Student Creed

Student should be able to recite and explain 6 of 6.

A minimum of one Discipline Stripe must be obtained if the student is under the age of 16.

Basics 

1. Zenkutsu Dachi – “4 way kick” – Mae geri, yoko geri keage, ushiro geri, mawashi geri, gyaku zuki
2. Neko Ashi Dachi – Kizami zuki, continue to zenkutsu dachi, oi zuki, gyaku zuki
3. Kokutsu dachi, shuto, mawashi geri gedan, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyakuzuki
4. Kake geri (hook kick) performed from zenkutsu dachi and kokutsu dachi
5. Zenkutsu Dachi – Mikazuki geri (crescent kick)

Kumite  

1.  Jodan attack: Move 45 degrees to kokutsu dachi with hidari (left) shuto.  Shift to zenkutsu dachi with chudan gyaku zuki.

2.  Chudan attack: Step in zenkutsu dachi with migi (right) soto uke , shift to kiba dachi with chudan empi.

3.  Mae geri attack: Move right into kokutsu dachi 45 degrees with left gedan barai uke, shift to zenkutsu dachi, shuto with right hand

4.  Mawashi geri: Defender moves to right 45 degrees into zenkutsu dachi using left hand for jodan shuto uke, gyaku zuki chudan with right

 Kata

1. Heian Yondan

Ukemi

1. Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi San (Forward breakfall #3)

Judo

1. Ippon Seio Nage
2. Morote Seio Nage

Aikido               

Shiho Nage

Self Defence

1. Two hand lapel grab
2. Hair Grab

Basics

1. Zenkutsu dachi soto uke, shift to kiba dachi, empi, uraken, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki
2. Kokutsu dachi, shuto, teisho, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyakuzuki, shift back to kokutsu dachi, shuto
3. Zenkutsu dachi  mae geri, yoko geri kekomi (both done with same leg), land in kiba dachi, uraken, shift to zenkutsu, gyaku zuki
4. Zenkutsu Dachi – Mae – ren geri (double jump kick), uraken
5. Kensetsu geri (joint kick) performed from zenkutsu dachi and kokutsu dachi
6. Zenkutsu dachi – Kakato geri (dropping heel or axe kick)

Kumite

1. Oi Zuki Jodan: Kokutsu dachi 45 degrees with shuto and mawashi geri to upper outside of partner’s right front leg.  Shift into zenkutsu dachi with gyaku zuki
2. Oi Zuki Jodan: nagashi uke (sweeping block), gyaku zuki
3. Mae Geri Jodan Zuki: juji uke gedan, kaisho juji uke jodan, grab and pull attacker in, hitsu geri (knee strike)
4. Mawashi Geri Jodan: Kokutsu dachi 45 degrees to right, jodan shuto, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki

Ukemi

1. Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Yon (Forward Breakfall #4

Judo

1. Tai O Toshi                 

Aikido

1. Hiji Ate Nage

Self Defence

1. Headlock
2. Full Nelson

Kata

1. Heian Godan

Written Test

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