Author: Josh Lake

  • Yellow Advanced (9th Kyu)

    Yellow Advanced (9th Kyu)

    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.

  • Orange Belt (8th Kyu)

    Orange Belt (8th Kyu)

    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
  • Orange Advanced (7th Kyu)

    Orange Advanced (7th Kyu)

    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

    Speak with Chief Instructor for details

  • Green Belt (6th Kyu)

    Green Belt (6th Kyu)

    Expectations

    Emphasis on focus, breathing, power, strength and endurance.  A minimum of one Discipline Stripe must be obtained if the student is under the age of 16.

    Basics

    1. Bi directional defence, yoko geri keage, urakan to the rear, shift to the front, kokutsu dachi, shuto, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki, step in shuto
    2. Kumite dachi  – Gyaku age uke, soto uke, kizami zuki with same hand as soto uke, gyaku zuki, gedan barai
    3. Kiba Dachi – Yoko Geri Keage, pivot to Yoko Geri Kekomi with other foot in the same direction
    4. Zenkutsu Dachi – Mikazuki geri, Yoko geri Kekomi with same foot then spin, Kake geri with other foot
    5. “Switch Kick”

    Kumite:  Ippon

    1. Oi Zuki Jodan: Kokutsu dachi 45 degrees with shuto to outside (migi), yoko geri kekomi with right foot, urakan with right, gyaku zuki with left.
    2. Oi Zuki Jodan: Neko ashi dachi 45 degrees, age uke with left, yoko geri keage with left foot to arm, slide behind partner into kiba dachi, chudan enpi
    3. Oi Zuki Chudan: Zenkutsu dachi with migi soto uke, shift to kiba dachi, empi, urakan with migi side, shift back to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki with hidari (left)
    4. Yoko Geri Kekomi: Defender moves to right 90 degrees to partner with right foot in front. Pivot left foot behind to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku gedan barai, oi zuki, gyaku zuki.
    5. Ushiro Geri: Double osae uke (pressing block) gyaku zuki

    Kata

    1. Tekki Shodan

    Judo

    1. Sode Tusuri Kome Goshi
    2. Tusuri Kome Goshi

    Aikido

    1. Tenchi Nage

    Self Defence

    1. One arm choke defence

    Weapons

    1. One Kata
  • Green Advanced (5th Kyu)

    Green Advanced (5th Kyu)

    Expectations

    Emphasize focus, power, endurance and the ability to adapt.

    Basics

    1. Mikazuki geri, yoko geri kekomi, land in kiba dachi, empi, urakan, shift to zenkutsu dachi, gyaku zuki
    2. Kumite dachi  – age uke, urakan with blocking hand, mae geri with back leg, gyaku zuki, gedan barai
    3. 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)
    4. 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.

    1. Jodan zuki (two techniques)
    2. Chudan zuki (two techniques)
    3. Mae Geri (two techniques)

    Kata

    1. Bassai Dai

    Judo

    1. Tomoe Nage.

    Aikido

    1. 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.

  • Blue Belt (4th Kyu)

    Blue Belt (4th Kyu)

    Expectations

    Student should begin choose a weekly class that is assigned to them as an assistant instructor in order to fulfill the 100 hour requirement for Shodan. A minimum of one Discipline Stripe must be obtained if the student is under the age of 16.

    Basics

    Student will start creating their own line drills in order to prepare for the Shodan (first degree) Black Belt Test.

    3 sets of 3 combination kicks only

    Kumite

    Student should continue to develop their own kumite that was created in the previous level. Two techniques to defend against a Yoko Geri Kekomi should be added.

    Kata

    1. Kanku Dai

    Judo

    1. Yoko Wakare
    2. Uki Waza

    Aikido

    1. Sokumen Irmi Nage

    Self Defence

    Defence against overhead and side strikes with a knife.

    Weapons

    One kata and kumite (should be an improvement from previous levels).

    Ronbun (Essay)

    Interview any other Okami Kai Martial Art or Fitness member.  Write about their life and experiences

  • Blue Advanced (3rd Kyu)

    Blue Advanced (3rd Kyu)

    Basics

    Responsible for all combination techniques up to 2nd kyu.

    1. 3 sets of 3 combination kicks only.
    2. 3 sets of 3 hand techniques only.

    Kumite

    Student should continue to develop their own kumite that was created in the previous level. Two techniques to defend against a Ushiro geri should be added.

    Kata

    1. Jion

    Judo

    1. Hane Goshi
    2. Uchi Mata

    Ukemi

    1. Zenpo hyaku ukemi (jumping breakfall)

    Aikido

    1. Kaiten Nage

    Self Defence

    Defence against a forward thrust with a knife

    Weapons

    • Student should know 2 kata (can be with different weapons)
    • Choose one to perform
    • Kumite (with one weapon)

    Ronbun (Essay)

    What does it mean to be a Brown Belt in Karate?

  • Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)

    Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)

    Expectations

    Emphasize focus, power, endurance and the ability to adapt. Student must perform in one demonstration during their study within the brown belt level(s) in order to receive a shodan rank.

    Basics

    Responsible for all techniques acquired so far.

    1. 3 sets of 3 combination kicks only.
    2. 3 sets of 3 hand techniques only.
    3. 3 sets of 3 combination kicks and hand techniques

    Kumite

    Student should continue to develop their own kumite that was created in the previous level. Two techniques to defend against a Mawashi Geri should be added.

    Kata

    1. Enpi

    Judo

    Student should be able to demonstrate 5 Judo techniques. O Goshi cannot be used.

    Aikido

    Student should be able to demonstrate 5 Aikido techniques

    Self Defence

    Defence against an attacker with a handgun.

    Weapons

    2 kata and kumite (both kata and kumite can be with different weapons)

    Ronbun (Essay)

    Martial Arts directly related to you. Speak to the Chief Instructor for details.

  • Brown Advanced (1st Kyu)

    Brown Advanced (1st Kyu)

    Student must have a minimum of 100 hours of instruction experience and have at least performed in one demonstration during their time of study at the brown belt levels.

    Expectations

    Student is expected to know all of the curriculum below their level and should be able to demonstrate anything listed within the previous test requirements.

    Basics

    Combination techniques emphasizing:

    1. Kicks:  3 sets of 3 combination kicks only.
    2. Strikes: 3 sets of 3 hand techniques only.
    3. Combination: 3 sets of 3 combination kicks and hand techniques.
    4. “Spinning”: 3 sets of 3 combinations where student rotates 360 degrees to do at least one technique.

    Upon request demonstrate individual stances/blocks/kicks.

    Kumite

    Jiyu Ippon – 12 techniques with 6 being considered to be preferred.

    Jiyu Kumite

    Three minutes

    Kata

    1. Hangetsu

    Should be able to show an application from a portion of a kata.

    Judo

    • 5 throws out of a possible 10
    • Application from attack.
    • Be able to explain the principle of Judo

    Aikido

    • 5 techniques  out of a possible 7
    • application from attack explain the principle of Aikido

    Self Defence

    • Application of all of the above
    • 5 clean effective scenarios

    Weapons

    3 Kata and Kumite (can be with multiple weapons)

    Ronbun (Essay)

    1. History of Karate, Judo, and Aikido
    2. Essay on martial arts experience and you.
  • Shodan to Nidan

    Shodan to Nidan

    Student must have a minimum of 200 hours of instruction experience while still contributing to the education and operation of Okami Kai.

    Basics

    Combination emphasizing the following stances:

    1. Neko Ashi Dachi
    2. Fudo Dachi
    3. Kokutsu Dachi
    4. Zenkutsu Dachi
    5. Sanchin Dachi

    Demonstrate individual blocks, strikes, kicks, and stances

    Kumite

    • Jiyu Ippon  – Ten techniques
    • Target areas will be chosen by grading panel

    Jiyu Kumite

    • three minutes

    Kata

    1. Unsu –  compulsory
    2. Kanku-Sho
    3. Nijushiho         
    4. Sochin

    Should be able to show an application from a portion of a kata.

    Judo

    • 10 throws
    • Randori

    Aikido

    • 10 techniques
    • Freestyle

    Self Defence

    • 10 scenarios

    Weapons

    Kata and Kumite with at least 2 different weapons

    Ronbun (Essay)

    1. Explain how your grading to Shodan affected your life (ie; emotional, spiritual, how you perceive the world, and others perceive you)
    2. How can you see using martial arts and training to help other people?