Author: Josh Lake

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.

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

Basics

Responsible for all combination techniques up to 2^nd 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?

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.

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.

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?

Student must have a minimum of 300 hours of instruction experience while still contributing to the education and operation of Okami Kai.

Basics

• 10 separate combinations
• Student determines
• Must demonstrate a wide variety of skill and understanding of application, kime, zanshin, and mushin
• Demonstrate stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks
• 3 techniques must include take downs
• Student must be prepared to explain in detail how to execute any of the above.

Kumite

Jiyu Ippon  – fifteen responses to random attacks

Jiyu Kumite

• three minutes

Kata

1. Gangkaku
2. Bassai Sho
3. Jitte                 
4. Chinte
5. Ji’in

• Present two different applications of the same kata.

Judo

• 13 throws
• Student will be tested on his or her knowledge of the execution, application, and theory behind their throws

Aikido

• 10 techniques both as Shite and Uke
• Jiyu Waza

Self Defence

Demonstrate a wide variety of self defence techniques (10 minimum) resulting in total control of attacker.

Weapons

Kata and Kumite with at least 3 different weapons

Ronbun (Essay)

• Student must explain his or her interpretation of one kata.
• Student must also write an essay on where their philosophical mind and spirit is and where they feel there has or has not been changes since they commenced training.