Category: Curriculum

  • 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?
  • Nidan to Sandan

    Nidan to Sandan

    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.