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Gold Belt (9th Kyu - Ku Kyu)
The Gold Belt Principle Is Self Control
Self control is managing your own behavior and controlling your actions. Karate can be exciting, but one of our rules is to show self control before, during and after class. We are performing techniques that could be dangerous unless you practice self control.
Kids Earn 15 Stripes
- 7 Yellow (Basics)
- 2 Red (Self Defense)
- 3 Blue (Sparring)
- 3 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Adults Earn 5 Stripes
- 2 Yellow (Basics)
- 1 Red (Self Defense)
- 1 Blue (Sparring)
- 1 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Resources
Basics
Stances
- Hachi Dachi (Get Ready Stance)
- Heisoku Dachi (Formal Attention Stance)
- Ritsu Rei (Standing Bow)
- Zenkutsu Dachi (Forward Fighting Stance)
- Kiba Dachi (Side Fighting Stance)
- Kokutsu Dachi (Wide Back Stance)
- Seiza (Formal Sitting Position)
- Anza (Informal Sitting Position)
Strikes
- Seiken Tuski (Forward Punch)
- Gyaku Tsuki (Reverse Punch)
- Tate Tsuki (Vertical Fist)
- Koko Shuto (Ridge Hand)
- Nishi Ken (Split Finger Eye Strike)
- Han Uchi Ken (Extended Knuckle Strike / Leopard Hand)
Kicks
- Mae Geri (Front Snap Kick)
- Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick)
- Yoko Kekomi (Side Thrust Kick)
Crescent Step
Blocks
- Gedan Barai (Low Block)
- Jodan Age Barai (High Block)
- Mawashi Uke (Roundhouse Block)
Self Defense
Wrist Grabs
- Clasped Hands Escape
- Praying Hands Escape
Sparring
Front Hand Strikes
- Riken Tsuki (Backfist Strike)
- Koko Shuto (Ridge Hand)
Rear Hand Strikes
- Gyaku Tsuki (Reverse Punch)
- Koko Shuto (Ridge Hand)
Combinations
- Backfist / Reverse Punch
- Reverse Punch / Forward Ridge Hand
- Backfist / Reverse Ridge Hand
Dojo Kun
Karate begins and ends with COURTESY.
Actions have CONSEQUENCES.
We lead by EXAMPLE.
We are RESPONSIBLE.
Therefore, there is no excuse for BAD MANNERS.
Vocabulary
Sensei (Instructor)
Kiotsuke (Attention)
Rei (Bow)
Gi (Uniform)
Obi (Belt)
Dachi (Stance)
Hachi Dachi (Get Ready Stance)
Tsuki (Strike)
Riken Tsuki (Backfist Strike)
Gyaku Tsuki (Reverse Punch)
Koko Shuto (Ridge Hand)
Homework
Practice 5-10 minutes a day on stances, strike, kicks, vocabulary, and wrist escapes. Choose one area per day.