5640 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, United States
Green Belt (6th Kyu - Roku Kyu)
The Green Belt Principle Is Confidence
Confidence is the belief in yourself, your abilities, and your judgement. Confidence comes from knowledge and experience.
Kids Earn 15 Stripes
- 4 White (Basics)
- 5 Red (Self Defense)
- 3 Blue (Sparring)
- 3 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Adults Earn 6 Stripes
- 3 White (Basics)
- 1 Red (Self Defense)
- 1 Blue (Sparring)
- 1 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Resources
Basics and Kata
Stances and Strikes
- Neko Ashi Dachi (Get Ready To Kick Stance)
- Shotei Tsuki (Palm Strike)
- Oya Yubi (Thumb Punch)
- Ura Tsuki (Uppercut)
- Nukite (Spear Hand)
Kicks and Blocks
- Haku Geri (Sole Sweep)
- Te Uke (Augmented Middle Block)
- Empi Uke (Elbow Block, 3 Ways)
- Kagi Barai (Hook Block)
Kata
- PInan Ni Dan (Peaceful Mind Level Two)
- Pinan Sho Dan Bunkai (Adults Only)
Self Defense
Rear Bear Hug Escapes
- Nagashi
- Exchange of Motion
- Finger Peel
- Airplane
Side Head Lock Escape
- Turn Head
- Step to the Side
- Palm Strike to Groin and Tail Bone
- Take Hands to Throat and Knee to Take Attacker Down
Advanced Circle System: Pattern 5
- Outside Hook Block
- Ball of Foot Roundhouse Kick to Solar Plexus
- Palm Strike to Face
- Thumb Punch to Temple
- Break Arm
- Calf to Calf Takedown
Advanced Circle System: Pattern 6
- Inside Roundhouse Block
- Bear Hand Strike
- Uppercut
- Palm Strike and Hammer Fist to Groin
- Sole Sweep Takedown
Side Fall
- Stand on Left Foot
- Fall to the Right
- Right Arm Parallel to Left Leg
Sparring
Sparring Techniques: Side Kick Five Ways
- Kick
- Replace Kick
- Step & Replace Kick
- Cross Step Kick
- Step & Cross Step Kick
Combinations
- Backfist / Reverse Punch / Forward Ridge Hand
- Front Leg Roundhouse Kick / Front Leg Side Kick / Backfist
- Rear Leg Snap Kick / Rear Leg Roundhouse Kick / Reverse Punch
Slow Rhythm Sparring
- With Partner
- 1, 2, & 3 step
- With Blocks & Cover
Vocabulary
Neko Ashi Dachi (Get Ready To Kick Stance)
Empi Uke (Elbow Block)
Karate (Empty Hand)
Shihan Sensei (Master Instructor)
Bunkai (Interpretation of Kata)
Oi (Ready)
Te Uke (Augmented Middle Block)
Kagi Barai (Hook Block)
Ura Tsuki (Uppercut)
Nukite (Spear Hand)
Shotei Tsuki (Palm Strike)
Oya Yubi (Thumb Punch)
Haku Geri (Sole Sweep)
History of Karate
Karate began in India in 520 A.D. when Bodhidharma traveled to China and taught the monks exercises at the Shaolin Szu Temple. Soon these exercises spread across China to Okinawa. In 1477, the Sho Dynasty of Okinawa took away all weapons from the people. Karate, which means "empty hand," became more popular. In 1609, Japan took control of Okinawa, the weapons ban was renewed and karate had to be taught in secret. Karate was brought to the USA after World War II and many styles of karate were developed. Our style is called Shorei Goju Ryu. Master Herb Johnson became the style head in 1979. Master Kay Myers earned her black belt in 1982 and is now an 8th degree black belt. She should be called "Shihan." She is the sensei of Sensei Jeanie Gensheimer, a 7th degree black belt.
Homework
Every day, do 15 pushups, twenty sit ups, and perform Pinan Sho Dan and Pinan Ni Dan once.