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Orange Belt (7th Kyu - Shichi Kyu)
The Orange Belt Principle Is Courtesy
Courtesy is treating others with kindness and respect at all times.
Kids Earn 15 Stripes
- 4 White (Basics)
- 5 Red (Self Defense)
- 3 Blue (Sparring)
- 3 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Adults Earn 5 Stripes
- 2 White (Basics)
- 1 Red (Self Defense)
- 1 Blue (Sparring)
- 1 Black (Vocabulary and Principle)
Resources
Basics and Kata
Stances and Strikes
- Kokutsu Dachi (Wide Back Stance)
- Mae Ude Ken (Forearm Strike)
- Empi Tsuki (Elbow Strike)
Kicks and Blocks
- Mae Ken Geri (Front Instep Kick)
- Hiza Geri (Knee Kick)
- Jodan Age Barai (High Block)
- Chudan Barai (Middle Block)
- Kakiwake (Wedge Block)
Kata
- PInan Sho Dan (Peaceful Mind Level One)
Self Defense
Front Choke Escapes
- Raise Arm and Spin
- Exchange of Motion
- Clasped Hands
- Basket Weave
Front Bear Hug Escapes
- Punch Away
- Trip
Beginning Circle System: Pattern 3
- Block and Eye Strike
- Kick and Chamber
- Elbow Strike
Beginning Circle System: Pattern 4
- Wedge Block
- Knee Kick
- Forearm Strike
- Vertical Punch
Front Fall
- Turn head to the side
- Fall forward
- Hit with both forearms
- Can be done from knees
Sparring
Sparring Techniques
- Rear Leg Snap Kick
- Rear Leg Side Kick
- Rear Leg Roundhouse Kick
Combinations
- Backfist / Rear Leg Snap Kick
- Rear Leg Side Kick / Forward Ridge Hand
- Front Let Snap Kick / Reverse Ridge Hand / Rear Leg Roundhouse Kick
Speed Rhythm Sparring
- With Instructor
- 1, 2, & 3 step
Vocabulary
Barai (Block)
Pinan (Peaceful Mind)
Kata (Prearranged Form)
Kokutsu Dachi (Wide Back Stance)
Jodan Age Barai (High Block)
Kakiwake (Wedge Block)
Shotei Uke (Palm Block)
Nagashi (Punch Away)
Morote Shuto (Double Knife Hand)
Empi Tsuki (Elbow Strike)
Mae Ude Barai (Forearm Block)
Mae Ken Geri (Front Instep Kick)
Hiza Geri (Knee Kick)
Kagi Kagato (Hook Heel)
Benefits of Karate
Name Five
- Self Defense
- Self Control
- Agility
- Focus
- Mental Strength and Wellness
- Making Friends
- Getting Along with Others
- Balance
- Coordination
- Fun!
Homework
Every day, do ten pushups, twenty sit ups, and perform Pinan Sho Dan once or twice.