Green Belt (5th Kyu) Requirements
Quick Links: stances, punches, strikes, blocks, kicks, kata/forms, drills, self defense, break falls & rolls, sparring, optional requirements, general grading comments.Introduction:
The student (karateka) is introduced to more sophisticated kicking and striking techniques during the orange belt training time. At same time the combinations (strikes, blocks and kicks) become more complicated. At this level, the katas at the lower belts are expected to flow more continuously from technique to technique. This prepares the student for the kung fu forms to follow.The breathing kata emphasizes proper controlled breathing during the delivery of techniques. The sensei may use this time to discuss the various types of breathing techniques and their applications.
Recommended training time at Orange before grading:
6 to 8 months at the head senseis discretionStances
The student will be required to hold any of these stances for up to 8 minutes
Horse Stance / Basic Stance
Forward Stance
Back / three quarter Stance
Cat Stance
Twisted / crow foot Stance
Punches
Lunge Punch
Reverse Punch
High, middle and low punches
Uppercut
Hook Punch
Hammer FistStrikes
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Back Fist
Spear Hand
Sword / knife Hand
Ridge Hand
Palm HeelBlocks
Inside Middle Block
Outside Middle Block
High Block
Low Block
X Block
Augmented Block
Sword / Knife Hand BlockKicks
Front kick off of back leg
Side Kick
Back Kick
Round House
Crescent
Front, crescent, roundhouse kicks off of cat stance
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Kata/Forms
27 Movements
Takiyoko Shodan
Shi Ho Hi
Heian Nidan
Heian Sandan (1st & 2nd stripe Orange Belt)
Breathing Kata (a printed version is available.) (3rd & 4th stripe Orange Belt)Combinations
Moving in forward / back / cat / twisted stance demonstrating any of:
Punches / Strikes
Kicks
Blocks
Combination of any three of the above
Double Kick (any two kicks launched without putting the foot on the ground)
Spinning Back kick
Self-defenses
Demonstrate defenses against any one of these attacks
Single wrist grab (release or control defense)
Double wrist grab (release or control defense)
Lapel grab (release or control defense)
Front Choke
Front Bear Hug over or under arms
Rear Bear hug over or under arms
Head lock
Lunge / reverse punch
Front kick
Rear Choke (Hands around neck)
Hair Pull from frontBreak Falls & Rolls
Demonstrate:
Break Falls - forward, backward, sideways
Rolls - proper forward roll, Capoeira-style "monkey flip" & "jinga" flip
Sparring (Optional, at the head senseis discretion)
Three minute continuous sparring, non-contact. Demonstrating control of distance between attacker / defender. Moderate level of counter attack is expected. Use of kicks in attacks. Combinations of kicks and punches.Optional
Depending on your sensei, this requirement might include Japanese terminology, history, or general martial arts knowledge. Check with your sensei.Comments
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All gradings are dependent on the students attendance and attitude in class.
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