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Fusion Martial Arts Program – Karate4KIDZ™

Yellow Belt Requirements

Quick Links: stances, punches, strikes, blocks, kicks, kata/forms, drills, break falls & rolls, self defense, sparring, optional requirements, general grading comments.

Introduction:
The first level of training for the new student will introduce the foundations for their martial arts training. The emphasis on developing strong rooting through correct stances will help ensure the delivery of strong techniques at the higher belt levels. Therefore, one should focus on studying and practicing the stances during this training period.

This first training period may have three tests – the first stripe test (9th kyu), the second stripe test (8th kyu) and finally the yellow belt test (7th kyu). Check with your sensei for the requirements for each of these tests.
Recommended in-dojo training time before grading:
3 to 6 months – at the head sensei’s discretion

Stances
The student will be required to hold any of these stances for up to 2 minutes
• Horse Stance / Basic Stance (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)
• Forward Stance (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)

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Punches

• Straight (Corkscrew) Punch (1st & 2nd stripe White Belt)
• Lunge Punch (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)
• Reverse Punch (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)

Strikes
• Back Fist (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)

Blocks
• Inside Middle Block (1st stripe White Belt)
• Outside Middle Block (1st stripe White Belt)
• High Block (1st stripe White Belt)
• Low Block (1st stripe White Belt)

Kicks - using back leg in forward stance

• Knee kick (1st stripe White Belt)
• Front kick (1st & 2nd stripe White Belt)
• Side Kick (1st & 2nd stripe White Belt)
• Back Kick (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)
• Round House (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt)
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Kata

NOTE: We recommend that you obtain a DVD with the file from your instructor:
• 27 Movements (1st & 2nd stripe White Belt or 9th kyu) Niju Hichi Wasa
• Takiyoko Shodan (3rd and 4th stripe White Belt or 8th kyu) Takiyoko Shodan

Combinations
Moving in forward stance demonstrating any one of:
• Punches / Strikes
• Kicks
• Blocks

Self-defenses
Demonstrate defenses against any one of the following attacks
• Single wrist grab release
• Double wrist grab release
• Lapel grab release

Break Falls & Rolls
Demonstrate:
• Break Falls - forward, backward
• Rolls - proper forward roll

Sparring – Optional…. at the head sensei’s discretion
One minute sparring, non-contact. Demonstrating control of distance between attacker / defender.

Other Optional Topics
Depending on your sensei, this requirement might include Japanese terminology, history, or general martial arts knowledge. Check with your sensei.

Comments
All gradings are dependent on the student’s attendance and attitude in class.

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