Download Student Guide - North Wind Martial Arts & Fitness

YELLOW BELT (8TH KYU) TO ORANGE BELT (7TH KYU)1. ALL PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE2. MORALS OF THE DOJOA. ONE: To strive for the perfection of characterB. ONE: To defend the paths of truthC. ONE: To foster the spirit of effortD. ONE: To honor the principles of courtesyE. ONE: To guard against impetuous courage3. THE 15 BASIC TRAINING TECHNIQUES (COMBINATIONS (IDO) - DONE IN ZENKUTSU DACHI)A. Knee lift, vertical fist, rising blockB. Instep kick, turnover punch, middle outside blockC. 45o side kick, back fist, down blockD. Back kick (to rear), uppercut, middle inside blockE. Front kick, flail punch, double block4. THE STANCESA. Front stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)B. Ready stance (Yoi Dachi)C. Cat stance (Neko Ashi Dachi)5. FORMAL MOVEMENT (KATA)A. Chi No Kata (Earth Kata or Ability Kata)B. Empi Roppo (Elbow 6 ways)6. FORMAL TRAINING (KIHON)One step technique (Ju Ippon Kumite)AttackDefenseMiddle punch Inside block, Uppercut, Back kick (Motion is behind opponents lead legand becomes a throwing technique)Double GrabDouble block, Flail Punch, Front kick, (Lapel) Floating Throw.(sacrificethrow)7. FIGHTING TECHNIQUE (KUMITE WAZA)This should be the same as the requirements for 7th kyu, with more emphasis on bodymovement, flow, focus and technique. It should be noted that Kumite should be practicedsafetly and with rules, so that injuries do not occur.