Demonstrate Yoko Geri (Side kick to knee) & Ushiro Geri (Back Kick), Gedan Barai (Low Block/Parry)

Demonstrate proper Yoi, Kiotsuke, and Rei

Perform the 1st 8 moves of Fuji Kata Dai Ichi (First Basic Form).

Be able to tie belt. Earn patch by reciting the Karate Creed

Proper Etiquette: Explain how to ask a question in Japanese using "Onegai Shimasu"

Proper Nutrition: Explain your nutrition plan that you will adopt to attain a black belt

10 Jumping Jacks, 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 10 Mountain Climbers

Traditional Ippon Kumite (Punch/Block/Counter)

Flexibility: Increase standing toe touch hamstring stretch by 2 inches, or by one inch if you keep your back perfectly straight

Combinations of Kicks and Punches

Forward Roll

Perform Fuji Kata Dai Ichi (First Basic Form).

Explain etiquette in the dojo (See initial handout)

Physical: Demonstrate proper stretching technique (20-30 seconds each vs. warm-ups) and how to loosen up joints.

Self-Defense: Traditional Ippon Kumite with Kick Counters

Flexibility: Increase standing straddle groin stretch by 2 inches.

Materials needed for Orange Belt: Safety Gear (purchase in Pro Shop)

Demonstrate Uraken (Back Fist) & Kizami Zuki (Jab with 2 Front Knuckles) followed by a Punch, Jodan Uke (High Block), Chudan Uke (Middle Block), Gedan Barai (Low Block)

Extra credit: Yoko Geri (Side Kick), Ushiro Geri (Back Kick), Teisho (Palm Heel), Tettsui (Hammer Fist, literally "iron hammer")

1st 8 moves of Fuji kata Dai Ichi (1st Basic Form)

Note: Students are expected to support their dojo and bring at least one friend in to watch or try karate.

Spirit: Loud Kiai (Spirit yell)

Nutrition: Explain good eating habits. (A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and not a lot of fast food and junk food)

Able to do a proper Kiotsuke (Attention), & Rei (Bow)

Self-Control: Stand in Yoi (Attention) for 2 minutes.

During the month, help with Nitten Shoji (clean-up) at the dojo and home.

Organization: Put shoes and jacket away neatly in dojo and at home.

10 Jumping Jacks, 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 10 Mountain Climbers

Self defense: Traditional Ippon Kumite (One step/Punch/ Block/ Counter)

Flexibility: Increase standing toe touch hamstring stretch by 2 inches, or by one inch if you keep your back perfectly straight.

Extra credit: Mae Tobi Geri (Flying Front Kick) with Bonsai Run

Anger management: 10 Deep Breaths & Cool Down

Support your dojo: Bring in one friend to watch or try karate.

Fuji kata Dai Ichi (First Basic Form)

Note to Instructors: Focus on How, What, and Why of practice

Materials needed for Orange Belt: Safety Gear (purchase in Pro Shop)