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Nanakyu Theme:
Be Self-disciplined (#3 of the Karate Creed)
Adult Requirements | Youth Requirements
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Purple Belt - Nanakyu, Adult Requirements |
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You may test for your belt between 3-4 months. You will be awarded a stripe with the date of your promotional when you pass. You may test for your Purple stripe after one month in rank.
Upon earning a Nanakyu the student should transition to the intermediate class. Discuss this with your instructor.
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Gold Belt with Purple Stripe |
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Kihon (Basics) |
Walk down the floor in a proper Zenkutsu Dachi. Demonstrate Ippon Kumite Dai Ichi (1st One step fighting drill). |
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Kata (Form) |
Perform the 1st 9 moves of Pinan Nidan. |
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Life |
Explain at least 5 ways to handle a bully/obnoxious person. (Hint: Friends, Humor, Trickery, Walk Away, Agree, Refuse, Stand Up, Scream, Ignore, Authority, Reason, Karate Stance) - Handout Household Safety: Explain what to do around electricity, household poisons/cleaners/prescriptions, etc. |
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Physical |
15 Jumping Jacks, 15 Push-ups, 15 Sit-ups and 15 Mountain Climbers Self-Defense: Demonstrate grabbing an opponent and hiza geri. Flexibility: Increase side kick stretch by 2 inches. |
Purple Belt - Nanakyu (7th level) - All of the previous requirements, plus: |
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Kihon (Basics) |
Jiyu Kumite (Free Style Sparring) Explain the 4 levels of kumite. Level 1 - Footwork in a Kamae (Fighting Stance) |
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Kata (Form) |
Perform Pinan Nidan (2nd Peace Form). |
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Life |
Support for your dojo: Bring in one friend to watch or try karate. Research Okinawan history using the internet or the library. |
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Physical |
20 Jumping Jacks, 20 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups and 20 Mountain Climbers Flexibility: Increase front heel to ball of back foot split by 2 inches. Self-Defense: Demonstrate grabbing an opponent and doing an empi uchi. |
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Jr. Purple Belt - Nanakyu, Youth Requirements |
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Each progress stripe requires 1 month (8 classes). You will be tested for your next belt after passing all four stripes. You will be awarded a 5th stripe with the date of your promotional when you pass. You will be asked to perform your highest kata at your promotional.
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Jr. Gold Belt with Progress Stripes |
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White Stripe Kihon (Basics) |
Show you can still do Fuji Kata Dai Ichi & Ni. Hiza Geri (Knee) and Empi Uchi, (Elbow strike) & Sparring Games (Distance & "1 for 1, 2 for 2, and 3 for 3") Jiyu Kumite (Free Style Sparring) Explain the 4 levels of kumite. Level 1 - Footwork in a Kamae (Fighting Stance) |
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Orange Stripe Kata (Form) |
Perform 1st 9 moves of Pinan Nidan. Note: Students are expected to bring a friend to watch or try karate. |
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Gold Stripe Life |
Demonstrate asking a question properly, using "Onegai Shimasu". Explain at least 5 ways to handle a bully. (Hint: Friends, Humor, Trickery, Walk Away, Agree, Refuse, Stand Up, Scream, Ignore, Authority, Reason, Karate Stance. Note: Ask for handout) Explain the difference between self-discipline and discipline. Household Safety: Explain what to do around electricity, household poisons/cleaners/prescriptions, etc. |
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Purple Stripe Physical |
20 Jumping Jacks, 20 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups and 20 Mountain Climbers Self-Defense: Demonstrate high intensity elbow/knee strikes on a bag. Flexibility:Increase side kick stretch by 2 inches and front heel to ball of back foot split by 2 inches. |
Jr. Purple Belt - Nanakyu (7th level) - All of the previous requirements, plus: |
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Test for Belt after Passing Previous 4 Stripes |
Perform Pinan Nidan (2nd Peace Form). Explain how you are self-disciplined at home. Recite the Karate Creed. Support for your dojo: Bring in one friend to watch or try karate. |
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