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Karate'
​Belt Requirements

Yellow Tip

Ku (9th) Kyu
Master:

1.  Kata:  Short 1
2.  Upper Bodies 1-4.
3.  Front kick.
4.  Stances:  Attention, Horse, Ready, Seisan.
Memorize:
5.  Bible verses (please use only approved translation):
        Proverbs 1:7
        Proverbs 3:5 & 6
6.  Japanese Karate' words:
Karate'     =    empty hands
Dojo    =    karate’ school or training hall 
Sensei    =    black belt instructor
Gi    =    karate' uniform
Obi    =    karate' belt
Kiai!    =    karate’ yell
Iasou wa shu nari      =    “Jesus is Lord.”
Karate' ni sente nashi  =   "Karate' is for defense only."

Yellow Belt

Hachi (8th) kyu
I. Master
Mastery is comprehensive. You are expected to know all that you’ve previously learned.
1.  Katas:  Short 1 with offense, seisan mini kata
2.  Stances:  a) Kibi dachi (horse), b) Seisan dachi (fighting), 
c) musubi dachi (attention) d) Yoi or ready position.
3.  Upper Bodies 1-9.
4.  Kicks:  a) front, b) back, c) side.
II. Memorize
5.  Terminology:
Isshinryu    =    Our style of karate’, word means “one heart way”
Bunkai  =   explanation of kata or technique 
Dachi   =   stance
Rei  =   bow
Hajime  =   begin
Yamae  =   stop
Kiai   =  A gutteral yell from the diaphragm intended to:  a) intimidate the opponent,
b) tighten 
the stomach, and c) expel air from the lungs.
Kata  =  A choreographed series of movements designed to simulate a fight, usually of ancient origin.
6.  Bible verses:
Proverbs 1:7        Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 3:5-6        Proverbs 16:18
Proverbs 10:19        Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 14:12    
7.  Color belt (Kyu) system: 10th ju-white, 9th ku- yellow tip, 8th hachi- yellow, 7th sichi- orange, 6th roku -blue, 5th go- green, 4th shi-purple, 3rd san- brown + 2 stripes, 2nd ni- brown + 1 stripe, 1st sho- brown (no stripes)

Orange Belt

Sichi (7th) Kyu
I. Master:
Mastery is comprehensive. You are expected to know all that you’ve previously learned.
1.  Katas:  Seisan kata with form and focus.
2.  Upper Bodies 1-15.
3.  Kicks:  a) front, b) side, c) back, d) roundhouse.
4.  Stances:  a) Kibi dachi, b) Seisan dachi, c) Musubi dachi, d) Heiko Dachi or Yoi,  e) Neko ashi dachi, 
f) L-stance, g) Kosa dachi, h) Heisoku Dachi
II. Memorize:
5. Japanese Terminology:
Te         =    hand
Makiwara    =    striking board
Nukite        =    spear hand
Kumite        =    sparring
Ippon         =    one point
Kumae        =    on guard
Seiken        =    fist
Tzuki        =     punch
Uke        =    block
Age Uke    =    rising block
Gedan Uke    =    downward block
Uchi        =    strike
Kime         =    focus
Shihan         =    Master
Hanchi        =     Grand Master
6.  The following passages from the book of Proverbs (use an approved modern translation).
    1:7, 14:12, 16:3, 28:13, 3:5-6, 15:1, 16:18, 10:19, 15:32-33, 16:32
III. IDENTIFY:  Tatsuo Shimabuku, Okinawa, Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu

Bible Verses

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end is leads to death.

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals sin does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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