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."
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)
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
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.
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.