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Yellow Belt Requirements

Quick Links: stances, punches, strikes, blocks, kicks, kata/forms, drills, self defence, sparring, optional requirements, general grading comments.

Introduction:
The first level of training for the new student will introduce the foundations for their martial arts training. The emphasis on developing strong rooting through correct stances will help ensure the delivery of strong techniques at the higher belt levels. Therefore, one should focus on studying and practicing the stances during this training period.

This first training period may have three tests – the first stripe test (9th kyu), the second stripe test (8th kyu) and finally the yellow belt test (7th kyu). Check with your sensei for the requirements for each of these tests.
Recommended in-dojo training time before grading:
3 to 6 months – approximately 24 training hours; at the head sensei’s discretion

Stances
The student will be required to hold any of these stances for up to 2 minutes
• Horse Stance / Basic Stance
• Forward Stance

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Punches
• Lunge Punch
• Reverse Punch

Strikes
• Back Fist

Blocks
• Inside Middle Block
• Outside Middle Block
• High Block
• Low Block

Kicks - using back leg in forward stance
• Front kick (1st stripe)
• Side Kick (1st stripe)
• Back Kick (2nd stripe)
• Round House

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Kata

NOTE: Clicking the Video link will download a Windows media file to your computer. These files are large (approx 3 MB). If you are on a dial up service, we recommend that you obtain a CD with the file from your instructor)

• 27 Movements (1st stripe or 9th kyu) Niju Hichi Wasa Video
• Takiyoko Shodan (2nd Stripe or 8th kyu) Takiyoko Shodan Video
• Shi Ho Hi (for the yellow belt or 7th kyu) Shi Ho Hi Video


Combinations
Moving in forward stance demonstrating any one of:
• Punches / Strikes
• Kicks
• Blocks

Self-defenses
Demonstrate defenses against any one of the following attacks
• Single wrist grab release
• Double wrist grab release
• Lapel grab release

Sparring – Optional…. at the head sensei’s discretion
One minute sparring, non-contact. Demonstrating control of distance between attacker / defender.

Other Optional Topics
Depending on your sensei, this requirement might include Japanese terminology, history, or general martial arts knowledge. Check with your sensei.

Comments
All gradings are dependent on the student’s attendance and attitude in class.

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