Karate Student Belts & Responsibilities
Kid (8-12), Youth (12-16), and, Adult(16+) Student Belts & Responsibilities
Students and Parents!
This website is a guide only and some students may be asked to advanced faster or take on more responsibly based on the performance and commitment received by the students.
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Some classes are directed more heavily on stretching and breathing while others may focus heavy on Kata, that is why it's important to attend as many classes as possible throughout each month. (Besides missing the fun)
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We strongly encourage students to practice at home, or attend before or after hours if you are over 16 (key cards are $5 to replace), and, use our provided online resources.
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Sensei Timothy Minke will offer classes in private sessions for a cost. Private Lessons are Equal to an entire week of classes.
Every Class ...
All belts will participate in a traditional Bow-in, at the start of class, and bow-out at the end of class; as a symbol of thanks for both teacher and students for the relationship is symbiotic; without a teacher there is no student, without a student a teacher cannot be, and to remember those who taught before us
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Some classes may have a bow in, in front of a class that will bow out behind them. Bowing out Classes are expected to bow out and exit dojo floor, remaining reflective and quiet on the way out, in an expedient fashion.
Students!
DONT EAT 1h Before attending class
or have something light and some water to hydrate. We work hard every class regardless of the content so be prepared to sweat!
Bring and Drink Lots of water!
especially in the summer months!
YELLOW BELTS AND UP
Should always have their sparing gear AND MOUTHGUARD with them and Be prepared to spar and or do light contact drills.
NO Mouthguard = NO Participation!
RED BELTS AND UP
Should Have their Trainning Weapons ready For Each Class.
Rental Weapons are available first come first serve and new ones can be purchased!
Most Students
Will have a Black Striped "Sr." Belt between each Solid-colour belt.
Only exceptional students will be asked to test higher than they are supposed to!
White( Sr.White)->Yellow( Sr.Yellow )->Orange(Sr.Orange)
Beginner
Beginners will spend 4 months preparing between belt testing.
White belts; will learn
Taikyoku Gedan – First Cause Lower Level,
Basics like strikes, blocks, and stances.
Sr. White Belts; will learn
Basics Combos like double strikes, block-Strike combos, and, shifting stances.
May be invited for Kumite Classes Gear Required
(MOUTHGUARD MUST BE WORN, Gloves, Shin & boot, headgear can be loaned or purchased. Mouthguards can be purchased but must be fitted , we have a kettle for this)
Yellow belts; will learn
Taikyoku Chudan – First Course Middle Level
Taikyoku Jodan – First Course Upper Level
Will participate in Partner Training (gloves required)
Sr. Yellow Belts; will learn
Taikyoku Kake Uke – First Course Hooking Block
Taikyoku Mawashi Uke – First Course Roundhouse Block
Orange belts; will learn
Gekisai Dai Ichi - Attack & Destroy One
Sr. Orange belts; will learn
Gekisai Dai Ni - Attack & Destroy Two
Focus on perfecting basic technique
Red( Sr. Red )->Purple( Sr. Purple )->Green( Sr. Green )
Advanced
will spend 6 months preparing for belt testing
Red belts; will learn
Bassai Dai - To breach the fortress
Will be allowed to start Kumite (weapons)
Sr. Red belts; will learn
Bunkai (Practical Kata Use)
Purple belts; will learn
Tensho - Rotating Palms
Start in-class Knife Throwing
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Sr. Purple belts; will learn
Advanced Bunkai
Start in-class Ax-Throwing
Green belts; will learn
Saifa - To smash and tear,
Start In-class Bow Shooting
Sr. Green belts; will learn
Advanced Bunkai
Ranged Weapons - Firearm Safety Introduction
will Assist with training Beginner groups
Blue( Sr.Blue )->Brown( Sr.Brown )->( Jr. Black )Black
Expert
will spend 9 months preparing for belt testing
Blue belts; will learn
Seiyunchin - To control & pull
will Assist with training Advanced groups
Sr. Blue belts; will learn
Solo Teaching Beginner Groups
Brown Belts; will learn
Sanseiru - Thirty-Six Hands
Solo Teaching Advanced Groups
Sr. Brown Belts; will learn
Sanchin - 3 Battles*
Lead Entire Classes of Beginner Students
Participation as an Inner-club referee
Sr.Brown belts will spend 9 months preparing for Jr. Black belt testing
Jr. Black belts; will be expected to:
Lead Entire Classes of Advanced Students
Participation as an Inter-club referee,
Help with Expert classes.
This will include running the dojo and all classes solo in preparation for taking the Black Belt Exam after 1 last year.
Black Belt Club
A place for black and jr. black belts from all martial arts to work together and share techniques and knowledge.
Thank you for choosing us.