1st KYU – Brown Belt (2 Black Stripes)
- Curriculum
KIHON (BASICS)
Notes
- tes: Kihon sets before this rank must also be performed and practiced on the regular basis, but this set is the only one to be asked in the belt test.
- Must show masterful form, dynamic combination of hip action, kime, power, speed.
- NEW must show fluid flow.
KATA (FORMS)
- Taikyoku Shodan, all Heian katas, Tekki Shodan, Empi
- NEW Bassai-dai (see here)
KUMITE (SPARRING)
iyu ippon kumite (Semi-Free One-Step Sparring). Predetermined formal attack and defense from fighting stance. See sample for feet mobility.
Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNTzbDX-xVE
Notes
- Each attack is performed twice on each side. Defender must effectively block and counter each attack.
- Make sure students incorporate Yoko geri Kekomi (Side thrust kick) and Mawashi geri (Roundhouse kick).
