5th Kyu (Blue Belt)
- Curriculum
KIHON (BASICS)
Notes
- 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 great form, hip action, and kime.
- NEW must show power, and basic flow.
KATA (FORMS)
- Taikyoku Shodan, Heian: Shodan, Nidan
- NEW Heian Sandan (see here).
KUMITE (SPARRING)
Ippon kumite (one-step sparring). Same as Kihon Ippon kumite, but introduce to student different techniques for blocking and attacking.
Notes
- Each attack is performed twice – once on the right, once on the left. Defender must effectively block and counter each attack. Attention should be paid to correct distancing.
