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Orange Belt (6th Kyu) Requirements

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

Introduction:
The Yellow Belt training period is designed to build on the basic skill sets developed during the white belt training time. Consequently, strong rooted stances and solid techniques are still emphasized during this time. Additionally the training increases the element of movement during the delivery of the strikes, blocks and kicks. The angle of attack used in the kata now adds 45 degree movements to the 90 degree movements used in the white belt katas.
Recommended training time at Yellow 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 5 minutes
• Horse Stance / Basic Stance
• Forward Stance
• Back / three quarter Stance
• Twisted / crow foot Stance

Punches
• Lunge Punch
• Reverse Punch
• High, middle and low punches
• Uppercut

Strikes
• Back Fist
• Spear Hand
• Sword / knife Hand

Blocks
• Inside Middle Block
• Outside Middle Block
• High Block
• Low Block
• X Block
• Augmented Block
• Sword / Knife Hand Block

Kicks
• Front kick off of back leg
• Side Kick
• Back Kick
• Round House
• Crescent
• Bridging side kick

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
• Takiyoko Shodan
• Shi Ho Hi
• Heian Nidan (download Heian Nidan Video)
• Heian Sandan (download Heian Sandan Video)

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Combinations
Moving in forward performing any two of the following
• Punches / Strikes
• Kicks
• Blocks
Double Kick (any two kicks launched without putting the foot on the ground)

Self-defenses
Demonstrate defences against one of the following attacks:
• Single wrist grab release and control
• Double wrist grab release and control
• Lapel grab release
• Front Choke escape
• Lunge / reverse punch
• Front kick

Sparring (Optiona, at the head sensei’s discretion)
Two minute sparring, non-contact. Demonstrating control of distance between attacker / defender. Moderate level of counter attack is expected. Use of kicks in attacks

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

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

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