Belt Requirements
Purple Belt – Hachikyu / Hakkyu
These are the requirements for achieving the rank of purple belt. A student should expect to spend at least 3 months as an orange belt before advancing to a purple belt.
Kata
Pinan 2
Stances
Cat stance
Blocks
8 point blocks
Strikes
Reverse hammer | Back punch
Kicks
Roundhouse | Crescent
Self-Defense
None
Fitness*
2×10 modified or incline push-ups | 2×10 crunches
Technique
2/5 – Student is beginning to demonstrate some power and precision
Other
None
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.