Belt Requirements
Green Belt 3rd degree – Yonkyu
These are the requirements for achieving the rank of green belt, 3rd degree. A student should expect to spend at least 4 months as a green belt, 2nd degree before advancing.
Kata
Pinan 3
Stances
None
Blocks
Double block | U block
Strikes
Roundhouse elbow | Inverted palm heel |double front punch
Kicks
None
Self-Defense
Parry/control/push | Parry/control/check
Fitness*
2×15 pushups | 2×20 crunches
Technique
3/5 – Movements are consistent. Strikes and kicks demonstrate power. Posture and balance are good.
Other
None
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.