Belt Requirements
Brown Belt – Sankyu
These are the requirements for achieving the rank of brown belt. A student should expect to spend at least 6 months as a green belt, 3rd degree, before advancing.
Kata
Pinan 4
Stances
Scissor
Blocks
Double break
Strikes
Rising ridge hand | Double head/eye strike | Knee | Elbow series
Kicks
None
Self-Defense
None
Fitness*
2×20 pushups | 2×25 crunches
Technique
4/5 – Movements are strong and precise. Stances are grounded. Posture is correct. Balance is very good.
Other
Tension blocking
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.