Belt Requirements
Black Belt 1st Degree – Shodan
These are the requirements for achieving the rank of brown belt, 3rd degree. A student should expect to spend at least 6 months as a brown belt, 2nd degree, before advancing.
Kata
Kata 5 | Kata 6
Stances
Reverse crane
Blocks
None
Strikes
Backhand | Double spear | Low hammer |Tiger’s mouth | Inverted vertical punch | Trigger finger
Kicks
Spinning side kick | Spinning hook kick | Hurricane kick
Self-Defense
None
Fitness*
3×25 pushups | 3×25 crunches
Technique
5/5 – Student demonstrates a balance of power and control. Movements are precise. Stances are grounded. Excellent balance, even in difficult stances and movements.
Other
None
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.