Belt Requirements
Orange Belt – kukyu
These are the requirements for achieving the rank of orange belt. A student should expect to spend at least 3 months as a yellow belt before advancing to a orange belt.
Kata
Stances
Side fighting stance
Blocks
Outside blocks 1& 2 | High blocks 5 & 6
Strikes
Vertical punch | Hammer fist | Back fist
Kicks
Side kick
Self-Defense
Wrist grap – same side | Wrist grab – cross side
Fitness*
15 modified or incline push-ups | 15 crunches
Technique
1/5 – Moves are recognizable but may lack power and precision
Other
Half moon steps | Break fall (crouch)
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.