Belt Requirements
Brown Belt 3rd Degree – Ikkyu
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 3 | Kata 4
Stances
T stance | Back T stance
Blocks
Muashi
Strikes
Bear’s paw | Tiger’s claw | Pistol finger
Kicks
Jump kick
Self-Defense
None
Fitness*
3×20 pushups | 3×20 crunches
Technique
4/5 – Movements are strong and precise. Stances are grounded. Posture is correct. Balance is very good.
Other
None
* Fitness targets are suggested goals for students. Each students physical abilities will be taken into account.