My name is ________________ and I am _____ years old.

I am demonstrating the requirements for Go-Kyu. (Names of seniors) assisted me with my demonstration.


STANDING BASICS:

Naihanchi Ashi Fumi (Straddle Stance, Foot Stomp)

Yoko Geri (Side Kick, Alternating Feet)

Nukite Tsuki (Squat Stance, Spear Hand Thrust)


MOVING BASICS:

Shizentai Nukite Tsuki (Natural Stance, Spear Hand Thrust)

Naihanchi Ashi Fumi (Straddle Stance, Foot Stomp)

Hiji-Uke, Uraken (Elbow Block & Back-Fist Strike)

Shizentai Shomen Yoko Geri (Natural Stance, Front Side Kick)

Skip & Yoko Geri (Skip & Side Kick)


KATA:

Pinan Shodan -- should be high blocks at end sequence, not face punches (will fix shortly)


KUMITE:

One Step Kumite (Step thru chest punch attack. Middle, Striking, or Sweep block – In or Out defense & counter attack. Wear safety gear.)

You Kick, I Kick Drill (Front, side or back kicks at belt level only. Use appropriate blocks. Wear safety gear)

Self-Defense Techniques (Front Bear Hug Arms Free & Back Bear Hug Arms Free)


PERSEVERENCE:

Jump Rope (Report on how many minutes)


RECITE:

Precepts for the Mastery of Karate-Do





PRECEPTS FOR THE MASTERY OF KARATE-DO


  1. We are all equal in that we are responsible for our own success or failure.

  1. We cannot reach our full potential unless we overcome our self-imposed limitations.

  1. Some techniques may require you to practice twice as much as the next person to accomplish the same thing.

  1. Do not wait or depend on others to help you improve. Respect people and be grateful for their example, but take charge of your own training.

  1. Develop an open mind as well as a strong body and believe in yourself.

  1. Karate-Do may be referred to as the desire to improve yourself or a life-long marathon race, which can only be won through self-discipline, diligent training, and your own creative efforts.