Karate
Belt Ranks
White Belt
White Belt
Requirements
Purchase a uniform and make a commitment to learning Karate.
Gold Belt
Gold Belt
Belt Grade: 9.5
Basic Movements
- Mid Advance
- Inside Block
- High Block
- Side Block
- Knife Hand Block
- Twin Fists
Kicks
- Front
- Round House
- Side
More
- Four Self Defense Scenarios
Orange Belt
Orange Belt
Belt Grade: 9
Requirements
- All previous material done at a higher level of performance.
- Plus two more self defense scenarios and the Kata “Chon JI” (Heaven and Earth)
Green Belt
Green Belt
Belt Grades: 7 & 8
Kicks
- Turn Kick
- Front Leg Round House
- Jump Front Kick
Free Style
- Self Defense
- Sparring
Green Belt Grade: 8 (1 Stripe on Belt)
All previous requirements plus the kata “Tangun” (Named for the legendary founder of Korea)
Green Belt Grade: 7
All previous plus the kata “To-san”
(a Korean patriot)
Blue Belt
Blue Belt
Belt Grade: 6 & 5
Kicks
- Hook Kick
- Various Combination Kicks
- Jump Kicks
Sparring
- Four One-Steps
- Sparring Techniques
- Extensive Free Sparring
Belt Grade: 6 (1 Stripe on Belt)
All previous requirements plus the Kata “Won-hyo” (A Korean religious leader)
Belt Grade: 5
All previous plus the kata “Yul-kolk” (Korean Scholar) and team sparring.
Brown Belt
Brown Belt
Requirements
Multiple sparring and assistant teaching experience are required for each level. A higher level of form, focus, speed and intensity are required at each level
Brown Belt Grade: 4
“Juen Gwen” a Korean Freedom Fighter.
Brown Belt Grade: 3
“Tol Gye” a korean scholar.
Brown Belt Grade: 2
“Hwa Rang” named after the warrior knight of ancient Korea.
Brown Belt Grade: 1
“Chung Mu” a Korean admiral and last of the Hwa Rang.
“Chulgee” which means Iron Horse.
Red Belt
Red Belt
Requirements
All aspects of the student’s performance should be approaching Black Belt proficiency. All previous material is required and must be performed at a higher level of excellence. The required kata is “Kwan Gae” which is named after an ancient Korean king who chose death before dishonor.
Upcoming Rank Exam Dates
Children 4-8 Years
Wednesday, 8/14/19 @ 5:45pm
Youths 9-13 Years
Thursday, 8/15/19 @ 6:00pm
Adults and Teens
Wednesday,8/14/19 @ 6:30pm
