How to Earn Your Yellow Belt
Your goal is simple: help your child earn their Yellow Belt within 90 days.
Parents — you do NOT need karate experience.
Just watch the videos below, practice a little at home, and encourage effort.
Start Here
This short video explains what your child is working toward and how you can support them at home.
The Basics
1. Upper Block
2. Center Block
3. Lower Block
4. Center Strike
5. Under Strike
6. Center Kick
7. Round Kick
Blocks
Strikes
Kicks
Count to 10 in Japanese
1. Ichi (itch)
2. Ni (nee)
3. San (sahn)
4. Shi (she)
5. Go (go)
6. Roku (rook)
7. Shichi (sit-ch)
8. Hachi (hotch)
9. Ku (koo)
10. Ju (joo)
Student Oath
I will honor my family and my instructors.
I will train my mind and my body to be the best I can be.
I will use common sense before self-defense to protect myself, my family, and my country.
Lock-it-Up Focus Challenge
- Clap and say "Lock"
- Clap and say "It"
- Put hands to the side, say "up"
- See how long they can go without moving, laughing, etc.
- A great tool to practice self-discipline and control
Challenge your child to practice “Lock-It-Up” once per day for 5 days.
When they complete the challenge, have them tell their instructor!