How to Earn Your Orange Belt
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This short video explains what your child is working toward and how you can support them at home.
Basics with Movement
1. Small Step, Then Strike
2. Strike, then Kick, land in Small Stance
3. Big Step, then Strike
4. Side stance - Step, then Strike
5. Small Step, Lower Block
6. Combination (Back hand, front hand, hammer, kick, lower block) in Small Stance
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!