Orange Belt Curriculum Minimum Classes: 32 Training Time: 4 Months Required Equipment: Headgear & Mouthpiece
Punches: FINGER FLICK - Guarding Stance - Front Hand VERTICAL PUNCH - Guarding Stance - Rear Hand BODY DIGS - Guarding Stance - Front & Rear Hands
Kicks: HOOK KICK - Front Leg TURN KICK - Back Leg (Spin) JUMP ROUND KICK - Back Leg Jumps, Front Leg Kicks PULLING SIDE KICK - Front Leg - Slide Up Kick
Kata: TAN GUN - "Legendary Founder of Korea"
Basic Blocks: (Always same arm as leg forward) RECTANGULAR BLOCK - Back Balance SWEEP SPEAR - Fore Balance
Escapes: Defense Against a Rear Choke Defense Against a Full Nelson
1. The character trait of Determination means that "many begin, not everyone finishes - push yourself through the hard times." 2. The kata Tan Gun means the Legendary Founder of Korea. 3. A kata should be practiced 300 times before testing is allowed. 4. You need Respect & Concentration to learn martial arts. 5. To keep control of my temper I can Count to Ten before I act. True or False 6. Karate means "the way of the empty hand." TRUE 7. Loose, relaxed punches and kicks are faster. TRUE 8. Kiyap is the Korean word for "spirited yell." TRUE 9. When you feel like hitting, remember to only use your might for right. TRUE 10. To break, I need to focus, fold tight, hit with my heel and yell. TRUE
