Belt Test Requirements

7 Kyu (Rank) / Gold Belt

Ø Galations 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Ø Kata (Form) – Ki-hon, Naihanchi Shodan

Ø Basic stances: Kiba-dachi (Horse), Koku-Su-dachi (Back), Zenkutsu-dachi (Forward)

Ø Goshin-jitsu (self-defense) – 3 or 4 basic waza (techniques)

Ø Basic punches, blocks, and kicks

Ø Ukemi (breakfall) – from squat

Ø Visit this website http://www.okinawanshuri-tekarate.com/

Ø If wearing a gi (karate uniform), must be worn neatly and correctly

Ø Understanding of the name Shuri-te (hands of Shuri)

Ø Counting: 1-Ichi, 2-Ni, 3-San, 4-Shi, 5-Go, 6-Roku, 7-Shichi, 8-Hachi, 9-Ku, 10-Ju

6 Kyu / Orange Belt

Ø Romans 12:18 – If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Ø Kata (Form) –Pinan Nidan

Ø Basic stances: Kiba-dachi (horse), Koku-Su-dachi (Back), Zenkutsu-dachi (Forward)

Ø Goshin-jitsu (self-defense) – 6 basic waza (techniques)

Ø Ippon Kumite (one-punch sparring) – 4 techniques

Ø Basic punches, blocks, and kicks

Ø Ukemi (breakfall) – from stance

Ø Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuri-te#Shuri-te

5 Kyu / Purple Belt

Ø Ecclesiastes 4:12 - And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ø Kata (Form) – Naihanchi Nidan

Ø Goshin-jitsu

Ø Ippon Kumite

Ø Ukemi (breakfall) – hard roll

Ø Read http://www.ihadojo.com/Origins/chibana.htm and report three things you learned

Ø Kumite (sparring)

4 Kyu / Green Belt

Ø Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?

Ø Kata (Form) – Naihanchi Sandan and Pinan Shodan

Ø Goshin-jitsu

Ø Ippon Kumite

Ø Ukemi (breakfall) – front fall and flat back

Ø Basic Kick Catches

Ø Reaps, holds, throws, and ground defense

Ø Participate in teaching junior belts

Ø Read The Weaponless Warriors by Richard Kim

Ø Kumite

3 Kyu / Brown Belt

Ø Eph. 6:10-12 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Ø Kata (Form) –Pinan Sandan

Ø Goshin-jitsu

Ø Ippon Kumite

Ø Ukemi (breakfall) – roll holding a belt and fall straight back from height

Ø Kick Catches

Ø Reaps, holds, throws, and ground defense

Ø Teaching Beginners Class

Ø Read Okinawan Karate by Mark Bishop and write one-page report

Ø Kumite

2 Kyu / Brown Belt (No Formal Test)

Ø Eph. 6:13-15 - Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

Ø Kata (Form) –Pinan Yondan

Ø Be able to describe technique hidden within various kata

Ø Advanced knowledge of Goshin-jitsu, Ippon Kumite, Ukemi, Kick Catches, Reaps & Throws

Ø Teaching Beginners Class

Ø Read The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do by Shoshine Nagamine and write one page report

1 Kyu / Brown Belt (No Formal Test)

Ø Eph. 6:16-18 - In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.

Ø Kata (Form) –Pinan Godan

Ø Be able to describe technique hidden within various kata

Ø Advanced knowledge of Goshin-jitsu, Ippon Kumite, Ukemi, Kick Catches, Reaps & Throws

Ø Teaching Beginners Class

Ø Write one-page report answering the question, “What is the Christian Martial Artist?”

Shodan / Black Belt

Ø Rom. 10:14-15 - How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

Ø Develop a written plan on how you might use your knowledge and skills of Shuri-te karate as missions, discipleship and/or ministry. Consult scripture, biographies of missionaries, stories of other karateka, and anything else to present a creative plan. You are essentially answering the question, “How can God use me through karate?” The plan should be a few pages in length and may include any creative or visual items.

Ø Kata (Form) –Passai Sho and Passai Dai

Ø Be able to describe technique hidden within various kata

Ø Advanced demonstration of Goshin-jitsu, Ippon Kumite, Ukemi, Kick Catches, Reaps & Throws

Ø Kumite: one-on-one and two-on-one