10 MON - ORANGE BELT

Here you will find all the information that you will need to prepare you for your grading. This information includes your theory and your practical test. I hope this information helps in giving you a better understanding about Kyokushin Karate and also in giving you a better understanding of your requirements and at the same time it will helps you to study and prepare for your upcoming test.  Let Sensei know two weeks in advance if you want to test in other date than the regular testing date.

MEANING OF THE BELTS

Below you will find a possible interpretation of the symbolism of the belt colors. I hope this will give a further understanding of the meaning of the Obi (belts) colors. Belt colors are not only to reflect growth in technique, but also in character.

The Orange Belt (Stability)
At this level, the orange belt represents the stability that we should bring to our training as well as in our life. On this level you will begin developing a sense of balance and coordination between the various parts of your body, with an emphasis to perform your stances correctly. At this level the students will be given an emphasis to the correct execution of the Kihon Geiko. Learning the correct way of executing the techniques will give the students a good foundation that will give them a cutting edge at later stages of his learning process of the Martial Arts.
Learning to execute the different techniques correctly will require from the students a lot of work and many repetitions of those techniques. The student must have a constant devotion in order to persevere and continue training with receptivity and dedication.
 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR YOUR
KYOKUSHIN WRITING TEST
10 KYU - ORANGE BELT

Important Note: To do your Writing Test you must bring a pencil, eraser, and a sharpener.

Below  are some vocabulary you should know  in order to do your grading.

YOU SHOULD HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF: (Click on the links to get more information on the subject)

KYOKUSHIN KATAS
KIHON KATA

KIHON KATA ICHI, NI, SAN :

Kihon means basic, so these Katas are for the purpose of practicing the basic moving in four basic directions (Hidari; Migi; Shomen; Ushiro). Those basic are:

KIHON KATA ICHI:
1) Low Block (Gedan Barai).
2) Low Punch (Yodan Tsuki).
3) Front or Forward Position (Zenkutsu Dachi). All the blocks and punches are done in Zenkutso Dachi.
4) Turning (Mawatte)

KIHON KATA NI:
1) Middle Block (Chudan Soto Uke).
2) Middle Punch (Chudan Tsuki).
3) Front or Forward Position (Zenkutsu Dachi). All the blocks and punches are done in Zenkutso Dachi.
4) Turning (Mawatte)

KIHON KATA SAN:
1) High Block (Jodan Uke).
2) High Punch (Gedan Tsuki).
3) Front or Forward Position (Zenkutsu Dachi). All the blocks and punches are done in Zenkutso Dachi.
4) Turning (Mawatte)

Taikyoku means first cause or first course. Also, means taking the overview, the large view. See the whole rather than focusing on the individual parts. According to a translator of the Karate-Do Kyohan "a philosophical term denoting the macrocosm before its differentiation into heaven and hearth: hence, chaos or the void".
Taikyoku Katas come from a Karate style named, Shotokan and was created by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi en 1930. Sensei Gichin Funakoshi (1868 - 1958) is considered the father of modern Karate.
Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (Who created Kyokushin Karate), described this Kata as the most basic of all. We must learn first how to crow before we walk the way of Karate. The Chinese characters for Taikyoku are " t'ai ch'i ".  

The 3 Taikyoku Katas are of northern influence - Shuri-te

Written Step-By-Step Instructions for Kyokushin Karate Kata Taikyoku Sono Ichi:

N= North     W= West     E= East       S= South

          N

W               E

          S

REQUIREMENT FOR THE PRACTICAL TEST
DOJO ENTHEOS

Below  you will find all what you need to know for your grading. It was designed to supply the students with information about their requirements for their grades. If you have any question regarding the requirements consult your teacher. The grading requirements in our school contain the following:

10th MON - (ORANGE BELT):

NOTE:  Please keep in mind that the students must pay the testing fees ($20) 2 weeks before they give the writing test. the testing fees cover the cost of the Belt and certificate.

Time in Classes= 7 months (One class per week/90 minutes class)
                             = 3.5 months (Two class per week/90 minutes class)
                             = 2 months (Three class per week/90 minutes class)  

Theory: You may be required to answer some theory questions related with your requirements at the practical test.
 

Physical Requirement:

1) Dachi Waza : (Stances)

Zenkutsu Dachi Mawatte: Move your back leg 2 shoulders widths in length in a straight line. Pivot on the balls of your feet and turn 180° to complete the movement.
Zenkutsu Dachi Naore: Move your back leg towards your front leg until your feet are touching, at the same time move your hands across your chest and move your back foot out into Fudo Dachi)

2) Tsuki Waza: (Punches - Strikes)

3) Uke Waza: (Blocks)

4) Keri Waza: (Kicks)

5) Katas: (Forms)

6) Idogeiko: (Basic Moving) 

STANCES AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONS (DACHI)

STRIKES WITH THE FRONT OF THE FIST
(SEIKEN)

BLOCKS (UKE)

FEET STRIKES (KERI)

HOW TO FOLD A KARATE GI (DOGI)

The Gi is the traditional uniform of Karate, and its main purpose lies in its functionality. This applies to all of the Japanese and Okinawan Karate styles. Judo uniforms are also called Gi. Below are one set of pictures and one set of drawing that will help you to learn the proper way to fold a Gi.
 

Place the Gi jacket on the floor, fold your trousers and place them in the center of the jacket. Fold the left side of the jacket and then fold the sleeve back. repeat on the right side. Roll the Gi and put your Belt around it.

For more information contact your teacher, sensei Angel Carrasco at 663-8102 or e-mail him at: angel@kyokushincanada.com

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