EDGEWOOD KARATE ACADEMY ---- BELT RANKING

Explanation of Belt Testing:

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In order to advance to the next rank, students must pass a test. These tests are important events in the lives of most martial arts students. Students should consider their testing as an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. Your testing will take place in front of a senior student and/or Black Belt. *Eligibility for testing is based on several criteria:

Attendance minimum number of classes from last testing and consistency of attendance Minimum required time between testing. Knowledge and proficiency of testing material required for next rank. Effort and demeanor in class this is based on an individuals current potential not all students are equal. Individuals rate of improvement.

Testing students are expected to be able to demonstrate all of the material on their respective testing sheets. In addition, the student is responsible for all material from previous testing sheets as well. Our tests are meant to challenge the student. Expect to be challenged both physically and mentally. As each student progresses in rank their testing will become increasingly challenging. Remember everyone on our testing board is your friend they want to see you succeed! But its up to you to show them that you have attained the skill and knowledge to wear that next belt. If you always work hard and do your best in class (and practice at home) you will succeed. Students will be testing for stripes on their belt. There are 5 total stripes. Each stripe represents a specific skill set for the exam. Once all five stripes are earned, Sensei Bennest will inform the Tester and the student of whether or not he believes the student is ready for promotion. The following belt ranking sheets contain the material needed for each stripe by stripe color. Also note that specific weapons are required* at certain belt ranks. These weapons can be purchased at any time though the main office. Please note that we offer discounts for gear packages. Explanation of Testing Stripes: Red: All basic & advanced stances, blocks, punches, kicks, hand positions, kumite skills, elbow & forearm strikes, horse stances, all physical fitness requirements. Including speed, power, and dynamic tension. Yellow: Self-defense, basic & advanced rolls and falls, sweeps. Orange: All knowledge Blue: Katas, Weapons, Drills White: Mental, spiritual, character development. Workout practice & log sheets. Be an active volunteer in Dojo. Training enrichment projects, Attendance to events: Campouts, tournaments, special classes. All reports.

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White/Black Belt (KuKyu 9th Kyu) Red: 5 basic stances; 5 basic blocks; Demonstrate the 5 hand positions Yellow: N/A

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Orange: In your own words explain the Dojo Charters (Hwarang Do & Karate Creeds); Terms: Dojo, Gi, Obi, Yoi; Know style of Martial Arts: Koga Ryu Ninjutsu Blue: N/A White: N/A Yellow Belt (HachiKyu 8th Kyu) Red: 5 basic punches Yellow: Basic rolls; Basic falls Orange: Know how to tie the Obi; Ninjutsu Instructor history; Terms: Yoski, Rei, Kata, Karate, Martial Arts Blue: Kata: Taikyuku Shodan White: Must have a 2 notebook for all Karate materials including these belt ranking sheets; Must have all school patches on uniform *Must purchase Kubaton - required for next belt ranking Yellow/Black Belt (HachiKyu 8th Kyu) Red: 5 basic kicks Yellow: Self-defense set 1 Orange: 4 rules of the dojo; Count to 5 in Japanese; Terms: Sempai, Sensei, Shihan, Kumite, Kyu, Dan, Kobudo, Focus Blue: Iaido Kata: Shohatto; Demo Kubaton & history White: N/A *Must purchase Bo - required for next belt ranking Orange Belt (ShichiKyu 7th Kyu) Red: Advanced stances; Hold a horse stance for 30 seconds Yellow: Self-defense set 2 Orange: 2 Lines of the Ninja Covenant; History of Karate Blue: Basic ranking with 1 weapon; Demo Bo & history; Kata: Heian Shodan White: Attended 1 Karate Seminar 2 Revised 1/2013

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Orange/Black Belt (ShichiKyu 7th Kyu) Red: Advanced blocks Yellow: Self-defense set 3

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Orange: All rules of Dojo; First 4 elements of the Ninja; Terms: Aikido, Iaido, Judo, Shodan Sho, Rensei, Soke, Hakima Blue: Basic ranking with 3 weapons White: Understand & assist with cleaning dojo *Must purchase Tonfa - required for next belt ranking Purple Belt (RokKyu 6th Kyu) Red: Advanced punches; Hang on bar for 30 seconds Yellow: Perform 2 sweeps; Self-defense set 4; Standing falls Orange: 5 major bones; 5 major muscles Blue: Demo Tonfa & history White: Attended a Ninja Seminar or 3 Karate Seminars *Must purchase Shogi - required for next belt ranking Purple/Black Belt (RokKyu 6th Kyu) Red: Hold a horse stance for 1 minute; Advanced kicks Yellow: Advanced rolls; Self-defense set 5 Orange: N/A Blue: Basic ranking with 5 weapons; Kata: Heian Sandan; Demo Shogi & history White: N/A Green Belt (GoKyu 5th Kyu) Red: Demonstrate 3 Ninja training techniques Yellow: Advanced falls Orange: 9 elements of the Ninja Blue: Intermediate ranking with 2 weapons White: Attended a tournament; Write a 1 page paper on a Karate book or movie of choice *Must purchase Nunchaku - required for next belt ranking

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Green/Black Belt (GoKyu 5th Kyu) Red: Hang on bar for 1 minute Yellow: Self-defense set 6 Orange: N/A Blue: Demo Nunchaku & history; Kata: Heian Godan

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White: Graduated 2 Ninja Campouts; Competed in tournament with a weapon; Attend 1 Weapon Class a month *Must purchase Sickles - required for next belt ranking Blue Belt (YonKyu 4th Kyu) Red: 4 pressure points; All elbow strikes; All forearm strikes Yellow: Self-defense set 7 Orange: 4 Lines of the Ninja Covenant Blue: Demo Sickle & history White: Active volunteer in Dojo; Attend 2 advanced classes a month *Must purchase Wooden Bokken - required for next belt ranking Blue/Black Belt (YonKyu 4th Kyu) Red: N/A Yellow: Self-defense set 8 Orange: Explain meaning of Dedication; Terms: Taiso, Meiso, Taijutsu, Hojutsu Blue: Intermediate ranking with 3 weapons; Demo Sword & history; Demo Kenjutsu, Shurikenjutsu, Tantojutsu; Tonfa Kata: Tonfa of Ryukyu Islands White: Have a workout log sheet; Completed 1 training enrichment project Probationary Brown Belt (SanKyu 3rd Kyu) Red: 15 perfect pushups; 30 perfect sit-ups; Demonstrate speed/power/dynamic tension/spiritual demeanor of a Brown Belt Yellow: Self-defense set 9 Orange: N/A Blue: Kata: Tekki Shodan White: Attend 1 advanced class a week; Have a positive attitude/discipline/dont argue; Attended a Zen Seminar *Must purchase Kumite gear package - required for next belt ranking 4 Revised 1/2013

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Brown Belt (SanKyu 3rd Kyu) Red: N/A Yellow: Self-defense set 10; All rolls & falls Orange: Terms: Shinpi, Gotonpo, Bojutsu, Kenjutsu Blue: Basic ranking with 8 weapons; Intermediate ranking with 4 weapons

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White: Pass a 90 day probation period successfully; Completed 2 training enrichment projects; Have put on a Dojo activity with a passing grade; Write a 2 page paper on what it means to be a Martial Artist *Must purchase Sai - required for next belt ranking Brown/Black Belt (NiKyu 2nd Kyu) Red: Demonstrate Kumite skills with control & speed; Hold a horse stance for 2 minutes; Demonstrate Stealth & Camouflage Yellow: N/A Orange: Understand meaning of Focus Blue: Demo Sai & history; Kata: Tekki Sandan White: Graduated 2 Ninja Campouts; Completed 2 camping skill awards; Attended 3 tournaments *Must purchase Kali - required for next belt ranking Red-0 Belt (IkKyu 1st Kyu) Red: N/A Yellow: Self-defense set 11; Perform all sweeps Orange: N/A Blue: Demo Jutte & history; Demo Kali (Escrima) & history; Bo Kata: Kosanto; Advanced ranking with 1 weapon White: Have put on 2 Dojo activities with passing grades; Excellent workout practice & log sheet *Must purchase Jo - required for next belt ranking Red-1 Belt (IkKyu 1st Kyu) Red: N/A Yellow: Self-defense set 12 Orange: All Karate creeds Blue: Demo Jo & history; Demo Manriki Chain & history; Kata: 1 Black Belt form from set 1; Advanced ranking with 2 weapons White: Attend 1 Black Belt class a month; Orange belt in additional school style 5 Revised 1/2013

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Red-2 Belt (IkKyu 1st Kyu) Red: N/A Yellow: Self-defense set 13 Orange: History of the Ninja; 10 major bones; 10 major muscles Blue: Sai Kata: Tsukenshitahaku; Expert ranking with 1 weapon

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White: Completed 3 Training Enrichment projects; Attended 1 Hojutsu class; Graduated 3 Ninja Campouts *Must purchase Oar - required for next belt ranking Red-3 Belt (IkKyu 1st Kyu) Red: Passed Advanced Stealth & Camouflage course Yellow: Self-defense set 14 Orange: 6 Lines of the Ninja Covenant; Know difference between speed & power Blue: Expert ranking with 2 weapons; Advanced ranking with 4 weapons; Kata: 2 Black Belt forms from set 1; Demo Oar & history White: Have put on 3 Dojo activities with passing grades Probationary Black Belt (Shodan Sho 1st Dan) Red: All requirements from white belt to black belt; Hold a horse stance for 3 minutes; Passed Expert level in Stealth & Camoflauge; Have speed/power/control/dynamic tension of a Black Belt Yellow: Self-defense set 15; Self-defense: One set with a Black Belt attacking Orange: 15 major bones; 15 major muscles Blue: Expert ranking with 3 weapons White: Graduated 4 Ninja Campouts; Green belt in additional school style 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan 1st Dan) Red: N/A Yellow: N/A Orange: N/A Blue: N/A White: Write a 5 page essay on what it means for you to be a Black Belt & how it has changed your life; Excellent attendance to all advanced classes & regular classes; Attend 80% of all school activities & functions; Have been an example of the following: Fortitude, Loyalty, Dedication, and a great attitude; Pass a 1 year probation period successfully

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Ninja Certification Expert Ranking with Sword Expert in Stealth & Camouflage Expert ranking with 5 weapons Firearms Safety class certified All Ninja Terms & Ninki Tools First Aid & CPR Certified Self-Defense set 20 Graduate of 5 Ninja Campouts 20 major bones 20 major muscles Completed 5 Training Enrichment projects

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