5th Kyu: Yellow Belt
Theory |
| Questions from red belt upward will be directed at determining the student's knowledge of techniques and the reasoning behind them. |
| Questions may be put at any stage during the grading. |
Japanese Terminology |
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| Tzuki-punch | Budo-Martial way |
| Tanto-Knife | Dan-black belt level/degree |
| Tonfa-wooden baton | Soke-founder/successor |
| Bo-wooden staff | Randori-mat play |
| Katana-Metal long sword | |
Basic Breakfalling |
| Front rolling breakfall - left & right - back up into fighting stance |
| Side breakfall left & right back up into fighting stance |
| Front & rear breakfall |
| Every time showing awareness of your surroundings |
Escapes from ground strangles (5) |
| · From between legs · From astride the body · Pinning the shoulders · From behind the head · Alongside the body |
Foot/Leg Techniques |
Hand/Arm Techniques |
| Middle section sidekick. | Upward block |
| Shin kick | Outer forearm blocks |
| Middle section roundhouse kick | Lower blocks |
| Front snap kick (middle) | Inner forearm blocks |
| Side rising kick to groin | Cross block |
| Thrusting kick (middle) | Snapping back fist strike |
| Axe kick | Hammer fist strike |
| Groin whip |
Throwing Techniques |
| Hip throw and fig.4 wristlock on the ground Half Shoulder throw with set finish Reclining leg throw |
Notes. |
| All striking techniques to be performed using impact equipment. Where appropriate all breakfalls should include kicks and rollouts |
| Students should be developing a basic knowledge of human anatomy in order to locate specific target areas |