Level Summary
Gi Color
White Gi
Material to Learn
Horse Stance
Right foot steps out
Feet two steps wider than should width apart
Toes at 45 degrees
Knees are bent
Back is straight
Hands back in chamber
Long Stance
One leg in front, one in back, shoulder width apart
Front leg is bent to 90 degrees back leg is straight
Both toes are forward
Back heel is down
Upward Block
Arm is presented above and slightly in front of the head
Arm is angled rather than parallel to the floor
Wrist is in the correct position
Proper ‘T’ position is used when switching blocks
Doward Block
First chamber arm is in crossed in front of the chin, second out straight by the belt knot
Block finishes in front of the body
Switch is timed well
Inside Block
The first chamber arm is flared to the side with fist near the ear, second is crossed in front of the chin
Block completely crosses the midline
Blocking fist is at or above nose level
Switch is timed well
Outside Block
Both hands are crossed in front the chin, with the blocking hand on the bottom
Elbows are stacked during the chamber
Block finishes in front of the shoulder
Fist is at shoulder height
Lead Side Kick
Pivot is present
A proper 90-degree chamber is demonstrated with knee in front of the belt knot
Blade or Heel is used during the kick
Hands stay up
Rechamber is controlled
Heian Shodan
Sequencing is correct
Move order is correct
Power and timing are being implemented
Kias are present in the correct places
Back Stance angles during knife hand blocks are clear
Guard Position
Hips must be close to partner
Feet are locked above the waist, behind the back
Hands are guarding in the center
Partners are demonstrating good posture
Mount Position
Knees and toes are both in contact with the ground
Light downward pressure is being applied
Arms are framing the ground for stability
Rhythm Sparring 1,2 (No Contact)
Punches and kicks are controlled
Targeting is clear
Base and footwork are solid with consistent ground contact
Timing with partner is consistent