Karate Yellow Belt Requirements
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What term refers to the 'Karate Teacher' in martial arts?

  • Deshi
  • Sensei (correct)
  • Obi
  • Gi
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    Yellow Belt Kata Requirements

    • Must demonstrate the entire Taikyoku Shodan kata
    • Must demonstrate the first half of Taikyoku Shodan to earn the yellow belt

    Stances

    • Front Stance: a basic stance used throughout karate
    • Guarding Stance: a stance used in kumite (sparring)

    Kicks

    • Front Kick: a powerful kick executed with the ball of the foot
    • Side Kick: a kick performed with the instep of the foot
    • Back Kick: a kick using the heel of the foot

    Punches

    • Front Punch: basic, strong punch executed with a closed fist
    • Reverse Punch: punch where the fist rotates inwards
    • Backfist: punch delivered with the back of the hand

    Blocks

    • High Block: used to deflect high incoming attacks
    • Low Block: used to defend against low attacks
    • Middle Block: used to block punches and kicks to the torso

    Techniques/Combinations

    • High Block/Reverse Punch: a defensive technique used to intercept attacks
    • Low Block/Reverse Punch: another defensive technique with a counterpunch
    • Frontkick/Front Punch: a combination attack with a kick followed by a punch
    • Side Kick/Backfist: a combination attack using different strikes
    • Front Punch/Reverse Punch: a punch combination used to confuse opponents

    Terms

    • Ichi- One: the first number in karate terminology
    • Ni- Two: the second number, used for counting movements in kata
    • San- Three: the third number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Shi- Four: the fourth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Go- Five: the fifth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Ruku- Six: the sixth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Shichi- Seven: the seventh number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Hachi- Eight: the eighth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Ku- Nine: the ninth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Ju- Ten: the tenth number, used for counting movements in kata
    • Gi- Uniform: the traditional clothing worn by karate practitioners
    • Obi- Belt: the belt worn by karate practitioners to indicate their rank
    • Dojo- Karate School: a place where karate is practiced
    • Sensei- Karate Teacher: the instructor in a dojo
    • Deshi- Student: a person learning karate
    • Seiza- Formal Sitting Position: a kneeling position used in ceremonies
    • Kiotsuke (Kilskit)- Attention: a command used to gain the student's attention
    • 'Rai- Bow: a gesture of respect
    • Mokuso- Command To Begin Cleansing Breath: starts a period of meditation
    • Hajime- Begin: a command to start a practice session
    • Yame- Stop: a command to end a practice session
    • Taikyoku- First Cause: the first kata in karate
    • 'Oi Zuki- Front Punch: basic punch used in kata
    • Gyaka Zuki- Reverse Punch: a fist strike with a twist used in kata
    • Uraken- Backfist: punch using the backside of the hand
    • Mai Geri- Front Kick: a straight-on kick using the ball of the foot, used in kata
    • Yoko Geri- Side Kick: a kick with the instep performed sideways
    • Ushiro Geri- Back Kick: kick using the heel of the foot
    • Jodan Uke- High Block: block used to defend the head
    • Kiai- Spirit Shout: a verbal shout during techniques to generate power
    • Kumite Dachi- Guarding Stance: the stance used in sparring
    • Kiate- Switch: a command to change techniques

    Judo/Ju-Jitsu/Grappling/Aikido

    • Back Break Fall: a self-defense technique to escape a hold
    • Basic Wrist Escape: a technique used to break an attacker's grip

    Other Requirements

    • Students must attend class regularly
    • Students must have a positive attitude
    • Students must know and demonstrate previous belt requirements
    • Age is considered when testing students

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    This quiz tests your knowledge of the fundamental techniques and stances required to earn a yellow belt in karate. Focus on kata demonstrations, kicks, punches, blocks, and various combinations. Ensure you understand each component as you prepare for your belt test.

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