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White Belt → Blue Belt progression
By grading, students working from white belt to blue belt should be able to demonstrate their skills with confidence, focus and correct technique.
Kihon — Basic Techniques
- Oi-zuki — Stepping Punch
- Gyaku-zuki — Reverse Punch
- Age-uke — Rising Block
- Gedan-barai — Downward Block
Dachi — Stance & Movement
- Zenkutsu-dachi — Front Stance
- Step correctly through the stance
- Maintain balance, posture & control
Kata — Fukyū no Kata
- Know the full sequence
- Correct direction and movements
- Perform with focus and confidence
Dōjō Knowledge
- Japanese counting
- Dōjō Kun
- Demonstrate respect, discipline & good dōjō etiquette
Our grading goal
Students should be able to perform their techniques and Fukyū no Kata independently, showing focus, effort, control, confidence and respect.
Whānau, your support makes a difference: please practise the techniques, the counting and Fukyū no Kata at home with your tamariki. Practice videos will be provided to help their learning.