NEW BERN BOXING
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
NEW - Total Gym Membership
252-474-7217 OR 252-514-3189
ISSHINRYU KARATE RANK PROGRESSION
TO BE PERFORMED AT EACH TEST LEVEL

ALYCIA PARKER, JULY 2020






Alycia Parker, 1st Shodon promoted at New Bern Karate, Boxing & Fitness under Kyoshi Simma, Head Instructor
Hanshi Issac, Alycia, Kyoshi Simma

Belt Rank Testing Requirements
WHITE BELT, 10TH KYU (JUU-KYU)
Every new student starts at the same level - -white belt. Student at this rank will be introduced to:
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Dojo Procedures
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15 Upper-Body Basics (Kihon)
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9 Basic Kicks (Kihon)
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Fukyugata- Ichi
White Belt 1st yellow tip
Students earning 1st yellow tip need to have demonstrated working knowledge of:
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Know the karate creed
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know the karate code
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Explain basic dojo courtesy
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Count to ten in Japanese
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Tie obi correctly
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Demonstrate 15 upper body basics
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Demonstrate lower body basics
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Perform Fukyigata ichi
2nd Yellow Tip
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Know who created Isshin-Ryu
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Name the two systems that Isshin-Ryu was created from
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Name of the Isshin-Ryu patch
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Terms used to begin class
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Demonstrate hand movements to begin kata
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Know the 3 things that make Isshin-Ryu different from other styles
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Perform Fukyugata Ni
Yellow Belt, 8th Kyu (hachi-kyu)
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Know the Japanese word for a punch, a kick, a block
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Explain the symbolism of the patch
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Demonstrate a self defense technique from a grab
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Explain the Sei San Stance
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Perform Sei San Kata
1st Orange Tip
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Know the code in paraphrased form
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Know the twelve major features of Isshin-Ryu karate
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Know the self defense principles as taught in this dojo
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Know the three principles of self defense before the attack has begun
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What does kobudo mean
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What does bunkai mean
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Perform Seiunchin kata
Orange Belt, 7th Kyu (Sichi-Kyu)
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Name the 15 weapons of the body
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Know the 5 principles of self defense as taught in this dojo
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In what state does a black belt have to register their hands and feet
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What is the legal meaning of assault
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What is the legal meaning of battery
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Explain and demonstrate the functions of the Sei San and Seiunchin stances
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Perform Naihunchi kata
Blue Belt, 6th Kyu (Ro-kyu)
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What does the theory of proportionality mean with regards to self defense
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What are the requirements to prove self defense using non-deadly force
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What are the elemtns required to prove self defense using deadly force
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Demonstrate the bunkai of Sei San as you learned in this dojo
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Perform Tokomine No Kun Bo Kata
1st Green Tip
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Know and explain the bunkai for Seiunchin kata as taught in this dojo
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What are the nine stances the instructor teaches in this dojo
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Explain Se Shin Shuyo and the symbol
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What does Yin and Yang represent
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Perform Wansu Kata
2nd Green Tip
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Explain the importance of proper breathing
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Explain the proper method to execute the kiai
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Why do we kiai
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What are the creators four purposes for Isshin-Ryu karate
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Perform Chinto Kata
Green Belt, 5th Kyu, (Go-Kyu)
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What can be the medical implications of a severe blow to the solar plexus
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Explain shock
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What is the treatment for shock
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Perform Urashi Bo Kata
Purple Belt, 4th Kyu (Shi-kyu)
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How can shock be caused
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What are some of the signs and symptoms of shock
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What are the treatment objectives of shock
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What are the steps for preventing and giving first aid for shock
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Perform Chatenyara Sai Kata
Brown Belt, 3rd Kyu (San Kyu)
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What are the secrets for conducting ones life
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Where does Ki come from and how does one obtain it
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Demonstrate 5 techniques from any of the Isshin-Ryu katas, explain the bunkai, then extend the techniques to show throws and takedowns as taught and shown in class
1st Black Tip
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Explain the significance of the karate belt as taught in this dojo
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Perform Yaku Soku Kumite
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Perform Sunsu Kata
Black Belt, 1st Degree, Sho-Dan
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Know all knowledge for previous belts
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Must have taught 4 classes in the dojo prior to testing...A lesson plan must be submitted before the class (same plan my be used for all classes)
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Must inform the instructor when they want to teach their classses
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Submit a 5 or more page essay on what they think it means to be a Black belt
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Must know history of Isshin-Ryu karate
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Know some medical implications from techniques from kata as taught in this dojo
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Know and explain the bunkai of all Isshin-Ryu kata as taught in this dojo
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Take 5 techniques from any of our kata and show throws, take downs, breaks, chokes & escapes
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Explain and know the self defense principles as taught in this dojo
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Perform Sanchin kata, Sunsu kata, Bo-Bo kumite
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Kumite with all present at time of testing
Junior Black Belt, Sho - Dan Ho
For Those who are too Young to Test for Their Sho-Dan, they would be testing for their Sho-Dan-Ho. Those who test for Sho-Dan-Ho must have a minimum of 1 year since earning Brown Belt with consistent training and perform all skills required of 1st Kyu In addition to:
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All Eight Open Hand Katas
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All Weapons Katas That Have Been Taught - Age Dependent
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All Rolls and Falls
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All 8 Kata Bunkai Throws or 8 Judo Throws or Combination Thereof
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A More Intensive Written test
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30 Minutes or More of Kumite
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Once Obtaining the Rank of Sho-Dan-Ho, the Student will be Reviewed every Year by the Head Instructor to Make Sure They Have Retained all of Their Knowledge.
*In Order Test For Sho-Dan-Ho One Must Be 12 Years Of Age
1st Brown Tip
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Explain the meaning of the different colors of the belts as taught in this dojo
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What was the Okinawa defense philosophy
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What is the Hagukure
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What does the Hagakure teach
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What should an Isshin-Ryu student learn from the Hagakure
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Perform Kusanku Kata





Congratulations
Little Dragons



Left to right:
Back row: Sensei Geoff, Kyoshi Simma, Sensei Christine; Front Row: Kenny, Harrison, Grace, Wambli, Takoda











November 5, 2020
Congratulations
Youth Class
Left to Right
Back row: Sensei Geoff, Leslie, Sensei Christine, Kyoshi Simma
Front Row: Aria, Troy, Spencer

November 5, 2020

Left to Right:
Back Row: Sensei Christine, Kyoshi Simma,
Front Row: Notra, Debora, Sensei Geoff



Congratulations
Adult Class
November 5, 2020
