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Level Summary

Gi Color

Red Gi

Material to Learn

  • Elbows 1-5

    • Hands are kept open during elbows

    • Non-striking hand is in guard

    • Hips are being used to generate power

    • Proper elbow is used for each count

  • Back Knee

    • Hips are used to drive power

    • Foot is pulled clear of contact

    • Landing is balanced

  • Heian Yodan Part 3 & 4

    • All previous notes are still present

    • Tempo is present

    • Power and timing are being implemented

    • Kias are present in the correct places

    • Knuckles and elbows together on the shoot

  • Spinning Hook Kick

    • Target must be spotted

    • Turning on the toes

    • Hook kick demonstrated properly

    • Stable landing in guarding stance

    • Hands stay up

  • Spinning Crescent Kick

    • Target must be spotted

    • Turning on the toes

    • Hips square to the target during kick

    • Stable landing in guarding stance

    • Hands stay up

  • Spinning Back Kick

    • Target must be spotted

    • Turning on the toes

    • Proper redirection of circular motion

    • Stable landing in guarding stance (kicking leg in front)

    • Hands stay up

  • Heian Godan

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