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