ACHIEVEMENT PATCH & BELT REQUIREMENTS

INITIALS OF INSTRUCTORS GREEN, BROWN BLACK BLACK BELT BELT SATISFACTORY PERFECT 1.) COUNT 1 TO 10 IN JAPANESE & BASIC ISSHIN-RYU KNOWLEDGE (100% EFFORT PATCH) ______________ ___________ 2.) DEMONSTRATE SIDE BLOCK, LEG BLOCK & HEAD BLOCK (BEST BLOCKS PATCH) ______________ ___________ Yellow Belt 3.) DEMONSTRATE THE FRONT PUNCH, BACKFIST UPPER CUT & REVERSE PUNCH (TOP PUNCHER PATCH) ______________ ___________

4.) DEMONSTRATE THE FRONT KICK, SIDE KICK & ROUND HOUSE KICKS (TOP KICKER PATCH) ______________ ___________ Orange Belt 5.) PERFORM ANY KICK & PUNCH COMBINATION WITH SPEED & POWER (OUTSTANDING KICK/PUNCH PATCH) ______________ ___________ 6.) DEMONSTRATE SELF CONTROL & RESPECT DURING CLASS DEMONSTRATE SHUTO CHUDAN UKE, SHUTO, RIDGEHAND AND KNEE SMASH (OUTSTANDING ATTENTION PATCH) ______________ ___________ Green Belt 7.) PERFORM KIHON-GATA & DEMONSTRATE MASUBI DACHI, HEIKO DACHI, SEISAN DACHI, ZENKUTSU DACHI & SOTO-HACHIJI DACHI, BACK KICK AND KNEE SMASH (GREAT FORM PATCH) ______________ ___________ 8.) PERFORM AND EXPLAIN KIHON-KATA ALONE IN CLASS (SUPERSTAR PATCH) ______________ ___________ Brown Belt 9.) HELP TEACH FOR AT LEAST 2 CLASSES TEACH A NEW STUDENT A BASIC TECHNIQUE BASIC STYLE BACKGROUND (OFFICIAL LEADER PATCH) ______________ ___________ 10.) SHOWING GREAT SPIRIT, KIAIS, STRONG TECHNIQUES & RESPECT TOWARD FELLOW KARATEKAS PERFORM COMMON EXCERSISES USED IN CLASS (FUTURE BLACK BELT PATCH) ______________ ___________ Jr. Black Belt *********************************************************************************************

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR COMPLETION OF THE LIL’ NINJAS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

STUDENTS NAME: _____________________________________________ DATE: _____________________ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ RANK: ____________________ REMARKS BY PROMOTING SENSEI: ___________________________________________________________

Creed of Karate I come to you with only Karate, empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to

defend Myself, my principles, or my honor,

should it be a matter of life or death, right or wrong,

then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Code of Karate

1. The heart is the same as the heaven and earth. 2. The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the moon and sun.

3. The Law includes hardness and softness. 4. A person's unbalance is the same as weight.

5. Act in accordance with time and change. 6. The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself.

7. The eyes do not miss even the slightest change. 8. The ears listen well in all directions.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Code of the Order of Isshin Ryu

1. A Karateka is fierce in battle, gentle in life. 2. Things aren't always as they seem.

3. Do not always act in the expected manner. 4. Do not reach a conclusion without all facts.

5. Everything is relative. 6. Opposites appear the same.

7. Do not block an offensive move until necessary. 8. Separate important from unimportant.

9. Nothing is, until it is. 10. I cannot prevent the wind from blowing, but I can adjust my sails to

make it work for me. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Grievance Procedure If you feel you have been treated unjustly as a member of the Order of

Isshin Ryu, you have a right to speak up, regardless of rank. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

On Never Giving Up... by Theodore Roosevelt It is not the critic who counts;

Not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

The credit belongs to the man in the arena, Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood,

Who strives valiantly; Who errs, and comes short again and again,

Because there is no effort without error and shortcomings, But who does actually strive to do the deeds,

Who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; Who spends himself in a worthy cause;

Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; And who at the worst, if he fails at least he fails while daring greatly,

So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat.

Procedure for tying the belt

THE BELT IS TIED N A SQUARE KNOT. FOR THOSE NOT ACQUAINTED WITH KNOT TYING, BELOW WILL CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE. FIRST, TIE THE JACKET SECURELY (B, C). AFTER FOLDING THE BELT IN HALF TO DETERMINE THE CENTER (D), PLACE THE CENTERPOINT AT THE FRONT OF THE WAIST (E). THEN CARRY EACH END AROUND THE BACK (F) AND CONTINUE TO THE FRONT (G), AND THERE TIE THE KNOT. FROM (G), DRAW THE OVERLAPPING END OF THE BELT UP BETWEEN THE JACKET AND THE BELT (H) AND COMPLETE THE KNOT AS SHOWN (I-K). IT IS CONSIDERED A MATTER OF PRIDE FOR THE ENDS OF THE BELT TO BE OF EQUAL LENGTH AFTER THE SQUARE KNOT IS NEATLY TIED (K, L).

GENERAL TERMINOLOGY *************************

AITE » OPPONENT MOKUSO » MEDITATION ARIGATO » THANK YOU MU SHIN » NO MINDEDNESS BO » WOODEN STAFF MIZU GAMI » WATER GODDESS BUNKAI » EXPLANATION NUNCHAKU » FIGHTING STICKS TACHI » STANCE OBI » BELT DAN » DEGREE OSS » SHOWING SPIRIT DO » WAY REI » BOW DOJO » TRAINING HALL RYU » STYLE GI » UNIFORM SAI » HAND SWORDS HACHIMAKI » HEADBAND SEIZA » FORMAL SEATED HAJIME » BEGIN POSITION IPPON » POINT SENSEI » TEACHER IPPON KUMITE » ONE STEP SPARRING SHIAI » CONTEST ISSHIN » ONE HEART SHIHAN » MASTER KARATE » EMPTY HAND SHO DAN » BLACK BELT KARATEKA » STUDENT SHINPAN » REFEREE KATA » FORM TAMESHIWARE» BREAKING KIAI » KARATE SHOUT TATAMI » STRAW MAT KIME » FOCUS TORI » ATTACK KIOTSUKE » ATTENTION UCHI » STRIKE KAMAE » GUARD UKEMI » FALLING KUMITE » SPARRING WAZA » TECHNIQUE KYU » GRADE WAZE ARI » HALF POINT TECH. KYUSKO » VITAL POINTS YAKUSOKU » PRE ARRANGED YASUME » A EASE KUMITE SPARRING MAAI » DISTANCING MAKIWARA » STRIKING POST YAME » HALT OR REST MATE » STOP YUDANSHA » BLACK BELT HOLDER KURO OBI » BLACK BELT

COUNTING ONE TO TEN *********************

ICHI ONE ROKU SIX NI TWO SHICHI SEVEN SAN THREE HACHI EIGHT SHI FOUR KU NINE GO FIVE JU TEN

ONLY TERMINOLOGY THAT IS IN PURPLE IS REQUIRED BY LIL’ DRAGONS

The Dojo We believe that the Dojo is not just a word for a place to practice and learn, nor its purpose just to teach new people who want to join the karate class. It is the home of the Sensei and the Sensei's loyal students. The Sensei teaches to learn more about his chosen style, not to help an outsider. Many beginners will quit due to the discipline and exercise. If you have manners and show respect, the Sensei may grant you the privilege to study in his Dojo, if he thinks you are deserving of the opportunity. Money is the least important part of operating a Dojo, although it is a necessity. If you really want to learn karate, the Sensei expects you to make every class. If you are unable to do so, you should explain to him why. From time to time the Sensei will ask you to do things that will require extra effort on your part. If you can perform the task, so inform him; if you can't, tell him that also. You are possibly being tested. How long is the class? The rest of your life. Most Order of Isshin Ryu karate-ka know their way of life is different, but they won't change just to be accepted. You never join a Dojo; you become a part of it. The Dojo will not change - you will. Use good manners and respect and you will be accepted. As in most dojos, the majority of rules and regulations are oral. You will be instructed by your Sensei when it is felt that you have reached the point of higher learning.

RULES OF THE ACADEMY ************************

1.) NO PROFANITY IN THE ACADEMY 2.) NO SMOKING IN THE ACADEMY 3.) NO SHOES ARE TO BE WORN ON THE DOJO FLOOR 4.) NO MISUSE OF ANY EQUIPMENT IN THE ACADEMY 5.) NO LOSE JEWELRY WILL BE WORN DURING CLASS 6.) NO GUM CHEWING DURING CLASS 7.) NO MALE STUDENT IS ALLOWED TO SPAR WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE CUP 8.) STUDENTS ARE TO ALWAYS KEEP TOENAILS AND FINGERNAILS TRIMMED 9.) ABSOLUTELY NO LEANING ON THE WALLS 10.) STUDENTS WILL ALWAYS WORKOUT IN A CLEAN AND IRONED UNIFORM 11.) DEROGATORY REMARKS ABOUT FELLOW STUDENTS OR INSTRUCTORS WILL NOT BE

TOLERATED AND IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE EXPULSION 12.) IF A STUDENT WITHDRAWS FROM THE ACADEMY TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY, YOU

MUST LET THE HEAD INSTRUCTOR KNOW IMMEDIATELY IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AND REASON FOR DOING SO. IF THE ACADEMY DOES NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE YOUR NEXT SET OF CLASSES IS DUE, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND ANY BELT RANK YOU HOLD, BE IT YELLOW ORANGE, GREEN, BROWN, OR BLACK BELT

FORMAL PROCEDURES OF THE ACADEMY

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1.) AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE DOJO DOOR A LOUD OOSS MUST BE GIVEN TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT AND READINESS TO TRAIN IN THE TRUE ART OF ISSHIN-RYU KARATE-DO

2.) ALL STUDENTS MUST KEEP A STEADY ATTENDANCE OF NO LESS THAN ONE CLASS PER WEEK (SIGN IN FOR EVERY CLASS)

3.) A RESPECTABLE BOW IS TO BE GIVEN WHENEVER GOING ON OR OFF THE DOJO FLOOR 4.) WHEN BOWING ON THE FLOOR FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY GO TO

THE PICTURES OF THE MASTERS AND BOW. THIS IS TO SHOW THANKS FOR THE MASTERS KARATE. AFTER BOWING TO THE MASTERS YOU CAN BEGIN WARMING UP 5.) WHEN A BLACK BELT ENTERS THE DOJO FLOOR FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE FIRST STUDENT WHO SEES HIM OR HER IS TO YELL KIOTSUKE (ATTENTION), AND EVERY

STUDENT ON THE FLOOR AT THAT TIME IS TO STAND AT ATTENTION AND BOW TO THE BLACK BELT

6.) ALL BLACK BELTS ARE TO BE ADDRESSED AS SENSEI (TEACHER). 7.) WHENEVER AN INSTRUCTOR IS EXPLAINING OR DEMONSTRATION A TECHNIQUE ALL

STUDENTS MUST IMMEDIATELY STAND AT ATTENTION, UNLESS THE INSTRUCTOR SAYS OTHERWISE.

8.) IF YOU WALK INTO CLASS LATE YOU ARE TO STAND AT ATTENTION AT THE EDGE OF THE DOJO FLOOR UNTIL EVERY BLACK BELT HAS ACKNOWLEDGED YOUR PRESENCE BY BOWING TO YOU.

9.) A STUDENT CAN NOT LEAVE CLASS EARLY WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. 10.) ABSOLUTELY NO DISRESPECT WILL BE SHOWN TO ANY INSTRUCTOR OF FELLOW STUDENT. 11.) IT IS UP TO EVERYONE TO KEEP THE DOJO CLEAN. 12.) INQUIRE FROM TIME TO TIME TO SEE IF ANY HELP IS NEEDED WITH DEMONSTRATIONS,

TOURNAMENT,.PROMOTIONS,.ETC.

15 BASIC LOWER BODY EXERCISES *********************************

1a.) BOUNCE DOWN - TOUCH TOES - KNEES STRAIGHT 1b.) SPREAD LEGS - HANDS ON HIPS -BEND BACK = EXHALE 5 TIMES 2.) RIGHT HAND GRAB LEFT FOOT TOES - LEFT HAND PUSH DOWN ON KNEE STRAIGHTEN LEG 10 TIMES 3.) SPREAD LEGS - RIGHT FOOT FLAT - LEFT TOES UP - SQUAT DOWN TO SIDE 4.) FRONT KICK - BALL OF FOOT 5.) 45 DEGREE SIDE BLADE KICK 6.) CROSS OVER HEEL STOMP 7.) SIDE BLADE KICK 8.) FRONT SNAP KICK FROM CAT STANCE 9.) SQUAT TO SIDE - FRONT KICK - BALL OF FOOT 10.) HEEL PUSH KICK 11.) KNEE SMASH 12.) BACK KICK - HEEL 13.) PUSH UPS ON KNUCKLES 14.) BODY TWIST 15.) BREATHING EXERCISE

15 BASIC UPPER BODY EXERCISES ********************************

1.) RFF, RIGHT HAND STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 2.) RFF, RIGHT HAND UPPERCUT 3.) LFF, RIGHT HAND STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 4.) LFF, RIGHT HAND UPPERCUT 5.) RFB, LEFT HAND LEG BLOCK, RIGHT HAND STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 6.) RFB, LEFT HAND SIDE BLOCK, RIGHT HAND STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 7.) RFB, LEFT HAND OPEN SIDE BLOCK, RIGHT HAND NUKITE TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 8.) RFB, LEFT HAND OPEN HEAD BLOCK, RIGHT HAND UPPERCUT 9.) RFB, LEFT HAND CLOSED HEAD BLOCK, RIGHT HAND PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 10.) RFB, LEFT HAND HEAD BLOCK, NOSE BOB, RIGHT HAND STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 11.) LFF, LEFT HAND LEG BLOCK, 5 STRAIGHT PUNCHES TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 12.) LFF, LEFT HAND SIDE BLOCK, 5 STRAIGHT PUNCHES TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 13.) LFF, LEFT HAND OPEN BLOCK TO THE GROIN, RIGHT HAND OPEN STRIKE TO THE NECK 14.) LFF, LEFT HAND CHEST BLOCK, TIGHT HAND BIGGY PUNCH TO THE SOLAR PLEXIS 15.) RFB, BREAK BEAR HUG FROM CAT STANCE

Lil’ Ninja testing procedures and requirements

Students must test in order shown on test sheet. They cannot skip belts.

Students can only test for one belt at a time

Students are required to attend a minimum of 8 classes at their current belt rank before testing for their next belt.

Belts testing can be done in class. Lil’ Ninja Jr. Black belt testing requires a separate test night. When testing for a belt the student will be tested for every requirement up to that belt.

Lil’ Ninja Jr. Black belts can sign for satisfactory but not for perfect on test sheets

Lil’ Ninja Jr. Black belts will be addressed as Sensei by their fellow students.

Patches will cost $3 and belts will cost $10

Promotion to Lil’ Ninja Jr. Black belt is $25 which includes everything needed