Yellow Belt Curriculum

Creed: 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, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons - "Karate" - my empty hands.

Stances Attention Stance Horse Stance Neutral Bow Forward Bow Cat Stance Blocks Inward Block Upward Block Outward Block Extended Outward Block Downward Block Forms/Sets Short Form 1 Star Block Set Freestyle B1a B1b B2a B2b

Self-Defense Techniques Delayed Sword (Front- right hand lapel grab) Alternating Maces (Front- Two-Hand Push) Sword of Destruction (Front- left straight or roundhouse punch) Deflecting Hammer (Front- right front thrust kick) Captured Twigs (Rear- bear hug with arms pinned) Grasp of Death (Left Flank- right arm headlock) Checking the Storm (Front- right step through overhead club) Mace of Aggression (Front- two hand lapel grab-- pulling in) Attacking Mace (Front right step through straight punch) Sword and Hammer (Right Flank- left hand shoulder grab)

Maneuvers Drag Step Step Drag Push Drag Step Through Strikes Back Fist Thrust Punch Snap Punch Vertical Thrust Punch Vertical Snap Punch Outward Hand Sword Inward Hand Sword Inward Elbow Outward Elbow Back Hammer Fist Kicks Front Snap Round Kick Knife-Edge Kick Rear Kick