We use stripes on the belts as a way to communicate with parents.  When we stripe a student that means that we have seen the material at a passing level. However, students may still test without earning these stripes as we may have just not seen it in class, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t ready.

Karate for Kids & Adult Stripes

Stripe 1: Basics

New movements at the rank – please see the Black Belt Club Manual for a complete list

 

Stripe 2: Form

They must be able to do the form at a satisfactory level and also know the answers to the following three questions.  What is the name of your form? What is the meaning of your belt color? How many moves?

 

Stripe 3: One-Steps OR Sparring

White-Yellow belts must be able to do the three One-Steps for their level with a partner.

Camo Belt & Above students must come to a minimum of 8 sparring classes during their cycle. (Or discuss a different number with Mr. Overby) They must also be able to explain and demonstrate the required Sparring Concept for their rank such as movement, range, etc.

 

Stripe 4: Self-Defense

Students must be able to do the Self-Defense movements at a realistic level with a resisting partner slightly larger than themselves.  It must work, not just be a memorized partner drill.

 

Tiny Tiger Stripes

 

Stripe 1: Basics

New movements at the rank – please see the stripe sheet on the website for the list each cycle

 

Stripe 2: Form

Tigers must be able to do the moves with small amounts of help (for memory).  Plus they should know the same questions as kids and adults:  What is the name of your form? What is the meaning of your belt color? How many moves?

 

Stripe 3: One-Steps OR Sparring

White-Yellow belts must be able to do the One-Steps for that cycle with the words.

Camo Belt & Above students must come to a minimum of 8 sparring classes during their cycle. (Or discuss a different number with Mr. Overby) They must also be able to explain and demonstrate the required Sparring Concept for their rank such as movement, range, etc.

 

Stripe 4: Self-Defense

Students must be able to do the Self-Defense movements at a realistic level with a resisting partner slightly larger than themselves.  It must work, not just be a memorized partner drill.

 

Stripe 5: Word of the Month

This is earned by filling out a worksheet that will be available on the website several weeks before testing.  It allows for parents to discuss with their students the life skill that has been being discussed in class. They will answer questions about the life skill such as, “What does respect mean to my parents?” They will then turn this in and present their paper to the class. As they may not be able to read the instructors will help them with this part.