Green Belt Curriculum

Kicks

1. Stomp Kick - from Informal Stance
2. Hook Kick - single rotation from Natural Fighting Stance
   

Basics

• No new techniques
  

Basics Free Combinations

• Any and all of the limitless basics free combinations may be taught at this belt rank.
  
• All basics free combinations at this level should emphasize minimum body movement and maximum body focus by eliminating the extension movements of the retracted hand, without reducing its focus.
  
• There must be an emphasis on stance changes and body shifting.
  

Kata

• Naihanchi

Sparring

• basic sparring with sport orientation
  
• free sparring with sport orientation
  
• use of hook kick

Self Defense

• application of self-defense techniques against single and multiple unarmed opponents

Weaponry

• introduction to application and interpretation of Shindo

Teaching Requirements

• students at this rank should be prepared for limited teaching opportunities within beginner and intermediate classes.

Requirement Time at This Rank

Six months.