KARATE BELTS

WHITE BELT

White reflects everything and absorbs nothing. It is so because it includes the whole range of colors. White symbolizes hope, purity, enthusiasm, the ability to achieve goals and absorb absolutely everything. Just as black, in its pure state does not exist in nature, after the first training, the white belt loses its purity. It absorbs sweat and dust, little by little the white belt begins to lose its modesty. Together with the black belt, it is the most important belt in the life of a karate student. The white belt symbolizes a beginning of the climb to the top, it is like a first step that begins every adventure. Every student who receives his first belt should rejoice. He should train concentrating on learning the rules of the Dojo, how to maintain the correct posture and how to be persistent. Even the greatest master will one day wear the white belt.

 

ORANGE BELT

After a few months of training, the white belt changed its hue, darkened... It was time to start the next stage and solve new challenges. The training of the orange belt is related to balance, stability and teaching the control of our body, posture, foot and leg work.

 

BLUE BELT

Simultaneously with the reception of the blue belt, the student begins a new stage of adaptation, learning to move fluidly and be flexible. In Japan this stage is called: mizu-iro-obi "step of the color of water" and symbolizes the fluidity of the movement of water, which remains the same regardless of whether it manifests itself as a stream, a wild river or an ocean wave. Water offers no resistance, it always moves out of the way, but only to surround and envelop. Water adapts itself to the shape of a cup and gently moves away from a rock, only to break it after a while... The training of the blue belt consists in overcoming the temptation to reduce the intensity of training, escaping from routine and monotony. It is the first lesson would be of self-control over oneself and the mind. Really dangerous is the one who controls his anger and emotions.

 

YELLOW BELT

The yellow color is linked to the third element, fire. At this stage the body of a karate adept is already elastic, agile and strong. He is aware of the strength of his techniques and feels the power in them. He begins to feel confident, while at the same time knowing that he has to follow the path of humility and sacrifice. Every person who wishes to achieve the yellow belt should be aware that mental strength is no less important than physical strength. The body and mind of an adept should be united. True strength depends on mental stimulation and control of the mind over the body. Karate is more than just a sport.

 

GREEN BELT

The green color is the mixture of yellow (element of fire) and blue (element of air and emptiness). The green belt represents the mastery of self-control and the development of a positive attitude towards people and the world. The difficulty of this stage is to realize that strength without wisdom and mercy represents only destruction. It is the time to recognize that we will never fully understand the absolute truth and that there is much more to everything around us than what our eyes and senses can see and feel. This is also the time to start taking care of ourselves by paying attention to our diet, since our body is the "temple of our soul" and "we are what we eat", seeking balance in everything we do and consume. The green belt symbolizes wisdom and love.

 

BROWN BELT

The brown belt feels his body perfectly, knows how to master all the techniques. The student who wears the brown belt knows how to control his negative emotions: anger, envy, exaggeration, malice, cunning, greed, falsehood. The apprentice with this level is brave, his will is made of steel and he has faith in the beauty of everything hidden that still awaits him. At the same time, he tirelessly looks back, studying with a critical eye the past stages of his own evolution in order to polish them and to be able to evolve. Thanks to his open mind, the adept wearing the brown belt is learning to respect the strength of others.

 

BLACK BELT

The black belt is the color of strength. Black is linked to dark blue. It surpasses the physical and the carnal. Anyone receiving a black belt should look inside himself and ask himself if he is mature enough. He should also be aware of the state of his own mind. You can fool everyone but not yourself. There is still a long way to go. True mastery reaches the one who never gives up, and never stops evolving and surpassing himself. 

 

 

One of the great karate masters used to say:

 

"Karate is Zen in motion".

 

 

DEGREE PROGRAM - ADULTS

 

ORANGE BELT - 10 kyu

Posiciones:

Fudo Dachi, Yoi Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Sanchin Dachi.

Técnicas de brazo:

Oy Tsuki - (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Gyaku Tsuki - (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Morote Tsuki - (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Seiken Ago Uchi

Técnicas defensivas:

Seiken Jodan Uke

Shuto Jodan Uke

Seiken Mae Gedan Barai

Shuto Mae Gedan Barai

Técnicas de pierna:

Kin Geri

Hiza Geri

Mae Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan) - /chusoku/

Mae Chusoku Keage

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Zenkutsu Dachi / Sanchin Dachi

KOKY HO - (respiración) = Nogore - (Omote, Ura), Kiai.

KATA = Taikioku Sono Ichi / Sono Ni

KUMITE = Ippon Kumite

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 15 flexiones, 40 sentadillas, 15 abdominales

 

 

ORANGE BELT + Blue Gallon - 9 kyu

Posiciones:

Musubi Dachi, Heisoku Dachi, Heiko Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi.

Técnicas de brazo:

Seiken Shita Tsuki

Seiken Tate tsuki - (jodan, chudan, gedan).

Hiji Ate - (jodan, chudan).

Seiken Kagi Tsuki

Técnicas defensivas:

Seiken Soto Uke

Shuto Soto Uke

Seiken Uchi Uke

Shuto Uchi Uke

Técnicas de pierna:

Soto Mawashi Keage -/Teisoku/

Uchi Mawashi Keage - /Haisoku/

Yoko Keage

Kansetsu Geri - /Sokuto/

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Kokutsu Dachi

KATA = Taikioku Sono San / Sokugi Taikyoku Sono Ichi

KUMITE = Yakuosoku Kumite, Sanbon Kumite Sono Ichi

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 20 flexiones, 45 sentadillas, 20 abdominales

 

 

BLUE BELT - 8 kyu

Posiciones:

Kumite No Kamae, Tsuru Ashi Dachi, Kiba Dachi

Técnicas de brazo:

Uraken Ganmen Uchi, Uraken Sayu Ganmen Uchi, Uraken Hizo Uchi, Uraken Oroshi Ganmen Uchi, Uraken Mawashi Uchi.

Técnicas defensivas:

Morote Chudan Uchi Uke, /Seiken, Shuto/ - Uchi Uke Gedan Barai.

Técnicas de pierna:

Yoko Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan)

Mawashi Geri Gedan - (chusoku / heisoku)

Ren - Raku:

Mae Geri Chudan / Gyaku Tsuki - (chudan) / Soto Uke / Mae Gedan Barai / Gyaku Tsuki - (chudan)

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Kiba Dachi

KATA = Sokugi Taikioku Sono Ni / Sono San

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 2 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 30 flexiones, 50 sentadillas, 30 abdominales, Salto = Tobi Geri

 

 

BLUE BELT + Yellow Gallon - 7 kyu

Posiciones:

Neko Ashi Dachi, Shiko Dachi, Uchi Hachiji Dachi.

Técnicas de brazo:

Tettsui Komi Kami Uchi, Tettsui Oroshi Ganmen Uchi, Tettsui Hizo Uchi, Tettsui Yoko Uchi - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Mae Tettsui Yoko Uchi - (jodan, chudan, gedan).

Técnicas defensivas:

Mae Mawashi Uke - (shuto)

Shuto Mawashi Uke

Técnicas de pierna:

Jodan Uchi Haisoku Geri,

Ago Jodan Geri

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Neko Ashi Dachi

KOKY HO - (respiración) = Ibuki Sankai

KATA = Pinan Sono Ichi / Sanchin No Kata

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 3 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 35 flexiones, 55 sentadillas, 35 abdominales, Salto = Tobi Geri + 10 cm.

 

 

YELLOW BELT - 6 kyu

Posiciones:

Kake Ashi Dachi.

Técnicas de brazo:

Shuto Sakotsu Uchi Komi, Shuto Hizo Uchi, Shuto Sakotsu Uchi, Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi, Shuto Yoko Ganmen Uchi, Ushiro Hiji Ate, Nihon Nukite - (me tsuki), Yohon Nukite - (jodan, chudan)

Técnicas defensivas:

Seiken Juji Uke - (gedan), Seiken Mawashi Gedan Barai, Hiji Uke, Jodan Shuto Uchi Uke, Enkei Gyaku Tsuki.

Técnicas de pierna:

Ushiro Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan) - 3 methods, Ushiro Mawashi Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan).

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Kake Ashi Dachi

KATA = Pinan Sono Ni / Pinan Sono San

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 4 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 40 flexiones, 60 sentadillas, 40 abdominales, Salto = Tobi Geri + 15 cm.

 

 

YELLOW BELT + Green Gallon - 5 kyu

Posiciones:

Moro Ashi Dachi.

Técnicas de brazo:

Shotei Uchi - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Jun Tsuki - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Age Hiji Ate - (jodan, chudan), Oroshi Hiji Ate.

Técnicas defensivas:

Shotei Uke - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Seiken Juji Uke - (jodan, gedan), Shuto Juji Uke - (jodan, gedan).

Técnicas de pierna:

Oroshi Uchi Kakato Geri, Oroshi Soto Kakato Geri.

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Moro Ashi Dachi

WORDS = Pinan Sono Yon / Taikyoku Sono Ichi - Sono Ni - Sono San (en ura)

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 5 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 45 flexiones, 65 sentadillas, 45 abdominals.

 

 

GREEN BELT - 4 kyu

Técnicas de brazo:

Koken Uchi - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Mae Hiji Ate - (jodan, chudan), Haishu Uchi - (jodan, chudan).

Técnicas defensivas:

Koken Uke - (jodan, chudan, gedan).

Técnicas de pierna:

Kake Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan).

Ren - Raku:

Mae Geri - (chudan) / Yoko Geri - (chudan) / Ushiro Geri - (chudan) / Gyaku Tsuki - (chudan).

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Ura Ido

WORDS = Pinan Sono Go / Tekki Sono Ichi.

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 6 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 45 flexiones, 70 sentadillas, 50 abdominales, Tobi Geri + 20 cm.

 

 

GREEN BELT + Brown Gallon - 3 kyu

Técnicas de brazo:

Hira Ken Tsuki - (jodan, chudan), Hira Ken Mawashi Uchi, Hira Ken Oroshi Uchi.

Técnicas defensivas:

Gedan Shuto Morote Uke, Gedan Shotei Morote Uke.

Técnicas de pierna:

Mae Kakato Geri - (jodan, chudan, gedan), Age Kakato Ushiro Geri. 

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Yon Yu Go Do Ido

KATA = Tsuki No Kata / Geki Sai Dai / Tekki Sono Ni

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 10 x 60 sec.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 55 flexiones, 75 sentadillas, 55 abdominales, Tobi Geri + 20 cm.

 

 

BROWN BELT - 2 kyu

Técnicas de brazo:

Ryuto Ken Tsuki - (iodan, chudan), Nakayubi Ippon Ken - (iodan, chudan), Oyayubuken Ippon Ken - (iodan, chudan), Hitosashi Yubi Ippon Ken - (iodan, chudan), Yama Tsuki

Técnicas defensivas:

Kake Uke - (jodan, chudan), Morote Kake Uke.

Técnicas de Pierna:

Tobi Nidan Geri, Tobi Mae Geri - (chusoku).

Ren - Raku.

a). Mae Gedan Barai - (chudan) / Seiken Ago Uchi / Mae Geri - (jodan).

b). Mawashi Geri / Ushiro Geri / Mae Gedan Barai / Gyaku Tsuki - (chudan).

 

IDO - (desplazamientos) = Kumiete No Kamae - Okuri Ashi - Fumi Ashi Kosa - Oi Ashi (Mae, Sagari) - varios ángulos.

KATA = Yantsu / Tensho / Tekki Sono San

KUMITE = Jiju Kumite 12 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 60 flexiones, 80 sentadillas, 60 abdominales, tobi geri + 30 cm.

 

 

BROWN BELT + Black Gallon - 1 kyu

Técnicas de brazo:

Haito Uchi - (iodan, chudan, gedan), Morote Haito Uchi - (iodan, chudan), Keiko Uchi.

Técnicas defensivas:

Osae Uke, Chudan Haito Uchi Uke.

Técnicas de pierna:

Yoko Tobi Geri, Ushiro Tobi Geri, Ushiro Mawashi Tobi Geri, Mawashi Tobi Geri.

Ren - Raku:

a). Oi Tsuki / Gyaku Tsuki / Oi Tsuki / Shita Tsuki

b). Mawashi Geri / Oi Tsuki / Gyaku Tsuki / Mawashi Geri.

 

KATA = Pinan Sono Ichi / Sono Ni / Sono San / Sono Yon / Sono Go (en ura), Geki Sai Sho, Saifa.

KUMITE = Jiyu Kumite 15 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 65 flexiones, 100 sentadillas, 65 abdominales, Tobi Geri + 30 cm.

 

 

BLACK BELT - 1 dan

Técnicas de brazo:

Age Jodan Tsuki, Toho Uchi.

Técnicas defensivas:

Chudan Haito Uchi Uke, Morote Haito Uchi Uke.

Ren - Raku.

Mawashi Geri - (iodan) / Ushiro Mawashi Geri - (iodan) / Mae Geri - (iodan), Mawashi Geri - (iodan), Ushiro Mawashi Geri - (iodan).

 

KATA = Seichin, Basai Dai.

KUMITE = Jiyu Kumite 20 x 60 s.

PRUEBA FÍSICA = 75 flexiones, 150 sentadillas, 75 abdominales, Tobi Geri + 30 cm.