Basics & Forms (Kihon & Kata)

Every student must demonstrate solid fundamentals, including stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks. These basics are the foundation of all movement in karate. As students advance, they also learn traditional katas — choreographed patterns of techniques that teach rhythm, focus, and real-world application.

Weapons Practice

Starting at purple belt, students begin practicing with traditional martial arts weapons. Each rank introduces a new weapon, including the Nunchaku, Bo, Sai, Tonfa, and eventually the Sword. Students must learn forms and demonstrate proper handling, control, and respect for each weapon they utilize.

Physical Conditioning

Physical fitness is essential to martial arts. Students are tested physically in class, with reps increasing at each level they gain. Conditioning also includes body hardening drills and, at advanced ranks, shinai (bamboo sword) impact training to develop strength, endurance, and mental resilience.

Sparring (Kumite)

Sparring (practicing fighting) helps students apply techniques in real-time with control and discipline. All students sparring during testing using protective gear and must demonstrate strategy, respect, and awareness. Both point sparring and knockdown-style techniques are incorporated depending on the student’s level and skill.

Board Breaking & Self-Defense

Board breaking demonstrates a student’s focus, accuracy, and power. Kicks and strikes must cleanly break boards appropriate to the rank. At intermediate levels, students are also evaluated on their ability to respond to self-defense scenarios, including grabs and multiple attackers.

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Student Information


Class Schedule


Weekly Schedule Listed Under Schedule / Pricing Tab New students may attend 1-2 classes per week. As they progress in rank, they are eligible for additional training times.


Uniforms


Uniforms are required beginning the second month and must be purchased through YKF Instructors.


Gear Requirements


All students must acquire sparring gear by the second month.

Full contact gear includes:

  • Helmet
  • Point sparring gloves
  • MMA gloves
  • Shin guards
  • Foot pads

Speak to an instructor for gear orders and schedule details.

Underbelt Testing

$40 TESTING FEE (plus wood board cost)

Purple Belt

9th Kyu

  • Kata: Ni Juu Shichi No Kata (Known as 27 Movements)
  • Breaking – 1 board, w/ front kick or hammer strike
  • 10 Pushups, 20 Crunches
  • Sparring

Blue Belt

8th Kyu

  • 9th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Kata: Zenshinkotai
  • Basic knowledge Nun Chuks
  • Breaking – 2 boards, w/ front kick and hammer strike
  • 20 Pushups, 30 Crunches
  • Sparring

Yellow Belt

7th Kyu

  • 8th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Shi Ho Hai, Kihon Kata Shodan, Kihon Kata Nidan (H Forms 1 and 4)
  • Weapons: Basic Bo Movements
  • Breaking – 2 boards, w/ front kick and hammer strike
  • 20 Pushups, 40 Crunches
  • Sparring

Yellow with 1 stripe

6th Kyu

  • 7th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Kihon Kata Sandan + Kihon Kata Yondon ( H Forms 2 and 3) 
  • Weapons: Kihon Kata Chuck, Kihon Kata Bo 
  • Breaking – 3 Boards – Front Kick, Side Kick, Any Hand Technique
  • 40 Pushups, 50 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning (Padded)

Green Belt

5th Kyu

  • 6th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Add Seisan 
  • Weapons: Kihon Kata Nidan Bo
  • Kihon Kata Shodan NunChuck
  • Breaking – 4 Boards – Front Kick, Side Kick, Spinning Kick, Hand Technique
  • 50 Pushups, 60 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning (Padded)

Green with 1 Stripe

4th Kyu

  • 5th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Nisheishi
  • Bo: Kihon Kata Sondan
  • Sai: Shi Ho Hai
  • Self Defense – 3 Attacks
  • Breaking – 4 Boards – Jump Kick, Spinning Kick, or 1 Other Kick of Choice, 2 Hand Techniques
  • 60 Pushups, 75 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning – Shinai

Brown Belt

3rd Kyu

  • 4th Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Seisan + Tenshin 
  • Tonfa: Shi Ho Hai
  • Self Defense – 3 Attacks
  • Combinations – 3 sets of 3
  • Breaking – 5 Boards – Jump Kick, Spinning Kick, 1 Other Kick of Choice, 2 Hand Techniques
  • 75 Pushups, 90 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning – Shinai

Brown with 2 stripes

2nd Kyu

  • 3rd Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Katas: Mugen + Rho Hai Sho
  • Nunchaku:  Yoshu
  • Self Defense – 4 Attacks
  • Combinations – 3 sets of 4
  • Breaking – 5 Boards – Jump Kick, Spinning Kick, Side Kick (2 Boards), 2 Hand Techniques
  • 80 Pushups, 120 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning – Shinai / Kicks

Brown with 3 stripes

1st Kyu

  • 2nd Kyu Requirements Plus
  • Kata: Ro Hai Dai
  • Sai: Ro Hai Sho
  • Self Defense – 4 Attacks, 1 double attack
  • Combinations – 4 sets of 4
  • Breaking – 6 Boards – Jump Kick, Spinning Kick, Side Kick (2 Boards), 2 Hand Techniques
  • 80 Pushups, 140 Crunches
  • Sparring
  • Demonstrate Body Conditioning – Shinai / Kicks
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