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Breakdown of Curriculum

Belt Information

Belt tests

Breakdown of Curriculum

Basics - basics are essentially the hand and foot techniques you will be learning in this system. Except for the first belt test, basics will always be in the form of a six count which contains the techniques required for the belt level. You will be graded on form, power, and attitude.

Kata - kata is the art form of karate. It is invaluable and a requirement for karate training here. Quite simply, kata is a prearranged set of stances, strikes, and blocks performed against multiple, imagined attackers. You will again be graded on form, power, and attitude.

Self defense - this is perhaps the most diverse section of our curriculum. We use techniques from many styles of martial arts and blend them together fluidly and efficiently. You will be required to defend against numerous holds, strikes, and weapons. You will be graded on control, effectiveness, fluidity, and attitude.

Sparring - sparring is easily explained as the sport aspect of karate. We wear head, foot, hand, mouth, and groin protectors to facilitate a safe environment for practicing our techniques against an opponent. You will be graded on control, fluidity, timing, speed, focus, and attitude.

Standards and Etiquette:

  1. Always address others, especially authority figures with sir or ma'am - NEVER by; hey! yeah, uh huh, nah, or nuh uh.
  2. Always respect other people and their boundaries.
  3. Always be honest - no matter what.
  4. Always listen to what you say to others, do not be hurtful with your tongue.
  5. Always be careful not to be judgmental or opinionated in your head.
  6. Always pay attention to what you are hearing, seeing, or doing - stay in the moment and on task - focus.
  7. Always watch what you put in your body. If you don't want to look like garbage, DO NOT EAT IT!
  8. Never horseplay karate, EVER! But do practice it! At least two hours per week at home, every week!
  9. Try to perform a thoughtful deed each and every day
  10. Always obey parents and authority figures - cheerfully!
  11. Most importantly, respect yourself, appreciate yourself, and believe in yourself. If you do this, the first ten things will be quite simple.

Student Creed:

To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body. To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong community. Never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop - MIGHT for RIGHT!

Satellite School Curriculum

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Belt Information

The belt levels in our system of martial arts are as follows:

There are certain stripe requirements for each level, and they are included in each set of belt requirements. Stripes have the following significance:

* note - the red and white stripes are "prerequisite stripes" and must be earned before any other color with the exception of yellow, which must be earned at our Legends Tournament.  A form must be filled out and turned in to be awarded the red or white stripe.  The forms can be downloaded from the downloads page.

Belt Tests

***PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE CLEARED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TEST.

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR DATES, TIMES, & LOCATIONS

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Congratulations to those that have been cleared to test for your next belt color.  I am sure this is a very exciting time for you and/or your child.   Please take note of the following requirements that must be met in order to take this test.

1. Cost

 The test is $35.00 per person.  This fee includes the belt, board for breaking, and ranking validation under Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson. Please make checks or money orders payable to "Legends Martial Arts".
2. Dress You are required to wear a FULL, clean, white gi.  Please review curriculum for any questions.
3. Approval You must have received all stripes necessary for testing, as well as your instructor's express approval. The Grey "Student of the Day" stripe does NOT count toward the required stripes for testing.