PURPLE BELT (5th KYU)
KIHON
1) Nukite - Spear Hand
2) Haishu Uke - Backhand Block
3) Kosa Uke - Cross Block
4) Age Zuki - Uppercut
5) O Soto Gari - Hook Throw
KATA
The meaning of the Kata Seiyunchin is ‘to Control and Pull’. In this Kata there is a lot more breathing and controlled techniques, along with a lot of Shiko Dachi and rapid changes of stance. For that reason this Kata is difficult to be performed well.
COMBOS
For Yellow Belt, students are required to perfrom half of combo 3, up to the 1-2 punch.
/1/ Double Push Kizami /2/ Step Outside and Back Leg Mawashi
/3/ Duck and side skip (change stance & facing front) /4/ Kizami Gyaku Zuki Chudan
ESCAPES
The Bear Hug escape is required for 5th Kyu Purple Belt.
This escape incorporates our throwing technique - Koshi Suriyoku (Hip Thrust).