Orange Belt Curriculum

Orange Belt Pledge: I understand that I am but a beginner in a new and fascinating art which will direct me to greater obligations and responsibilities. To honor my obligations and responsibilities, I pledge to myself to serve my instructor, fellow students, and fellow people.

Self-Defense Techniques Clutching Feathers (Front- left hand hair grab) Triggered Salute (Front- right hand direct push) Dance of Death (Front- straight right punch; left leg forward) Thrusting Salute (Front- right step through kick) Gift of Destruction (Front- hand shake) Locking Horns (Front headlock) Evading the Storm (Front- right step-through overhead club) Lone Kimono (Front- left hand lapel grab) Aggressive Twins (Front- two-hand push) Intellectual Departure (Front- right step-through kick)

Strikes Reverse Handsword Palm Strike Inverted Horizontal Punch Middle Knuckle Finger Whips Tiger's Mouth Back Elbow Inward Overhead Elbow Outward Overhead Elbow Obscure Elbow Blocks Inward Parry Upward Parry Outward Parry Downward Parry Forms/Sets Long Form 1 Kicking Set

Stances Concave Stance Wide Kneel Close Kneel Maneuvers Front Crossover Rear Crossover Kicks Outward Crescent Kick Front Thrust Kick Thrusting Side Kick Spinning Back Kick Freestyle B3a B3b B4a B4b KB1a KB1b KB2a KB2b