Little Ninja Curriculum

Philosophy: Might for right
We make this promise in every class; to never use Karate for the wrong reason.

UKK Little Ninjas
(K-2^nd Grade)

White
Focus Position 1 (ichi) Focus Position 2 (Ni) Focus Position 3 (San)

Yellow
Seiretsu (Line up), Rei (bow), Neutral Bow, 3 Areas of Concentration (Eyes, Mind & Body)
Upward Block, Hammer Fist, Front Kicks, Front Kicks on body shield against wall, Horse Stance Punches
Self Defense: one of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Gold
Left Front Kicks from a Neutral Bow, Round Kicks (at wall with target), Back fist, Back Leg Front Kick from Neutral Bow with target, Crescent Kick over pad (Right Leg), Side Kick (Target at wall), Upward Block, Inward Block & Outward Block From Neutral Bow
Self Defense: one of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Orange
Reverse Punch, Round Kick, Backfist, Back Leg Front Kick from Neutral Bow with target, Crescent Kick over pad (Right Leg), Side Kick (Target at wall), Knife Block, Jump Side Kick
Self Defense: one of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Purple
Low/High Round Kick, Shuffle Side Kick
Blocking Combos- Inward-Outward, Outward Inward, Upward-Inward-Outward
Self Defense: one of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Blue
Hook Kick (At wall with target), Spinning Side Kick, Spontaneous Blocking Combos
Self Defense: Two of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Green
Back Leg Round Kick, Jump Split Kick, Spin Crescent Kick, Knife Block, Knife Hand Block, Step Through Punch, Cover (cover means turning 180 degrees)
Self Defense: Three of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Camo
Hook/Round Kick Combo, Tornado Kick, Jump Spinning Side Kick, Downward block
Self Defense: Four of many learned in class, see videos for at home study aid, Stranger Safety

Tiger Belt (Yellow/Black)
Very Strong Stances- Horse Stance, Neutral Bow, Forward Bow, Star Block Set, All Little Ninjas Self Defense Techniques,Sword and Hammer (Shoulder Grab), Captured Twigs (Bear Hug)

Notes:
Stripes will be awarded with 1 or 2 moves from that day’s class. Students must demonstrate good self-discipline.

Tests- Students must have all 3 stripes, and must have returned a testing letter and belt fee 2 weeks prior to testing. Students will test on the day’s material, and past material from the curriculum.

Forms:
Lion Group: Lion Form
Dragon Group: Wan Kan

Self Defense Tech:
Pulling Twig- Straight wrist grab: make fist, grab hand, step back and pull, back fist
Snaking Twig- Cross wrist Grab: step out, snake around and re-grab, round kick
Blasting Branches- Adult attempted grab: drop to ground, kick to legs and groin, yell stranger
Escaping Hammers- Headlock: Hammer fist to groin and kidney, escape, run
Shielding Sword- Punch defense: block, chop
Circling Spaceship- Two hand grab or push: lock hands, clear grab, hammer fist to groin, heel kick
Serpent and Hammer- Right shoulder grab: back fist high, Hammer fist low
Captured Twigs- Rear bear hug: Hammer fist, elbow, side or rear kick