Purple Tip

5th Kyu

5th Kyu

Basics

  • Kote-kite (body hardening)
  • Front kick, middle punch, kote-kite
  • Front kick, high low same hand, high low opposite hand, block high low.

Kata

  • Naihanchi Sandan

Kumite

Eight and Nine

Bunkai

  • Pinan Nidan
  • Pinan Sandan

Comments

Students should be blocking and kicking a little harder at this point. Students should also continue to concentrate on good stances.

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