Legends Martial Arts Teen and Adult Curriculum Name
Table of Contents 1. Getting Started! 2. Uniform (Gi) and Class Dress Code 3. Requirements for Belt Testing 4. Martial Arts Code of Conduct 5. Stripe Colors for Belt Advancement 6. Belt Requirements and Testing Results 1
Dear student, First of all, I d like to thank you for choosing Legends Martial Arts. These days, it seems there is a dojo (karate school) on every other street corner, and we are incredibly honored that you selected Legends Martial Arts as your school! We will do our very best to see that you are instructed with safety, courtesy and enthusiasm. If at any time there is something that you would like to discuss with me, you are ALWAYS free to call or email me with any questions or concerns that you might have. Again, I thank you and welcome you to your training in Legends Martial Arts! Chance Burleson Class Dress Code To begin with, a student must remove all jewelry (including piercings) because any jewelry may break, scratch or cut a partner while training. Piercings will tear out and injure the wearer. The dress code for class is a full uniform and belt. The uniform is a traditional white uniform, however, teen and adult students are allowed to wear a black one as well. 2
*In the event that you haven t purchased a gi, forgot your belt, or you aren t in the required class uniform, you must line up at the end of the line. Only students in FULL uniform have the right to line up by rank from the front of the line. Requirements for Belt Testing In this curriculum, each color belt has the requirements clearly outlined as well as the additional items such as stripe requirement for each belt, public speaking requirement, board breaking, and sparring rounds for the test. Once a student has received ALL of the required stripes, which, again, are outlined in that belt s requirements page in the curriculum, they are then cleared to test. NO student may show up at a test and participate without being cleared. If you aren t sure if you have been cleared to test, then you probably haven t. The stripe system is designed to minimize the level of exam failures in our program, for no one attends a test that hasn t been through a rigorous pre-approval process that determines their eligibility for advancement. Once cleared to test, the student will then be informed of the next opportunity to test. This information is also available on the WWW.LMAMEMBERS.COM website. Simply click on the calendar and it will display a schedule of days that belt testing is available. Once you have been scheduled by your instructor to test (Black Stripe) get ready, because you are in for an experience! Our tests are designed to challenge you in many ways, such as character, skill, attitude and courage. Bring your cameras and camcorders if you wish. The dress code for a belt test is a CLEAN, FULL (top and bottom), GI. This is an extremely formal occasion. The fee for belt promotion is $35.00 + $10.00 for the next home practice DVD (if needed) which is payable to Legends Martial Arts. This fee covers the new belt and official ranking under our style s founder, Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson. This is extremely important, because the belt a 3
student wears is really only as valuable as the instructor that endorses it. A belt with the Burleson name is respected anywhere, especially if it is black. Martial Arts Code of Conduct Always address ALL instructors, parents, adults and teachers as Sir/Ma am or by Master/Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss (last name) Never address them by their first name! Always answer questions asked by an instructor with an answer ending in Sir/Ma am, or respond to instructions or corrections with a loud Yes Sir/Ma am! Always bow towards the mat before entering or leaving. Follow all dress codes for classes and belt tests (remove jewelry.) When arriving late for a class, always wait to ask permission before entering. You must ask, May I have permission to join class, Sir/Ma m? bow, and THEN enter. Show proper respect to ALL black belts, regardless of age by bowing to them when greeting them, and always refer to them by last name. Upon attaining the rank of black belt, an individual has more than earned the right to be known as a Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss. (last name) Eliminate the words Yea, Uh huh, Yep, Nuh uh and Nope from your vocabulary. 4
Never wear your belt in public unless you are officially representing your school. This includes tournaments, demonstrations etc. This does NOT include show and tell at school, fast food restaurants and Halloween. You are free to wear the gi, but take off the belt and leave it in the car, or at home. Make sure your gi is clean when wearing it to class. Learn the correct way to tie your belt NEVER use your karate for anything but self defense and practice. This means no horseplay, and certainly no fighting for any reason other than self defense. Unwarranted fights are grounds for losing your belt, and then being expelled from the Legends Martial Arts program. Always practice your karate weekly. You should spend at least as much time practicing as you do in class. When arriving for class, or staying after class, make sure you are behaving in an appropriate manner. You are always representing Legends Martial Arts. Always allow other people to go in front of you, and hold the door open for them anytime you enter or exit a building or room. Always respond to any and all acts of courtesy and kindness with a Thank you Sir/ Ma am. Always. 5
Never play or speak in class at all, unless instructed to do so. Take good care of your body, eat properly and sleep adequately. Groom yourself well too; brush teeth regularly and bathe regularly While sparring, always observe these rules: 1. always bow before and after sparring. 2. always tap gloves or shake hands before and after sparring. 3. always behave courteously and politely congratulating your opponent when they score a hit on you. 4. always use control, especially when sparring a smaller or less skilled opponent. 5. never use more power than your opponent. 6. never act in an arrogant or boastful manner EVER! 7. if ever you become angry stop sparring immediately and bow out of the match. 8. never argue or show a bad attitude to an official or judge this includes you too parents!! This type of behavior may be allowed in sporting events, but it is in direct violation of everything that makes us martial artists. By the way, the Martial Arts aren t a sport; they are a way of living. We compete only to sharpen our skills and to show how we can maintain 6
our character skills under duress. Kicking dirt on the referee has no place in martial arts. 7
Gold overall character skills Once a student has earned ten total days of good or improved behavior, the Gold Stripe Form is signed and turned in to the instructor. Silver specific life skill and leadership work at home. Students must complete this form and turn in to their instructor to receive this stripe Bronze specific life skill and leadership work at school or accountability partner for adults. This form is to be turned in to the instructor to receive the Bronze Stripe. White basics - These are combat striking techniques that are used in sparring and self-defense. Kicking and punching techniques that are taken from the systems of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Boxing. Red - self defense - These are realistic attacks that must be defended in a variety of ways. This is the most diverse part of our curriculum because techniques are utilized from several different arts such as Thai Boxing, Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to create a very functional defense system. Blue kata This is the art form of karate and Tae Kwon Do. We use these patterns to preserve the tradition of martial arts and learn the dynamic concepts that give the martial artist exceptional force and power. Black CLEARED TO TEST This stripe is given out during the last 2 weeks prior to testing. It will only be given to students that have attended enough classes, have Character stripes, practice hours, and sufficient time at rank. Students will have to present their public speaking requirement to the class for final approval. 8
White Stripe - Basics Jab, cross, front leg front kick, front leg round kick, front leg side kick Blue Stripe - Kata Formal 6-count stances only Red Stripe Self-Defense Single wrist grab, double wrist grab on one wrist, right cross to the face Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 1 month minimum as a white belt Class requirement 8 classes minimum Home practice requirement 4 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking hammer fist strike Public speaking My name is _your name_ 9
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White Stripe - Basics Jab-cross, slide behind side kick, step up front kick, step up round kick, back leg front kick, back leg round Blue Stripe - Kata 1 st half formal six count Red Stripe Self-Defense front bear grab, rear bear grab and shoulder grab Black Stripe Cleared to Test to Test Time requirement 10 weeks minimum as a yellow belt Class requirement 20 classes minimum Home practice requirement 10 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking side kick Public speaking My name is _your name_, and I represent Legends Martial Arts. 11
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White Stripe - Basics All previously required kicks followed with a jab to the face and cross to the body. Blue Stripe - Kata Kata- 2 nd half formal six count Red Stripe Self-Defense front choke, rear armbar choke, side headlock Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 10 weeks minimum as a gold belt Class requirement 20 classes minimum Home practice requirement 10 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking palm heel strike Public speaking My name is _your name_, and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence! 13
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White Stripe - Basics All previously required kicks followed with a turn back kick and jab-cross. Blue Stripe - Kata Tosan Red Stripe Self-Defense lunge attack, push punch attack, rear push punch attack Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 10 weeks minimum as a white belt Class requirement 20 classes minimum Home practice requirement 10 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking turn back kick Free sparring 2 two minute non-contact rounds Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body 15
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White Stripe - Basics All previously required kicks preceded with a foot sweep then followed with a spinning heel kick and a jab-cross. Blue Stripe - Kata Tosan, Won Hyo Red Stripe Self-Defense Shrimps #1, #2, #3, #4 Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 20 weeks minimum as a white belt Class requirement 40 classes minimum Home practice requirement 20 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking front kick Free sparring 4 two minute light contact rounds, no face contact Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence though knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body. We keep friendship with one another and build a strong community 17
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White Stripe - Basics Blue Stripe - Kata Standing jump side kick, back leg jump side kick, front leg jump front kick, scissor jump front kick, back leg jump front kick, front leg jump round kick, scissor jump round kick, back leg jump round kick. All followed with backfist/ cross/ ridgehand combinations To San, Won Hyo, Yul Gok Red Stripe Self-Defense Pass the guard, escape side control, escape the full mount Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 20 weeks minimum as a white belt Class requirement 40 classes minimum Home practice requirement 20 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking standing front leg jump side kick Free sparring 5 two minute light contact rounds no face contact Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body. We keep friendship with one another and build a strong community. We never fight to achieve selfish ends. 20
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White Stripe - Basics Any combination of previously required techniques and these additional ones: switch step, spinning crescent kicks, jump spinning crescent kicks. Blue Stripe - Kata To San, Won Hyo, Yul Gok, Wa Rang Red Stripe Self-Defense Sleeve choke, lapel choke, americana, arm bar Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 30 weeks minimum as a purple belt Class requirement 60 classes minimum Home practice requirement 30 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking back leg jump side kick Free sparring 6 two minute light contact rounds, no face contact Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body. We keep friendship with one another and build a strong community. We never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop might for right! 23
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White Stripe - Basics Any combination of previously required techniques and these additional ones: outside crescent, question mark kick, tornado kick. Blue Stripe - Kata To San, Won Hyo, Yul Gok, Wa Rang, Chung Mu Red Stripe Self-Defense Abdominal knife stab, overhead knife stab, lapel grab to hip throw submission. Black Stripe - Cleared to Test Time requirement 30 weeks minimum as a brown belt Class requirement 60 classes minimum Home practice requirement 30 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking flying side kick Free sparring 7 two minute medium contact rounds & 1 multiple match, all with light face contact plus a 5 minute grappling match Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body. We keep friendship with one another and build a strong community. We never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop might for right! 27
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White Stripe - Basics Any combination of previously required techniques and these additional ones: ax kick, lead leg heel kick, jump spinning heel kick, elevated jump spinning heel. Blue Stripe - Kata To San, Won Hyo, Yul Gok, Wa Rang, Chung Mu, Ba Sai Red Stripe Self- Defense Gun to the face, side club attack, overhead club attack, shoulder grab to hip throw, reverse shoulder grab to aikido arm bar pin. Black Stripe - Certification Approved to Test Time requirement 30 weeks minimum as a red belt Class requirement 60 classes minimum Home practice requirement 30 hours minimum Character stripes gold, silver bronze Board breaking flying side kick over an obstacle Free sparring 8 two minute medium contact rounds & 1 multiple match, with light face contact plus a 5 minute grappling match Public speaking My name is (your name here) and I represent Legends Martial Arts. We are building true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body. We keep friendship with one another and build a strong community. We never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop might for right! Upon receiving your red black belt, your Black Belt mentor should be chosen and a copy of the Sho Dan preparation manual is given 31
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Student binder assembly instructions 1. Purchase a three ring binder and a package of sheet protectors. 2. Insert the cover page in the front of the binder with your name written on the bottom line. 3. Insert all of the remaining pages into the sheet protectors (two pages in each sheet protector - back to back) and then, into the binder in order. 4. Please fill in the scrapbook section with photos of your journey through the belts 5. Make sure the binder is kept in good condition. 4. Bring your binder to ALL belt tests. 35