VICTOR YOUNG’S
Camarillo Shotokan Karate Do
9th Kyu - Yellow Belt Requirements
* In Japanese Terminology *
Dress in Gi & Tie belt properly (youth only)
Know the Dojo Kun & basic dojo Etiquette (question and answer)
-KIHON-
10 Times standing in place by the count: left hand forward, right hand chambered
Yoi – Middle level punch
Raising block
Outside stomach block
Down block
Front snap kick (arms to the side)
Hand techniques – Moving forward & backward
Step back w/ right leg and down block into forward stance
5 times each by count:
- A.Lunge punch to middle level… Oi Zuki Chudan
- B.Raising block… Age Uke
- C.Outside stomach block… Ude Uke
- D.Down block… Gedan Barai
Kicking techniques – Moving forward turn & back
Step back w/ right leg and down block into forward stance
5 times each by count w/ hands to side:
- A.Front snap kick middle level… Mae geri Keage chudan (turn)
- B.Front snap kick face level… Mae geri Keage jodan (turn and finish)
Step back w/ right leg into Horse stance (A test only)
3 times each by count:
- A.Side snap kick middle level… Yoko geri Keage chudan (turn)
- B.Side snap kick middle level… Yoko geri Keage chudan (turn & finish)
-KATA-
Taikyoku… First cause (By count for B test, no count for A test)
-KUMITE-
5 Step Prearranged Sparring… (By count for B & A test)
- A.Lunge punch to face level
- B.Lunge punch to middle level





