Contents
1. History of Karate
2. Zen Ox Herding Pictures
3. Why is Kata Important?
4. The Meaning of Osu
5. 5th & 6thh Kyu Theory Material
i. Dojo etiquette and procedures
ii. Bowing in and out procedures
iii. Standard warm-up
iv. Kata and meaning
v. Terminology
vi. Understanding belt ranks
vii. Grading curriculum
6. Belt test Curriculum examples, theory & tradition
i. Street fighting statistics & mapping karate techniques
- use medical data & police reports - don't presume!
ii. What is the difference between Traditional Karate &
Modern Japanese Karate from a theory & evolutionary
perspective?
- what does this mean from a curriculum perspective?
7. Preparation for Black Belt: The Brown Belt Period
8. A basic guide to teaching white belts
9. Refereeing Karate Bouts
10. Japanese Terminology
11. Recognition of key Japanese kanji
12. Grading Curriculum examples (Black Belts)
13. Expected reading