CourtesyKarate begins and ends with courtesy. Before you step on or off of the deck, bow to show courtesy.
Workouts begin and end with a bow to each other to show courtesy.
When receiving a correction from your karate instructor, always reply "Arigato Sensei".
Terminology
Counting in Japanese
Additional terminology can be found on pages 57 through 67 of the Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Book.
Ranks and TestingTwice a year, in February and August, we conduct major belt testing which includes all ranks Yon-Kyu and above. Aside from these tests, we conduct testing for the Ro-Kyu and Go-Kyu ranks when appropriate.
At the lower ranks, students may be tested frequently. At the higher ranks, students may be tested every couple of years or longer. The focus of our traditional karate style is not on promotions and belt colors, but rather on training and diligent practice of kata.
Our ranks and belt colors are as follows:
Testing FeesTesting fees must be paid in advance of the test. The fee schedule is as follows:
Qualifications for each rank are described on pages 78 and 79 of the Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Book.
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