Obtaining your green belt in martial arts is the beginning of a new set of instruction. Until now, you have most likely been learning the basics of self-defense. The green belt symbolizes the start of a more advanced learning style, preparing you for greater satisfaction and improved fighting skill. To obtain your green belt, you will be required to learn certain techniques and stances; then you must prove that you are proficient in all material. According to the Xtreme Kenpo Karate website, courses for your green belt generally last four months, providing you with 32 lessons in preparation of your advancement.
Step 1
Practice your purple and orange belt techniques. These techniques are the main focus of your green belt training. You will learn to execute these moves with confidence and accuracy. You will also learn how to increase the speed of your movements while eliminating errors.
Step 2
Learn from your instructor the required techniques such as Disappearing Mace, Twisted Wing and Destructive Twins. Keep a list of required techniques to ensure you master them before certification testing. The test also requires you to master forms, according to Xtreme Kenpo Karate.
Step 3
Memorize your dojo's green belt pledge. This will be required when you are tested as it shows that you fully understand the meaning and importance of the green belt. Each dojo may provide a personalized pledge, outlining your loyalty and honor to your instructor and dojo.
Step 4
Personalize your movements by adding your knowledge of martial arts and natural ease of movement. According to KenpoKarate.ie, green belt training is a mixture of learned fighting style and innovative execution of learned technique, stance and form. It is important to show that you are in tune with your personal fighting style and that you understand personal limitations by overcoming them.
Step 5
Learn terminology for testing purposes. You will be asked to define plural words; according to Xtreme Kenpo Karate, plural words indicate a two-man attack. A singular word such as "dark" refers to a blind attack from behind. Learning this terminology also helps during combat.
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