How to Get a Black Belt in GKR Karate
Enroll in karate classes., Get started., Reach the rank of first Kyu., Keep going., Know all the basic techniques in GKR., Be able to perform the following Katas: Taigyoku Shodan, Taigyoku Nidan, Saifa, Bassai Dai, Seunchin, Empi, Sanseru, and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Enroll in karate classes.
The first step is to start attending classes. -
Step 2: Get started.
Achieving a black belt in GKR takes a minimum of four years.
For most people, it will take five to seven years, but it can take ten or more.
Everyone has the ability to reach black belt if you stick with it.
It will take longer if you are a young child, an older adult, train less frequently, have a disability, or have a medical condition, but it can be attained. , First Kyu means you are one grade away from black belt.
A first Kyu will wear a brown belt with two black tips on it.
It takes at least three and a half years of training two to three times a week to reach a first Kyu. , Once you are a first Kyu, you become a black belt candidate, and you are training for black belt.
Train as much as you can and attend any special classes available to you.
Pay close attention to all corrections you are given, and work hard to fix them. , You also need to be able to perform them to a very high standard.
Attend public classes at least twice a week, and pay close attention to the corrections the Sensei gives to you.
Practice at home in front of a mirror and video yourself to look for corrections.
Look to attend classes where the Sensei gives you real feedback. , All must be preformed to an excellent standard. ,,,,, As you approach black belt, you will be invited to some special classes with your regional manager, who will assess you and give you any corrections you need to work on to be considered for your black belt.
Make sure you fix these. , If the regional manager thinks you are good enough, you will be invited to an assessment with your zone director, who will decide if you are ready to attend the next black belt grading, or if you need more work and time. , Family and friends may come to watch.
The grading will usually last around three hours. , You will be given a belt and certificate.
As a provisional black belt, you must wear a plain black belt without any Kanji on it. , -
Step 3: Reach the rank of first Kyu.
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Step 4: Keep going.
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Step 5: Know all the basic techniques in GKR.
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Step 6: Be able to perform the following Katas: Taigyoku Shodan
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Step 7: Taigyoku Nidan
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Step 8: Bassai Dai
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Step 9: Seunchin
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Step 10: Sanseru
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Step 11: and Sepai.
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Step 12: Be able to perform a variety of unseen combinations
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Step 13: using many basics.
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Step 14: Be able to spar non contact with good control and respect.
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Step 15: Show high levels of fitness.
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Step 16: Show good levels of respect
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Step 17: effort
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Step 18: and attitude in all classes.
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Step 19: Attend special classes.
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Step 20: Keep practicing.
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Step 21: If you are approved
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Step 22: you will attend a black belt grading with your zone director.
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Step 23: If you are successful
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Step 24: you will be awarded your Shodan Ho
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Step 25: which means provisional black belt.
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Step 26: Wear a provisional black belt for at least one year before you can test for your full first Dan.
Detailed Guide
The first step is to start attending classes.
Achieving a black belt in GKR takes a minimum of four years.
For most people, it will take five to seven years, but it can take ten or more.
Everyone has the ability to reach black belt if you stick with it.
It will take longer if you are a young child, an older adult, train less frequently, have a disability, or have a medical condition, but it can be attained. , First Kyu means you are one grade away from black belt.
A first Kyu will wear a brown belt with two black tips on it.
It takes at least three and a half years of training two to three times a week to reach a first Kyu. , Once you are a first Kyu, you become a black belt candidate, and you are training for black belt.
Train as much as you can and attend any special classes available to you.
Pay close attention to all corrections you are given, and work hard to fix them. , You also need to be able to perform them to a very high standard.
Attend public classes at least twice a week, and pay close attention to the corrections the Sensei gives to you.
Practice at home in front of a mirror and video yourself to look for corrections.
Look to attend classes where the Sensei gives you real feedback. , All must be preformed to an excellent standard. ,,,,, As you approach black belt, you will be invited to some special classes with your regional manager, who will assess you and give you any corrections you need to work on to be considered for your black belt.
Make sure you fix these. , If the regional manager thinks you are good enough, you will be invited to an assessment with your zone director, who will decide if you are ready to attend the next black belt grading, or if you need more work and time. , Family and friends may come to watch.
The grading will usually last around three hours. , You will be given a belt and certificate.
As a provisional black belt, you must wear a plain black belt without any Kanji on it. ,
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