“Empty Cup”

White – Represents innocence and purity. White indicates humbleness associated with a mind that is flexible and a thirst for knowledge. The mind is open for learning.

Danger Zone – Disobedience and arrogance; an attitude that one is above learning certain things.

Knowledge

Purpose of Seiza / Orderliness and Humbleness for the Mind and Body

Purpose of Mokuso / Warming Up the Mind for Training Hard

Purpose of JIKC Karate / Not to Conquer Others but to Conquer the Weaknesses within Oneself

Commands

Begin / Hajime (ha-jee-may)

Stop / Yame (ya-may)

Basics – Yoi and Progressive Front Stance

Punch – High, Low, and Middle

High Block

Outward Middle Block

Inward Middle Block

Low Block

Open Hand Block

Front Snap Kick

Kata

Kihon Kata Shodan | Half by Count

Kihon Kata Shodan | Full by Count

Kihon Kata Shodan | Full

Kumite

First Technique of Ippon Kumite Shodan

Additional Resources

White Belt Resource Guide

Opening Class Ceremony

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