At purple belt your at the intermediate level of martial arts. Your self-defense should be getting faster and more intuitive. Your kicks should be getting stronger and faster as well. Testing times at your rank are 4 months minimum to give you the time you need to practice.
Kids, listening skills should be automatic at this point in your training. Teachers should notice your ability to stay on task and do your best. Your a martial artist, never forget that. Do the right thing even though it may be difficult.
Kids, listening skills should be automatic at this point in your training. Teachers should notice your ability to stay on task and do your best. Your a martial artist, never forget that. Do the right thing even though it may be difficult.
Life Skills
Know how to give a good handshake and keep eye contact
Know at least 5 Life Skills
Know what things make a good mentor
Know how to be a leader in the classroom
New Blocks
Low Block
Outside-In Middle Block
High Block
New Kicks
Switch Kicks (switch before kicking)
Tornado Kick (1 or no hop)
Spinning Hook Kick (getting faster)
Turning Back Side Kick (faster)
Strikes
Knife Hand Strike
Palm Heel Strike
One-Step Sparring
Number 1-3
Number 4-5
Number 6-7
Number 8
Number 9-10
Grabbing Self Defense
All Basics
Bear Hug Escape
Hair Pull from Behind
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