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Del Real's Martial Arts
Penn State Korean Karate Club

Blue Belt Requirements

General Knowledge
Be able to satisfy Yellow Belt requirements
Knowledge of Martial Arts
Good Attitude in Dojo

Kata
Pyong-An Cho-Dan
Pyong-An Ei-Dan

Hand Techniques
Blocks
Double Knife Hand Block
Double High Block
Double Low Block
Reinforced Block

Strikes
Hook Punch
Spinning Backfist
Spearhand
Should be able to do multiple techniques of basic strikes and blocks

Leg Techniques
Ax Kick
Spin Backside Kick
Spin Ellipse Kick
Hook Kick
Skip Sidekick
Spinning Take Down
Drop Kick
Sweeps (front and rear leg)
Double Kicks (front, roundhouse, sidekick, hook kick)

One Step Spars
20 Required (submitted in writing)
Composed of at least 4 techniques
one set for the class or
one set for the group or
one list per individual

Sparring Combinations
A combination of 3 or more techniques put together into an effective tool for sparring.
10 Required (submitted in writing)
one set for the class or
one set for the group or
one list per individual

Self Defense
Defend against:
- Full Nelson
- Forearm choke from rear

Proper Break-Fall Techniques

Throws:
- Shoulder Throw
- Hip Throw

Control Techniques:
- Wrist Lock
- Arm Lock (at elbow)

Sparring
Ability to throw more than one technique
Knowledge of Critical Distance
Ability to defend against basic techniques
Confidence



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