The first few classes as a white belt can be quite daunting, lots of confusing new moves and techniques, not to mention all the Japanese terminology. Remember though, everyone else in the class was in the same position when they started and, with practice you will pick up the basics quite quickly.
There are three main things you will be taught:
Kihon
Kihon represents the basics or fundamentals. As a white belt you will learn:
- Oi tsuki – stepping punch
- Jodan age uki – rising block
- Chudan soto uke – outside block
- Mai geri – front snap kick
Kumite
Kumite is where you spar with a partner, you will be taught:
- Sanbon or Gohon kumite attacking with jodan oi tsuki and chudan oi tsuki.
Kata
Kata is a set of fixed moves. With each belt you will learn a new kata. For white belt you will learn:
- Kihon Kata
Kihon Kata Video – Sensei Paul James
Kihon Kata Video – Sensei Alex Cockx
Once you have trained enough and have reached the required standard you will be able to grade to orange belt.