Tsue Kakuto Ranks - 5th Kyu Requirements

OBJECTIVE:  The 5th Kyu is a practitioner rank designed (1) to expand the set of skills taught in 6th Kyu, (2) to start the development of tactical sense, and (3) to explore the use of distance.  Tsue Kakuto regards the Yellow Belt the first step in the development of combat proficiency, a process that is essentially complete when the student earns the Purple Belt.  Students earning the Yellow Belt are considered to be qualified apprentice Tsue Kakuto practitioners.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: On the completion of 5th Kyu students will be able to:

(1) meet the knowledge requirements for 6th Kyu

(2) for a given situation identify the tactical choices involved

(3) describe one 5th Kyu footwork or weapon technique

(4) list the steps of the 6th (1st Kata) and 5th Kyu Kata (2nd Kata)

(5) for a given situation select the correct combination of distance and target

(6) identify elements that indicate the onset and timing of an attack

(7) identify basic targets and the physiological impacts of successful attacks against them

Knowledge requirements are met by passing a written examination with a score of 80 percent or higher.  The written examination must be completed prior to practical testing on techniques (waza) and the 2nd Kata.

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