Dojo Kune: Honesty, Safety and Respect
  • Basic Dojo Rules
  • Yellow stripe (respect) -  foot stances, Dojo Kune, Karate punches in Shiko-Dachi, good manners, grades and
    attendance.
  • Blue stripe (honesty) - above plus: front kick, front roll, sparring head blocks.
  • Green stripe(safety) - above plus: grappling positions, single Sinawali (no sticks), all Karate blocks and Ichi Zuki
    Kata.
  • Red stripe(discipline) - above plus: vocabulary test (oral),ukemi/shoulder roll,Shiko-dachi punches/push-ups for
    2min., round kick.
  • Yellow Belt - above plus: Upa, back roll, elbows and Shuto Godan Henka Kata and Jr. fitness test (3 push-ups, 15
    sit-ups and 15 Dojo laps in 3 min).
  • Yellow/white - above plus: single sinawali with sticks, basic sparring 2 minutes, very good Dojo manners and
    jab/cross and maintain fitness.
  • with up to 4 stripes - see instructor- some requirements are: Fitness test, knees, responsibility patch and more...
Blue Dragons
  • Yellow belt- Ichi Zuki Kata, Shuto Godan Henka, Dojo Kune, front and round kick, grappling positions,
    stances, Karate punches, front roll and tie uniform correctly.
  • Yellow w/white- above plus improved Kata, Vocabulary test (oral), Basic Sparring 3 min., Pass guard, all
    Karate blocks, basic jab/cross combo.
  • Orange belt- above plus: Ukemi/shoulder roll, back roll, Single Sinawali, elbows, shiko-dachi punches with
    push-ups 3 minutes.
  • Orange w/white- above plus: self-defense grab and release, 2 take-downs or throws, hold all grappling
    positions.
  • Purple belt- above plus: Tomeshiwari, Martial Arts quiz, Community service patch, intermed. sparring 5
    minutes, Improved all Katas, double Sinawali, tie belt correctly, Thai knees, better foot work and sparring
    stance, Jr. Fitness test-5 push-ups, 25 sit ups, 35 laps in under 5 min. (Elite=40 laps:)
  • See Sensei for more adv. ranks
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All students must:

  • Bow when entering or leaving the matted training area
  • Show up on time and ready to train
  • No shoes on the Dojo floor
  • Follow “the golden Rule”
  • Any type of prejudices (race, orientation, religion, sex, size or
    social status) will not be tolerated in the Dojo
  • Hands to yourself unless training with a partner
  • Keep your things neatly with your shoes
  • No eating or chewing gum in class or near the mats
  • No bad words, abusive or threatening language
  • No rough play or goofing off while training, especially with
    techniques and weapons
  • Weapons used for demo team are only to be taken to and from class
    to home
  • Never use martial art techniques outside of class except for
    defense, competition or demonstrations
  • Uniform(Gi) must be clean and worn during class
  • Grades must be kept up
  • No playing on or with any Dojo equipment without permission
  • Always answer instructors with “OSU” or “yes, Sensei”, “No,
    Sensei” ….
  • Students not attending at least 2/3 of classes, not bringing needed
    equipment or being disrespectful at home, school or class will not
    be permitted to test.
  • Always greet parents, teachers and instructors when you see them
  • Pay attention and listen quietly when Sensei is speaking
  • Never get mad or seek to “get someone back” your enemy is never
    in the Dojo
  • Do your best
  • Don’t be a sore loser or a rude winner
  • If you need help ask
  • Don’t interrupt
  • Focus to the front or at Sensei
  • Be honest in all you do
  • Practice!
Rules and Belts
If you fight outside the Dojo,  you will not be trained in the Dojo.
Grappling/ Jiu-Jitsu
  • Yellow belt-
    Hold and escape all four basic control positions, know Rubber Guard and Lock-down/Whip-up with at least 2
    moves from each, Quad Threat, Triangle, Rear Naked Choke, spiderweb Armbar, Americana from side
    control Min. 1 Take-Down, Back Sweep, shoot, pummel, Good base and control.

    (We at BDMA do treat JJ belts slightly differently than some other JJ schools in that we have a bit of our
    Japanese Martial Arts Respect even in our Jiu-Jitsu classes. Our program is not just about knowing random
    techniques, tapping people out, winning comps or  doing slick moves- students must show respect,
    manners and our style of Jiu-Jitsu, meaning learning and using the techniques we teach in our classes.
    Good basics and great sportsmanship are the cornerstones of our program but from there we add cutting
    edge techniques from the 10th Planet and other systems, drills, health and fitness are stressed and lots of
    FUN. Though we love to compete and do our best, you must learn to win AND lose to be a true champ:)
Student Handbook 2010 PDF
(ask at the Dojo for updates to policy, vocab, test
requirements and more)