Karate N Motion is dedicated to the Advancement of all Registered Dojo Black Belts, and to that end we have developed a curriculum of study in the Martial Arts that "begins" at the Black Belt level and continues through the 3rd degree.

For just about all who reach the coveted Black Belt Level - it will feel like your learning has just begun. And it has! For as you take your martial arts preparation to a new level, you will discover how all that you've experienced up until this point, is just the beginning of a whole new level of application. At the Master's Trac you validate your black belt experience.

1. Black Belts learn Why: Techniques are just tools that black belts have developed a level of proficiency with. However, real martial arts technique is only as effective as it is applied to the applicable timing, distance and balance inwhich that tool is used.

2. Black Belts learn How: Attitude and Intent in martial arts strategy is every bit as important to master as is the understaning and articulation of timing distance and balance.

3. Black Belts learn That: Martial Arts Teachers learn twice - once in developing the fluidity and control themselves, and then again in learning how to transfer that knowledge to others - who seemingly more often than not, have very different learning styles and abilities.

4. Black Belts learn To: apply various tactics to strategic situations, i.e., "Block and Pop Strategies; principles involving "Straight Line tactics versus Circle Line" tactics and vica versa; Movement Principles; and the phenomena of the "Flinch, Lock and Change Up" strategy, and many more.

To attend the masters trac as a matriculating student it is highly recommended that you have an unlimited membership, in order to complete the course requirements within the suggested time frame.

~INT/ADV ADULT KARATE -MONDAY 6:30 10 SESSIONS

~INT/ADV KARATE -Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Exclusive Black Belt Curriculum -10 SESSIONS

~Advanced Black Belt Teaching Method "Practicums" are required in the following classes equalling a total of 5 sessions or 40 classes under the direction of a Karate n Motion Master Instructor or "Shihan":

      Monday All About Hands & Kata at 5:30
      Monday Advanced Kid Safe at 7:30
      Tuesday All About Kicks at 6:30
      Tuesday Aikijutsu Ryu at 8:00
      Wednesday One Step Block and Pop Study at 5:30
      Wednesday Little Kickers Kid Safe at 7:30
      Thursday Little Kicker's Beginner Karate at 5:30
      Thursday Sparring Tips for Champions at 6:30
      Thursday Tau Jitsu Ryu at 7:30
      Saturday Little Kickers Karate at 10:30
      Saturday Youth karate at 11:30
      Saturday Sparring Tips for Champions at 12:45

TOTAL OF 5 SESSIONS, WHICH EQUALS 40 CLASSES

FOCUS WILL BE ON:

~radar theory (14 classes)
~principals of movement (14 classes)
~timing distance and balance theory (4 theory classes, 10 application)
~combination tactics study (4 theory, 12 repetition classes of combo's)
~instruction to under black belts (10 classes)
~teaching methodologies and evaluation (10 classes the Art of Teaching)

***please note: Master's Trac - black belt degree promotions are not automatic, and they are not guarenteed upon completion of stated course requirements. A black belt masters trac student must test and apply their knowledge and mastery of all skills including those skills related to the Art of Teaching in the Karate N Motion tradition.
Karate 1st-3rd degree black belts will be responsible for the explantion (teaching) and technical performance of the following:

A. Lead leg kick theory.
1. Lead Leg Kicks incl: Front, Round, Side, Hook, Whip and Chrushing Heel Kicks
2. Lead Leg Movement - Side Steps, Step Aways, Step Backs, Cheat Step Strategies and more.
3. Stances and their strategic importance in Lead Leg Offensive and Defensive attacks.
4. Timing, Distance, and Balance strategies as relates to Lead Leg tactics
5. The Lead Leg as a Defensive Weapon
6. Defenses Against the Lead Leg Attack

Lead Leg "Theory" Study will be a component of Wednesday Adults 6:30 karate class and Thursday Youth 6:30 class time. Theory study is considered to be separate from "lab" or competition study time.

B. Radar (defensive block and pop) theory.
Black Belts are required to appreciate and be able to teach the following:
1. The Basic Principles of Radar Theory - a study in the Attitude and Intent of Radar
2. A Black Belt Awareness of Timing, Distance and Balance in Radar
3. Tactical Stances and Movement study in "Radar" applications

"Radar Takes Theory" will be a component of Monday Adults 6:30 Int/Adv Karate class and Wednesday Youth 5:30 "All About Hands;" and Thursday Youth "Sparring Tips For Champions" - 6:30 class. Theory study is considered to be separate from "lab" or competition study time.

C. Principles of movement
Black Belts are required to have a working awarness/knowledge of, and be able to teach the following:
1. Cheat Step
2. Step Behind
3. Fast Step
4. Skip
5. Hesitation
6. Swivel Step
7. Extension (s)
8. Kangaroo Style
9. Switch Stance Timing
10. Blitz Technique; and Dip and Go
11. Changing the Line
12. Upper body fakes, feignts and flinches

"Movement Theory" will be a component of Monday Adults 6:30 Int/Adv Karate class; Wednesday Adults 6:30 "Adv Karate Black Belt Curriculum " Class; and Tuesday Youth 6:30 "All About Kicks" class; Wednesday Youth 5:30 "All About Hands;" and Thursday Youth "Sparring Tips For Champions" - 6:30 class. Theory study is considered to be separate from "lab" or competition study time.

IMPORTANT: Movement study is best mastered when practicing the Art of Teaching to others. Therefore, as part of the Black Belt Curriculum candidates on the Master's Trac will be required to instruct Under Black Belts in the application of the above Principles of Movement. Class Requirements can (and are expected whereever possible), to be fulfilled by teaching.

D. Timing, Distance & Balance Theory
Black Belts are required to have a working awarness/knowledge of, and be able to teach the following:
1. Timing Studies
2. Distance Studies
3. Balance Studies

"Timing, Distance, and Balance Theory" will be a component of Monday Adults 6:30 Int/Adv Karate class; Wednesday Adults 6:30 "Adv Karate Black Belt Curriculum " Class; and Tuesday Youth 6:30 "All About Kicks" class; Wednesday Youth 5:30 "All About Hands;" Thursday Youth "Sparring Tips For Champions" 6:30 class and Saturday Advanced Sparring for Youth at 12:30. The application of any technique is naturally related to an accompanying use of timing, distance and balance. Consequently, at least one class of each skill - timing, distance, & balance, will need to be a discussion. Thereafter an awareness of the applicable skill may be incorporated into the regular class repetitions. Timing, Distance, and Balance study is considered to be very much a part of regular "repetitions of techniques" plus as part n' parcel of "lab" or competition study time.

IMPORTANT: As part of the Black Belt Curriculum candidates on the Master's Trac will be required to instruct Under Black Belts in the application of the above Principles of TIMING, DISTANCE AND BLANCE. Class Requirements can (and are expected where ever possible), to be fulfilled by teaching.

E. Study of Combination Tactics
Black Belts are required to have a working awarness/knowledge of, and be able to teach the following:
1. High Low Combinations
2. Straight Line/Circle Line Combinations
3. One Beat Timing - in Combination
4. Center Attack Combinations
5. Classic Combinations from various Stances
6. Hand Combinations including all boxing and back hand tactics

"Combination Tactics" will be a component of Monday Adults 6:30 Int/Adv Karate class; Wednesday Adults 6:30 "Adv Karate Black Belt Curriculum " Class; Tuesday Youth 6:30 "All About Hands" class; Wednesday Youth 5:30 "All About Hands;" Thursday Youth "Sparring Tips For Champions" 6:30 class and Saturday Advanced Sparring for Youth at 12:30. The application of any technique is naturally related to an accompanying use of timing, distance and balance. An awareness of the applicable skill may be incorporated into the regular class repetitions. "Combination Tactics" are considered to be very much a part of regular "repetitions of techniques" plus as part n' parcel of "lab" or competition study time.

IMPORTANT: As part of the Black Belt Curriculum candidates on the Master's Trac will be required to instruct Under Black Belts in the application of the above Principles of CONBINATION TACTICS. Class Requirements can (and are expected where ever possible), to be fulfilled by teaching.

F. Study of Teaching Methodologies and Evaluation
Black Belts are required to have a working awarness/knowledge of, and be able to teach the following:

1. The Karate N Motion/Goshi Shun Class Management System
2. The "SET" - Show, Explain, Touch System of Martial Arts Instruction

G. Adv Black Belt Karate Study beyond 3rd Degree
Involve an awareness of and proficiencies beyond 24 months of experience in:
1. The principle of Flinch, Lock and Change Up
2. Center Attack Theory
3. The principle of Timing, Distance and Balance
4. Attitude and Intent in Strategy
5. Tactical Applications using circle and straight line
6. Combinations
7. The Karate N Motion Class Management System