10 Mar 08
Originally posted by jockmcgeeI really do not remember. We had training held in this way : Warmup, then basic techniques or their combinations, then katas and than sparring (from blue belt upwards), after that condition and stretching exercieses.
What style did you do?
The belts were in this order : white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black.
Later they added red between orange and green and another between blue and brown.
10 Mar 08
Originally posted by ivan2908Thanks, but unfortunately I can't really get anything from that. That's the structure of the majority of good classes and belt orders can vary from association to association. Within karate there are a few styles and some of the styles vary quite a bit from others.
I really do not remember. We had training held in this way : Warmup, then basic techniques or their combinations, then katas and than sparring (from blue belt upwards), after that condition and stretching exercieses.
The belts were in this order : white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black.
Later they added red between orange and green and another between blue and brown.
Anyway, the association that I've been a member of for something like 14 years is supposed to be the largest in the UK and I've seen this book on sale in book shops around the world so I (although I'm bias) would recommend it:
http://tinyurl.com/2oj3ep
As for videos there are some available through the association but last I heard they were aiming to put it all onto DVD so I can't find anywhere online to buy them. Sorry, but the books are good! 😀