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General Timeline for Budo Shorin-Ryu Karate-do

Skill/Rank Advancement

• Be familiar with all of the basic training methods in karate class and understand class protocol
• Understand the Shorin-Ryu philosophy/principles for self-defense, blocks, strike and kicks
• Have memorized the basic karate-do movements, and be able to execute them generally correctly
• Perform effective self-defense in rudimentary situations
• Work with a partner in formal exercises
• Practice techniques on their own, and be willing to build strength and endurance

• Perform basic karate-do techniques, sets and kata with proper form (not necessarily speed)
• Take corrections from the instructor and make corrections in form
• Focus on improving form and coordination of the entire body
• Focus on and keep proper form while tired
• Work with a partner while keeping proper form and timing
• Perform basic semi-advanced techniques with generally correct form
• Perform effective self-defense against an unarmed untrained or semi-trained attacker
• Show rudimentary spontaneous application of skills

• Perform basic karate-do techniques, sets and kata with proper form, speed and targeting
• Take corrections from instructors and be able to apply corrections in concept
• Work with a partner while keeping proper form, timing and exact targeting/distance at speed
• Perform semi-advanced techniques with generally correct form, timing, distance, etc.
• Demonstrate superior endurance
• Focus on opponent while performing technique properly at speed
• Perform effective spontaneous self-defense against a well-trained unarmed attacker
• Perform continuous spontaneous interactions with high-quality karate-do technique

• Perform basic and semi-advanced karate-do techniques with superior quality and proper application
• Be able to learn, memorize and perform advanced karate technique quickly
• Demonstrate proper form, speed, targeting, control, etc. in kata and all partner drills
• Perform effective self-defense against multiple skilled unarmed attackers or an armed attacker
• Focus on strategy and global awareness while executing superior quality karate techniques
• Demonstrate focus on opponent and perform quality/effective technique under extreme conditions
• Show highly effective spontaneous application of skills