WKC Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on 3 main elements:
Time
Students require a specific amount of time at each rank to learn new skills and build on/improve prior skills.
Skills
Each rank has a specific specific list of skills required. These skills fall into one of four categories: waza (traditional techniques), kata (patterns), kumite (sparring) and bunkai (self defense).
Each skill is expected to be performed at a specific ability level. For example, a new student will demonstrate a kick at a level 1 (beginner level) while a blue belt will be expected to demonstrate a kick at a level 3 (advanced level).
Attitude
In our program, students learn elements of respect, kindness, discipline and integrity in an age-appropriate way. Over time, we expect these skills to develop and mature.
Skill Levels
Level 1: Beginner level - gross motor movements are demonstrated
Level 2: Intermediate level - addition of finer motor movements
Level 3: Advanced level (focus on advanced elements such as targeting, timing of foot/hand, sequencing, speed and power)
Level 4: Expert level - exemplary demonstration of all advanced elements with kime and zanchin (focus and intent).
Curriculum Documents
Belt progression for youth: white, white stripe, yellow, yellow stripe, orange, orange stripe, green, green stripe, blue, blue stripe, brown, black
Ranks of purple belt and red belt are used to signify “junior brown” and “junior black belts” when the student age does not allow for brown and black progression.
Belt progression for adults: white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black
Overview of program requirements can be found here. Please note:
The stated “minimum time” is for each rank. E.g. to become an orange belt, a student would need 10+10+15+20 hours (minimum).
An example of rank specific requirements can be found below. Each student will be given a copy of their current rank requirements.
