Testing For My Orange Belt

A couple of days ago I tested for my orange belt in Karate!  My Sensei (Scott) is really nice and let me do a blog post about it.  I have been practicing Shotokan Karate for about a year now and I really enjoy my time at Karate Families.  Here is a link to the web site,  Karate Families www.karatefamilies.com.

In order to get my orange belt, I had to:  memorize two Kata's;  kick a punching bag forwards, backwards , and sideways;  and perform many kinds of blocks and punches.   It was all worth it because I got my orange belt! I have also learned how to count to 20 in Japanese.  Karate is a great sport because it's fun and active and you learn how to defend yourself!

Picture by: Dana (Sammy's mom)
This is me and Sensei Scott.  In this picture I am receiving my orange belt and certificate.

Video by: Dana (Sammy's mom)

In this video, I am performing one of my Kata's.

 Here are some facts about Karate:

• Karate comes from Japan 

• A room where you do Karate is called a Dojo 

• Gi is the name of the uniform people wear in Karate

 You should really try Karate!

  

• Do you know any Japanese moves?

•  What kind of Karate do you do?    

 

• Do you know any Japanese words like Dojo?