Purple

Purple 4th Kyu

Purple belt is the fifth step in Sullivan’s Karate School. The techniques required to successfully earn a purple belt are listed below.

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Stances

  • All Previous Stances
  • Sanchin Stance
  • Duck Feet Stance

Strikes

  • All Previous Strikes
  • Double Punch
  • Extended Fingers
  • Extended First Finger
  • Extended Two Fingers
  • Extended First Knuckle
  • Extended Middle Knuckle
  • Wrist Bone Strike
  • Lunge Punch

Blocks

  • All previous Blocks
  • Foot Block Sole
  • Hammerfist Block
  • Cross Hands Block
  • Elbow Block

Kicks

  • All previous Kicks
  • Side Snap Kick
  • Rear Kick
  • Front Stomp

Self-Defense

  • Basic Ground Defense
  • Arm Break
  • Knee Break
  • Shirt Grabs
  • Lapel Grabs

Kata

  • Gekisai Ichi

Pattern

  • Palm hand block
  • Reverse punch to face
  • Knife hand strike
  • Palm hand strike
  • Elbow
  • Cover