Syllabus

This is a historical Samurai maxim

KIKIOJI
Being afraid, before fighting, because of the enemy’s reputation.

MIKUZURE
Being afraid, because the enemy looks very fierce and strong.

FUTANREN
Inadequate training.

Any of these is enough to lose the contest for the Samurai.
This maxim also applies to all the martial arts, including Karate.
So learn the syllabus and practice, practice, practice, (ad lib...)

Note: you must read the Japanese text from top to bottom, and from right to left.

GRADING SYLLABUS

8th Kyu - Yellow Belt 7th Kyu - Orange Belt 6th Kyu - Green Belt 5th Kyu - Blue Belt 4th Kyu - Purple Belt 3rd Kyu - Brown Belt with one black tip 2nd Kyu - Brown Belt with two black tips 1st Kyu - Brown Belt with three black tips 1st Dan - Black Belt with one red tip 2nd Dan - Black Belt with two red tips

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